I too am curious how it got narrowed down to this particular class. You
have the specifics on how that happened but if even that is at questions it
is possible that nobody in this class did the writing.

I am usually pretty good about getting info and down to the guilty using
the Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation, but in some cases I also
weigh how much time and effort to expend based on the situation. If the
person(s) is in this class the manner in which this has been addressed may
put an end to a repeat offense.

A sign-in/out can help as suggested in another post. I can remember it
taking many times of this type of writing to track down the culprits. I
think I did it just because it ticked me off, but the time and energy was
immense. Bathroom checks every 15 minutes, having the teacher across the
hall from the bathroom ring my extension (just ring it and their extension
comes up) every time they would see someone go into the bathroom, then
heading that way to go in and check when they left knowing there was
nothing written in there before they went in, and etc. Then when it was
narrowed down to a few having those teachers ring my extension each time
they left the room to do the same check after they left. Finally got it
down to the two and built the evidence log and that was that.

Oh, as far as using the Reid technique I adjust for age appropriateness on
how and what to ask. Many times is it all about insinuation, props, and in
what order persons are asked to come in, and etc.

I hate to even bring this technique up as it may be misinterpreted because
police agencies use it. They use it for what it is meant to help them out,
but there are components that when applied to a school setting make for a
much more efficient way of solving an issue (student or staff issue)

Reid Technique is a process some law enforcement agencies are trained in to
ask questions and get an admission or rule out a person. They do a
shortened training version (1 day) for admin workshops around the country.
I think the full version is like 3 days. Body language, what and how to
ask, props, insinuation of what you know, making a connection, etc. It has
been very useful for me. Again, knowing how to apply based on age and
situation is very important. It is a very thoughtful and stepped process.

Good luck and determine how much time this really needs based on priority.
This is not to say it is not important but at some point in time other
things will push it down the list. Communication with the parent of the
grieved child that you are doing something helps as well.

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