What to know about new security scanners at Milwaukee Public Schools

Most MPS middle and high schools already scan students daily, but district leaders say the updated metal detectors will be ...

School admits to breach after weapon found

Venice High School admitted to a breach in protocol after a student was able to get through the metal detectors with a weapon ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Another Treasure Coast district bringing metal detectors to schools

St. Lucie County schools purchased 11 metal detectors this year. Each metal detector cost $6,000 each. Indian River County schools purchased metal detectors in 2024. ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A second ...
WUSA

Keeping students safe | FCPS launches new weapons detection system in high schools

FAIRFAX, Va. — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is ramping up efforts to enhance school safety by launching a pilot program that will bring weapons detection systems to select high schools ...
WAFF

Madison City Schools adds weapons-detecting K9 to district

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison City Schools is the latest district to bring a weapon detector into its school system. But unlike the others, this one moves from school to school, and it also barks.
The Advocate

Baton Rouge high schools trying AI weapon screeners after student slips gun past metal detectors

After a student at Woodlawn High recently slipped a loaded firearm past a manned metal detector, East Baton Rouge Parish public school leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to tighten ...
WSMV

Weapon detection company that installed system at Antioch High School settles with FTC over ‘misleading’ claims

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Federal Trade Commission and Evolv Technologies have settled a complaint filed by the FTC in 2024. It accused Evolv Technologies of using deceptive marketing practices.
Yahoo

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone

Veterans’ hospitals short on police guards have turned to a purported artificial intelligence-based weapons scanner with advertised features that offered an artificial sense of security compared to ...
Houston Chronicle

Houston ISD to introduce metal detectors at high schools after uptick in weapons found on campuses

Houston ISD will introduce new weapons detection systems to its high school campuses in the spring semester after experiencing an uptick in confiscated weapons in the 2024-25 school year. More than 10 ...

Major decision reached on metal detectors at Portland’s busiest library

After months of debate and research, Multnomah County leaders have decided to forgo a major security upgrade at the flagship library in downtown Portland that they were considering in response to a ...
Live 5 News

Use of metal detector leads to weapon charge against Georgetown County student

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a high school student who allegedly brought a BB gun onto school property. Kiaheem Navir Smith, 18, is charged with ...