bellnier v lund

5,429 F. Supp. Wood v. Strickland,420 U.S. 308, 95 S. Ct. 992, 43 L. Ed. We rely on donations for our financial security. Thus, when a teacher conducts a highly intrusive invasion such as the strip . Because those administrators now acted with assistance from a uniformed officer does not change their function. 2d 824 (1979). 1975). The outer garments hanging in the coatroom were searched initially. Maintaining an educationally productive atmosphere within the school rests upon the school administrator certain heavy responsibilities. Request a trial to view additional results. M. v. Bd. The school buildings are adjacent to one another and the approximately 2,780 students of both schools share common facilities located in the buildings. Tinker v. Des Moines School District,393 U.S. 503, 89 S. Ct. 733, 21 L. Ed. 516 (N.D. Ill.1977). [5] An alert is an indication of a trained canine that the odor of the drug, in this case marijuana, is present in the air or upon the individual. The outer garments hanging in the coatroom were searched initially. 1977) (young children are especially susceptible to being traumatized by strip searches). Bellnier v. Lund, 438 F. Supp. 2. 47 (N.D.N.Y 1977) Reasonable Suspicion "Reasonable suspicion" is a particularized and objective basis, supported by specific articulable facts, for suspecting a person of violating law or policy. 2d 731 (1969). So it was with this plan. 1043 (N.D.Tex.1974), and Lopez v. Williams,372 F. Supp. Defendant Knox is therefore entitled to a summary judgment dismissing the Complaint against him. den., 421 U.S. 921, 95 S. Ct. 1589, 43 L. Ed. v. v. South Dakota H. Sch. 2d 509, 75 Cal. Rptr. Dist. In U. S. v. Chadwick,433 U.S. 1, 97 S. Ct. 2476, 53 L. Ed. In doing so, it should be emphasized that the defendants proceed as school officials and not, per se, as policemen. of Ed. . [8] Buss, The Fourth Amendment and Searches of Students in Public Schools, 59 Iowa L.Rev. The question of dog searches has again been certified by the Court of Military Appeals and remains pending there. Plaintiff's assertion misreads the present state of the law concerning the use of drug detecting canines. In order to keep disruptions to a minimum, late arrivals at the school were directed to a room other than their regular first period classroom. Plaintiff, as well as other students, is subject to the daily routine of class attendance in an educational environment. In twenty school days before the investigation, thirteen incidents were reported where students were found either to be in possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ala.1968). 901 (7th Cir. The class members were then taken to their respective restrooms, the girls to the girls' room by defendants Olson and Butcher, and the boys to the boys' room by defendants Reardon, Parker, and Lund. 3d 1193, 90 Cal. The atmosphere within the Highland Junior and Senior High Schools was one of frustration on the part of school administrators and faculty brought about by their inability to control or arrest the drug use problem. ." Students are made to change this routine every year, if not every semester. 47, 53 (N.D.N.Y.1977). Those named plaintiffs alleged that search activities conducted by certain school officials assisted by local police officers violated the plaintiffs' rights secured by the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution. However, in view of the relatively slight danger of the conduct involved (as opposed to drug possession, for example), the extent of the search, and the age of the students involved, this Court cannot in good conscience say that the search undertaken was reasonable. 3d 777, 105 Cal. As stated by the Court in Potts. Little was contacted by the police department requesting her to attend the March 14, 1979 meeting. The operation was carried out in an unintrusive manner in each classroom. that reconciling the privacy interests of children with the needs of schools to maintain order does not require strict adherence to a probable cause standard for Fourth Amendment purposes. An appeal by defendant Reardon to the class regarding knowledge of the missing money proved fruitless. Bellnier v. Lund,438 F. Supp. It finds no fault with the school administrators using their own senses and the senses of properly trained outside personnel and dogs to detect serious conditions that are patently adverse to the proper administration of a public school. 