Updated at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007
'Drug dog' makes first search at public school
Advertiser Staff
State schools superintendent Pat Hamamoto praised the new canine detection pilot program at Kalama Intermediate School on Maui at a Board of Education meeting Thursday, saying she feels "it's a good thing.""The students were happy to see 'Custer' (the dog) on campus," Hamamoto told the board about the first unnanounced search for drugs, alcohol and firearms held Thursday.
Principal John Costales Jr. said no drugs, firearms or alcoholic beverages were found.
This was the first time a canine detection dog has been used on a public school campus.
Lahainaluna High, Lahaina Intermediate and Lana'i High and Elementary plan to take part in the pilot program.
