8136-R Metal Detectors

The following procedures shall govern the operation and oversight of metal detectors in the Brentwood Union Free School District (the “District”).

Deployment

The Superintendent or designee will determine when and where metal detectors will be used.
Deployment may include daily use at entrances, random screenings, or event-specific screenings.

Operation Procedures

Individuals must pass through the walk-through metal detector or submit to a hand-held scan when such devices are in use.
Security staff shall instruct individuals to remove metallic items before passing through.
If the detector is activated, a secondary screening shall occur, including the use of a hand-held wand and/or inspection of bags and personal items.
Any contraband or weapon discovered shall be secured, and law enforcement shall be notified immediately.

Student Procedures

If a student activates the detector and a search is necessary, the building principal or designee must be present.
Searches shall comply with Policy 5300, Student Code of Conduct
Parents/guardians shall be notified when a student is found in possession of a prohibited item.

Documentation

Each screening activation and follow-up action shall be documented on a district-approved incident report form.
Records shall be maintained in the building-level safety office and reviewed by the Superintendent’s office.

Training

Staff authorized to operate metal detectors must receive initial and annual training in:
- Proper use of equipment
- Student rights and privacy
- De-escalation strategies
- Emergency response protocols

Review and Oversight

The Superintendent or designee shall review all metal detector reports and prepare an annual summary for the Board.
The effectiveness, fairness, and safety of the procedures shall be evaluated annually, with revisions as needed.

Legal References
U.S. Const., Amend. IV
New York State Education Law §§ 2801-a, 3214
NYCRR Part 100.2(kk), School Safety Plans

Approved by the Board of Education: 3/19/26

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