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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately, metal detectors do not catch 3D printed ghost guns. They are also only effective if personnel are trained properly, personnel are in place, and machines are maintained.  Anyone want to place a bet on how well that would go in MCPS?  And meanwhile, there’s a false case sense of security and administrators are able to push off other real changes just “because we have metal detectors”.   And if the detectors miss weapons going in, kids just learn it’s fake.  It really would concern me to have these put in place as the solution to the problem, without a solid plan to ensure they are being used correctly. [/quote]

Yes, I mentioned the 3d printed guns upthread as a loophole. But still. We need the metal detectors, period. There are actually very few all plastic guns in circulation compared to ones with metal parts. Metal detectors will also detect knives.

Just because you think the plan won't be implement properly, doesn't mean you need to cancel it altogether. That's cutting off your nose to spite your face.

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I think metal detectors should absolutely be among options that should be considered. I am only noting that it’s not a perfect solution and needs resources and attention to be done right. Maybe we can get MCPS to do it right.  But just to set up meta detectors takes the administration off the hook to make actual real changes and then actually do it.  (Remember the lanyards that students are supposed to wear in school and basically just show at the door and stuff in their bags?  And those are lanyards, easy).   [/quote]

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