New York City officials are moving to recruit assistant school safety agents aged under 21 to replenish dwindling school safety personnel. The initiative, announced in 2023, has faced significant delays, but the NYPD aims to onboard these young agents by July following their eight-week training. While their responsibilities include assisting current safety staff in elementary schools, advocates are worried about entrusting such critical roles to teens. A recent letter signed by various advocates urged officials to reconsider this approach, highlighting potential risks and the appropriateness of this strategy.
Hiring young assistant school safety agents to bolster security in NYC schools raises concerns among advocates about their readiness for such responsibilities.
New York City officials plan to recruit 400 assistant safety agents under 21 to support school safety efforts, igniting a debate on appropriateness.
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