School Resource Officer's Desk Reference

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Factors Generally Sufficient by Themselves

 

  • A crime or school-rule violation is observed in progress.
     
  • A weapon or portion of a weapon is observed on a student.
     
  • A student has told others that he or she has a weapon on campus.
     
  • A student has been seen in possession of illegal items.
     
  • A student has been seen in possession of stolen items.
     
  • A student is found with incriminating items.
     
  • The smell of burning tobacco or marijuana is detected.
     
  • A student appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
     
  • A student admits to committing a crime or school-rule violation.
     
  • A student fits a detailed or unusual description of a suspect of a recently reported crime or school-rule violation.
     
  • A student provides specific incriminating evidence against another student.
     
  • An emergency situation exists where a school official can provide immediate assistance to avoid serious injury if a student search is conducted.
     
  • A student provides oral or written voluntary consent to conduct a search. Consent cannot be the result of fraud, duress, fear, or intimidation.

 

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