RESPONDING TO SCHOOL INCIDENTS

Question 1

Officers will only search a student who is under arrest, or if the officer has a reasonable suspicion that the student is concealing a weapon. Officers shall not direct a school official to conduct a search of a student. Students’ personal possessions, including lockers, will only be searched:

Answer 1

 After regular class hours
 During regular class hours with the
student present
 Pursuant to a search warrant
 To prevent imminent danger to students
or others
 Whenever school officials have
substantial proof that a serious offense has been or is being committed