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Show april 11, 1972 signpost page 5 post charges action deceitful Boyd Ilolbroo!: by denny osborn Ombudsman Brad Post last week accused Weber State College administrative agents of "corrupt" and "deceitful" methods in the February 27 Ogden City drug raids. He was referring to the planting of an Ogden City police narcotics undercover agent in Promontory Towers at WSC for six weeks. As a result several present and past WSC students were arrested by Ogden City police in off-campus drug raids. Mr. Post claims that the undercover agent was on the Weber campus for approximately six weeks in January and February of this year. During that time the agent lived in Promontory Towers posing as a student, but taking no classes, according to Mr. Post. William Carver, chief security officer of Weber State, concedes that this is indeed so. Defending the use of undercover agents to stop drug use and selling on campus, Officer Carver said, "I don't know how else to do it or another method that is as effective." Officer Carver continued, "They (the students) know what I'm going to do because I tell them at orientation for the dorms that I may plant an agent." He also pointed out, "no arrests were made for the use or possession of drugs, only for selling," in the February raids. Mr. Post's anger is directed at the method of exposing the pushers. He said he did not care if they were investigating communism, sex or what.. "I'm more interested in methods." He feels that the use of undercover agents is a "deceiptful way to handle students and corrupt as hell." Steven Layland, the assistant director of housing at WSC, while dening he knew of the particular agent commented, "all schools have these (undercover agent-s)... the state is authorized to put agents on campus." "Its been done for years," he reported, "at the U and USU and even at BYU." Commenting on pushers, Mr. Layland said, "If they're here the law has a right to come here and get them." Alan Dayley, dean of students, was accused by Mr. Post of knowing about the plant. Dean Dayley denied this in an interview with the Signpost. Officer Carver took full responsibility for cooperation with the local police in the matter. He said the administration had told him, "If someone is using or selling drugs on campus arrest them." Dean Dayley did say, "I have not seen any complaints or talked with anyone with a complaint on this matter," except for Mr. Post. The dean expressed his "regret" that it was necessary to have undercover agents dealing with drugs, but often times it was the only way to stop this illegal trade. Officer Carver explained that off campus police had to be used because his men are too well known to accomplish the task and a law enforcement officer was needed because his "credibility is not questioned in court." Also the use of students might create a danger to the student and cause legal difficulties when the case comes to court. Another charge by Mr. Post was that police dogs are being used in the dorms to sniff out narcotics. "They have police dogs come up here on occasion more than once a week, often times when people are asleep," he said. Mr. Post says he has students who will sign affidavits concerning the dogs. The use of dogs is denied by Dean Dayley and Officer Carver. According to Mr. Carver a narcotic sniffing dog was used in his office for demonstration purposes once and "on two occasions the city canine corps... came up ... andwe used Wasatch Hall.. .it had nothing to do with drugs and it was between quarters." This was about three months ago. Dean Dayley told the Signpost that "we thought about it .. we decided against that." He has no knowledge of dogs being used at the dorms, "I've asked for evidence," he said. So far it has not been provided. "We're damned if we do, and damned if we don't," said Dean Dayley. He was referring to an editorial in the January 21, Signpost that attacked the ad-minstration for not cracking down on drugs in the dorms. Brad Post sees it differently, he calls the use of undercover agents and dogs as "very questionable, ethically and morally." STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY: TAKE NOTE On Friday students throughout this campus will vote for studentbody officers. Will you be one of them? If you think that voting is a waste of time then give me a moment to inform you why voting for DANIEL S. FREEMAN for the office of SENATOR OF TECHNOLOGY would be a wise move. WHAT I PROPOSE AS A CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR OF TECHNOLOGY: 1. ... the establishing of quarterly student polling of the instructors on this campus. They grade you . . . now you grade them. This will not only tell the students which instructors are better, but should also improve the teaching ability of the instructor. After all what Ph.D. would want to let other Ph.D's know that he cannot teach? 2. . . . that student funds be spent to improve labs and courses of instruction on this campus . . . or would you rather have parts of your tuition be applied toward a 'special events center' etc. . . 3. . . . the establishing of a 'ombudsmen committee' for the technology students where your thoughts on the quality of instruction and education will not only be heard but acted upon. I think that technology students are interested in getting what they pay for. You pay your tuition and expect quality education for your fees. If your thoughts follow mine then take the time to vote today for DANIEL S. 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