WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Metal detectors are coming to every middle and high school in the Houston County School District as part of new safety measures that will also include additional security guards. The Houston County School District announced Thursday it is moving forward with plans to purchase metal detection systems for all middle and high schools, as well as stadiums and competition gyms. According to the district, the systems are expected to be delivered within approximately four to eight weeks. District officials plan to use that time to develop procedures, determine where the systems will be placed and prepare for implementation. The announcement comes as the district continues reviewing its school safety measures. District leaders said they spoke with schools that already use metal detection systems to learn how the technology has been incorporated into daily operations. “Our responsibility is to continually evaluate how we can strengthen safety for our students and staff,” Superintendent Dr. Richard Rogers said. “We have listened to the questions and concerns of our families, employees, and community, and we believe adding metal detectors is an important next step. As we add this layer of security, we will also prioritize a welcoming, positive learning environment for every student.” The district also plans to add a security guard at each middle school, high school and the Houston College & Career Academy. The guards will help operate metal…
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