The police's role in schools has become outdated, leading to confusion about SSPs. The Child Q incident highlighted these challenges and the need for clarity.
Safer Schools Officers (SSOs) are now tasked to focus solely on safeguarding and crime prevention, avoiding involvement in non-criminal issues in schools.
The Child Q case demonstrated unjustified police actions potentially influenced by racial bias, prompting a shift in how police will operate within Hackney schools.
Jim Gamble emphasized the importance of SSOs, stating their role has great potential in diverting young people from the criminal justice system.
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