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Public asks for metal detectors; superintendent outlines limits, safety plans and an AI camera pilot
Summary
A public speaker urged installation of metal detectors and bag searches; Superintendent Colas said metal detectors are effective only with continuous staffing and described alternatives including case-specific safety plans and a possible AI camera detection system to accelerate response time.
At the board's open forum, resident Jacob Ernst asked trustees to consider metal detectors and bag searches after his son experienced lockdowns at school. Ernst said: "I just want this madness to end." He urged the board to pursue metal detectors or other screening measures to reduce weapons on campuses.
Superintendent Colas replied that the district has considered metal detectors but that large-scale deployment requires…
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