MSU police provide update to temporary closure of Berkey Hall; no threat to campus 

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EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) is providing an update on the temporary closure of Berkey Hall on September 3, 2026. DPPS has determined there is no threat to Berkey Hall or the MSU campus.

On September 2, 2026, in the late afternoon, DPPS was made aware of a reported threat that was made by an individual and included information about a program that is located inside of Berkey Hall. The information came from a medical professional to fulfill “Duty to Warn” obligations under Michigan law (MCL 330.1946). The information was therefore second-hand and required further investigation.

The decision was made to temporarily close Berkey Hall and move classes to remote online instruction. This was done out of an abundance of caution while law enforcement immediately began a thorough investigation.

DPPS worked to determine the credibility of the information that was received while coordinating with other law enforcement agencies. As a result of the investigation, contact was made on September 3, 2026, with the individual at a location in Washtenaw County. The individual was taken into protective custody pursuant to the Michigan Mental Health Code. While we are limited in the information we can share about the individual, we can confirm they are not an employee or a student with Michigan State University.

Berkey Hall will open and resume normal operations on September 4, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked diligently to address this situation and continue our mission of ensuring the safety and well-being of the MSU community.

The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety was assisted by the Eastern Michigan University Police Department, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, and the Michigan State Police.

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Media Contact:

Deputy Chief Chris Rozman

Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety

517-432-7940  

RozmanC@dpps.msu.edu