Should Schools Have Metal Detectors?

[8Cheyenne]

Should school have metal detectors?

Schools have started putting in physical security measures such as metal detectors to make sure that students are not bringing in weapons or other metallic objects that could be used to hurt somebody in the school. This is done to help with decreasing school violence like stabbing or shootings. 

There are many different cons on why there shouldn’t be metal detectors in school. Metal Detectors can be very costly by purchasing and installing it in the school. These metal detectors can run all the way up to 10 - 20 grand. Also if there are metal detectors in the school then that means they will have to hire an officer that stands next to it if the alarm/ beeping sound goes off. There is not evidence that metal detectors are helpful in the school.

There are many different pros on why there should be metal detectors in the school. By having metal detectors it can help reduce the risk of dangerous items entering the school district. Also by installing a metal detector it would help the school's confidence.

 

https://protechsecurity.com/are-school-metal-detectors-necessary/

https://education.seattlepi.com/pros-cons-metal-detectors-schools-2420.html

https://edtrust.org/the-equity-line/its-time-to-reconsider-removing-metal-detectors-from-schools-now/

 

Do you think schools should have metal detectors?

Do you think metal detectors would help catch items?

Do you think metal detector is worth it in schools?

[8Cheyenne]

I agree with you I think it good idea but the bad thing like you said is that you stand in line for awhile sometimes.

[3Colton]

I think that it would help with school shootings but I think that it is a lot of work because of how many students there are in each school. Also, I think that some schools probably don't have enough money to by one and run it all day long. I think that students would be late for classes and behind in homework.

[8Cheyenne]

I disagree with you I don't really think it would help school shootings. But also these metal detector cost 10-20 grand for one plus installing fees. Also I don't it would really help the smaller school but it will help the bigger schools in the bigger cities.