Some Des Moines metro school districts are spending thousands of dollars on equipment in an effort to stop kids from vaping in school building.
Some Des Moines metro school districts are spending thousands of dollars on equipment in an effort to stop kids from vaping in school buildings.Waukee plans to purchase eight vape detectors for $1,400 each from Midwest Alarm Services as part of a trial run this year.How it works:
They look similar to smoke detectors and don't record any audio or video — making the unobtrusive device available to use in more private areas, like school bathrooms.State of play:In 1999, 38% of Iowa 11th graders had used some sort of tobacco product. That number steadily declined to 17% until 2014 — around the time e-cigarettes gained popularity among younger Iowans.Now, an estimated 20% of Iowa high school students have used an e-cigarette, according to a 2022 report from IDPH.
They installed them after noticing an increase in vaping in bathrooms starting in 2016, including "health-related incidents" from THC oil vapes."Our staff use their eyes, ears, and noses to prevent or stop vape use on school campuses," said Amanda Lewis, spokesperson for Des Moines schools. "It may seem 'old school,' but it is effective."
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