The role of Safer Schools Officers in Hackney is being revamped to focus on strategic advising and serious safeguarding to avoid past failures like the Child Q incident.
DCS James Conway acknowledged that the original purpose of Safer Schools Partnerships, established in 2002, has become confused over time, highlighting the need for clarity.
The changes aim to reduce the disproportionate impact of police involvement in non-criminal cases on Black and global majority children in Hackney schools.
Following serious concerns from the 2022 safeguarding report, the revamped role of police officers will prioritize crime prevention and child safety instead of minor issues.
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