Districts across Illinois and the country are combating the growing use of vapes among teens by installing sensors to detect the carcinogens in the air.

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Blue Ridge Schools Superintendent Ryan Peyton told the Hart Media Group, during the winter break, they installed the sensors in restrooms and various other points in the building.

Prior to the installation of the sensors, Peyton indicates the district has been proactive in providing lessons and materials for students on the dangers of vaping.

According to Peyton, the sensors have a neat feature to track how many individuals may be in a room, and they also sync with the security cameras in the building in the event of an incident that requires a response.

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