There’s no way of knowing what might have been prevented when a Perry High School resource officer confiscated a firearm being carried by a student last week. The school, near Massillon, Ohio, said there were no threats to students or staff, according to a report by WJW.

Still, Perry Township Police Chief Brian Taylor said the officer secured the gun, took the student into custody, and that the student is expected to face “appropriate disciplinary and legal actions.”

While we may never know what the student was thinking, Taylor is right that the incident should be a reminder to parents and guardians.

“Let me be unequivocal: firearms have no place in our schools. The safety and well-being of staff and students are paramount, and any threat to this security will be met with swift and decisive actions.

“Furthermore, I urge parents and guardians to have open and honest conversations with their children about the serious consequences of bringing weapons to school. We must collectively emphasize the importance of reporting any suspicious behavior to authorities immediately.”

We’ll leave it to the politicians to glean what they will from Taylor’s emphatic “firearms have no place in our schools.”

But when it comes to personal accountability, parents are not the only ones responsible for communicating AND reporting threats, weapons or suspicious devices on school grounds. If you have suspicions call the Safer Ohio School Tip Line at 844-723-3764.

Just like with the resource officer’s quick actions, there’s no telling what you might prevent.