PRINCIPAL LEAVES SCHOOL WHERE DRUG RAID OCCURRED

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - The principal of Stratford High School where
police drew their guns on students and ordered them to the floor
during a drug raid announced his resignation Monday.

" I realized it is in the best interest of Stratford High School and
of my students for me to make a change," George McCrackin said in a
statement.

McCrackin had asked Goose Creek Police to come to the school after
receiving reports of marijuana sales. Police said dogs sniffed drug
residue on 12 book bags during the November 5 sweep but found no
drugs. No one was arrested, but some students were handcuffed.

The raid led to allegations of excessive force and racism because many
of the students at the school during the early morning raid were
black. Police have said they felt the tactics were needed to ensure
the safety of the officers and students.