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School Metal Detectors: Harmful to Our Kids?

Metal detectors in schools have become a prominent security measure not only in New York City, but across the country. While supporters point to dangers they have prevented, proponents of their removal claim they make schools feel like prisons. Are they necessary? Greg Floyd, president of Teamsters Local 237, which represents the city's school safety officers, explores the debate..