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Bill Murray Hangs Out With A Canine Costar, Plus Adam Sandler, Sydney Sweeney, The Jonas Brothers And More
Stars have been everywhere this week, from Bill Murray on set with a canine costar to Sydney Sweeney on the streets of N.Y.C. The Jonas Brothers continue their tour in New Zealand, and Adam Sandler steps out with his wife Jackie and daughters Sunny and Sadie for the L.A. Premiere of Netflix's Spaceman.
Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
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Man's Best Friend Bill Murray. METROPOLIS/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Bill Murray hangs out with a four-legged friend on the set of The Friend in New York City on Feb. 26.02 of 100
Family Gathering Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sunny Sandler and Sadie Sandler. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Jackie and Adam Sandler pose with their all-grown-up daughters Sunny and Sadie Sandler at the Los Angeles premiere of Spaceman on Feb. 26.03 of 100
On the Go Sydney Sweeney. WavyPeter/SplashNews Sydney Sweeney heads out of her New York City hotel on Feb. 26 looking warm in a turtleneck and maroon blazer.04 of 100
Bros in the Band Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas. Dave Simpson/WireImage Joe and Kevin Jonas rock out onstage as they continue their Five Albums, One Night Tour at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Feb. 27.05 of 100
Girls Night Out Carey Mulligan and Isabella Rossellini. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Carey Mulligan and Isabella Rossellini wear bold colors at the L.A. Premiere of Spaceman at the Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Feb. 26.06 of 100
Under Her Rule Kate Winslet. Marleen Moise/WireImage Kate Winslet glows in black and white at the premiere of HBO's The Regime at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan on Feb. 26.07 of 100
Love Storyteller Jennifer Lopez. Todd Williamson Jennifer Lopez wears chic shades of brown at a special screening of Amazon MGM Studios' The Greatest Love Story Never Told on Feb. 26 in Los Angeles.08 of 100
Cheers to You Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers. Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Amy Poehler and her former Saturday Night Live costar Seth Meyers share a toast on his late night talk show on Feb. 26.09 of 100
Sunny Day Out Meg Ryan. Felipe Ramales/SplashNews Meg Ryan strolls around N.Y.C. In a hat and sunglasses on Feb. 26.10 of 100
In the Hot Seat Milo Ventimiglia. Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Milo Ventimiglia is cool and casual in a striped tee at a press conference for his movie Rescante Imposible in Mexico City on Feb. 26.11 of 100
Wearable Art Andrea Riseborough. John Nacion/Variety via Getty Andrea Riseborough adds a sculptural flair to her black ensemble upon arrival at N.Y.C.'s Museum of Natural History for the premiere of The Regime on Feb. 26.12 of 100
Sending Love Noomi Rapace. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Noomi Rapace shows her gratitude with a hand-shaped heart at the Spaceman premiere in L.A. On Feb. 26.13 of 100
Taking the Stage Maya Hawke. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Maya Hawke rocks a shaggy hair style and a button-up shirt at the Tibet House US Benefit Concert in N.Y.C. On Feb. 26.14 of 100
After Curtain Christine Marinoni and Cynthia Nixon. Bruce Glikas/Getty Cynthia Nixon and her wife Christine Marinoni spend date night out in New York City at the opening night party for the New Group play The Seven Year Disappear on Feb. 25.15 of 100
Poster Boy Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Bruce Glikas/Getty Jesse Tyler Ferguson proudly attends the 2024 Vineyard Theatre Annual Gala in his honor at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on Feb. 26.16 of 100
Edgy Attire Julia Fox. Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Wearing a cropped leather jacket over a knit jersey, Julia Fox steps out for a fitting on Feb. 26, opening day of Paris Fashion Week.17 of 100
It Girl Glam Karrueche Tran. Cindy Ord/Getty Karrueche Tran wears a bold gray cut-out gown on Feb. 24, during the launch weekend of the Riviera Maya EDITION hotel at Kanai in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.18 of 100
Featured Acts Kings of Leon and Austin Butler. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Musical guests Kings of Leon pose with Austin Butler backstage atThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Feb. 26.20 of 100
Suave Style Aaron Paul. Charley Gallay/Getty Aaron Paul sports a houndstooth blazer at an L.A. Screening of Netflix's Spaceman on Feb. 26.21 of 100
Getting Into the Rhythm Joan Baez. Noam Galai/Getty Joan Baez performs on stage at the 37th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert at N.Y.C.'s Carnegie Hall on Feb. 26.22 of 100
Model Behavior Alessandra Ambrosio. Cindy Ord/Getty Alessandra Ambrosio wears a figure-hugging amber dress in Playa del Carmen, Mexico at the hotel launch of Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai on Feb. 24.23 of 100
