SUWANEE, Ga. — Following a string of recent weapon-related incidents on school campuses, Gwinnett County parents packed the first School Safety Advisory Committee meeting of the year Monday night, demanding stronger security measures and more training for teachers to better protect students.
At least three separate weapon incidents in the past three weeks have renewed fears among Gwinnett County families, prompting calls for swift action. Parents and district leaders gathered at the Gwinnett County Public Schools district building on Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee, where safety concerns dominated the agenda.
“There’s not a metal detector that I know of that can deter the right person,” one concerned parent told the board, questioning whether current measures like locked doors and metal detectors are enough to keep students safe…