The new week at Roswell brings the addition of metal detectors to the main entrances of the building. The implementation of these metal detectors has upset many students as well as some of the faculty. Many parents have been advocating for the introduction of metal detectors in Fulton County High Schools since September of 2024. A community meeting regarding the addition of metal detectors took place in September of 2024. This meeting was led by a Fulton County School board member Michelle Morancie, who started the meeting off with a discussion about school safety accompanied by FCS Chief of Staff Cliff Jones, this was following the shooting at Apalachee High School.

After some trial and error, most Fulton County High School now have metal detectors for increased security. Despite the many positive things the new metal detectors bring, students can’t help but be upset at the way they are being implemented, and the feedback has quickly turned negative.

“I’m not a big fan, don’t really like them, it’s also just really tedious.” Senior Julian said when asked about how students feel about the new metal detectors.

While another had this to say about his arrival to school “I was walking to school, and I turn around the corner and there’s just a big line of people trying to get in.” Junior Brennon said about his experience with the detectors.

The most popular complaint with the detectors is the extended time it takes for a student to get into school. Before entering the building and walking through the metal detector, students are required to take out their laptops and school computers.

Given the backlash concerning the move, many students could be overlooking the true reason for the implication. There have been two reported shootings in Georgia in 2024. Which was one of the pushing factors for the metal detectors to be established in all Fulton County High Schools. The collective idea surrounding the new metal detectors has left mixed feelings among students, with most students leaning toward the negatives.