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Davie County Schools begins phased rollout of Open Gate weapons detection and Rave panic app
Summary
The district began rolling out 18 Open Gate weapons-detection units across campuses and is implementing the state-provided Rave panic button app for staff. The systems will be phased in, starting with mass morning entry; procedures and geo-fencing for campuses were described by the district safety director.
Mary Foster, the district's director of safety, told the school board the district has started a phased rollout of Open Gate weapons-detection units and is piloting the state-provided Rave panic button app for staff.
Foster said the Open Gate system is more sophisticated than a standard metal detector, uses algorithms to identify potential threats and is configured for high throughput so students can enter with backpacks and phones. The district purchased 18 units: four at the…
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