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MSP: Students submitted near-record number of tips to OK2Say safety program last year
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jenny Sherman , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
Michigan students reported a record number of incidents to the Michigan State Police’s OK2SAY safety program last year, ranging from bullying and harassment to drug use and suicide threats. Launched in September 2014, OK2SAY allows anyone to confidentially report tips on potential harm or crime d...
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Key takeaway “We continue to see that OK2SAY serves an important need in our state, empowering students to take an active role in keeping their schools and communities safe,” said MSP Director Col.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Michigan students reported a record number of incidents to the Michigan State Police’s OK2SAY safety program last year, ranging from bullying and harassment to drug use and suicide threats. Launched in September 2014, OK2SAY allows anyone to confidentially report tips on potential harm or crime d...
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