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Security measures at Penfield schools draw mixed reactions from board candidates
Summary
Candidates at a Penfield Central School District forum discussed recent security measures, including metal detectors, contracted guards and proposals to involve local law enforcement, with some calling the steps reactive and others urging broader community input on long-term security planning.
Recent changes to security protocols for some district events were a point of contention at a Penfield Central School District candidate forum, with candidates split over contracted security, armed guards and the role of local law enforcement.
James Ashby described entering the forum under heightened security and criticized what he called a reactive approach: "We're sitting in a room with 7 security guards right now, and 1 of them is carrying a gun. To get into this room, I had to go through a metal detector...…
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