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School discipline and safety - Civil Liberties Watch - Column
Many safety and security measures implemented at US high schools have a draconian aspect to them and pose serious civil rights concerns. Metal detectors, strip-searches and surveillance cameras are now being used in many schools.See the full content of this document
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Big Brother goes to high school.
Every day, public schools in America are becoming safer.
Walk-through metal detectors have been in use in many inner city schools for over a decade, while hand-held desectors and random weapons screenings are more popular on smaller, rural campuses. They're expensive, but they're thorough. And we want nothing but the best when it comes to the safety of our children. Under various circumstances, schools across the country are requirin...See the full content of this document
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