Firearms now prohibited in Sussex County buildings

After public commentary Tuesday, Sussec County council members voted unanimously to prohibit firearms in county buildings.

That means a metal detector will be put in county buildings to detect firearms.

In response to questions about the move the county said simply "Since the world has changed, [they] must change with it." 

"This ordinance will allow to screen for and prohibit firearms specifically unless an individual is qualified by the state to carry a firearm," says County Manager Todd Lawson. 

County officials say there were concerns about safety at the three county-owned libraries. 

In discussions with 47 ABC those same officials say that this ordinance should be the solution to those concerns.