Should Drug-Sniffing Dogs Be Allowed on Local School Campuses?

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Tonight, Palos Verdes High officials to discuss bringing drug-sniffing dogs to campus. It's a topic that's been talked about at recent school board meetings as school officials look to solutions they hope will deter students from using drugs and bringing them to school.

Palos Verdes Estates police have trained dogs that would be used at the campus.

Should these dogs be welcomed on our community campuses? Do all schools benefit from drug-sniffing dogs?