Osceola County School District will use metal detectors this year

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A spokesperson with the Osceola County School District told Channel 9 that random searches will occur this school year.

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The district said school administrators will conduct searches using handheld metal detection devices.

It will be a search of backpacks, lunchboxes and purses.

The school district also said it would have a tool to conduct random classroom searches.

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However, according to school board policy, these searches will be conducted with respect for the students’ privacy.

This is a proactive measure to ensure safety and prohibit weapons, drugs and other dangerous items.

The school will follow the district’s Code of Student Conduct if the items are found.

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“We appreciate the ongoing support of students and parents as we all continue to work together to encourage our students to make choices that reflect the best version of themselves,” a spokesperson for Osceola County School District said in an email. “Safe and secure learning environments will always remain the top priority.”

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