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Schools Boost Security with Fencing, Metal Detectors, AI Tech

8/9/2025

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As the new school year approaches, Vidor Independent School District is ramping up security with perimeter fencing and locked classroom doors. Seguin High School will introduce metal detectors for student screenings, while Uvalde CISD embraces AI gun detection technology. Meanwhile, Fairfax County Public Schools is set to expand weapons scanning across all middle and high schools this fall, prioritizing student safety.

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As the new school year approaches, Vidor Independent School District is ramping up security with perimeter fencing and locked classroom doors. Seguin High School will introduce metal detectors for student screenings, while Uvalde CISD embraces AI gun detection technology. Meanwhile, Fairfax County Public Schools is set to expand weapons scanning across all middle and high schools this fall, prioritizing student safety.