LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PERCEPTIONS ON THE CURRENT ISSUES OF SCHOOL SAFETY

Abstract

School shooting is an important topic in society today. School safety measures are defined as schools and school-related activities where students are safe from violence, bullying, harassment, and substance abuse. Studies shows how different forms of violence in childhood contribute to inequalities in education—for both boys and girls and that an increased investment in prevention is needed in order to meet the global Sustainable Development Goals of ending violence, raising learning outcomes and creating safe, non-violent, and inclusive learning environments. Moreover, student achievement becomes questionable and how school districts are school shootings are a social significant interest in how the educational community examines ways to create policy to protect students and faculty. In fact, school shootings like Columbine and Santa Fe have caused great distress among communities where school administrators, teachers, and parents begin to question how it protects and supports its students. School safety measures implement programs to teach social and emotional skills such as conflict resolution, anger management, and positive communication. These incidents can affect students’ decision about whether to stay at their school, affect their cognitive skills, and influence their behavior at school. Verbal and physical victimization by peers (e.g., bullying) has been shown to lead to emotional and social withdrawal and subsequent explosive behavior. Another aspect of having school safety measures in place is to foster emotional and physical wellness for all staff and students. Safety is really important in protecting our peace of mind for learning in a controlled environment. School safety measures need programs in place to support character education and learning about social and emotional skills to help improve the climate of the school. Keywords: School safety, violence, measures, education, law enforcement, current issues, academic success, resolution