Gwinnett BOE approves more than $19M for weapon detectors in middle, high schools

The Gwinnett County School Board approved a $19.36 million spending increase last week to install weapons detection systems at all middle and high schools, expanding a pilot program tested at Grayson High School.

The Evolv systems use artificial intelligence and electromagnetic fields to distinguish between weapons and everyday items like cell phones and keys.

Students won’t need to empty their pockets or bags for most items…

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