"Fisher Community,
This afternoon, numerous members of the St. John Fisher College community received a suspicious email that contained an unspecified threat. The emails were similar, but not identical. At this time, we do not believe that there is any reason for concern or that there is a credible threat.
Upon notification, the Office of Information Technology and the Office of Safety and Security immediately contacted local authorities to investigate. Members of the College's Emergency Response Team (ERT) were also assembled, and followed the appropriate protocol.
We remain in contact with the authorities, and have since learned that news organizations, government entities, libraries, police departments, and schools across the country received similar emails.
We do ask all members of the campus community to report any further suspicious emails or unusual activity to the Office of Safety and Security at (585) 385-8025."
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says while they investigate each incident individually, there is no indication at this time that these threats are credible. However. the sheriff's office is alerting the public to remain vigilant and call 911 to report any suspicious activities while law enforcement continue to investigate.
Across the country, threats are being reported at news outlets, government buildings, libraries, police departments and schools among other places of business.
