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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says its Schools-Oriented Policing Programme is already helping to address troubling patterns of student misconduct across the country, while strengthening support for teachers and principals dealing with behavioural challenges in the classroom.

Media Ambassador SGT Ancil Ford says the initiative is giving officers a clearer picture of the level of youth delinquency affecting schools.

Tv6's Nicole M Romany has the details.
Transcript
00:00Fights, violence and student delinquency across the school system and now drawing closer attention from the police.
00:09TTPS Media Ambassador Sergeant Ansel Ford tells the TB6 Morning Edition the police service is taking a more hands-on
00:17approach to working with young people,
00:19focusing on guidance, prevention and early behavioural support.
00:24There is a significant degree of delinquency.
00:30Right? Among our young people, particularly our school children.
00:35Yes? So, let's ask ourselves now, if it is that they are not by birth delinquent, could we, the parents,
00:52the guardians,
00:52could we correct what is currently before us?
01:00He explains that a key part of the programme involves teaching students practical skills to manage disputes and navigate peer
01:08pressure more positively,
01:10as officers work alongside school communities to reduce risky behaviour before it escalates.
01:17Anger management is a very important key in managing conflict.
01:38are we also encouraging parents, teachers and students who may need support to reach out to the St. Joseph Police
01:52Youth Club at 396.
01:56The Children's Authority Hotline at 996 or 800-2014 or the TTPS Victim and Support Unit at 612-2470, extension
02:0913557.
02:12Nicole M. Romany, TB6 News.
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