CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is replacing its Evolv weapons detection pilot technology with a new open-frame screening system at local high schools.
The district has installed the OpenGate weapons detection system at Northeast High and Rossview High and plans to expand the technology to additional campuses in the coming months.
Why switch from Evolv to OpenGate?
In 2023, CMCSS began a pilot program with Evolv security system weapons detection technology in partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. After researching options to expand screening districtwide, CMCSS decided to purchase OpenGate systems instead, using Tennessee Safe Schools Act grant funds, according to CMCSS spokesman Anthony Johnson.
“Implementing weapons detection technologies as a layer to CMCSS’ multi-layered safety and security approach has been a positive addition, and CMCSS and MCSO have continued researching options to expand technology to more schools feasibly,” Johnson said in a statement to families and staff…