1. Illegal drugs
2. Prescription drugs
3. Over-the-counter drugs
4. Any item not intended for casual consumption or use that could produce an altered state of being.

Prevention Strategies

1. Consistent, effective utilization of "Here's Looking at You 2000" curriculum and other district adopted drug/alcohol education programs.
2. Communicate to students the school's position that the possession, selling or attempted sales of any type of drug on school property or at any school-sponsored event will be treated as a serious offense. Any person found in violation of this district/school policy will be subjected to one or all of the following response actions*:
   • contacting parent/guardian
   • suspension
   • arrest (contacting law enforcement agencies)
   • expulsion
   • detention
   • contacting juvenile authorities

   *consult Code of Student Conduct manual

3. Establish the routine with security personnel, bus drivers, custodial staff and faculty members to communicate their knowledge of whether drug items have been brought to school, and sales are being initiated.
4. Keep lines of communication open to students. If drug items have been brought to school, they will probably talk about it. It is important to have access to students who will be willing to share this information with staff.

Response Procedures/Investigative Techniques

1. Convene the school crisis team to evaluate the situation and implement the appropriate plan of action.
2. Assign staff to locations during passing periods/lunch periods, which will provide high visibility of authority figures. Until the suspected transactions cease, it is important to create the impression that adults are everywhere.
   
3. Start talking. Interview everyone who might have information about drug sales. Keep in mind that the primary concern is to get a handle on drug sale activity. Therefore, if the situation is such that "deals" need to be made to gain knowledge, do so.
4. If it becomes necessary to search lockers or personal storage spaces, do it. Be reasonable in the manner in which the search is conducted. (NOTE: Refer to Board policy 5.3.4.0.0 and administrative guideline 5.3.4.0.OA for search procedures.)
5. If information leads to one suspect and that student is now being questioned, don't hesitate to do a "pat down" search of the individual with another adult present, preferably the school attendance and security officer. This type of search involves the external feeling of clothing and the inspection of purses or other hand-held carried objects. Persons should be trained to conduct the search in such a manner that it is visible to both the suspect and witnesses. (Refer to Board policy 5.3.4.0.0 and administrative guideline 5.3.4.0.OA)
6. Do not, under any circumstances, conduct a search that requires the removal of clothing other than outerwear such as coats, hats (caps), gloves, etc.. If it is believed that the suspect has drug/drug paraphernalia hidden on his/her body, call the parents/school authorities.

Other Considerations

1. Don't deny the presence of drugs if they are, in fact, recovered in the school. Answer any inquiry honestly and include in the answer what actions were taken concerning the offense. Refer further media inquiry to the district public information office.
2. Don't keep recovered drugs in the school. Call the police and turn the item(s) over to them. Take officer's badge number and name. (Refer to Board policy 5.3.4.0.0 and administrative guideline 5.3.4.0.0.