Wednesday, May 28, 2008

New system will screen school visitors

As the spring semester winds down, Kanawha County school administrators are looking at ways to enhance campus security for the next academic year.

But one school is ahead of the rest when it comes to screening visitors.
St. Albans High is the only school in the state - and one of about five schools nationwide - using the LobbyGuard system to sign people in and out.

Within minutes, a machine scans a driver's license, does a background check and prints a temporary pass for visitors.

"You're able to lock down the building a lot easier," Principal Tom Williams said. "I think in our society today, you've got to be careful with everything you do."

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