No metal detectors

...for now. the Smyrna town council voted against the use of a metal detector during town council meetings.

Smyrna Town Council refused to give in to the politics of paranoia Tuesday night as it opted against metal detectors and extra security at meetings.

It was the right decision because putting up a wall of security around council members would only create an unnecessary barrier between the public and elected officials.
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The council considered buying two hand-held metal-detecting wands and paying two police officers overtime for attending meetings. Fortunately, Spivey and Johns were in the minority.

I understand why they feel it may be needed, but I agree that this is not the time nor the place for an overreaction.