West Tenn. school district takes proactive drug approach
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HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A West Tennessee school district takes proactive action to keep drugs from entering their halls. Police, state troopers and drug dogs were searching the campus. It is all part of an effort to keep students safe at school. After Tuesday’s drug sweep, District Superintendent, Doctor Versie Hamlett, told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News it is part of a routine program to keep drugs out. According to a government report, 30 to 40 percent of high school students nationwide used marijuana in the past year. The same report said 6 percent of high school seniors used narcotics last year. Parents WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with support the district’s effort. “I think its an excellent idea,” Humboldt parent, Felicity Beard said. “It’s safe for our children, and its just a good thing for the kids. Just providing safety and assuring that our kids are taken care of.” “I don’t want drugs around my grandchildren, because I have many of them, and I don’t want them brought out. I just don’t want drugs around them,” said Florine Shepherd. Humboldt Police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol performed the drug sweep. They would not release if any drugs were found on campus. Humboldt school officials said they plan to continue the random sweeps.
