The school resource deputy assigned to East Hamilton High School was made aware on Monday at approximately 10 a.m. of a possible threat of mass violence that had been made via email.
During the investigation, the deputy questioned the student implicated in the email.
By promptly responding to the potential threat, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office was able to quickly identify and arrest the student, thereby preventing any potential harm or disruption to classes.
Officials said, "The swift investigation and involvement of the school resource deputy underscores the importance of vigilance and the established protocols for addressing threats within the school system."
The student was taken into custody and physically transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center for processing and charged with violating TCA 39-16-502 (false reports).
In another incident, the school resource deputy assigned to Brown Middle School was made aware at 9:30 a.m. of a possible threat of mass violence that had been made by a student.
During the investigation, the HCSO SRD questioned the student's teacher and several other witnesses who had heard the student make a threat.
By promptly responding to the possible threat, the HCSO SRD was able to quickly identify and arrest the student, thereby mitigating any potential harm or further disruption to classes.
The juvenile was taken into custody and physically transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center for processing and charged with violating TCA 39-16-517 (threat of mass violence).