School Zone Speeding, Distractions Common Mistakes
With the start of the school year, Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said it is important to emphasize safe driving through school zones. Smith said during the first week of school, kids are usually excited to meet new friends and teachers. That can mean they are not paying attention. Smith said one of the most […]
Upper Cumberland Police Chiefs Say Patience And Focus Keys to School Zone Safety
Local law enforcement said you can increase safety in school zones by leaving early and being mindful not only of your driving, but other vehicles and pedestrians in school zones. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said his department is seeing more wrecks due to distracted driving and speeding. Dunn said the department has assigned more […]
PCSS To Add More Secure Entrance Vestibules At CHS, Park View, Burks
Putnam County Schools will implement more secure entrances at Cookeville High School, Park View Elementary, and Burks Elementary. Director of Schools Corby King said this was possible through funding from a security grant. He said the system will construct additional security vestibules as people enter the building. “They add a space so that it forces […]
Warren Schools Creates Safety And Security Coordinator Position
Warren County Schools have created a new position of School Safety and Security Coordinator to start on September 1st. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said that Lieutenant Ray Robinson will fill the role. He said many school districts have had a renewed emphasis on school safety, and that this position was one way to showcase […]
Gov. Lee Issues Executive Order In Effort To Enhance School Safety
One of the Putnam County Schools’ leads on school safety said Governor Bill Lee’s new executive order is an added resource when it comes to school safety. The order directs accountability measures for school safety and an evaluation of training for Tennessee law enforcement. It also establishes additional resources to support improving school security practices. […]
