Glass security film planned for Pittsburgh’s Carrick High School

(The Center Square)- Pittsburgh Public Schools approved a contract with Window Tint Inc. to install glazing film on the windows of a high school.

During the Sept. 20 school board meeting, members approved the $22,574 agreement to install a security glazing film on the windows and doors in each entryway, main offices, cafeteria, and the security office at Pittsburgh Carrick High School.

According to the vendor’s website, 3M Safety & Security window film can help fortify glass and offer additional time to react in life-threatening situations like a terrorist attack, active shooters, bomb blasts, or natural disaster situations.

Many schools across the country have installed security film, among other safety features, to prevent attacks on students and faculty.

In 2012, Adam Lanza shot through a plate-glass window next to the locked front-entrance of Sandy Hook Elementary School before killing 20 students and six adults inside, according to media reports.

In the state of Michigan, school districts were given millions of dollars to boost school security; how they did it was left up to the district. At Adrian Public Schools, it spent $62,000 to secure all windows in district buildings.

Henderson County Schools in Kentucky also added the 3M safety and Security film to windows and glass this year, costing the district $250,000.

Pittsburgh Public Schools didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.

DON’T MISS OUT

Be the first to know about the latest news, giveaways, events, and updates from The Black Chronicle!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

spot_img

Hot this week

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by...

Sports betting expert offers advice on paying taxes for gambling winnings

(The Center Square) – Tax season is underway, and...

Health care company agrees to pay $22.5 million to settle claims of over billing

A health care company agreed to pay nearly $22.5...

Entertainment district benefits don’t outweigh the cost, economists say

(The Center Square) — Weeks later, after more details...

Business association ‘disappointed’ by WA L&I’s proposed workers comp rate hike

(The Center Square) – The Association of Washington Business...

Violent Venezuelan prison gang members expand operations in western states

(The Center Square) – Members of the violent Venezuelan...

Unemployment still below 5% in most Tennessee counties

(The Center Square) – Tennessee's unemployment rate is up...

‘First Day Hikes’ scheduled across state New Year’s Day

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians looking for a healthy...

King County overdose statistics down in 2024

(The Center Square) – Drug overdose deaths are down...

Louisiana transit authority spent more than $84K on terminated employees

(The Center Square) — The regional transit authority in...

Border wall materials sold under NDDA aren’t likely structurally sound

Unused border wall materials sold at auction by the...

Proposed legislation would make it easier to pass school construction bonds in WA

(The Center Square) – Supporters of lowering the threshold...

Audit reveals expenditures on Louisiana city marshals

(The Center Square) − A recent report from the...

More like this
Related

Violent Venezuelan prison gang members expand operations in western states

(The Center Square) – Members of the violent Venezuelan...

Unemployment still below 5% in most Tennessee counties

(The Center Square) – Tennessee's unemployment rate is up...

‘First Day Hikes’ scheduled across state New Year’s Day

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians looking for a healthy...

King County overdose statistics down in 2024

(The Center Square) – Drug overdose deaths are down...