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Originally posted by Simulacra
Well did they find the phone? If so, then dont worry about it. Just be pissed that the phone thief violated your privacy...
...am I really responding to this thread? Someone shot me.
Originally posted by MaskedAvatar
It depends on whether you are part of a school or a concentration camp.
You have a right to be concerned, but I would suggest that policies vary widely and the school would be acting on policy.
How many schools do weapons inspections or random drug testing, out of interest?
Originally posted by NetStorm
I guess the question here would be, would YOU want the bus searched if it had been your phone
Originally posted by Tripnastic
I agree, if it was your phone, you wouldn't be complaining right now. Your dean was trying to keep whoever it was from more serious punishment. He could have kept you on the bus, and waited for a police officer, who would have had sufficient probable cause to search you all. Count your blessings. As a side note, my high school had metal detectors, and randomly an announcement would come over our PA system that went something like this. "Teachers, close and lock your classroom doors. Students in the hallways report to the nearest classroom until further notice." And thats when the drug sniffing dogs would be led past every locker in the building.
Originally posted by Fry2
The most important question has not been asked.
Are you, or anyone who was searched, over the age of 18?
If not, you have no case as your parents have assigned "custody" of you to the school. You have no rights. Sorry.
If you are, you have a good basis for a civil suit.
I'm not a lawyer, don't take this as true legal advice. yada yada yada.
Originally posted by Fry2
Are you, or anyone who was searched, over the age of 18?
If not, you have no case as your parents have assigned "custody" of you to the school. You have no rights. Sorry.
Originally posted by smirkley
A policeman pulls you over,... and asks for permission to search the vehicle.
You have the right to say no,...
and you know what happens next.
[edit on 22-11-2004 by smirkley]
Originally posted by smirkley
But still in retrospect,... the original poster does describe something that seems very concerning to me.