# Houston County Schools Deploy Weapons Detectors

Houston County Schools is beginning a phased weapons-detection rollout on Oct. 27 at Warner Robins High School and Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. A related-article headline cites nearly $3 million in planned district spending on metal detectors and security guards, but the available information does not identify a solicitation, award, vendor, or contract structure. The rollout signals district investment in school safety, but does not establish an open procurement opportunity.

- The district says the phased implementation will let staff monitor the systems and support participating schools.
- The nearly $3 million figure is reported as planned spending in a related headline; suppliers should verify procurement status and any active solicitations directly with Houston County Schools before pursuing the work.
- Security-system providers and guard-service contractors may find the spending relevant to future district requirements, but the available signal gives no procurement contact or proposal deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Houston County Schools

### Key Quotes
> We did it in a strategic approach where we did a couple of schools at a time, and that way we could monitor it, go out and support the schools.
> — Richard Rogers, Superintendent of Houston County Schools

### Sources
- [Houston County schools to begin weapons detection systems at two schools on Oct. 27 | Here's what we know](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/houston-county-schools-begin-weapons-035016760.html) - Yahoo