It's the privacy that matters.
In the U.K., because of a rising incidence of "knife crime", they may begin installing knife scanners "at the school gates.
Search arches similar to those at airports will have an alarm activated when pupils with suspicious metal objects pass through. Children will not be forced to empty pockets before going through, reducing fears that the controls will compromise their privacy. All pupils will have to face checks to avoid accusations that stereotypes are being targeted.The knife scanners in the U.K, will, of course and predictably, "protect student's privacy." (pronounced PRIV-asee)
- Jan 20, 2008 Guardian news story.
