Pubdate: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 Source: Grand Forks Gazette (CN BC) Copyright: 2002 Sterling Newspapers Contact: http://www.sterlingnews.com/Forks Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/525 Page 7 Author: Wendy Olinger PAC AGREES WITH SEARCH It was brought to our attention that criticism has been expressed about the use of RCMP drug-sniffing dogs and a student's privacy issues. I am writing this letter to convey our 100 per cent endorsement for having the dogs do these random checks. Our administrative personnel have been assigned the role of "in loco parentis" by every parent who sends their child to the school and therefore we acknowledge that our administrative team acts in the student's best interest regarding their safety. We are appalled at the attitude presented by some who feel "the RCMP has to realize that they are part of the problem, not part of the solution." We are proud of the fact that School District No. 51 endorses the policy. Wendy Olinger, Secretary for BCSS PAC Midway - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom