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Last month, installation was completed at Lynn Community Middle School, Sierra Middle School, Organ Mountain High School, Picacho Middle School and Vista Middle School.
Source: Las Cruces Public Schools
By Kelly Jameson
Photo of Organ Mountain High School Courtesy Las Cruces Public Schools
In a continued effort to prioritize student and staff safety, Las Cruces Public Schools is installing the first of several weapons detection systems at select middle and high schools. The initiative is part of the district’s commitment to creating secure learning environments and ensuring the well-being of all students and faculty.
These advanced detection systems, designed to identify potential threats efficiently and unobtrusively, are placed at key entry points in designated schools. Last month, installation was completed at Lynn Community Middle School, Sierra Middle School, Organ Mountain High School, Picacho Middle School and Vista Middle School. The goal is to have the same systems installed in all middle and high schools across the district in the coming months. In addition to installation, training for staff will also take place concurrently in each building. Full implementation will come after the training is completed.
“Our school district, community, and the LCPS Board of Education has done a lot of work to get to this point,” said Ignacio Ruiz, LCPS Superintendent of Schools. “We know safety is of paramount concern among our students, parents and staff and the installation of these weapons detection systems is an important step in our ongoing efforts to provide a secure educational setting. We want everyone who walks through the doors of our buildings to feel confident that our schools remain a safe place for learning.”
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In preparation for the systems, the LCPS Board of Education revised and approved Policy JIH, Student Searches and Seizures on Dec. 17, 2024.
The weapons detection systems use state-of-the-art technology to scan for prohibited items while allowing for a seamless entry process. Installation of these systems complement existing security protocols, including campus security personnel, surveillance cameras, and emergency preparedness training for students and staff. (Photo: Courtesy Evolv Technology)
The Evolv Weapons Detection Systems are grant-funded and were part of a pilot program last year at several LCPS schools during public events. Students, parents and community members were given the opportunity to see the detection systems in operation and were able to give feedback of their experience to the district.
