Camden, Tenn.–The Benton County School System is informing parents, guardians, and the community about an incident that occurred at Camden Junior High School.
A .22 caliber cartridge was turned in to the school administration. Upon learning of the item, the school administration acted quickly and followed established safety protocols. The Department of Homeland Security, the School Resource Officer (SRO), and local law enforcement were promptly notified and responded to the school.
Appropriate authorities conducted a thorough investigation. Following that investigation, it has been determined there is no reason to believe any student, teacher, or staff member was in immediate threat as a result of this incident.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We are grateful to the individual who exercised good judgment in turning the item in, and to our law enforcement partners for their swift and professional response.
We ask that parents speak with their children and reinforce the importance of reporting anything suspicious or out of the ordinary to a trusted adult or school official. Our schools are a safe place to learn, and we are committed to keeping them that way.
Questions: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Benton County School System’s Central Office.