Dresden, Tenn.–Today, Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade notified Weakley County Schools that an anonymous tip regarding a School Resource Officer was received by his department and that an investigation has been launched.
The district was informed that representatives of the District Attorney’s Office, Department of Children’s Services, and the Martin Police Department are participating in this joint investigation.
Director of Schools Randy Frazier said, “We’ve been notified by law enforcement that the School Resource Officer is no longer an employee of the Sheriff’s Department. School Resource Officers serve schools at the discretion of the Sheriff’s Department and the Martin Police Department. We will continue to work alongside and fully cooperate with law enforcement throughout the investigation.”