CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The new weapons detection system at Northwest High School is in full operation, and CMCSS spokesman Anthony Johnson speaks on the overall success and future plans for new systems to be implemented at other schools in the district.

In April, it was announced that a new weapons detection system would be tested at a Clarksville-Montgomery County high school this fall, under a proposal that was later approved by county commissioners.

Northwest High was selected to pilot the system first because it has the most streamlined entrance points, according to Johnson.

Rossview was chosen to be the second pilot site since it has the largest student population with more complex logistics. Data and feedback from the two contrasting test sites will guide the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and CMCSS for future plans.

Johnson said that the transition to Rossview should take place sometime in mid-year.