FCPS's weapons detection system flagged a butterfly knife with a 4-inch blade in a student’s back pack the first week the District began using the technology.

Lake Wales High Principal Anuj Saran said the decision to buy the metal-detection system was not prompted by any incidents at the school.

Monday was the first day the middle school had metal detection systems. “It’s something that I’m very willing and happy that they participate in, as a mom,” said Ashley Beasley.

Weapons detection systems using video are the second most popular type of weapons screening solution adopted by respondents (21%). However, at 30% and 24% respectively, hospitals and K-12 schools ...

Elementary students at Lafayette Parish school returning from the holiday break will now walk through weapons detection systems when they arrive on campus.

The district’s six middle and high schools began using the new metal detection systems last week. They are set up at the entrance of each school to detect weapons such as guns and large knives.

A new metal detector system will launch Thursday at Woodside High School in Newport News. In a letter to families, school officials said it's being done in an effort to increase safety and security.

The Surry County Board of Education unanimously approved a plan earlier this week to implement random metal detector ...

Students entering Lake Wales High School may soon hear some beeps to contrast with the traditional school bells. Over the summer, the school acquired a metal-detection system intended to enhance ...

Lake Wales High School has installed a new metal detection system to enhance security. The system cost $20,000 and will be placed at entry points and used for special events.