To enhance security at East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, school leaders are utilizing artificial intelligence. Superintendent LaMont Cole began testing the technology at four high schools in the area: Belaire Magnet High School, McKinley Senior High School, Scotlandville Magnet High School, and Woodlawn High School. Evolv Express’s AI-powered screening system uses radio waves to scan students for concealed weapons as they walk between two towers. The screener is used in more than 120,000 schools and various venues, including hospitals, theme parks, and offices.

This article was originally published in March 2025.