Facilities such as playgrounds should be free of hazards. Giving all students access to caring adults and supportive peers When students can develop strong connections to teachers, administrators, peers, and others like community police officers, they are less likely to feel alienated from the school community. Firm discipline policies that prevent unsafe situations but keep students in public schools Schools need to take a strong stand against violence, crime, and drugs in schools, but should make remediating and educating students a primary focus. A zero tolerance policy mandates predetermined consequences or punishments for specific offenses. One out of every ten public schools in the U.S. has police or other law enforcement officers stationed at school.
Safety is enforced when schools and police develop strong partnerships.
Creating and maintaining a positive school environment where students and teachers feel safe, and are ready to learn and teach, are the keys to violence and crime prevention in schools. Fear for safety can significantly impact a student s ability to learn and succeed. Paid for by Friends of Jared Polis.