Back to school safety and security: Carroll County Public Schools

10 News investigates the measures school districts are taking to protect staff and students

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – Carroll County Public Schools consists of nine school sites and spent more than $191,000 on safety and security upgrades last school year.

Those upgrades included:

  • Site surveillance cameras, with better memory storage, sight lines and a clearer picture
  • Ballistic security window film, that helps protect against forced break-ins
  • Two-way radios for better communication between teachers, front desk and administration
  • Mobile panic button technology
  • Vape detectors
  • Security equipment software updates

CCPS also meets with first responders at least once a year to discuss policies and procedures regarding their lockdown policies.


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Alyssa Rae grew up in Roanoke and graduated from Virginia Tech. An avid sports fan, she spent her first 8 years in TV as a sports anchor and reporter.

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