For Immediate Release
November 6, 2024
Contact: Anderson County School District
101 S. Main St.
Clinton, TN 37716
Phone: Communications Contact Ryan Sutton (865) 803-7945
Security and Swift Action Protect Anderson County Students: Collaboration with Law Enforcement Ensures Safety at Lake City Elementary
Clinton, TN – The Anderson County School District is deeply grateful to announce that, thanks to our robust security measures and collaborative partnership with local law enforcement, an individual listed on the registered sex offender registry was identified and swiftly apprehended on Friday, November 1, 2024, after entering Lake City Elementary School. At no time were any students, staff, or faculty members put at risk, thanks to the prompt and decisive response from our team and local law enforcement agencies.
Upon the individual’s arrival on campus, our security protocols, including mandatory background checks for all visitors, immediately flagged the individual, allowing software along with school officials to promptly alert local authorities. Thanks to the swift, professional response from both the Rocky Top Police Department and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, the individual was safely taken into custody without incident, underscoring the dedication of all involved to keeping our schools safe.
The Anderson County School District extends its heartfelt thanks to the Rocky Top Police Department and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office for their rapid response and unwavering support. We are truly blessed to live in a community where our law enforcement partners work hand-in-hand with our schools to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our children and employees. The strong relationship between our district and local agencies is a critical component in creating a secure and safe learning environment, and today’s events highlight the importance of this collaboration.
We remain committed to the safety and well-being of every student, teacher, and staff member, and we are grateful for the ongoing partnership with our dedicated law enforcement officers who share our mission to protect Anderson County’s schools and community.
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For additional information, please contact Anderson County School District at (865) 803-7945
Ryan Sutton
Communications/PR Coordinator
Anderson County Schools
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