Bibb County School District outlines campus police, weapons screening, cameras and transportation tech upgrades

District leaders presented a multi-part update on operational, physical and technological safety measures the Bibb County School District is deploying across its schools.

Chief Curtis Adams and the district’s safety team described campus police as certified officers trained in de-escalation, mental-health first aid and trauma awareness who are expected to prioritize relationships and mentorship before enforcement. Chief Adams said the department has added a simulator training tool to help officers prepare for high-pressure scenarios.

The district described several physical-security and screening investments. Safety staff said secure vestibules have been installed at most schools and two remaining schools will be completed; every campus has a phone-access entry system to screen visitors and funnel them to the main office. The district also purchased Open Gate weapons-detection systems with roughly $1.6 million in school-safety grant…