The Carson City School District is taking a proactive step toward fostering responsible digital citizenship with the launch of the “Report, Don’t Repost” initiative. This district-wide initiative urges teens, parents and educators to combat the spread of misinformation and harmful content by encouraging thoughtful online behavior.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, information spreads rapidly, often without verification. Reposting or sharing such content – whether to express concern, curiosity or disbelief – only amplifies its reach and causes unnecessary panic, confusion and distress. 

The “Report, Don’t Repost” initiative focuses on educating the Carson City community about the importance of pausing before sharing questionable content and using available tools to report concerning information to local law enforcement. If questionable content is shared or reposted, there may be dangerous consequences. Additionally, if it is not reported, law enforcement may be unable to submit cases for prosecution.

What Should You Do?
If students or parents come across posts that threaten violence, harm or injury, they are encouraged to:

  • Avoid reposting with others, as this only escalates fear and panic.
  • Take a screenshot of the post.
  • Report the post to local law enforcement, a school administrator or teacher.

How to Report?
Students, parents and community members can report concerns to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch: 775-887-COPS (2677), or they may dial 911 and provide dispatch with details of any suspicious social media posts or other questionable information obtained from online platforms.

The school district also offers a 24/7/365 (24-hour, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-per-year) safety tool. SafeVoice is a live tip reporting system for school safety and student well-being offered in partnership by the Nevada Departments of Education, the Nevada Department of Public Safety and, more locally, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office to all K-12 schools, students, parents and community members in Nevada.

The system is designed to integrate education, law enforcement and behavioral health agencies in response to student concerns and school safety threats brought forward through the reporting system. SafeVoice empowers students to report any situation that may put their friends, themselves or their school at risk.