All Palm Beach County high schools start year with metal detectors

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — In less than a week, your kids will be back in the classroom. And we know their safety is always on your mind.

Palm Beach County schools will begin the year with metal detectors on every high school campus following a pilot program last year.

WPTV education reporter Stephanie Susskind is examining why leaders said it's one more piece of the puzzle to protecting your family.

Thousands of students across all Palm Beach County high school campuses will walk through metal detectors on the first day of school.