2d 576 (1967), the Fourth Amendment protections are the protections of people not places. . The presence of the canine team for several minutes was a minimal intrusion at best and not so serious as to invoke the protections of the Fourth Amendment. The use of the dog in this operation was an aid to the school administrator and as such its use is not considered a search. In addition, in the case of Bellnier v. Lund, the Plaintiff Leonti said he had 4 dollars when Firstly, the students see the searches of their lockers is an invasion of property given by the school itself "The biggest drawback to a school locker search is the lack of trust students may feel as a result of actions they see as an invasion of . VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. 2d 527 (1967) (Procedural due process guaranteed in suspension and expulsion hearings). During an eight hour day, students must move from room to room, attending classes designated by the administration and taught by teachers hired by the school system. The motion for a permanent injunction should be denied, as the issue as between these parties is moot. Picha v. Wielgos,410 F. Supp. Roberts d.Bellnier v. Lund b. This Court finds for the reasons stated below that entry by the school officials into each classroom for five minutes was not a search contemplated by the Fourth Amendment but, rather, was a justified action taken in accordance with the in loco parentis doctrine. This Court holds that, while there need not be a showing of probable cause in a case such as this, there must be demonstrated the existence of some articulable facts which together provided reasonable grounds to search the students, and that the search must have been in furtherance of a legitimate purpose with respect to which school officials are empowered to act, such as the maintenance of discipline or the detection and punishment of misconduct. Document Cited authorities 50 Cited in 35 Precedent Map Related Vincent 438 F. Supp. The effect was anything but a gestapo-like effort run by gestapo-type people. 1973); People v. Jackson, 65 Misc.2d 909, 319 N.Y.S.2d 731 (App. The schools' administrators delegated by the state with the duty and responsibility to maintain order, discipline, safety and education within the school system supervised the investigation which was designed with the single purpose of eliminating drug use inside the school buildings. All the animals used in the March 23, 1979 inspection were certified and trained by Little at her academy. The plaintiff has prayed for two forms of relief in the present action and has reserved on the prayer for damages. [1] There is some dispute as to whether some of the students were then subjected to a "pat down" by the defendants. Baltic Ind. Rule 56, with plaintiffs seeking a partial summary judgment, the issue of damages to be left for trial. Wood v. Strickland,420 U.S. 308, 95 S. Ct. 992, 43 L. Ed. (2 times) View All Authorities Share Support FLP CourtListener is a project of Free Law Project, a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit. 436 (1947). 2d 355 (1977). 14 See, e.g., Bellnier v. Lund (N.D.N.Y.1977). Bellnier v. Lund Intrusive Search Unreasonable Strip Search is a Violation of the Fourth Amendment Locker Search & Guidelines Searching a student's locker without the student's permission and without a warrant has been allowed by the courts Students have a right to privacy Must establish. Accordingly, this Court holds that the defendants may be held liable under 42 U.S.C. ; Login; Upload F.R.C.P. See U. S. v. Middleton, 3 M.J. 425 (C.M.A.1977). I.C. 1983. These areas may be searched on a school-wide or individual basis when the school determines there is cause to conduct such a search. Tinker v. Des Moines School District,393 U.S. 503, 89 S. Ct. 733, 21 L. Ed. 108, 296 A.2d 102 (1972); see also Shaw, Admissibility, in Criminal Cases, of Evidence Obtained by Search Conducted by School Official or Teacher, 49 A.L.R.3d 978; 4) the Fourth Amendment applies in full, requiring a finding of probable cause in order for a search to be reasonable. Resolution of this question, however, is not necessary for purposes of this motion. Pierson v. Ray,386 U.S. 547, 557, 87 S. Ct. 1213, 1219, 18 L. Ed. Both public and. An appeal by defendant Reardon to the class regarding knowledge of the missing money proved fruitless. Both were escorted to the principal's office where the student denied smok-275. The entire search lasted approximately two hours, with the strip searches taking about fifteen minutes. 