TIRANA, Oct 9 /ATA/ – Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said on Thursday that the government is increasing the number of school security officers nationwide to ensure a safer learning environment for students.
Kumbaro made the remarks during the certification ceremony of 112 new security officers, held in the presence of Interior Minister Albana Koçiu, Police Director General Ilir Proda, and the Rector of the Security Academy, Ilirjan Mandro.
“The certified officers are distributed across all regions of Albania, ensuring a wider presence of security staff in many schools,” Kumbaro said.
She noted that the role of school security officers, introduced in recent years alongside psychologists and social workers, is vital for early prevention and coordination with law enforcement.
“No one – not even teachers – can be successful without daily assessment and documentation of every incident or warning sign that may seem important,” she said.
Kumbaro added that 367 schools are currently required to have security officers, with seven generations of officers already trained and active. “We still need more. We must remain fully attentive to those who are the light of our eyes – every student in our schools,” she said.
Health Minister also announced that the ratio of students per officer has been reduced to 350, while schools with over 800 – 900 students will be assigned two officers. She underlined that certification courses will continue, supported by dedicated salary funds for new recruits.
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