Lake Wales High School Implements Mobile Metal Detectors for Enhanced Security

New Security Measures at Lake Wales High School

• 🏫 Lake Wales High School is introducing metal detectors as a new safety measure for the upcoming school year.
• 📍 A pair of mobile metal detectors will be used at two entrances and can be relocated around the school and at sporting events.

Rationale Behind the Implementation

• 🛡️ The decision to implement detectors was a proactive measure by Lake Wales Charter Schools, not prompted by recent threats.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The goal is to make parents feel comfortable and safe sending their children to school, ensuring they can focus on education without fear of students bringing weapons.
• ⚖️ Lieutenant Hampton stated the metal detectors are another level of security and not an invasion of privacy, especially given current world events.

Comparison with Other School Safety Measures

• 📊 P County Public Schools already utilize walkthrough metal detectors, handheld wands, and random screenings for campus safety.
• 👮 The Lake Wales Police Department currently assigns a resource officer to the high school and another to a nearby school.