Trinidad PM Defends Use of Armed Cops in Schools

Enough school brawls; police will help restore order – T&T Prime Minister

– Schools are sacred spaces for learning, not battlegrounds for fighting and bullying, says Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The Prime Minister also noted criticisms about armed police officers in schools as she reminded that this move is in keeping with the law and in the best interest of the country. “No matter what some commentators say, the law remains the law and TTPS officers are free to carry their firearms i…

Trinidad PM defends use of armed cops in schools

(Trinidad Guardian) As armed police took up posts in high-risk schools yesterday, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar vowed to tackle school violence, saying enough was enough and calling the initiative the beginning of the end for bullying and classroom violence. The article Trinidad PM defends use of armed cops in schools appeared first on Stabroek News.

PM SAYS TTPS CAN CARRY FIREARMS IN SCHOOLS

The Prime Minister says "Any student or parent who abuses or assaults a member of the teaching staff will be removed from school by the TTPS."