USAFA — UPDATE: The United States Air Force Academy says operations have returned to normal and the cadet area has been cleared.
After seeing a social media post about a potential lockdown on the academy Tuesday morning, we reached out for more information.
A spokesperson with the academy confirmed that security personnel were working with local law enforcement and investigating an anonymous threat. They shared the following statement with News5 Tuesday afternoon.
"This morning, the U.S. Air Force Academy responded to an anonymous threat to one of our academic buildings. First responders evacuated the facility and surrounding areas. Partnering with working dog support from Peterson Space Force Base and the Colorado Springs Police Department, 10th Security Forces Squadron defenders conducted a thorough search of the affected facility.
The U.S. Air Force Academy has returned to normal operations. We appreciate the partnership and quick work of the Academy Fire Department, 10th Security Forces and our partners at Peterson and CSPD for resolving this incident. The incident remains under investigation."
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