DCPS demonstrates new weapon detections systems being rolled out in elementary schools

New weapon detection systems are set to be installed on three Duval County Public Schools elementary campuses later this month with the goal of bringing them to every DCPS elementary school within the next three years.On Wednesday morning, DCPS will give media outlets the opportunity to see how the systems work. The district says these systems will add one more layer of protection for its youngest students.The rollout comes as school board members debate who should be allowed to carry firearms on campus.After Tuesday’s school board meeting, members are considering whether certain parents, employees, and other qualifying adults should be allowed to keep firearms in vehicles on school property.Supporters say lawful gun owners have a right to protect themselves. Critics worry it could lead to more gun thefts and confrontations.The discussion comes one month after Baldwin Middle-Senior High Principal Michael Smith was reassigned after a loaded gun was found in his vehicle on campus.Superin