NYC School Safety Agents Down More Than 20%
Prior to the pandemic, there were about 5,000 safety agents assigned to NYC public schools. As of last month, that number dropped to 3,900.
Prior to the pandemic, there were about 5,000 safety agents assigned to NYC public schools. As of last month, that number dropped to 3,900.
The school liaison officers would be available for emergency and non-emergency calls but would not be inside schools during the day.
“Responses of more than 1,700 SROs from all 50 states indicate that when encountering negative, potentially criminal student behaviors, respondents seek to avoid the justice system as their preferred option.”
After weighing the pros and cons, Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is pressing forward with the establishment of its own law enforcement agency.
A recent survey of staff, parents, students and community members found 82% believe SROs are important or very important in keeping schools safe.
The proposal comes after de Blasio said school safety agents would be moved from under the NYPD and amid a hiring freeze of social workers and guidance counselors.
Data from the last three years shows the majority of student arrests were made by security personnel and not school resource officers.
The author describes how her school’s use of SROs changed the culture of her campus. The approach was so successful that it was featured in the national and international media.
The push for removing police from schools and diverting funds toward social supports for students has gained traction following the killing of George Floyd.
High suspension rates of middle school students resulted in a significantly greater chance of them dropping out, being arrested and incarcerated.
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