These devices monitor vaping in bathrooms. When someone does vape in the bathroom, administrators are notified and students in the bathroom get searched for vaping devices. Then, the student who was found vaping has consequences set in place.
According to Cedric Cooper, the principal at Lincoln Northwest High School, “They [vape detectors] promote a healthier atmosphere and contribute to reducing campus vaping incidents. However, the effectiveness can vary based on implementation and the school’s approach to vaping.”
Some outside factors are also put into perspective when looking at the effectiveness of these devices, including enforcement policies and education on the risks of vaping.
The Advocate has reached out to Mr. Larson regarding these detectors at LHS and their effectiveness, but we have not received a response yet.
Overall, vape detectors can be a good tool to curb students’ usage of vapes in schools, however, LPS high schools still need more time to see how well they work and what other factors go into students’ use of vaping devices in schools.
