Earlier this afternoon it was reported from the Penn Yan Police Department that there was a suspicious person in the community near campus with what appeared to be a weapon. Based on this, we were advised by law enforcement to transition to a hold in place while authorities investigated. After the investigation, law enforcement determined that it was an airsoft gun and it was safe to release secondary students to go home and PYE students back to instruction. Students were released from campus approximately 25-30 minutes late and will be returning home via their regular mode of transportation.