Capitol facilities shopping for gun detection sensors, software

May 2, 2023
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The Michigan Capitol Facilities Office began soliciting bids Friday for providers equipped to install concealed weapon detection sensors and firearm-recognizing software throughout the state Capitol. "A lot of the vendors we've had discussions with are already aware of this going out, so I imagine as soon as we post it this afternoon, I'll start seeing numbers coming in next week," said Robert Blackshaw, the executive director of the Michigan State Capitol Commission. "I do know there's initial equipment costs, but then there's the maintenance costs, there's licensing fees . . . so there are some ongoing costs. I don't think


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