The detectors are a permanent addition to the school’s security measures. Last week, two Ft. White High School students were arrested for making threats against the school district .

The results show that 62% of white parents want metal detectors, and 60% want police in schools. Advertisement: A total of 66% of all parents said that they were concerned about their children’s ...

Metal detectors are more than just security tools at school entrances; they also instill a sense of safety among students, staff and parents to focus on what truly matters—education.

Still, even if only three metal detectors were installed in the district's 163 middle and elementary schools at $20,000 each, the cost would be $9.8 million.