Search and Seizure [microform] : Right to Privacy. A Legal Memorandum
- Bib ID:
- 5288905
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED108362
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1973
- 7 p.
- Summary:
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Although the law generally allows administrators to search lockers, this should not be viewed as a carte blanche right. Students do have some ownership rights, particularly with regard to other students. School officials are charged by the state with operating the schools and safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety of students and school personnel; therefore, when drugs, weapons, or other dangerous materials are suspected, the principal has not only the right but the duty to make a thorough investigation. Fishing expeditions as a matter of school policy are not advised. A general search of all lockers in reaction to a bomb threat or widespread drug abuse can be justified as a proper exercise of school authority. A search, of course, may be made by a police officer with a valid warrant or in connection with a valid arrest. If police are involved, however, parents should be notified and the principal or another school official should be present at the time of the search. In all instances, a complete report of the incident including names of witnesses and other pertinent information should be recorded immediately. One suggestion that can be drawn from these cases is that a school should publicize its locker policy. (Author)
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- Availability: National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1904 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091 ($0.25, quantity discounts, payment must accompany orders of $10.00 or less).
- Educational level discussed: Secondary Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- Other authors/contributors:
- National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA
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- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2043 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1973
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