1974). Moreover, granting plaintiff's prayer for injunctive relief as to the other aspects of the inspection complained of would be inconsistent with this Court's findings. Carey v. Piphus, 430 U.S. 964, 97 S. Ct. 1642, 52 L. Ed. This document shall constitute the Court's findings and conclusions of law as required by F.R.C.P. First, the government *1023 official must have probable cause to believe that the law has been or is being violated. At issue in this law suit is the constitutional propriety of an investigation conducted by administrators of the Highland school system assisted by local police officers at the Junior and Senior High Schools in Highland, Indiana. 441 F.2d 560 - EXHIBITORS POSTER EXCH. [2] Out of these general reports, two students were identified as drug users, however, after investigation by school officials, no evidence of any drug use was found concerning the named students. Potts v. Wright, supra at 219; see also Picha v. Willgos, supra at 1220. 739 (1974); Donoghoe, Emerging First and Fourth Amendment Rights of the Student, 1 J.L. den., 424 U.S. 918, 96 S. Ct. 1121, 47 L. Ed. Defendant Knox, who in December of 1974, was the Superintendent of Schools of the Auburn Enlarged City School District, has moved for a summary judgment in his favor. 23(b) (2). Picha v. Wielgos, supra. 47 (1977) Julie BELLNIER, a minor by her father and next friend, Francis Bellnier, David J. Leonti, a minor by his father and next friend, Victor A. Leonti, Sr., Plaintiffs, v. Ms. Little with her vast experience in the training of dogs was another resource. It has long been established that law enforcement personnel can and must use the basic human senses in the detection of crime. During the inspection, Little and each of the other dog handlers involved knew the individual alerts their dogs would give in the presence of any marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia. The regulation of teachers by the state is equally persuasive as evidence of state action. 3. People v. D., 34 N.Y.2d 490, 358 N.Y.S.2d 410, 315 N.E.2d 471. The use of the dogs in this case occurred in the public school environment, an area where courts have not granted full application of the Fourth Amendment's protections. Pregnancy, Parenthood & Marriage 53 VII. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case. The *1017 canine teams spent approximately five minutes in each room. United States v. Chapman , 927 F.2d 601 ( 1991 ) Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | Thursday, February 21, 1991 | Cited 0 times; United States v. Torres ( 2009 ) Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | Tuesday, October 6, 2009 | Cited 1 times; Norris v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. ( 2001 ) That New York State is inextricably entwined in its various municipal school systems is obvious from reading the various provisions of the New York Education Law (McKinney's 1970); cf. Again, this is a long and well The school officials insisted, and the police agreed, that no criminal investigations would occur as a result of any evidence recovered during the school investigation. The pocket search was conducted in furtherance of the school's legitimate interest in eliminating drug trafficking within the school. Dogs have long been used in police work. Jurisdiction is alleged to exist by virtue of 28 U.S.C. All students were treated similarly up until an alert by one of the dogs. Both parties have moved for a summary judgment, pursuant to F.R.C.P. They also knew the intention by school officials to ask certain students to empty pockets or purses if the dog's alert continued. In finding that the Fourth Amendment does apply in this case, this Court does not mean to imply that a showing of probable cause is necessary in order to uphold the search as reasonable. Again, the trainer and dog were in the rooms at the request and with the permission of the school administrators. In Palacios, the actions of a principal and vice-principal in refusing to allow a student to run for election to student government were found not to constitute state action, as being done pursuant to student government regulations, rather than school policy. 4. 1012 - DOE v. RENFROW, United States District Court, N. D. Indiana, Hammond Division. The continued alert by the trained canine alone is insufficient to justify such a search because the animal reacts only to the scent or odor of the marijuana plant, not the substance itself. Moreover, each handler, provided their dog at their own expense and was not representing any law enforcement agency while at the schools. This element, loosely termed as "state action", is highly amorphous, and is generally determined on a case-by-case basis after an analysis of the facts involved. The response prompted the assistant vice principal 682 (Ct. of App., 4th Dist. Spence v. Staras, 507 F.2d 554 (7th Cir. BELLNIER v. LUND Email | Print | Comments ( 0) No. Plaintiff Doe was one of those students to which a dog continued to alert after she emptied her pockets. 