pofc27, Without being familiar with your colleges policies and their idea of your roll the best thing to do is always think as a cop and remember that it is best to get consent. Where I work some of the Officers carry dept approved consent forms which we will have the individual sign. Also sometimes the little darlings will give you verbal consent, being more fearful of the schools punishment than a judges, not knowing that most of us know the little tricks for hiding contraband. I understand the two hat theology and it can be useful when dealing with just minor incidents (alcohol violations) but for suspicious odors, weapons and more serious situations cover your butt and try and get the consent or a warrent. One last issue that can gum up a call, which I'm sure you know about is the Resident Assistant, know a cop who had one screw up a rape case. Anyway, hope I was of some help. Good Luck.