Happy Faces Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid. TheImageDirect.Com Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid smile on a rare public outing in N.Y.C. On Feb. 26.24 of 100
Runway to Walkway Amy Schumer. Elder Ordonez / SplashNews Amy Schumer has some fun with photographers on the set of Kinda Pregnant in N.Y.C. On Feb. 26.25 of 100
Total Baller Jennifer Garner. Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Jennifer Garner has a (basket)ball on Feb. 26 in Los Angeles.26 of 100
Think Pink Sydney Sweeney. Craig Barritt/Getty Sydney Sweeney helps LANEIGE celebrate its Global Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask at Ramscale Studio on Feb. 26 in N.Y.C.27 of 100
Set Dressing Scarlett Johansson. METROPOLIS/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Scarlett Johansson gets to work directing Eleanor Invisible on New York City's Coney Island on Feb. 26.28 of 100
Second Coat Sam Taylor-Johnson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Shutterstock Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson step out at the Giorgio Armani fashion show in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 25.29 of 100
Fringe Appeal Emily Ratajkowski. Diamond / BACKGRID Emily Ratajkowski turns heads on a stroll around New York City on Feb. 26.30 of 100
Famous Fans Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. Bruce Glikas Bill and Hillary Clinton join daughter Chelsea, plus Patrick Page and wife Paige Davis, for the Feb. 24 performance of Page's All The Devils Are Here in New York City.31 of 100
Got Your Number Julia Fox. SplashNews Julia Fox has another major style moment, this at the Vaquera fashion show in Paris on Feb. 26.32 of 100
Sweet Suit Tayshia Adams. Gotham/GC Images Tayshia Adams glows on a walk through New York City's West Village on Feb. 26.33 of 100
Birthday Beauty Cynthia Bailey. J Adams Creative A sparkling Cynthia Bailey celebrates her birthday at a party thrown by longtime friend Derek Warburton at Margot in Los Angeles.34 of 100
Field Friends Will Ferrell and Zack de la Rocha. LAFC Former high school classmates Will Ferrell and Zack de la Rocha hang at the LAFC home opener against the Seattle Sounders on Feb. 24 in Los Angeles. Ferrell owns the football club, which beat Seattle, 2-1.35 of 100
Seat Yourself Shay Mitchell. Flannery Underwood BÉIS founder Shay Mitchell has a model moment at The BÉIS Wash in Los Angeles to kick off the weekend pop-up.36 of 100
Love in the Arena T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach. Michael Simon/Shutterstock T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach cuddle up at the New York Knicks' home game against the Boston Celtics on Feb. 24 at Madison Square Garden in N.Y.C.37 of 100
Happy 'Things' Willem Dafoe and Emma Stone. Jordan Strauss Poor Things costars Willem Dafoe and Emma Stone reunite on the red carpet at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood on Feb. 25.38 of 100
Dressed to Impress America Ferrera and Lily Gladstone. Todd Williamson/PGA America Ferrera and Lily Gladstone get together on Feb. 25 inside the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood.39 of 100
Producer Barbie Margot Robbie. Elyse Jankowski/WireImage Taking a break from pink, Margot Robbie looks chic in black and white with a statement collar at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood on Feb. 25.40 of 100
Awards Season Continues Danielle Brooks. Jordan Strauss/Shutterstock Danielle Brooks goes glamorous in various shades of blue while hanging out backstage at the Producers Guild Awards in L.A. On Feb. 25.41 of 100
Oppenhomies Forever Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Jordan Strauss/Shutterstock Oppenheimer costars — also known as the "Oppenhomies" — Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Share a moment backstage at the Producers Guild Awards.42 of 100
Stage Siren Olivia Rodrigo. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Olivia Rodrigo gets the crowd going as she kicks off her GUTS world tour at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California, on Feb. 23.43 of 100
Sequel Star Timothée Chalamet. Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Timothée Chalamet flashes a bright smile at the N.Y.C. Premiere of Dune: Part Two on Feb. 25.44 of 100
Over the Shoulder Smolder Anya Taylor-Joy. Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Looking dramatic in a black and gold dress, Anya Taylor-Joy steps out with crimped hair at the Dune: Part Two N.Y.C. Premiere on Feb. 25.45 of 100
Group Photo Léa Seydoux, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and Zendaya. Eric Charbonneau/Getty Dune: Part Two stars Léa Seydoux, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and Zendaya step out in their finest futuristic ensembles at their film's New York City premiere at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza on Feb. 25.46 of 100
N.Y.C. Starlet Sofia Carson. John Nacion/Getty Sofia Carson models a futuristic look while attending the Dune: Part Two premiere at Lincoln Center on Feb. 25 in New York City.47 of 100
Sideline Smiles Martha Stewart and Paul Wesley. Michael Simon/Shutterstock Martha Stewart and Paul Wesley hang out courtside in New York City for the Knicks game against the Boston Celtics on Feb. 24.48 of 100