47 (N.D.N.Y.1977); People v. Scott D., supra, fn. Rule 56, with plaintiffs seeking a partial summary judgment, the issue of damages to be left for trial. The teacher of the class, defendant Reardon, stood at or near the classroom door during this time while the student teacher, defendant Olson, remained inside the classroom. [3] Compare Palacios v. Foltz, 441 F.2d 1196 (10th Cir. of the information used as a justification for the search." Whether or not the Exclusionary Rule is coextensive with the Fourth Amendment, and hence applicable in a criminal action based upon a search such as that now in issue, is subject to considerable speculation. 1976). Marshall v. Barlow's, Inc.,436 U.S. 307, 98 S. Ct. 1816, 56 L. Ed. It is clear that the major thrust of plaintiffs' cause of action is based upon 42 U.S.C. Although they were obviously clothed with their state authority, they had previously agreed that no arrests would be made as a result of any drugs found that morning. The students were then asked to empty their pockets and remove their shoes. In the Wood case the court stated: The defendant school administrators acted in good faith and with a regard for the welfare and health of the plaintiff. No student was treated with any malice nor was the operation planned in a way so as to embarrass any particular student. However, Little and the other trainers did advise the school officials, upon their dogs' continued alert, of the necessity of a pocket and/or purse search. 1975), cert. Ala. 1968) (applying "reasonable cause to believe" stan- dard). Turning to this case, the evidence shows the school administrators had compiled an extensive list of previous incidents of drug use within the school. 1985. While it would seem self-evident that the actions of a teacher or school official employed by a public municipality board of education would constitute state action under. Upon removal, her clothing was briefly examined, her hair was lifted to determine if any substances were hidden in it, and she was immediately permitted to dress. 1983. Auth.,365 U.S. 715, 725, 81 S. Ct. 856, 862, 6 L. Ed. Because of the constant interaction among students, faculty and school administrators, a public school student cannot be said to enjoy any absolute expectation of privacy while in the classroom setting. Ass'n,362 F. Supp. Section 1983 requires a showing of action "under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of any State or Territory" to support a cause of action. See, e. g., Buss, The Fourth Amendment and Searches of Students in Public Schools, supra at fn. Students were instructed to sit quietly in their seats with their hands and any purses to be placed upon their desk tops while the dog handler introduced the dog and led it up and down the desk aisles. Custodians were present near all locked doors to provide immediate exit if necessary. 53 VI. Presentation Creator Create stunning presentation online in just 3 steps. At Great Lakes Skipper, we stock the parts you need to keep your Lund aluminum bass boats looking their best. As this Court saw and heard her in the court room, there is absolutely nothing sinister about her. One of the two girls was the respondent T. L. O., who at that time was a 14-year-old high school freshman. Transformed by Public.Resource.Org, Inc., at Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:13:27 GMT 2d 649 (1976); U. S. v. Martinez-Miramontes, 494 F.2d 808 (9th Cir. Meese, 681 F.Supp. Each classroom teacher was instructed to keep their students in the first period class and to have them perform their customary work. 3d 320, 102 Cal. Little did not suggest that a strip search procedure be implemented nor did she know that a strip search was conducted the day in question until after the inspection. Being aware of prior complaints from class members of missing money, lunches, and other items, and knowing that no one had left the class-room that morning, defendant Reardon commenced a search of the class, with the aid of fellow teachers and school officials, all of whom are named as defendants herein. 475 F.Supp. Defendant Knox's sole participation in the incident occurred on December 9, 1974, when, while speaking at a formal meeting of the School Board, he defended the legality of the search in issue. 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