(UPDATE, 5 p.m.)
An individual connected to a safety threat involving an employee at Partnership Health Center is in custody Wednesday evening, according to center officials.
Amy Krzyzek, PHC's director of impact and development, stated in an email to MTN that law enforcement have arrested the person who allegedly threatened employees.
PHC closed clinics across Missoula Wednesday afternoon due to a credible safety threat involving an employee.
PHC worked closely with authorities during the incident, according to Krzyzek, which involved initiating a shelter-in-place.
Staff were eventually sent home, and the Missoula clinic buildings were closed for the remainder of the day.
Before announcing an individual's arrest in connection with the threat, Krzyzek told MTN that PHC would open as normal on Thursday, but with increased security measures in place.
Details on the individual involved and the nature of the threat have not yet been released.
PHC offers a number of services from medical and dental to behavioral health at branches across Missoula.
(1st Report, 3:15 p.m.) Partnership Health Center clinics in Missoula closed early Wednesday due to safety precautions.
PHC announced the closures on social media, writing the clinics are closing for the remainder of the day due to circumstances beyond their control.
"We are taking this precaution to protect the safety of our patients and staff," a Facebook post stated. "We apologize for the disruption and appreciate your understanding."
PHC offers a number of services from medical and dental to behavioral health at five branches across Missoula.
MTN is working to get more information on the closures. We will update you when we learn more information.
