Lockdowns

There are two types of lockdowns that you may encounter at McLennan Community College.

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Police Activity Lockdown

McLennan has been notified of a potential threat outside of a building.

  • All exterior doors will be closed, locked or barricaded, if possible by Campus Police or Campus Police personnel.
  • An electronic message(s) will be sent out to employees with information and/or instructions.
  • McLennan’s CERT members will walk their immediate areas and make announcements.
  • Signs will be posted on exterior doors advising of the lockdown and a telephone number to call. All employees and students will remain inside the building. (Do not stand near windows or go in/out the doors.)

Intruder Lockdown

A threat and/or intruder is inside the building.

McLennan myAlert message(s) and McLennan’s CERT members will provide information and instructions if the situation permits.

During a Lockdown Incident

Follow the instructions from McLennan’s CERT members and/or Campus Police.