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Lenoir City schools highlight new safety measures as school year begins

5585682 · August 14, 2025
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Summary

Director of Schools reported new security badges, a fifth school resource officer and three gate weapons-detection systems already in place as the district welcomed students for the 2025 school year.

Lenoir City Schools reported several new safety measures in place for the start of the 2025 school year, including district ID badges in active use, a fifth school resource officer (SRO) and three “open gate” weapons-detection systems installed across the district.

The director of schools told the board the badge system has been used since classes began and staff have learned how to operate it; the district also said the additional SRO and detection systems are intended to increase safety and reassure…

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