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Ohio Depts of Education and Public Safety introduce new tip line to schools
The line is free for all Ohio public and private schools
Story by CORY YORK


 
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The Ohio Departments of Education and Public Safety are providing a new way for students and parents to report an incident and stay anonymous.

The incidents include bullying, suicide prevention or a threat of mass violence.

Each tip will be analyzed by a special unit in the Ohio Department of Homeland Security.

John Charlton of the Department of Education says it is important each call gets personal attention and that the right group is contacted.

LISTEN: Charlton on new tip line

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"These are professionals that have been trained. I think that they will analyze each of the calls that come in but I think in most situations people will air on the side of caution. Will there be times when law enforcement be called out when not necessary? That may happen. However, that’s better than when no one being called out when someone should have been called out."

Charlton says the line is not meant to compete with plans implemented by local districts. He says it is a way to have a universal system to protect students. 

The line will be free for schools to use.

Students and parents can make tips either by phone or text.

Schools can visit click here to register. 

 
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