Chrystal Wilson

Protective barriers at Detroit’s Cooley High School were vandalized, prompting repairs and 24-hour security until its demolition this summer. The school, closed since 2010, will be demolished due to safety concerns, with architectural features like bricks and terra cotta medallions to be preserved.

Detroit’s public school district has increased 24-hour security at vacant Cooley High School following weekend vandalism that damaged the fence and protective covering. The school, set for demolition this summer, will have enhanced security until the process is complete, with plans to preserve certain architectural features.