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Sumner County officials outline threat assessments, SRO roles and safety tools after closed session
Summary
Sumner County Schools officials and sheriff's office representatives updated the board on prevention measures, SRO training, a threat‑assessment model and the Safer Sumner tip app after a closed-door school‑safety session; officials also described a recent incident at Station Camp Middle School and plans to implement state-required firearm‑safety education.
Sumner County Schools officials and a sheriff’s office representative briefed the school board on safety measures and threat‑assessment procedures during a short public update following a closed-door session on school safety.
Dr. Lankford, a school district official who led the presentation, said the district focuses on prevention and preparation for the “space between” — the period after an incident begins and before first responders arrive — and emphasized close collaboration with first responders across the county. “This is a strong protective factor for our schools,” he said, noting regular cross‑agency training.
Dr. Lankford described classroom “safer space” signs placed in coordination with building administrators and SROs so students and staff know where to shelter. He said the district uses an annual, 232‑question site assessment developed with the Department of Homeland Security to identify building…
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