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Poquoson schools begin bus stop‑arm camera rollout and pilot mobile weapon detectors at high school
Summary
Operations staff told the board they are about halfway through installing stop‑arm cameras on buses, expect a 30‑day warning period starting March 16, and deployed grant‑funded mobile Open Gate weapon detection units at the high school on Feb. 17; administrators said settings caused delays but will be corrected.
POQUOSON, Va. — The Poquoson City School Board heard an operations update Feb. 17 that included progress on bus stop‑arm cameras and the first day of a mobile weapon detection pilot at Poquoson High School.
Operations director Mr. Roberts said the district is roughly 50% complete with the bus patrol install (stop‑arm cameras) and plans a soft start with a 30‑day warning period beginning March 16. During the warning period, any potential violation will be verified by police before fines or enforcement are applied and families…
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