This week most schools opened for the first term. It is crucial to share security and safety tips with all stake holders.
The return of children to school involves safety issues, bearings on public transport and security generally since there are financial transactions.
Banks; We appeal to banks to;
a. Heighten security in and around the bank premises to check potential fraudsters and con men.
b. Promote alternative payment methods, such as digital wallets and online banking, to reduce incidents of on-counter cash transactions. This will help in mitigating the associated risks but also reduce on the inconvenience arising from crowding at banks.
Parents and guardians; the most common acts of negligence by parents noticed by police include:
a. Children to go to school without adult supervision. If an adult is accompanying them, it should be someone trustworthy.
b. Some parents don’t pay attention to items children smuggle into their language. Some students carry drugs, alcohol, distracting gadgets and weapons.
c. Failure to communicate to school authorities about medical history of children with chronic conditions.
School Administrators; when receiving students, ensure their health has been verified.
Inspect pupils’ belongings, as they may contain illegal substances, distracting gadgets, or dangerous weapons that could harm others.
Establish clear procedures for dropping, picking of children from schools. Some parents who come to pick up their children provide incomplete personal information, such as a name (e.g., John) or incomplete contact information. This stifles investigations in the event of an incident.
The overall safety of the school environment is of paramount importance. We deal with all dangers, such as open manholes, compromised structures such as dilapidated latrines, and old school blocks.
Maintain functional fire extinguishers in school premises to improve safety measures. Furthermore, train as many students and staff on how to use them.
ACP KITUUMA RUSOKE
PRO-UPF
