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Southfield Schools to Pilot Metal Detectors at High School Jan. 5; Parent Meeting Set for Nov. 20
Summary
District security lead James Jackson told the board the district will pilot metal detectors at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology on Jan. 5, following staff demonstrations and a Nov. 20 parent meeting. Jackson said the rollout is grant-funded and includes accommodations for students with medical devices.
James Jackson, who presented the district’s metal-detector rollout plan, said Southfield Public School District will begin implementation at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology on Jan. 5 after demonstrations for staff and planned parent meetings.
Jackson said the initiative followed requests from parents and recommendations from the Southfield Police Department. He said the district has brought a MELD detector to staff…
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