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J & G Tire Center 931-762-0078

 

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On Second Thought Consignment 931-244-7244

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Crockett Cinemas 931-762-6821

 

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One Stop Medical 762-9797

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On Second Thought Consignment 931-244-7244

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Lynn Electronics 762-0401

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Newton Backhoe Service 931-242-0305

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Lawrenceburg Florist 762-3722
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Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home 762-3291

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Green's Furniture
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Miss Millie's 931-762-9577

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Lawrenceburg Glass 766-1004

 

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Dustin's Lawncare
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Mo's Pawn Shop 762-2529

 

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Holland's Pharmacy 931-762-2220

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Wednesday, Feburay 28, 2018

School safety: a comprehensive approach

Part 1 of 2

Just like you, I am shocked and saddened by the continued violence in schools across our nation. The Valentine’s Day shooting in Parkland, Florida is another tragedy that naturally makes us worry about the safety of our own children.
I spoke to school system officials about measures they have taken to keep students safe and help those who are struggling mentally or emotionally. The things I heard from School Director Johnny McDaniel and AWARE program Director April Abercrombie reassured me and I believe will put your mind at ease as well.
School administrators and faculty in at least two Middle Tennessee counties recently spent a full day reviewing their safety procedures and making plans for improvement. “All the things they talked about, we’re already doing,” McDaniel told me. Lawrence County schools follow guidelines for safety that are nationally recognized as the most effective:

School Resource Officers - Every Lawrence County school has a full-time SRO position. SROs protect students and staff from outside forces and watch for signs of trouble within. They are Police Academy graduates and have completed additional courses that help them relate to children and teens. They’re not only uniformed and armed officers, they are friends who are there to listen and support the people they serve.

Safe, secure entryways – All schools have cameras that monitor entryways, and entries are designed to keep unwanted visitors out. Renovation work was required at Lawrence County and Loretto High Schools, where doors opened to front lobbies that allowed easy access to other parts of the school. Those schools also have buildings that are separate from their main facility, and all doors remain locked at all times. Visitors must go to the school office first, and then are “buzzed through” to other buildings if necessary.

The Raptor System – Technology installed in school offices in early 2015 requires every visitor to produce their driver’s license or other state-issued ID. The system scans those cards and lets school staff know if the visitor is a registered sex offender. Raptor can also be programmed to flag custody issues or other court orders. If a threat is detected, administrators and law enforcement are immediately notified. If there are no problems, a badge is printed with the person’s name, photo, date and time of arrival and destination. IDs remain in the school office until visitors leave, so staff members know who is in the building at all times.

Plans and drills – Safety plans are in place for all kinds of emergencies: chemical spills, fire, tornadoes, and intruders. Regular drills help students learn to act automatically if a crisis occurs. Emergency strategies are reviewed regularly and officials are working to digitize that information so First Responders will know exactly what to expect when they enter a school.

The future – School Safety Director Josh Rogers is researching programs that monitor social media for key words threatening harm to Lawrence County schools and its students. These programs can alert officials to posts related to self-harm, suicide, and threats to others.

I will continue next week with information about the AWARE program, which makes school a more positive experience for everyone and helps students who may be struggling. I am separating these topics in the interest of your time and newspaper space, but they are two sides of the same coin. The fact that our school system takes a comprehensive approach to these issues is something we should all feel good about.

 

 


 







 

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