Friday, January 22, 2021

School threats can now be reported by text


New technology allows school threats to be reported by text 

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 21, 2021) – Students, teachers and staff can now report threats in Oklahoma schools via text message. Through a partnership between the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and the Oklahoma School Security Institute (OSSI), a division of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ODEMHS), this state-of-the-art technology will enhance statewide school safety and security to an already existing telephone tip line. 

“Students need to feel safe and comfortable for meaningful learning to occur,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister. “We must do everything in our power to ensure student safety, and we are grateful for this partnership that allows for us to expand the tip line.” 

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by Jamison Faught - January 22, 2021 at 08:44AM
 

School threats can now be reported by text

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