Beginning Feb. 14, all Muncie Central Students and Visitors will have to enter the high school through a "new, discreet weapon detection system," according to a press release from Andy Klotz, Muncie Community School (MCS) Chief Communications Officer.
These systems will also be used at MCS middle schools for "random security checks" and may also be used at sporting events or large gatherings at MCS schools.
“We are all aware of unfortunate situations that have occurred in schools around the country, and we want to do everything we can to prevent something like that from happening at Muncie Central,” Muncie Community Schools Director of Public Education and CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds said. “We’ve been talking about this for a while, and we are grateful to the city and Mayor Ridenour for providing the funding to finally make this happen.”
The $65,000 system was purchased through funds provided by the City of Muncie, according to the release. The system "enhances current security measures, providing another layer of safety for everyone inside."
The system uses freestanding mobile pillars to detect weapons that could be concealed, meaning that bags will not need to be opened or emptied unless an alarm should be triggered, making entering the school
“easy and efficient." The systems should not detect items like keys, water bottles, and most cellphones.
MCS School Safety Officers and administrators have been trained on the new system and will be on-site should any issues arise, and three units will be in the school to help with efficiency in the mornings.
A video of the new system can be found online on the official MCS YouTube page.
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