American K-9 Interdiction: School Programs
School Detection And Deterrence Programs
Our comprehensive detection and deterrence program has one objective: to reduce the presence of drugs, beverage alcohol, abused medication and weapons on campus and school grounds. We accomplish these objectives through the use of scent trained detection canines.
Our Program Is Successful Because We:
- Have developed company procedures in keeping with legal precedent
- Assist in developing school search policy
- Provide a tool for substance abuse prevention
- Send a message to students, parents and the community that a school has initiated a proactive position regarding the presence of prohibited items.
- Eliminate the need to "lock down" a campus thereby minimizing the interruption of the educational process
How Our Program Works:
We provide random, unannounced visits. Initially, we recommend a minimum of two visits per campus location per month.
At each site, a designated coordinator will escort the canine teams and observe the inspection activities. We normally inspect lockers, gym areas, common areas, vehicles, vacated classrooms, and perimeters of school property.
In the event contraband is found, our representatives will collect, inventory and seal any evidence, and sign it over to the administration. Further action is the responsibility of the school administrators.
For schools that are unfamiliar with the use of dogs, we:
- Assist in the development of policy
- Provide legal briefs on the use of dogs in schools
- Develop a communications program for students, faculty, administrators, parents, and the community
For schools that are familiar with the use of dogs, we:
- Assess the existing program
- Offer suggestions
- Develop an effective transition program
As a private agency, we provide service to your locations without the same challenges faced by law enforcement agencies.
Explosives Response Programs
Our explosive detection canines can help schools respond to bomb threats. Our program includes precautionary inspections, immediate response and technical support.
We work in conjunction with your existing emergency plans to:
- Help you respond to bomb threats
- Maintain a safe learning environment
- Minimize disruption to your educational process
Additional Resources
We maintain additional reference materials on the following subjects: policy development, legal briefs on precedent-setting canine cases, statistical information, canine reliability certificates, and legal position papers regarding the use of canines.
Getting Started
If you are interested in implementing a detection program on your campus, we will:
- Meet with you to discuss your needs
- Provide canine demonstrations
- Attend any required school board or other meetings to answer questions
- Provide assistance in defining or amending school policy to incorporate the use of detection canines
- Provide informational programs for parents, the community, students and school employees