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Despite concerns, Utah education leaders are poised to approve $3M for gun-detection software in schools

Lawmakers expressed concerns about the company apparently “leveraging” the planned contract for more money.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Security cameras at East High School in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. State education officials are considering a $3 million contract with AEGIX Global to administer firearm-detection software to Utah schools — a company state legislators raised concerns about last month.