ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- A local school went into lockdown on Tuesday as a precautionary measure. The St. Joseph Police Department says they were called to St. Joseph Catholic Church on Minnesota Street to assist a 37-year-old male experiencing a medical emergency. As a precaution, the St. Joseph Catholic School placed itself into lockdown while officers assessed the situation. The St. Joseph Police say there was no threat to students or the school during the incident. Get our free mobile appREAD MORE FROM AUTHOR PAUL HABSTRITT:LOOK: Every state's nickname and where it comes from Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.