Coweta County Schools Implement Weapons Detectors and Clear Bag Policy at Football Games Following Incident
Coweta County school leaders are introducing a new weapons detection system and a clear bag policy for high school football games, starting with Friday's matchup between East Coweta High School and Northgate High School. This security enhancement comes after an incident in August where a fight at a game led to five arrests and the recovery of a handgun. School safety officials demonstrated the new detection gates, which can differentiate between personal electronics and weapons, indicating ferrous metal for potential weapons and mixed metal for phones. Attendees flagged by the system will undergo immediate secondary screenings by law enforcement, and any discovered firearms will result in the individual's removal from the event. The district aims to ensure community safety and enjoyment at these events.
