Overton Schools Adding Security Cameras To Cover More
New security cameras will help monitor more blind spots across the Overton County School System. Overton County Schools Supervisor of Technology Brent Thrasher said School Resource Officers have pointed out the blind spots in larger spaces of multiple schools. He said the new cameras will monitor monitor both outdoor and indoor spaces, depending on the […]
Overton School Board Agrees To Program To Help Kids With Vision Issue
Overton County School officials agreed Tuesday to participate in a program designed to correct a vision issue often confused with dyslexia. It’s called Intermittent Central Suppression. Symptoms are identical to dyslexia, often causing misdiagnosis. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said one hour of wearing special glasses each day while reading, writing, or puzzling can correct […]
White County Begins Search For Second SRO For High School
The White County School Board approved the hiring of a second school resource officer for White County High School Thursday night. Chairman Bob Young said the addition increases support at the high school without creating a budgetary stress. That’s because the state this year will begin paying for SROs across the state. White County currently […]
Putnam SROs Complete Active Shooting Training For Upcoming School Year
Putnam County’s School Resource Officers have completed training for the upcoming school year. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said some 20 officers recently completed a 40 hour active shooter session. “They are certainly able and willing without hesitation to trade their life for students or anyone else in the building,” Farris said. “We work on […]
Putnam SROs Tactical Training Just One Facet Of School Safety
Putnam County School Resource Officers underwent training over fall break to ensure their skills are up to date when it comes to protecting the county’s students, faculty and staff. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that the system’s 21 SROs are always preparing for emergency situations, including last week’s tactical training. He said the SROs can never […]
