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B. Always Watch Student’s Hands
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If a student is suspected of having a weapon or drugs, the
student may try to discard it if the opportunity arises.
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This can occur from the time the student is told to
accompany a school official to the office up to and including the time
when the student is actually in the office and being searched.
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Never allow a student to follow behind a staff member
where the student cannot be observed.
C. Always Have a Witness
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From the inception of the search until the evidence is
properly secured, have another school official present as a witness.
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This strengthens the case against the student and protects
the searcher from charges of improper conduct.
D. Have Searcher and Witness of Same Gender as Student
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Student searches should be conducted and witnessed by
school officials of the same gender as the student.
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This will protect the student’s rights and guard the
searcher against charges of improper conduct.
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