Cobb County schools are adding a new layer of security with highly trained Vapor Wake detection dogs. These dogs can sniff out explosives and firearms in motion, making campuses safer for students and staff.
👮 Who Made It Happen: The Cobb County School District is partnering with Global K9 to bring these advanced detection teams to local schools.
🔍 Why It Matters: Unlike traditional detection dogs, Vapor Wake canines don’t just check stationary objects. They follow airborne scent trails, meaning they can detect hidden threats even as people move through crowds.
The technology is already in use at major public venues, including universities, sports stadiums, and even the United Nations. Now, it’s coming to Cobb’s school hallways.
🔒 What Else Is Being Done: The Vapor Wake teams are part of Cobb County’s multi-layered security approach, which also includes:
- A 24/7 tip line for reporting threats
- A crisis alert system for staff
- Partnerships with intelligence experts to stay ahead of risks
➡️ What’s Next: The school district encourages parents, students, and staff to stay vigilant and use the available safety resources. As the Vapor Wake program expands, officials say it will further strengthen Cobb Shield, the district’s comprehensive safety plan.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
