Monroe County Schools Perform “Lock Down” Drills

Monroe County Schools, along with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, conducted a series of readiness drills this past week. "The most important thing the Sheriff's Office can do to save lives involves training, so each school immediately takes action to execute their active shooter plan," said Sheriff Tommy Jones.

Sequoyah High School Officials and Deputies review results of their "Lock Down Drill"

Left to right; School Board member Janie Harrill, SRO Captain Rusty Vineyard, Asst Principal Terry Harris, School Resource Officer Cody Yates, Principal Debi Tipton, and Sheriff Tommy Jones review results of a "lock down" drill conducted at Sequoyah High School.

Tommy Jones, Sheriff and Dennis Hicks, Principal, discuss a drill conducted at Rural Vale School.

Sheriff Tommy Jones and Principal Dennis Hicks discuss the readiness drill conducted at Rural Vale School.

Deputy Chris Ferree and Captain Rusty Vineyard

Deputy Chris Ferree and Captain Rusty Vineyard check hallways and classrooms during a "lock down" drill at Sweetwater High School.