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High school drills 'soft lockdown'
No drugs found in police search of building last week
By Brian Cox, Staff Writer
PUBLISHED: March 6, 2008
Saline High School students were confined to their classrooms for about 45 minutes Feb. 27 during a "soft lockdown" drill that involved police drug dogs.
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Five police dogs, each accompanied by a high school administrator, swept all of the lockers and restrooms on all three floors of the instructional wing and the vocational and arts wing, according to school officials.
Nineteen lockers were ultimately searched, but no drugs were found, said Saline High School Principal Ben Williams.
One hallway trashcan was marked by a dog, but administrators found only residual coffee grounds and a coffee cup.
During the sweep, which was conducted by the Pittsfield Township Public Safety Department, all school exits were monitored by staff. Student and parent access was restricted during the 30-minute drill.
"During the lockdown, all staff were very observant and mindful of the protocol," Williams said.
Only one student exited a classroom during the sweep. He was directed to return to his classroom until the drill was concluded.
The sweep went "extremely smoothly," Williams said.
"The police sergeant in charge of the dog teams stated that this was the most efficient lockdown and dog sweep he had ever been part of," Williams said.
Williams said he was pleased with how the sweep was conducted and the results.
"I am excited we found no drugs at all, and we sent a message to the students and staff that we are taking everyone's safety very seriously."
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