'Say Something' Safety Program Launched In Local Schools After Record Number Of Guns Found

CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte Mecklenburg middle and high schools now have a new tool to encourage reporting safety issues, according to the district.

The "Say Something Anonymous Reporting System" implementation started this week and will go through Feb. 4, and at no cost.

"Say Something" is a youth violence prevention program from the national nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise, funding the program.

"Say Something" allows students and adults in schools to submit anonymous safety concerns at any time to help identify at-risk people who may be in danger of hurting themselves, or others.

Students can submit a tip through the online “Say Something” system by visiting www.saysomething.net. The free app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play Store, and students can submit tips through the hotline by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW.

The primary focus of the program is to get a better eye on violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other threatening behaviors.

The launch of the program comes on the heels of a fall semester that saw a record 23 guns discovered on CMS campuses, including an AR-15.

CMS has also ordered clear backpacks for high school students that should arrive in February after a string of supply chain issue delays.