Lake Wales High School is focusing on students' safety and security with the addition of metal detectors next school year.

LAKE WALES, Fla. - Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year. The backstory A pair of metal detectors will be placed at two entrances next school year.

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — This year, Lake Wales High School, part of Lake Wales Charter Schools, will be getting more in line with Polk County Public Schools with the addition of a metal detector.

The metal detector will be mobile and can be used at school and after school functions.

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