The University of Michigan’s Division of Public Safety and Security implemented a walk-through weapons detection system at Michigan Stadium for expanded security measures. According to a Nov. 1 press release from DPSS, the system was used for the first time during the Nov. 4 football game against Purdue University. Michigan Stadium routinely accommodates more than its official capacity of 107,601, which already makes it the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. In the press release, DPSS Executive Director Eddie Washington emphasized the growing importance of safety among both the campus community and visiting fans. “Increasingly, our fans and our university community embrace safety as a top priority,” Washington said. “The system and our work to more broadly leverage it on campus builds on our commitment to ongoing security enhancements to prevent harm and ensure the well-being of students, faculty, staff, patients, and guests.” DPSS tested the new system during the September ...