Police working to keep China Grove students safe after concerning information found on school-issued iPad: Police
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Police are investigating after concerning information was found on a school-issued iPad, according to the China Grove Police Department.
On March 15, China Grove Police were alerted by Rowan-Salisbury Schools about an incident at China Grove Middle School.
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Officials say content mentioning other students was found on a school-issued iPad used by a student. It is unknown what was found; however, school officials found it concerning.
An investigation was launched and multiple search warrants have been issued to keep students and staff safe.
Police say they “are moving quickly to gather facts” and working to “decipher truth from the vast amount of rumors.”
Statement from China Grove Middle School sent to Queen City News:
“Good morning, China Grove Middle School families. This is Principal Rikki Baldwin calling to inform you of a concern and a celebration for our school.
On Friday afternoon, a student reported to administrators that he had seen something on another student’s computer that caused him to become concerned. Despite his nerves, he reported what he saw to administrators, and his willingness to speak up helped us begin an investigation.
We alerted the China Grove Police Department and are following their lead as they continue to investigate this situation. As we have interviewed additional students, each of them has provided us with important information and their willingness to speak up has been key throughout this process.
While we cannot discuss the student of concern or the discipline we have assigned in this matter, we can assure you that we have followed the RSS Code of Conduct for this level of student behavior and will take the needed steps to ensure the safety of students at China Grove Middle School.
We do want to celebrate students who saw something that didn’t feel right and said something to a trusted adult. Being brave enough to stand up and speak out is an important skill that enables students to protect themselves and each other. We are so proud of these kids.
Please be assured that we take all reports from students seriously, investigate every situation, and do all that we can to assess potential threats. We hope that you will use this situation to have a conversation at home with your students about paying attention to their classmates and any behaviors that might cause them concerns.
Make sure that your student knows how to report an incident either on the school or RSS website under “report a safety concern” or by simply telling a trusted adult in the building.”
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