Albemarle County high schools begin weapon screenings

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County high schools will begin screening students and staff for weapons this week.

The county’s new program, announced in July, starts Wednesday at Monticello High School. Screenings will start Thursday at Western Albemarle and Friday at Albemarle, division spokesperson Jennifer Butler confirmed to Cville Right Now.

The county is using CEIA OPENGATE systems, designed to be non-invasive and allow people to move quickly through while increasing security…

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