UPDATE: HCSO deputies were asked leave East Hamilton's prom because they were armed

UPDATE: The Signal turned away School Resource Deputies who were hired to secure East Hamilton's prom because they were in possession of fire arms.

The owner of The Signal, Josh Billue, says the armed guards are not allowed inside the venue because of the company's insurance policy. 

Billue said they were not told the school's School Resource Deputies would be armed.

According to The Signal the deputies were hired by East Hamilton making them armed guards.

Billue said that the officers were not denied entry or asked to leave, only their firearms were not permitted inside the venue. The Chattanooga Beer and Wrecker Board will reportedly discuss the Signal's beer license at an upcoming meeting.

PREVIOUS STORY: Staff at The Signal event venue asked School Resource Deputies to leave the venue where East Hamilton High School had their prom on Friday because they were armed.

The deputies were hired by East Hamilton High School to work security at the prom. The school says they commonly hire off-duty deputies for school event to ensure the safety of the student.

The deputies immediately left the venue and notified the their supervisors and school administration. 

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