P1467 DRUG DETECTION DOGS

BOARD POLICY:

The Superintendent is authorized to establish procedures for the use of drug detection dogs in public school building and on campuses. The purpose of such use shall be to discourage the possession of drugs on school property and to serve as a deterrent to general drug abuse. Using drug detection dogs to search individuals in any manner is not authorized.

Administrative Implemental Procedures:

1.     The principal and/or designee shall receive inservice instruction from the Safety Services department pertaining to the use of drug detection dogs prior to the dogs being used in that school. The principal is encouraged to educate the staff also on the use of drug detection dogs.

2.     The drug detection dogs may be used for demonstration and educational purposes. Additionally, they may be used for administrative purposes to check lockers and other suspected locations.

3.     The drug detection dogs may be used in other specific situations with the authorization of the Superintendent or designee.

4.     In the event that drugs are discovered, the principal or designee shall follow Board Policy 1465 Pupil Behavior - Alcohol, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, and/or Other Controlled Substances.

Administrative Responsibility: Chief Operations Officer

Latest Revision Date: December 2008

Previous Revision Date: July 1994  P1467