After delays caused by privacy concerns, Lockport City School District has begun using facial recognition to detect threats to student safety.

Just days after installation, a facial recognition system at Lockport City School District is offline as the state reviews district privacy policies.

The technology — though sure to spark some controversy — aims to help control access to school buildings.

As districts grapple with how best to protect students and staff in an age of lockdowns, many are looking to advanced communications systems and facial recognition software.