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Police Recovered Handguns at Two NYC Public Schools

Authorities arrested two students in separate incidents involving firearms at local schools.

Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Secondary Education

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Police took two students into custody after recovering handguns at Eximius College Prep Academy and Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology. These incidents bring the total number of firearms recovered from New York City public schools to six since the academic year began in September 2026.

Why it matters

These incidents raise concerns regarding school safety protocols, particularly as both campuses involved do not currently have metal detectors. The events highlight ongoing efforts by local authorities to address firearm presence in educational facilities across the city.

Police recovered a 9mm handgun with over 20 rounds of ammunition from a 15-year-old at Eximius College Prep Academy and a separate handgun from a 17-year-old at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology. Six firearms have been recovered across the city's school system since September 2026.

The players

Eximius College Prep Academy

A public school in New York City that does not currently utilize metal detectors.

Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology

A New York City public school where a student was recently found in possession of a handgun.

The details

At Eximius College Prep Academy, a school safety officer discovered the firearm while addressing an outstanding arrest warrant for a student. Separately, police responded to Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology following the discovery of a handgun in a student's possession. Both schools lack metal detection equipment, which complicates the screening process for weapons entering campus grounds.

Timeline

  1. The academic year commenced in September 2026.

  2. The two handguns were recovered on September 29, 2026.

  3. The first firearm was secured at 11:15 a.m. on September 29, 2026.

  4. The second firearm was secured at 2:07 p.m. on September 29, 2026.

The Home Front

These recoveries sit at the center of the city's ongoing debate regarding the use of metal detectors in public schools. The incidents highlight the challenges school officials face in managing student safety across a diverse and massive system of public facilities.

Parents should review school safety policies and communication procedures provided by their district to stay informed about campus security measures. If you have concerns about the safety environment at your child's specific school, contact the administration to inquire about existing security protocols.

The takeaway

The recent recovery of multiple firearms in public schools serves as a reminder for families to keep open lines of communication with their students about safety. If you observe anything concerning regarding weapons on school property, report it immediately to local school administrators.

Further reading

For more information on the current safety protocols in the city, visit Secondary Education.

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