Detroit, MI
Brighton gun-safe supplier demonstrates device being considered at Oxford schools
BRIGHTON, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Adding gun safes to Oxford Public Schools is an idea that has many parents split on how to better protect students from active shooting situations.
In fact, the idea was proposed at a school board meeting on Tuesday that drew some pushback. However, Ben Powers, of Brighton, the man behind the safe supplier, 360 Life Safety, says some should reconsider.
“We provide that deterrent effect. The deterrent effect is huge. People say we don’t want more guns in the schools. Well, put these in there and the guns won’t show up,” Powers says.
With a tap of a screen, a scan of the eyes, and a snapshot of the face, the SRO Advantage safe opens in just seconds without a key, turn lock or passcode.
“It’s no longer than any other safe on the market that you are using. It’s faster,” Powers says.
The safe can be conveniently supplied with at least two armored vests, has power outlets and charging ports to help keep communication devices like radios ready, and has enough room to store several firearms including long rifles.
“In a school setting, people who would have access would be a school resource officer. If he is in his office and he gets the call, 10 seconds to grab the proper gear to get on the way is well worth it,” Powers says.
With a facial recognition iris scan as the only option to get in, Powers says there is no way an unauthorized user can open the safe, even if someone tries breaking it open.
“The handle is clutched. If someone tries to force the handle it will just spin. It won’t break. You got these locking dogs right down here and up here that lock in so that if the door is closed, and someone were to cut off the hinges, you still can’t get the door off,” Powers says.
While Powers says the first sale of his newly designed safe came in the fall of 2022, one district in Michigan and at least four other schools statewide, who he says did not want to be named, have ordered his $9,000 safe.
“We’re brand new. We are just getting traction. Nobody knows about us yet,” Powers says.
With schools around the country including those in Oxford looking to make a move, Powers says people should believe in his product but not for the reasons you may assume.
“I’m all for keeping guns out of schools trust me. If we can guarantee that there are no guns in the school, that the killer cannot bring a gun in the school, then we don’t need these and we don’t need school resource officers but you can’t guarantee that,” Powers says.
Oxford is considering plans to buy either two or six of the SRO Advantage gun safes by 360 Life Safety.
The proposals were discussed during Tuesday’s board meeting but no decision has been made. Their next meeting is June 13.
Detroit, MI
Detroit police car involved in crash with 2 other vehicles
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A Detroit police scout car was involved in a crash with two other vehicles, as captured by FOX 2.
The crash took place on Seven Mile and John R, after 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
How the crash took place and injuries remain unknown at this time.
Stay with FOX 2 for updates.
Detroit, MI
Report: Lions will play NFC North foe on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions schedule leaks are starting to come in, as we get nearer to the 8 p.m. ET official NFL schedule release. For the fourth time in the past seven years, the Detroit Lions will face off against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, according to The 33rd Team.
The Lions are currently in the midst of a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving—with their last win coming against the Vikings in 2016. The Bears have won three straight Thanksgiving games against Detroit, with the Lions’ last holiday win over Chicago coming in 2014. That said, the Lions have won three of their last four games against the Bears.
But this version of the Bears will be much different than the one we’ve seen in the recent past. Most notably, out is Justin Fields, in is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears also won four of their final six games in 2023 (including one over the Lions), so Chicago is entering the season with a fair amount of expectations.
While another NFC North matchup on Thanksgiving is slightly disappointing and boring, this particular matchup could be a big one, as both teams have realistic playoff chances this year.
Check out all of the latest Lions schedule news and rumors with our 2024 Lions schedule tracker, and keep your eyes peeled for the entire schedule to be released around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night. We’ll have instant analysis, quick thoughts, and full coverage of the 2024 NFL schedule release.
Detroit, MI
Detroit Lakes High School sports schedule for May 15-18
THURSDAY, MAY 16
SOFTBALL
at Alexandria, 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 17
GIRLS GOLF
at Bunker Hills Golf Course, 11:30 a.m.
BOYS GOLF
at Headwaters Golf Course – Park Rapids, 11:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
BOYS GOLF
at Bemidji Town and Country Club, 9:30 a.m.
GIRLS GOLF
at Bunker Hills Golf Course, 11:30 a.m.
BASEBALL
at Willmar (triangular), 12 p.m.
TRACK AND FIELD
at Stillwater (True Team State), 3 p.m.
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