Wahpeton school wants police officer, looks for funding

WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — Officials with Wahpeton Public Schools would like the district to have a police officer on call to help handle student safety, encourage healthy behavior and educate students about the dangers of drugs and tobacco.

Wahpeton's 2017 budget does not include money for the officer, but the district is still searching for cost-sharing options to pay for the salary.

Clooten currently has to search lockers and backpacks, and when he has to pat down a student for suspected drug activity, a second school official has to be present.