An inspection involving the municipal police and customs dog handlers took place at one of the schools in the Adazi region. Children sometimes bring quite unexpected items to educational institutions, including prohibited substances, so a dog's sense of smell remains the best way to check both the students themselves and the school premises, reports the program Degpunktā (TV3).
This time, the inspection was conducted by the municipal police of the Adazi region after information spread among parents in Carnikava that prohibited substances were being brought into and distributed at the school.
Parents, concerned about the situation, did not directly contact law enforcement, but the information received was checked for safety. Representatives of the services arrived discreetly so that the students would not become suspicious and, in case something was indeed brought in, it would not be hidden in time.
When asked where children usually hide prohibited items that cannot be brought to school, Inga Svence, a representative of the municipal police of the Adazi region, replied: most often in small pockets or pencil cases.
"Here, lighters were left unconsciously, probably for some purpose," says Inga. "They will stay with me; they have no place in school."
Two dogs sniffed several classrooms where both primary and secondary school students study. Some students' belongings raised suspicions, so the children were asked to leave the classroom, and the contents of their bags were examined in more detail.
"Overall, this year it feels like children have become more conscious. Perhaps this is related to the fact that phones cannot be used until the sixth grade. This limits their opportunities for both communication and other activities. Therefore, I did not have the feeling that there might be something serious. It is pleasing that there was only one item – lighters. I will note – empty lighters," said the director of Carnikava Secondary School, Raivis Pauls.
He also noted that he is surprised that sometimes people complain about dogs coming to schools. According to him, children, on the contrary, are happy – if someone is afraid or has allergies, the school asks them to leave the classroom before the inspection begins. "In fact, they are happy because this is an event in everyday life – the dogs have come," Pauls believes.
"The law has changed, and now the school principal and the administration have such powers – if information is received, even based on suspicion, the contents of students' bags can be checked. If necessary, we will participate, support the school and parents – feel free to call," added Svence.
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