My 7th grade son had something happen to him recently that Im not too happy about. Thought I would post it and see if anyone else has experienced this or if maybe Fabs or someone would know what the law is. I have contacted an atty, but will be a bit before I get to talk to him.
My son was in PE class a few weeks ago. Some kid brought a $300 watch to school. Dont know why, but he did. Someone stole it. (Big surprise
) The school has a "resource officer" who is a city cop that deals with the schools only. (Hes a real jackass btw.)
Anyway, he locked all the kids in the class in the locker room and told them he would keep them there all night, or until he got the watch back. Then, he frisked each of the kids, twice, and searched their lockers, book bags and gym bags, twice. No call before or after to us or letter from the school. My son said he accused several kids, including him, without any proof. Sad thing is, this is the basketball team, and to my knowledge, none of them have ever been in trouble for anything. Most are on the honor roll. He didnt frisk the coach, he would have been my prime suspect (you gotta know the guy), or go thru any of his stuff. He didnt find the watch on any of these kids. My son told him he saw someone walking out with it when he first asked, and that kid was later caught with it. But he still flexed his muscle and scared these kids and made them feel like criminals.
Am I wrong to be pissed about this? Do kids not have any rights at school? Do parents not have to be notified before they are treated to this kind of search and accusation?
Andy