WHO: 
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn; Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Staff; School and District Staff

WHAT:
BCPS will host a demonstration of new metal detector security measures being implemented at high schools for the 2024/25 school year. The demonstration will showcase the effectiveness of the technology and its role in enhancing student safety.

WHEN:
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Noon

WHERE:
South Plantation High School
1300 Paladin Way
Plantation, FL 33317

WHY: To explain to families what students should expect regarding metal detectors on the first day of school, Superintendent Hepburn and staff will discuss use of the metal detectors, outline the screening process, and demonstrate how students can efficiently prepare their belongings. The demonstration will include examples of items that typically trigger the metal detector and how students should proceed through the screening area.

Media Are Invited to Cover this Event.

ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.