Metal Detectors in Schools Debated | Columbia News

Two students at Lexington School District One were caught with weapons—knife and loaded gun—in bookbags, sparking urgent calls for metal detectors. Parents are demanding stronger safety measures, with one offering to fund temporary systems, which the district declined. While officials acknowledge concerns and remain open to discussion, they say installing metal detectors requires careful research and aren’t planning immediate action. The district maintains its layered safety approach, including school resource officers, threat assessment teams, and a crisis alert system—but the incidents have ignited a heated debate over how best to protect students. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/9cb5d43fc84cc3ab