Capital authorities launched the “Peace and Security in Schools” Programintended to benefit the 626 educational establishments, which will have the coordination of the three levels of Government.
The Head of Government,Clara Brugadapointed out that the efforts to guarantee the security of the capital’s educational establishments will have as their main axis the installation of a School Safety Officewhich will meet at the mayoral level every three months.
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Meetings were held monthly with educational authorities and the Government of the demarcationwhich were headed by the general coordinator of the capital’s Security Cabinet,Manuel Oropeza.
“The objective of this cabinet is to provide security conditions for students,workers,the school community of each institution,” explained the capital’s president.
Brugada stressed that the program will have six specific actions to achieve the objectives,the first of them being the installation of the peace and School safety Cabinet in each mayor’s office,along with the implementation of the program “School Assistance” in secondary and upper secondary schools.
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As a second point, they will implement the “paths Free of Violence” for those educational establishments that have an afternoon shift.
The Secretariat of Citizen Security will maintain a permanent alert code at dismissal time from all schools; and the 626 campuses will have cameras video surveillance connected to the capital’s C5.
Likewise, the head of government He urged school representatives to develop an external and internal security plan.
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as a fundamental action, Brugada He pointed out that the coordination of the three levels of Government is decisive; and announced that 501 campuses of the capital will have the assignment of a public servant who will be equipped to communicate with the authorities in case of some inconvenience when leaving the institutions.
The owner of the Secretary of Citizen Security (SSC), Pablo Vazquez, He reported that more than 300 elements of the agency under his charge will participate in this program.
For their part, the heads of the capital districts, as well as the representatives of the educational institutions, recognized the efforts carried out by the central government to guarantee the safety of the students in the campuses and their surroundings.
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Time.news Interview: Enhancing Safety in Schools with Expert Clara Brugada
Interviewer: thank you for joining us today, Clara Brugada, the Head of government overseeing the newly launched “Peace and Security in Schools” Program. To start off, can you explain the main objectives of this program?
Clara Brugada: Absolutely, and thank you for having me. The “Peace and Security in Schools” Program aims to improve security across 626 educational establishments in our capital. Our primary objective is to create safe environments for students, staff, and the entire school community. We are implementing a structured coordination among the three levels of government to ensure effective execution.
Interviewer: That sounds comprehensive. You’ve mentioned the establishment of a School safety Office.What will its responsibilities entail?
Clara Brugada: The School Safety Office will play a crucial role in overseeing the safety initiatives. It will meet quarterly at the mayoral level to assess progress and address any challenges that arise. The goal is to maintain ongoing dialog among educational authorities and community stakeholders to reinforce safety measures.
Interviewer: Could you elaborate on the specific actions this program includes to meet its security objectives?
Clara Brugada: Certainly! There are six specific actions embedded in the program. Firstly, we are establishing a “Peace and School Safety Cabinet” in each mayor’s office. Secondly, we’re rolling out a “School Assistance” program targeting secondary and upper secondary schools. Additionally, we plan to create “Paths Free of Violence” for schools with afternoon shifts and install video surveillance cameras connected to our C5 command centre.
Interviewer: Video surveillance seems crucial. How will this technology directly benefit the safety of students?
Clara Brugada: The integration of video surveillance is a game changer. It allows real-time monitoring and immediate response to incidents. During dismissal times, such as, the Secretariat of Citizen Security will maintain a permanent alert code, enhancing our response capabilities and ensuring safety as students exit their schools.
Interviewer: The collaboration between government levels is vital,as you pointed out. How will this intergovernmental coordination function in practice?
Clara Brugada: Coordination is indeed key. Each district will have assigned public servants equipped to communicate swiftly with authorities in case of emergencies. We’re deploying over 300 elements from the Secretary of Citizen Security to be actively involved in this program, which emphasizes our commitment to collaborative efforts.
Interviewer: With such a large-scale initiative, what practical advice do you have for educational institutions in developing their internal security plans?
Clara Brugada: it’s essential for school representatives to actively engage in formulating both external and internal security plans. They should conduct risk assessments, establish clear dialogue protocols, and cultivate partnerships with local law enforcement. Training staff and students on emergency procedures can greatly enhance their readiness and response.
Interviewer: As a final take-away, what message would you like to convey to parents and students regarding the implementation of this program?
Clara Brugada: Parents and students can rest assured that the government is fully committed to their safety. We recognize the fundamental need for secure learning environments and are taking concrete steps to deliver on this promise. We encourage open communication and hope for cooperation among all stakeholders involved to make our schools safe havens for education.
Interviewer: thank you, clara Brugada, for your insights on enhancing safety in schools through the “peace and Security in Schools” Program. we look forward to seeing its positive impacts.
Clara Brugada: Thank you! I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this significant initiative.