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Trinidad School Security

Just when you think it would not happen in Trinidad a man walks into a school and begins threatening people with a gun. Security in the school system seems to be at an all time low and yet government wants to get rid of MTS? What is your view?

Security School Trinidad

I'm surprised that seeing the high crime situation in Trinidad, the Government is nottaking seriously the issue of security at schools, they should have the necessary equipment to make sure that the students, teachers and strangers do not enter the compound with any kind of weapons. I notice that a lot of security people at schools do not ask any questions when a stranger is entering a building for instance, I think it is really dangerous and they must also be trained.

Trinidad School Security Caribbean / Tobago & Trinidad

I once went to a Public School and the guard was sleeping, when I woke him up he became so nervous that he just let me through without asking any questions, most likely because he knew his job was on the line. I think certain schools should also have metal detectors as I have seen many students pull out knives, ice picks and other crude weapons to fight on the street.

Security School Trinidad

Things must have really changed in the last 10 years because when I attended Naps, we didnt have security. No security guard, no gates. You just walked right up to the school. Am I to believe now that all schools have some form of security implemented?

Security School Trinidad

Things have certainly changed. Most schools have walls or BRC with barb wire at the top, heavy burgular proofing on the windows, security lights, etc. What everyone is crying out for are more security guards. Large schools should have two or three and small schools at least one to control who is coming in. In certain schools the police sit in the classes, yep, that is right they actually sit in the class - it is that bad.

Trinidad School Security

That absolutely blows my mind! I can't even envision my old school with walls, and barb wire and security guards. Naparima is located right next to the ocean, we had scenic overlooks, etc. It is indeed sad to hear that some of the joys and freedoms of secondary school life have now been taken away.

Trinidad School Security

The ironic thing about security in schools is that it is people who are barely qualified are our life protectors. I am sure these guards are not trained for weapon disarming, crowd control (watch what happens when over 5 people come to the school), problem solving (what to do when an angry parent/guardian comes to the school) and so on. These guards are left to themselves most of the time, especially in small schools. What is expected of one guard is nothing short of insanity. I agree with having at least 2 guards at all schools and better training for them. Looking forward to further discussions.

Trinidad School Security Trinidad & Tobago / Caribbean

This is so true and the funny thing is that when you see the security guards, some of them are very old guys who can hardly walk!

Proper Security is non-existent at the schools, it is more to pretend there is actually someone there but the only thing you see them doing is reading the papers.

I also think we should implement metal detectors, we hear too often kids taking guns and knives to school.