This morning, Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies at the Justice Center in Fort Collins (201 W. Laporte) were doing routine security checks and noticed a suspicious package outside of the building. Our Deputies, LCSO Dispatchers and Fort Collins Police Services Dispatchers immediately followed procedure securing the area and notifying the appropriate parties. The Justice Center and surrounding businesses were evacuated, and other local businesses were told to shelter in place.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Larimer County Regional Bomb Squad, Larimer County All Hazards Crisis Response Team (AHCR), Fort Collins SWAT Team, Poudre Fire Authority, UC Health Ambulance team, and first responders from Fort Collins Police Services, Loveland Police Department, Colorado State University, and Johnstown Police Department responded to the incident. The Bomb Squad and AHCR team removed the suspicious package from the building and determined there was no threat to the public; the Justice Center was reopened at 12:30pm this afternoon. 

We understand the concern stemming from this incident today. We want to assure the community that we take these threats seriously, and are working together with our regional partners to conduct a comprehensive investigation. We want to encourage anyone with information related to this incident or any other potential threats to contact 911 immediately; we must remain vigilant together as a community.