Conroe ISD is researching the use of metal detectors at its campuses but the cost and effectiveness of the devices could keep the initiative on the shelf. A rash of school threats at districts across ...

Keeping students safe remains a top priority for public school districts across the country, but school security often doesn’t become a serious conversation until a crisis occurs. While the National ...

A police officer watches as students line up to enter State College Area High School with extra safety measures on Monday, April 14, 2025. Students had to enter through a metal detector and have their ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — This year, Lake Wales High School, part of Lake Wales Charter Schools, will be getting more in line with Polk County Public Schools with the addition of a metal detector.

Jul. 25—Greenville ISD is currently considering using metal detectors (both walk-throughs and hand wands) to help bolster security at Greenville High School. While not currently a budget item for 2023 ...

St. Lucie County schools purchased 11 metal detectors this year. Each metal detector cost $6,000 each. Indian River County schools purchased metal detectors in 2024. ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A second ...

In order to focus more on the safety of its students and faculty, Gilbert Public Schools is looking into possibly installing metal detectors in their buildings. Joe Huizenga and Lady La discuss the ...

CHOCOWINITY, N.C. (WNCT) — In Beaufort County, middle and high schools are now using metal detectors. Chocowinity Middle School was the first in the county to put them into action Wednesday. The ...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Starting Monday, Effingham County high schools will soon have metal detectors. The announcement follows an incident where a handgun was found in a student’s backpack ...

Following the discovery of an unloaded and disassembled gun, Dwight Rich School of the Arts will implement new security measures including metal detectors and increased staffing. These measures will ...