SaferSUMNER vs KCS Text

SaferSUMNER is a secure and easy way to anonymously report a safety concern in your school and community. SaferSUMNER is Sumner County Schools of Tennessee's official mobile app for relaying activity or behavior that is potentially harmful, unsafe, or criminal. This includes: • Physical harm to self or others • Violent threats • Violence against person or property • Theft or trespassing • Inappropriate sexual behavior or sexual crimes • Cyber crimes • Suspicious Activity SEND IN TIPS If you see, hear, or experience something that could cause harm, please share this information with people who can help keep Sumner County Schools and community safe. With SaferSUMNER you can do your part right from your phone or tablet. This free app gives the ability to anonymously send information to Sumner County Schools administrators. With SaferSUMNER you can: • Describe the activity or what you observed • Upload helpful such as videos, photos or screenshots • Share details about suspects, victims or witnesses NOTE: SaferSUMNER is not an app for reporting emergencies. If there is a life-threatening emergency happening right now, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

The Knox County Schools Text-A-Tip app lets users share important safety information about their school communities. By letting students, staff, and families anonymously report concerns about bullying, threats, self-harm, violence, and other issues, this app will support the district’s Safe Schools, Safe Students initiative and help foster a culture where students can focus on learning. KCS is working proactively to create a culture of safety within our district. This effort includes an armed officer in every school, strong collaboration with our law enforcement partners, and significant investments in physical security measures. The Text-A-Tip app is an important part of this strategy and will give our school communities a secure platform to share information that will promote a safe environment for students and staff members.