Elementary Schools Get Weapon Detection

Duval County Public Schools is rolling out high-tech weapons detection systems to all elementary schools starting in the 2026-2027 school year, investing $2 million to bring the same safety measures to younger students that already exist in middle and high schools. These portable CEIA OPENGATE scanners can detect firearms, knives, and explosives without requiring students to leave their belongings behind — keeping lines moving smoothly. Set up at main entrances, they’ll work both indoors and out, with trained staff and police handling flagged items. Everyday items like laptops or metal lunchboxes may trigger alerts, leading to secondary screenings. If illegal items are found, law enforcement will respond, and students could face discipline or legal consequences. Refusal to screen may result in parental notification and being sent home. The district will announce which schools get the systems first later this summer and plans to notify parents ahead of installation — everyone entering will need to pass through the scanners. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/760ea15c6b1ff163