Schools encouraged to order state-funded metal detectors

Indianapolis, In. — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has opened the second opportunity for schools to order handheld metal detectors.

Since July, 370 school corporations have requested 3,231 of the devices representing 94 percent of public schools. The program has a price tag of $331,720.20 and is funded by the Indiana Department of Administration.

Schools that have not ordered the devices can contact [email protected]. Ordering instructions will be provided. The deadline to order is 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 5.