Lake Wales High School to use metal detectors for next school year

The Brief

  • Lake Wales Charter Schools decided to implement the detectors at the high school as a proactive measure.
  • Lt. Hampton says the metal detectors are not an invasion of privacy, rather they’re just another level of security.

LAKE WALES, Fla. Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.

The backstory:

A pair of metal detectors will be placed at two entrances next school year. However, they’re mobile, so they’ll be placed strategically around the school and at sporting events.

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