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Catoosa County school leaders urge parents to lock guns, monitor phones to protect students
Summary
Superintendent Nicks and Sheriff Gary Sisk issued a joint message asking parents in Catoosa County to secure firearms, store ammunition separately, monitor children’s phones and report concerning behavior; officials promoted an app accessible via a QR code and cited about 10,000 students in the district.
Superintendent Nicks and Sheriff Gary Sisk urged parents in Catoosa County to secure firearms and closely monitor children’s phones in a recorded message to families, saying those steps can prevent accidents and help stop threats to students.
The appeal, delivered by school and law-enforcement leaders, stressed everyday actions parents can take to reduce risk on campuses and at home. "At home, it's crucial to secure any firearms and carefully monitor your child's phone activity," Superintendent Nicks said. "These small steps make a huge difference in protecting them and their friends."
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