Law Enforcement Secures Buildings and Restores Order at Cal Poly Humboldt

April 30, 2024 - 6:57 a.m.
On Tuesday, April 30 at about 0230, law enforcement began a series of actions to restore order on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus.

Law enforcement cleared and secured Siemens Hall and Nelson Hall East, as well as the area near those buildings. About 35 individuals were arrested, without incident. There were no injuries. 

The hard closure of the campus remains in place through May 10, and law enforcement is continuing to monitor the situation. See updates at humboldt.edu/emergency.

Jerry Rohde

Jerry Rohde

Jerry Rohde has taught OLLI at Humboldt courses since the beginning. He has researched the history of Humboldt County for over 30 years, and he has several books to show for it. His history of Southern Humboldt County is expected to be published by the Cal Poly Humboldt Press soon.

Position: 

OLLI Instructor