LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Michigan Capitol will soon have a weapons detection system at the main entrance on the east side of the building.
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Michigan State Capitol Commission chairman Bill Kandler says it is the least-secure of all state government buildings right now and that needs to change. He says while he does not like the idea of limiting access to the building, he knows the current reality and the need to take steps to keep people safe.
Kandler, who was voted into his role in December 2022, said the frequency of political violence around the country had pushed the nonpartisan commission to respond accordingly.
Lawmakers and staff will continue to use swipe cards at the locked north and south entrances, and sergeants will continue to be stationed inside to ensure the correctly-credentialed people are using those entrances.
Michigan State Police will handle the weapons detection system.
