Events such as the shooting at LeFlore High School this year, which left two students injured, instill terror in the minds of children, instructors, and parents.
The Washington Post acquired statistics that showed an uptick in instances involving weapons found at schools in Alabama in 2023. Statewide, at least 92 firearms were taken from school property. MCPSS prioritizes safety above anything else because of this.
“We are the first school system locally to install our advanced weapon detection screening systems,” Director of Communications Rena Philips stated. “We have the same goals as our parents which is to keep our kids safe.”
Students will pass through the screening process after entering the building.
A red light will flash if they are discovered in possession of something they shouldn’t be. After that, students will be requested to move aside so that school personnel can inspect their personal possessions.
School workers will be notified where to look by a red cube displayed on a tablet, indicating the location of the object. According to Philips, using this cutting-edge technology is simple and may appear familiar.
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“You’ve seen this if you’ve been to Disney World or if you’ve been to a sporting event and they are ten times faster than a traditional metal detector,” she stated. “The good thing about these is that students can go through them pretty quickly, they don’t have to empty their pockets, and we can get started with class.”
Schools with several entries, like Baker High School, will have multiple detectors, according to Philips. Metal detectors have been utilized at athletic events in the past, but MCPSS stated that they are considering switching to weapon detectors in place of metal detectors.
