VI students divided on need for metal detectors in schools
The students were at the time having a panel discussion during the Finals of the Inter-Secondary School National Debating Competition held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay yesterday, March 13, 2024.
'Distrust'
Moderator Damion C. Grange had asked whether there was a need for metal detectors in school given the gun violence in the VI which prompted the responses from the students.
“I think they should not have metal detectors because it builds a sense of distrust between the staff and students, you can still use different forms of security measure to make sure and ensure the student's safety… but they should not be metal detectors,” one male student said.
'It's not safe @ school'- ESHS student
Another student said she would welcome metal detectors because, as a student of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), she feels unsafe as some students would come with weapons, “It’s not safe… students be coming with all kinds of weapons, it’s not safe for students,” she said.
She said for ESHS, there is also a bad rap about the school for them specifically, as such, there is a need.
Administrator would 'abuse system' - student
Meanwhile, another female student cited possible abuse of the system by the school’s administration as it related to phones being referred to as ‘contraband’ which she said is not allowed, “But besides that, the school need it [metal detectors] for real… I agree to disagree,” she added.
Other students said the generation of today would bring all types of weapons at school and the detectors would add to the level of security while others said a school has multiple entry points so students would bring in whatever they want to regardless.
“You should enforce other security measures in order to protect the school,” one student added.
One student, to loud applause, called for more action to be taken outside of the school and in the community, to discourage violence, and to teach youths and younger children that violence is never the key.
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