Magsmom I believe gpawcat was refering to another school, not Janesville ;)
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I think it is a complete waist of time, and rather funny at the same time! And I totally agree Gpawcat because that's how the city works!
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The city and police/sheriffs depts are pretty close, say for instance the dog bite order: My 8 week old puppy tried to jump up on my lap while I was sleeping about a month ago. He startled me so I went to push him down, as I did this my middle left finger got caught on one of his canines. He went to pull away as did I, which resulted in a huge slice, sending me to the ER. They asked what happend, I explained, and what did they do? They called Rock County Communications, turned in as a "dog bite", sent an officer out (whom I knew) and she laughed at it, but still had to issue the order. For the next 2 weeks I was in a HUGE fight w/ Rock County Health Department over having to quarantine my 8 week old puppy for $12 a day, plus having 3 check ups that would cost me $25 each. My vet, who is also my uncle, was out of the country at the time, and I absolutely refused to take our puppy and leave him with complete strangers for 10 days. The health dept. made their threats, ect. until we sent the signed bite order in w/ his check ups completed, with him being quarantined at home mind you! So you're asking my point?
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It was a way for the city, and vets to make money! As is this story.

"send the coppers in to talk to the kids instead..." We tried that thekid. Remember D.A.R.E? According to The Family Council on Drug Awareness, "DARE is costly and ineffective. It wastes educational and police resources. The link between schools and drug police has become a sacred cow that leads to a false sense of security, despite clear evidence that DARE is a failure. Since its curriculum went national, two patterns have emerged: more students now do drugs, and they start using drugs at an earlier age." For more information go to http://www.fcda.org/dare.html

At's right magsmom, but you have to look to the future. Our drug laws allow seizure & confiscation of those dozen vehicles. Cities are making a lot of money off of impounding vehicles. And we could be next.

im sorry i just have to re-state this.

Even though the police dog's hit on more than a dozen cars, no drugs were found.

He adds the dogs are very reliable, and suggests parents take notice of the result

PLEASE PARENTS TAKE NOTICE OF THE RESULT. what a COMPLETE waste of our dollars

woo hoo!! gpwawcat welcome to the logical side of things!!

I understand that. But again I ask, why don't they also search the teachers parking lot?

The children are not face down on the floor while the police search with guns drawn! They are in their classrooms, and they are not allowed to be in the halls at all while the dogs check the LOCKERS or the cars. The students themselves are not searched.

Why are'nt they searching the teachers parking lot also?

After watching the stratford high school raid in goose creek sc, I am totally against these searches. Loaded weapons pointed at the heads of school kids spread eagle on floor. An accidental discharge can really hurt someone. Communist E. Germany used the same tactics. I now no longer support the war on drugs. Public opinion is turning against law enforcers.

In regards to the police searching cars for drugs I'm all for it! Parents today believe their children are too good or won't get involved. What happen to the days when kids came home from school when they were in trouble, and the parent would respond by saying what did you do? Not defend your child before they hear the facts or start to jump down the schools throat because their cars were searched. How about asking yourself why might my child's car be searched? Heroin is making a huge comeback, I'm sorry to say. As parents we can't turn the other way or blame someone else. I asked middleschoolers and they are very aware of what heroin is and who in school is involved with it. I'd rather any day my child's locker, personal items or car be searched then to receive a call that my child overdosed or worse. Rather then pointing the finger maybe you should ask yourself what made them look at my child, what did he/she do? So I say to parents take a stand and support the school, teachers and principal. Before you open your mouth to respond ask yourself what would your parents have done?

Thekid and biggirl would be a match made in Ganjaland.

People act like because something can be done, it should be done. No, our youngsters should not be presumed to be guilty and should not be acclimated to a police state. Get rid of the dogs, and get rid of these invasive searches. Let's hear more about the parents' legitimate concerns rather than always hearing the party line.

they seem reliable. 0 for 12 in this case. money well spent because the environment is soooooo much safer now. send the coppers in to talk to the kids instead of scaring them. fools.