Overton’s Conatser Named Tennessee SRO Of Year
Overton County School Resource Officer Allen Conatser has been named the Tennessee SRO Of The Year for his work at Wilson Elementary School. Conatser said he has been a detective, a deputy, and worked on K-9 units since starting in law enforcement in 2007. He said being an SRO is the most rewarding title he […]
Putnam Schools Bidding Upgraded Fencing At 5 Schools
Putnam County Schools set to add new fencing on five campuses across the district. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said the hardware will add security to corners of campuses that typically do not have many eyes on them. The project will also add escape hardware for gates. Martin said the State Fire Marshall’s Office requires […]
Clay Sanitation Bidding Fencing For New Moss Site
The Clay County Sanitation Department is taking bids for fencing at the new Moss facility, set to open later this year. Administrative Assistant Meghan Deckard said the department has identified a plot of land for the new site but needs to surround the 100 by-100-foot space with a fence. She said all sites have fencing […]
Van Buren School Board Looking To Rework Gym Bids
The Van Buren County School Board is considering splitting the Spencer Elementary School gym floor replacement into two separate projects. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said estimates for a new floor came back at some $350,000. He said the last time the district solicited bids for the project, no bids were placed because of issues […]
Van Buren Committee Wants To Increase Security For Spencer Convenience Center
Van Buren County’s Committee A is looking to increase security at the Spencer Convenience Center because of theft and other issues with the center’s camera system. County officials said electronics were recently unplugged and a chain stolen from the office. County Commissioner Cale Crain said there is only one functioning camera at the center at […]
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 […]
OCSD To Implement To Visitor Management System At All Schools
Overton County School System looking to implement a new visitor management system at all schools in the district. Technology Supervisor Brent Thrasher said this comes as the latest purchase through the school system’s Safe Schools Grant. He said the system will screen visitors as they enter the school by scanning a photo I.D. using a […]
Bridgestone Investigating Possible Cyber Threat, Warren Plant Remains Closed
Bridgestone’s Warren County tire plant remains closed Monday afternoon after shutting down from a potential cyber attack Sunday. According to the company, an investigation remains ongoing for a potential security incident involving its information technology. Workers were sent home Sunday and have not returned to the factory. Plant closures in Rutherford and Wilson Counties have […]
Monterey Exploring Security Options For Bee Rock
The town of Monterey will look at ways to increase security at Bee Rock after safety concerns voiced by the nearby Garden Inn. A City Law Committee meeting Tuesday with Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec resulted in three options to discourage unlawful activity. Mayor JJ Reels said one of those being a gate preventing […]
UCHRA Names New Safety And Security Manager For Transportation
UCHRA has named longtime employee Charlie Frasier to the role of Safety and Security Manager for the agency’s transportation department. In this role, Frasier will be the lead point of contact on safety and security concerns for the UC Public Transit. Including, the improvement of preparedness for public transportation in emergencies, and maximizing the staff’s […]
