(North Carolina, Rockingham County) – Schools in Rockingham County, North Carolina, say that all of their middle and high schools will have cutting-edge methods to find weapons. CEIA, a world leader in security screening solutions, makes the OPENGATE systems, which are known for being reliable and accurate.
Because CEIA is dedicated to excellence and new ideas, they are the first choice for security professionals all over the world, including those working at big airports, government buildings, concert and performance halls, and schools.
Adding the CEIA OPENGATE systems makes Rockingham County Schools’ safety measures even better. They add an extra layer of security to keep kids, staff, and visitors safe. The fact that the district chose to spend money on these tools shows how serious they are about making sure everyone can learn in safety.
Implementing weapons detection systems is very important, according to Sean Gladieux, Director of School Safety. He said, “In today’s world, ensuring the safety and security of our schools and our school families is paramount.”
Adding weapons detection systems is a proactive way to improve the safety of our district and keep our students, staff, spectators, and guests safe.
On April 8, J.E. Holmes Middle School was the first school in the district to use the OPENGATE. Our staff, students, and families were all very supportive. Recently, high schools started using the tools to look for weapons at sports games.
All middle and high schools will have this safety gear on hand for all school events and on the first day of school, August 26. Along with making schools safer, finding weapons will help Rockingham County School’s clear bag policy at sports events, which started in 2023.
As part of Rockingham County Schools’ overall plan for safety and security, weapons detection tools are being put in place. The Rockingham County Schools are dedicated to making sure that all of their students can learn in a safe and secure setting.
They do this by utilizing multiple layers of security measures such as surveillance cameras, safety vestibules, vape detectors, visitor management systems, staff training, and weapons detection.
The CEIA OPENGATE systems could be bought thanks to money from a limited sales tax and a grant from the Center for Safer Schools. With these two sources of money, Rockingham County Schools can spend about $475,000 to give all of their middle and high schools cutting edge security equipment.