A weapons screening system has been brought up in the Upper Darby School District before, but officials say this time the conversation is being driven by the school board and the community.
The Upper Darby School District is once again exploring the possible use of a weapons detection system.Superintendent Dr. Daniel McGarry will present the details of the proposal on Tuesday night at the school board committee meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at district offices.McGarry said community members attending the meeting will have a chance to see the Evolv weapon detection system up close and watch a demonstration on how it works."It’s not a metal detector.
"A weapons screening system has been brought up in the Upper Darby School District in the past, but McGarry said this time the conversation is being driven by the school board and the community.There’s an online petition circulating for increased safety at Upper Darby Schools that has over a thousand signatures.It follows a couple incidents involving firearms. On September 3rd, McGarry said a student who was under the influence was also found to be carrying a gun.
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