Feb. 27, 2023
Beyond metal detectors: Solving school security
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High-profile incidents involving guns in public schools are prompting school systems to investigate the best ways to beef up security. North Carolina education leaders are exploring metal detectors and new-fangled weapons detection systems, but several experts caution that those systems may not be worth the millions of dollars they cost. WRAL Education Reporter Emily Walkenhorst explains how things such as tip hotlines, antibullying programs and door locks could provide some of the best defense.
