Reduce the risk: These Ontario hospitals are installing weapons detection systems [Video]

With the safety of hospital staff and patients a growing concern across Canada, London Health Sciences Centre is implementing a new weapons detection system in all of its emergency departments.

David Musyj, supervisor of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), says concern for staff and patient safety has been increasing as reports of assaults at hospitals are being reported throughout the county.

“Individuals, when they come to the emergency department, it’s stressful enough. They are there for another reason — the last thing we want them to have to think about is their own personal safety and security,” Musyj said.

In December, shots were fired outside the emergency room entrance at Victoria Hospital.

While Musyj said they were already discussing the possibility of the system when the incident occurred, it prompted them to implement it more promptly.

Over the last few months, there have been several reports of violent attacks in hospitals across Canada.

The …