The Long Beach Unified School District has released a statement with the news that metal-detectors will be used to screen all attendees of high school football games for the remainder of the season, and that the action is directly related to last Friday night’s shooting outside Wilson High School following a game.
Handheld metal detectors will be used as spectators enter stadiums around Long Beach. It is worth noting that last Friday’s shooting occurred outside the football field, and that police have said they are unsure whether those responsible actually attended the game or not.
LBUSD spokesperson Chris Eftychiou also noted that extra security and/or police officers will be on hand at each football game.
The full press release is below:
The Long Beach Unified School District will use hand-held metal detectors to screen every spectator who attends football games for the remainder of the year. In addition, all bags will be searched upon entry to the games.
The added security measures, which apply to all football games played within the school district, take effect tomorrow as a result last Friday evening s shooting near Wilson Classical High School after the school s football game.
The school district remains in close communication with the Long Beach Police Department regarding security levels for the games. Additional LBUSD security and/or Long Beach Police personnel will be on hand at tomorrow s games as an extra precaution.
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