Indian River County high school students will encounter metal detectors and an emergency alert system for teachers as the new school year begins, according to District Superintendent Dr. David Moore. The district implemented a crisis alert badge system last fall that allows teachers to notify staff of emergencies or disruptions with the push of a button worn around their necks.
A teacher used the badge once last year to alert staff about a fight. The district also has a deputy on every school campus.
Moore said the goal is to make sure parents feel confident that their children are safe when they walk through the school doors. High school students will see several security measures this year, including the metal detectors and the badge system that gives teachers immediate access to emergency alerts.
The security enhancements come as Indian River County schools focus on campus safety at the start of the academic year. The district launched the badge system in fall 2025 and continues to add security technology across its campuses.