Conroe ISD is exploring the potential installation of metal detectors on its campuses in response to a surge of school threats across the Houston area.
Conroe ISD is considering installing metal detectors on all of its campuses in response to the rise in school threats in the Houston region, but maintenance and expense concerns may hamper the project. During a recent safety committee meeting, Chris McCord, assistant superintendent for operations, described the possible difficulties associated with using metal detectors in schools.
Conroe ISD has already started using Garrett-brand metal detectors, particularly during sporting events. McCord, however, voiced doubts about their dependability and usefulness. "They do work well," he stated, "but they are finicky and require constant interaction to function correctly."
Additionally, maintenance has been tough. McCord pointed out that timely repairs are difficult to obtain, which may affect their overall efficacy. He underlined that any extensive detector deployment would be extremely expensive for the district, which is crucial given the present financial limitations.
The district is nonetheless cautious even though community members and parents have expressed support for increased security measures. The logistical challenges and cost-effectiveness of placing metal detectors in every school make the approach more complicated.
The safety committee intends to continue investigating other security measures that might be successful without requiring extensive upkeep or expensive expenses while Conroe ISD weighs its options.
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