The Anchorage School District’s Office of Emergency Management announced it will begin a pilot program this winter that introduces portable metal detectors at select schools.
The initiative is the District’s effort to proactively address growing concerns over campus security. Officials emphasized that the use of the detectors is not intended as a disciplinary tool, but rather a preventative safety measure.
“This is a proactive approach to enhancing school safety,” the District stated in its announcement. “It is not a disciplinary measure, but one that supports the overall safety of our students and staff.”…