Knox
County Mayor Tim Burchett today called for an independent audit
into the security systems used by local schools.
The
request, which was made to Knox County School Board Chairwoman Karen
Carson, comes after the News Sentinel published an article
detailing the flaws in what was supposed to be a state-of-the-art
system designed to keep children safe.
“I
am requesting that the Board of Education strongly consider a full
and complete independent security audit of all systems installed by
Professional Security Consultants and Design in Knox County Schools,”
the mayor said in a letter to the chairwoman. “I recognize that this
matter falls outside the purview of the Executive Branch. However,
since it involved the safety and security of Knox County school
children, I feel it is incumbent upon me to make this request.”
Burchett
in an interview with the newspaper on Friday said he wanted an
outside party to investigate because “just having your own people
doesn't cut it.”
Carson was unavailable for comment today.
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