Lydia Glenn

News Editor

lmg5921@psu.edu

After a student was injured in a school shooting last week, the northwestern Pennsylvania district has decided to install metal detectors within schools in the Erie area in order to improve saftey. 

Erie’s Public Schools announced that safety and security protocols will include “the installation of fully functioning metal detectors.” 

Erie Times News reported that the portable metal detectors are planned to go in at the district’s two high schools and three middle schools. 

Another effort to promote safety is the installation of audible alarms at exterior doors. The district also plans to “update the intrusion system” to interior doors as well. The new update on interior doors will allow teachers to lock classroom doors from the inside. 

Officials also stated that the security camera system is being looked at “to eliminate identified blind spots.” 

School district officials stated that these new changes will not be in place by the end of spring break, April 18. In order to ensure the safety of the students, “a period of virtual learning will be necessary.” 

All security changes are said to be in place by the time students return to school in-person.