Mahoney On Randomly Searching Students Policy

Dr. Stephen Mahoney, principal of the Holyoke and Dean high schools, responds to questions regarding his controversial proposed policy to randomly search high school students. The policy includes automatic suspension for students who refuse to allow administrations to check their belongings, a $100 fine if they are found with controlled substances, and arrest. Items prohibited include weapons and pepper spray. Some female students have expressed their need to protect themselves when walking to and from school. Dr. Mahoney answers a wide rage of questions about the policy.