Officials with the Iowa National Guard, Wednesday, said Camp Dodge in Johnston, was placed in a lock-down status Wednesday afternoon, following a perceived threat at a supply warehouse (building W12). The incident unfolded at around 1:39-p.m.

Guard spokesman, Col. Michael Wunn, said Camp Dodge employees were notified of a lockdown after a 911 call was placed. Within five minutes, the first local law enforcement officers were on the scene. Iowa State Patrol, Polk County deputies and the Johnston Police Department responded to the call. The origin of and circumstances surrounding the perceived threat remained under investigation. Col. Wunn said there are no injuries or arrests to report. Law enforcement agencies have said there is no ongoing threat.

During the Camp Dodge lock-down, Johnston Public Schools were also locked-down, as part of the investigation process. Camp Dodge functions as the state headquarters for the Iowa National Guard with approximately 700 full-time employees. Col. Wunn said “Iowa National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees are routinely trained in emergency action responses to events such as inclement weather, active shooters and bomb threats. Physical security, anti-terrorism and emergency action plans are continually reviewed, revised and implemented throughout the organization. While Camp Dodge employees are trained in the appropriate response to such events, an armed civilian security force is responsible for Camp Dodge security.”