Fitting In Rainn Wilson. Michael Simon/Shutterstock Rainn Wilson shows off his own flexibility with the New York Knicks City Dancers during the NBA team's home game against the Boston Celtics on Feb. 24.49 of 100
Game On Mary J. Blige. Michael Simon/Shutterstock Mary J. Blige also attends the game at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Feb. 24.50 of 100
Industry Icons Jeffrey Wright and Colman Domingo. Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Oscar nominees Jeffrey Wright and Colman Domingo have a laugh outside the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Feb. 25.51 of 100
Sports Fan Hilary Duff. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Hilary Duff wears a bright smile at the soccer match between Inter Miami and the Los Angeles Galaxy on Feb. 25 in Carson, California.52 of 100
Game Time Edward Norton, Cruz Beckham, Liv Tyler and David Beckham. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Liv Tyler brings her daughter Lula Rose to watch an Inter Miami soccer match with Edward Norton, Cruz Beckham and team co-owner David Beckham in Carson, California, on Feb. 25.53 of 100
Madame President Lupita Nyong'o. Andreas Rentz/Getty Lupita Nyong'o — who served as the International Jury President of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival — sparkled in sequins on the award ceremony's red carpet on Feb. 24 in Berlin.54 of 100
Getting Her Flowers Naomi Campbell and Fabio Fazio. Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Naomi Campbell blows a kiss to a loving crowd alongside Fabio Fazio during her appearance on his Italian TV series Che Tempo Che Fa in Milan on Feb. 25.55 of 100
Celebration Continues Norman Reedus and Josh Brolin. Eric Charbonneau/Getty Norman Reedus and Josh Brolin share a moment at the Dune: Part Two premiere afterparty, with Casamigos, at N.Y.C.'s Museum of Natural History on Feb. 25.56 of 100
Neighborhood Stroll Ryan Reynolds. Christopher Peterson/SplashNews.Com Ryan Reynolds sports a casual look while walking through N.Y.C.'s West Village on Feb. 26.57 of 100
White Hot Cynthia Nixon. Christopher Peterson/SplashNews Cynthia Nixon wears white from head to toe in oversized sunglasses and a warm white coat at CBS Studios in New York City on Feb. 26.58 of 100
Winning Glow Ali Wong. Frazer Harrison/Getty Ali Wong continues her awards season sweep with a win for best lead performance in Beef at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Feb. 25.59 of 100
Hands Full Nick Offerman. Michael Kovac/Getty Nick Offerman holds his best supporting performance award in one hand and a bottle of Bulleit Frontier Whiskey in the other at the Independent Spirit Awards in L.A. On Feb. 25.60 of 100
Peace Out! Anne Hathaway. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Anne Hathaway gives a peace sign while attending the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Feb. 25.61 of 100
On the Mic DJ Khaled. Alexander Tamargo/Getty DJ Khaled hypes up the crowd during his performance at the 2024 South Beach Wine and Food Festival on Feb. 25 in Miami.62 of 100
Fun in the Sun Neil Patrick Harris. Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock Neil Patrick Harris collects tips from lively guests at a Drag Brunch he co-hosted with husband David Burtka in Miami during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival on Feb. 25.63 of 100
Star Power Tanya Tucker and Dennis Quaid. Rick Kern/Getty Tanya Tucker and Dennis Quaid share the stage at the 2024 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame show in Austin on Feb. 24.64 of 100
Hands in the Air Ricky Martin. Angel Marchini/Shutterstock Ricky Martin continues his Trilogy Tour with a concert at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Feb. 23.65 of 100
Fierce Fashionista Victoria De Angelis. Jacopo Raule/Getty Victoria De Angelis attends a show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 25 in Italy.66 of 100
Team Player Kieran Culkin. Natasha Campos/Getty Kieran Culkin celebrates Succession's SAG Awards win for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series on Feb. 24 at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont.70 of 100
Close Costars Jon Hamm and Tig Notaro. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix The Morning Show costars Jon Hamm and Tig Notaro catch up at the 2024 Netflix SAG Celebration at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Feb. 24.71 of 100
Smile and Wave Zuri Hall. John Salangsang/Shutterstock Zuri Hall waves to the cameras at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 24.73 of 100
Fashion Royalty Kate Moss. Daniele Venturelli/WireImag Kate Moss is striking in an all-black while attending the Bottega Veneta fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 24.74 of 100
Drip for Days A$AP Rocky. Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Bottega Veneta ambassador A$AP Rocky is all smiles at the fashion house's show on Feb. 24 during Milan Fashion Week.75 of 100
Striking Salma Salma Hayek. Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Salma Hayek attends the Bottega Veneta fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 24 in Italy.76 of 100
