Is drug use in schools a problem?
A new national study of middle school and high school students calls U.S. schools "drug-infested," even though the major studies used to gauge teen drug use show a decline.

The telephone survey for the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, being released today, asked 1,063 students ages 12 to 17 about illegal drugs at school and whether they ever witnessed students high or drunk.

From 2002 to 2007, the percentage who said they attended schools where drugs were used, kept or stored increased 12 percentage points to 31% in middle schools. Among high schools, the increase was from 44% to 61%, the survey shows.

What occurs during a Centurion search?
We perform many different types of searches for schools. We are available for dances, sports events, and random sweeps during school hours. Please contact us to discuss a specific plan that we can develop for your school or district.

What if Centurion finds something?
If the dog identifies a scent, Centurion does not seek out the drugs – that is left to the school. In fact, Centurion will NOT locate the drugs, nor dispose of them. Centurion does not even document results in its client records: everything is completely confidential.

Is Centurion affiliated with law enforcement or other government agencies?
No. Centurion is a privately held corporation offering confidential, non-invasive detection services.

What is the reliability of your service?
The search is a “snapshot in time,” meaning we cannot guarantee you that drugs were not present last week or won't turn up next weekend. A Centurion search can only discover what it currently present. Our dogs are trained to alert on the odor of narcotics which includes residual (lingering odor found on clothing or anything tainted hands have touched).

How are these dogs trained?
Centurion canines are trained by a professional trainer of impeccable reputation, Mel Helmick of K-9 Kampus. In addition to the recognition her company has garnered over the years for its methods and the high quality of its training, Centurion canines and handlers are certified with the World Detector Dog Organization (WDDO). Centurion canines receive weekly training to maintain their detection and security abilities.