Cheatham County Schools is the latest Middle Tennessee district to add weapons detection systems to their middle and high schools.

The School Board and County Commission approved a $224,000 contract with Ceia for their OpenGate weapons detection system during their July meetings.

Students at Sycamore High School walked through the new equipment for the first time Sept. 30.

"This system will help create a safer environment for everyone in our school community," the school said in a letter to parents Sept. 26. "These free-standing machines are designed to detect the presence of weapons while allowing everyday items such as cell phones, coins and car keys to pass through without triggering an alert."

The school system is the latest to jump on the added measures amid a wave of security con

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