When in Milan Julianne Moore. Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Julianne Moore also steps out for the Bottega Veneta fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 24 in Italy.77 of 100
Sleek Affair Cate Blanchett. Jacopo Raule/Getty Cate Blanchett is a vision in a velvet suit as at the Giorgio Armani fashion show on Feb. 25 during fashion week in Milan.78 of 100
Indie Guy Hozier. John Medina/Getty Hozier wows the crowds as he performs at The Innings Festival on Feb. 24 in Tempe, Arizona.79 of 100
Chic Outing Emma Watson. Robino Salvatore/GC Emma Watson waves for the cameras as she is seen out stepping out during fashion week in Milan on Feb. 25.80 of 100
Fierce Friends Emma Stone and Margot Robbie. Jordan Strauss/Shutterstock Emma Stone and Margot Robbie attend the 2024 PGA Awards Nominee Breakfast at Skirball Cultural Center on Feb. 24 in Los Angeles.81 of 100
L.A. Lady America Ferrera. Stefanie Keenan/Getty America Ferrera attends the Equis Celebration of Latinx Nominees & a Year of Artistic Excellence in Film at Spotlight on Feb. 23 in Los Angeles.82 of 100
Specs Appeal Presley Gerber and Kaia Gerber. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Siblings Presley and Kaia Gerber pose courtside in matching glasses at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs game on Feb. 23 in Los Angeles.83 of 100
Pop of Red Poppy Delevingne. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Gucci Poppy Delevingne stands out in red accents at the Gucci Women's Fall Winter 2024 show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 23.84 of 100
Night Out Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson. Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson take their seats for the Gucci show on Feb. 23 in Milan.85 of 100
Stylish Shades Solange Knowles and Salma Hayek. Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Also at the Gucci show, Solange Knowles and Salma Hayek are matching in dark shades on Feb. 23 in Milan.86 of 100
It's Showtime Kirsten Dunst. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Kirsten Dunst flashes a soft smile while attending the Gucci fashion show on Feb. 23 in Milan.87 of 100
Daily Denim Maude Apatow. Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Maude Apatow sports a denim look with a pop of red at the Gucci show on Feb. 23 during Milan Fashion Week.88 of 100
Cute Clash Bella Thorne. Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Bella Thorne rocks a clashing leather jacket while attending the Marni fashion show at Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 23.89 of 100
Bright and Bold Winston Duke. Valentina S. Frugiuele/Getty Images for Spire Winston Duke is a vision of color sitting front row at the Marni fashion show at Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 23.90 of 100
Main Man Bad Bunny. David Becker/Getty Bad Bunny performs onstage for the Most Wanted Tour on Feb. 23 in Las Vegas.91 of 100
Striking Smile Jameela Jamil. Claudio Lavenia/Getty Jameela Jamil is captivating in a plum red lip as she attends the Philosophy By Lorenzo Serafini show during the Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 23.92 of 100
Fashion Week Appearance Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Julianne Moore and husband Bart Freundlich step out together during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 24.93 of 100
New 'Do Kim Kardashian. SplashNews Kim Kardashian showcases her new hair color while out and about in Beverly Hills on Feb. 22.94 of 100
Red Hot Anne Hathaway. Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Anne Hathaway is stunning in red at the Versace fashion show as part of Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 23.95 of 100
Eyes On Me Gigi Hadid. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Gigi Hadid hits the runway for Versace with intense eye makeup on Feb. 23 during Milan Fashion Week.96 of 100
Places to Be A$AP Rocky. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Also in Milan, A$AP Rocky opts for a suit and tie while stepping out on Feb. 23.97 of 100
Book Talk Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. Michael Priest Photography Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb sit down to chat about Guthrie's new book, Mostly What God Does, at 92NY in New York City.98 of 100
Model Behavior Irina Shayk. Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Irina Shayk strikes a pose backstage at the Sportmax fashion show on Feb. 23 during Milan Fashion Week.99 of 100
Pretty in Pink Diane Kruger. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Diane Kruger wears a structured baby pink dress for the 49th Cesar Film Awards at L'Olympia in Paris on Feb. 23.100 of 100
For a Good Cause Jon Bon Jov, Dorothea Bongiovi and Tom Ford. Courtesy Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi join Tom Ford as he hosts a benefit for God's Love We Deliver at Carriage House Palm Beach on Feb. 22 in Palm Beach, Florida.Mark Wahlberg Says He 'Fell In Love' With His Arthur The King Canine Costar: 'I Tried To Bribe The Trainer' (Exclusive)
Mark Wahlberg is obsessed with his latest costar!
