BOSSIER CAMPUS CLOSURE NOTICE

UPDATE (10:42am): BPCC Issues Statement Regarding Campus Lockdown

This morning, out of an abundance of caution, Bossier Parish Community College's Bossier Campus was placed on lockdown after law enforcement pursued a suspect who fled onto campus property following an incident off campus.

Campus Police promptly initiated the College’s lockdown procedures, which operated as designed, including automatic door locks and immediate emergency notifications through text, email, social media, and the learning management system.

State and local law enforcement agencies, working in coordination with Campus Police, resolved the situation safely. There is no ongoing threat to the College community.

The campus was subsequently closed for the remainder of the day to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. Normal operations will resume on Friday, October 17th.

“The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is always our highest priority,” said Dr. Rick Bateman, Jr., Chancellor of Bossier Parish Community College. “I’m proud of how our campus community responded today—with calm, cooperation, and trust in our safety procedures. I also want to express our deep gratitude to our Campus Police, Louisiana State Police, and local law enforcement for their swift and professional actions that kept our community safe.”

BPCC extends sincere appreciation to the Louisiana State Police, local law enforcement partners, and our Campus Police Department for their coordinated efforts.

For official updates, please refer to the College’s website and verified social media channels. No additional details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

UPDATE (8:37am): Out of an abundance of caution and in response to this morning’s shelter-in-place alert, Bossier Parish Community College’s Bossier City Campus will remain closed for the remainder of the day (October 16, 2025).

All on-campus classes, activities, and events are canceled for the day. Faculty, staff, and students are asked to stay off campus until an official “All Clear” message has been issued.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff are our top priority. Updates will be shared through official BPCC communication channels as more information becomes available.

ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Bossier Parish Community College has issued an immediate Shelter in Place alert for the Bossier City Campus.

If you are currently on campus, please move to the nearest room, lock doors, stay away from windows, and remain in place until further notice.

If you are on your way to campus, do not come to campus at this time. Please stay where you are and await the official “All Clear” notification.

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.