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Cities like Detroit turn to new weapons detection tech to try to prevent gun violence

by Eli Newman

Aug 11, 2022

The city paid more than $1.3 million for a system it's using to screen people headed to popular gathering spots.

To promote safety, venues are increasingly using to technology that can detect weapons. Above, a fan goes through a security checkpoint before an NFL game in Cleveland.

Jamie Sabau/Getty Images

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