The actor, 52, told PEOPLE at a screening and adoption event at California's Westfield Century City for his new film Arthur the King on Monday that he tried to bring home his canine costar Ukai — who was by his side at the event — after "falling in love" with the pooch on set.
"Oh my God, I tried to bribe the trainer to sell me the dog," Wahlberg reveals to PEOPLE. "I offered her whatever she would want. But, of course, that bond is not something that you can separate. I just fell in love with him."
"I was amazed by how close we got and our connection. So, of course, I wanted him," he continues.
Mark Wahlberg and Ukai.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
The father of four shares that his children also "wanted me to bring him home" after growing close with his adorable costar. "But I completely understood ... I took a shot," Wahlberg adds.
The Family Plan star recalls his experience working with canine Ukai being "amazing," which led to the actor having plenty of happy memories from the set.
"You know, we had many amazing moments," Wahlberg says. "[My favorite moment] I would have to say anytime when the real race started for me, after the race was over and they crossed the finish line."
He continues, "But when the race to save Arthur started, that for me was like the real movie. That was the race. So to be able to do any scenes with Ukai, as Arthur, on an emotional level and to see how powerful his performance was was awesome."
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Arthur the King is based on the true story of Swedish extreme athlete and author Mikael Lindnordand his relationship with a dog named Arthur he met at a 2014 championship adventure race in Ecuador, shared in Lindnord's 2016 book Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home.
In the film, Wahlberg portrays the character Michael Light (who is based on Lindnord) alongside pooch Ukai, who plays his four-legged companion Arthur, as they team up for an epic endurance race.
Wahlberg's appearance with costar Ukai on Monday comes after the costars starred alongside each again in a PSA raising awareness about the importance of pet adoption last week. In the clip, which was released in collaboration with Lionsgate and the Best Friends Animal Society, Wahlberg highlighted how all animals need "is someone like you to show them the way home" as he encouraged listeners to adopt a dog in need from shelters.
Arthur the King releases in theaters on March 15.
Canine Teams To Start Searching For Narcotics On Loudoun County School Grounds
Canine teams to start random searches in Loudoun County high schools, aiming to curb drug use.
ASHBURN, Va. — In a joint effort to combat youth overdoses in schools and in the community, Loudoun County entities will begin implementing random canine team searches on school grounds.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), and the Leesburg Police Department (LPD) announced the partnership on Monday as part of multiple intervention and prevention strategies aimed at curbing drug use across the county. Just last year, LCPS reported 11 suspected student overdoses during the school year.
"Working closely with law enforcement and leveraging this added layer of prevention helps to keep our spaces safe. By teaming up, we're making sure our schools stay focused on creating a positive environment for every student," said LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence. "Together, we can ensure that our educational spaces remain sanctuaries for growth where our students and staff feel protected."
Canine team scans will happen randomly and without advance notice starting in March at high schools across the county, with families receiving information after each scan.
LCPS said search teams will consist of a dog, their handler, the School Resource Officer, and an administrator, who will walk through schools and may be seen in hallways, near lockers, or in classrooms where students are not present in an attempt to minimize disruption to classes.
They said school buildings will be placed into a 'hold' status during each search, which means students and staff are to remain in classrooms during a situation, and instruction and other regular activities will continue without interruption. Each scan will take approximately an hour and a half, about the amount of time of one class block.
According to LCPS, the canines that will be used in the searches are trained for detection only and not apprehension; therefore, they will not be used to search students. They added that these canines undergo rigorous training in obedience, scent detection, agility, and socialization preparing them to assist law enforcement in various situations.
The outcomes of any scan will not be disclosed, as any findings could potentially be integrated into a law enforcement investigation.
"The LCSO is working aggressively with LCPS to keep dangerous substances out of our schools and communities," said Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman. "More student and community awareness of the danger, coupled with greater deterrence, are key to our long-term success, and I am hopeful that the use of canine scans will help."
The canine scans are scheduled to continue throughout the spring, but LCPS stated they expect to maintain them into the 2024-2025 school year, considering feedback and the effectiveness of the scans in deterring drug presence in schools.
"This initiative underscores our shared commitment to fostering a secure learning environment where students can thrive," said Leesburg Chief Thea Pirnat. "By working together, we are taking steps to deter drug activity and prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff."
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