Safety & Security

• At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, the MSD of Lawrence Township installed metal detectors in the secondary buildings (two middle schools, two high schools, MCIT, & LAA). Random detection was completed on a daily basis and at major indoor and outdoor events. 
• In 2019, Governor Holcomb purchased and distributed 3,200 hand held metal detectors to school districts across the state, including the MSD of Lawrence Township. 
• Since 2014, all facilities district-wide have been renovated with updated safety features including camera and door access throughout. 

As technology advances, so much safety equipment. Earlier weapons detection models could not detect inside school bags or through clothing. New technology allows rapid walkthrough full detection, making the process more efficient and less intrusive. 

OpenGate Weapon Detection

The Indiana Department of Education State School Safety Academy and MSD of Lawrence Township establish school safety plans for all buildings. These plans are not available to the public for the safety of students and staff.

School safety information is posted on our web site under Operations.

Those involved include the Blue Ribbon Facility Committee and the District School Safety Committee. Chairing both of these committees are the Chief of Operations and the Director of Security. 

Please refer to the student handbook for specific procedures.