Oklahoma City Public Schools wants families to know they will be safe when attending sporting events.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.“We have dedicated professionals that are thinking about their security all the time,” said Wayland Cubit, director of security for the school district.Whether it’s in the classroom or at a sporting event, OKCPS said your child’s safety always comes first.The assurance comes after a deadly school shooting in Georgia claimed the lives of four people, and several threats have been made at school districts across the Oklahoma City metro.“We have open gate technology, that same technology we have every day at our schools, we have it at every sporting event and every after-school event,” Cubit said.>> Download the KOCO 5 AppThe open gate technology was installed in 2023 in all of OKCPS schools. Officials said the gates detect weapons and allow for an easier flow of traffic. Prior to the gates, the school district used metal detectors.“If they beep, they have to go back to their car to figure out what is causing the beep if it’s a student then there are district rules and policies that apply to weapons on campus, so the appropriate disciplinary actions that will be taken,” Cubit said.The district said the upgrade was needed for the safety of everyone.“We’re doing everything we can to minimize the risk of things we’ve seen in the news lately,” Cubit said.And a reminder: if you are heading out to any OKCPS game, no bags or weapons are allowed, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.Top HeadlinesInvestigation continues after bodies of 2 toddlers found inside car on Norman roadTaylor Swift shows at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Ravens in NFL openerOKC metro school districts take action after shooting threats circulate onlineTeen charged in deadly shooting at Georgia high school appears in court for hearingTwo brothers, two sisters charged in death of 7-year-old Midwest City