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Residents and some board members question cost and choice of weapons‑detection system amid safety upgrades
Summary
The board and superintendent described multilayered safety measures including a newly installed weapons detection system and SROs; public commenters and some board members questioned vendor selection and cost, suggesting lower‑cost alternatives and requesting data on efficacy and false positives.
Harris County School District officials said the district has implemented a multilayered safety program this year that includes a new emergency alert system, SRO coverage at each school, and newly installed weapons‑detection equipment.
Superintendent Dr. Finney said the district recently had “our maiden voyage with our new weapons detection systems” and described a required emergency alert/badge system and SRO presence at each school as part of compliance with state measures. He estimated combined safety and security measures exceed $1 million this year and said the district…
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