Willis ISD Approves Purchase of 15 Weapons Detection Units Following Security Incidents
Willis ISD has approved the purchase of 15 new Xtract One weapons detection units for its schools. The decision comes after two guns were found in student backpacks at Willis High School and other security incidents this school year.
Houston, TX, October 2, 2026 — Willis ISD has announced the approval of a significant security enhancement, authorizing the purchase of 15 new Xtract One weapons detection units for its school facilities. This decision follows a series of security concerns within the district.
The move comes in direct response to incidents that have raised safety alarms, including the discovery of two firearms found concealed within student backpacks at Willis High School. These events, coupled with other security-related occurrences throughout the current school year, prompted the district to seek advanced security measures.
The Xtract One units are designed to detect weapons and other prohibited items without requiring individuals to stop, remove items from their pockets, or undergo manual searches. This technology aims to enhance campus safety by providing an additional layer of security screening.
The specific number of units to be acquired is 15. The contractor for this purchase was not explicitly detailed, nor was the total financial investment for the security equipment. The timeline for the installation and full implementation of these new detection units across Willis ISD schools has not yet been provided. Further details regarding the procurement process and the full scope of the district’s security upgrade plan were not available at the time of reporting.
Story summarized from the original created by Ricky Munoz, Xavier James on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
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