S. Range schools add Raptor security system

NORTH LIMA — South Range schools have added another security measure for its buildings this school year, and things have gone smoothly over the first two days of classes.

The school district added the Raptor system to its entrances of the three schools along state Route 46. It’s a system that will scan a form of identification and run it through a system to see if anything comes up, such as the sex offender registry. If nothing comes up, a sticker is printed with that person’s name, destination of visit and a picture of the person from their ID.

“It’s kind of nice looking for that sticker on people and as you see faces in the cafeteria or hallway that you don’t recognize, you see that picture on them. You know they came up OK after the system did a background check,” said Steve Matos, South Range Elementary principal.

“Most of the feedback we’ve had is receptive to it. No one has complained yet,” said Joanne Kane, secretary at South Range High School. “I think it helps us be more proactive in keeping the kids safe."

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