Schools’ weapon detection systems removed after 10 days

A pilot program at two Pinellas County high schools designed to detect weapons began April 7. At the time, administrators said the pass-through detectors would be in place through May 29.

Instead, they’ll be removed from school entrances this Friday, April 17.

“As a district, we’ve learned quite a bit from the implementation of this pilot,” Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said during Tuesday’s school board meeting, “in terms of logistical support and planning for successful deployment.”…

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