Providence Bag Sniff

PROVIDENCE BAG SNIFF
(SENIOR TRIPS, BAND/CHOIR TRIPS. ATHLETIC TRIPS, ETC.)

Providence is often called upon to conduct a quick Safety Sweep of Student’s belongings prior to taking an overnight trip. This can include Senior Trips, Band/Choir Trips, Science Trips, Government  Trips, FFA Trips, Athletic Trips, etc.  This extra measure of Student Safety provides both Administration and Chaperones with peace of mind. No matter the time of departure, our Teams are willing to help.

PROTOCOL

• Prior to the departure date, a Pre-Announcement(s) of our presence will deter Students from bringing poor choices to the long awaited trip. This is crucial to avoiding a delay and compromising Student Safety.
• Upon Providence Arrival, the Chartered or District Transportation will be checked for Contraband.
• Upon Student Arrival, all personal items, to include: luggage, backpacks, purses, etc. will be placed in single file on a Gymnasium Floor, Hallway, Sidewalk, etc.
• Students will remove all Rx and OTC Medications from their belongings.
  • School of Thought #1: Administration may require Students simply to declare all Rx and OTC Medications to Trip Sponsors and Chaperones while removing these items from their belongings until the Bag Sniff is complete. Following the Working Canine’s Safety Sweep, the Students may return the item(s) to their belongings. NOTE: We suggest Female Students are provided an expectation of privacy while declaring Rx and OTC Medications to Female Chaperones only and out of hearing distance from their Classmates. Males Students are to be afforded the same courtesy.
  • School of Thought #2: Administration may require Students to declare their Rx and OTC Medications in a labeled zip lock baggie to Trip Sponsors and Chaperones to be dispensed as needed from Trip Sponsors throughout the duration of the trip. Some form of Ice Chest or Cooler will be warranted. NOTE: We suggest Female Students are provided an expectation of privacy while declaring Rx and OTC Medications to Female Chaperones only and out of hearing distance from their Classmates. Male Students are to be afforded the same courtesy.
• Depending upon the number of Student Travelers, the Bag Sniff Safety Sweep will only take a few minutes. If no Incident of Alert occurs, the Students are wished safe travels and are ready to board Transportation.

Safe Travels,
Providence Working Canines, Inc.