Slovakia is introducing new measures to improve school safety, including surveillance cameras, stronger protection for teachers and clearer procedures for handling bullying and violence.
Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok (Hlas-SD) said more than 1,400 schools had expressed interest in the camera project, with two million euros allocated for the first phase starting in December. Around 100 schools will initially receive camera systems, while testing is already underway at ten schools. The Interior Minister also highlighted closer cooperation with police, noting that every school now has a designated police contact officer.
Education Minister Tomáš Drucker (Hlas-SD) said nearly 700 million euros had been invested in school support measures over the past three years. Schools will also receive guidelines on responding to bullying, violence and other emergencies. Meanwhile, police have conducted around 1,100 safety drills at schools this year, and more than 19,000 teachers have received training. Health Minister Kamil Šaško (Hlas-SD) stressed the importance of early psychological support, while school representatives called for more psychologists and support teams. The government is also considering legislative changes, including possible parental responsibility for serious violent crimes committed by their children.
Source: TASR. STVR
