A loaded gun was confiscated from a student at Philip Simmons High School on Tuesday without incident, according to the Berkeley County School District (BCSD). School officials were alerted to a report that a student on campus was in possession of a firearm. Accompanied by a school resource officer, administrators took quick action and confiscated the gun, ensuring no students were harmed.
Quick Action Ensures Student Safety
BCSD officials confirmed that the gun was taken from the student “without incident.” The district emphasized that no student was injured during the process. In a statement to parents, BCSD reinforced its commitment to student safety:
“As safety and security is our highest priority, we take all reports concerning safety seriously. Please continue to encourage your children to report any concerns they may have to a staff member, so we can take the appropriate steps to maintain a secure environment on our campus.”
Second Firearm Confiscated This School Year
This marks the second time this school year that a firearm has been confiscated from Philip Simmons High School. The district is taking these incidents seriously and is implementing additional security measures to protect students.
New Security Measures
Starting Wednesday, April 30, BCSD will begin piloting the random use of weapons screeners at the high school to further enhance campus safety. The district stated that it is continuously strengthening its security and emergency management efforts, which include measures such as K-9 free-air sniffs, clear bag policies, no-bag entry procedures, and weapons screenings at after-school events.
BCSD remains committed to maintaining a secure environment at all of its schools and encourages parents and students to report any safety concerns immediately.
