Surveillance cameras and metal detectors \u2014 these are just some of the technologies Prince George\u2019s County Public Schools (PGCPS) are using to keep kids safe. News4 spoke to Gary Cunningham, the director of safety and security for the school system about his biggest safety challenge. \u201cViolence in the schools is always a safety concern, so we believe that if kids…<\/p>\n
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