SHAH ALAM: Police have conducted surprise inspections at 79 schools and hostels across Selangor over the past three days as part of efforts to strengthen student discipline and prevent misconduct.
Selangor deputy police chief DCP Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan said the random checks were aimed at ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment free from unhealthy activities.
“So far, no major issues have been detected,” he told reporters after attending a morning assembly at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Shah Alam in Bukit Jelutong.
He said this initiative reflects the police’s commitment to preventing crimes that could affect student and school safety.
The operation is supported by regular patrols from the Motorcycle Patrol Unit and Mobile Patrol Vehicle Unit around school areas.
Continuous engagement occurs between School Liaison Officers, administrators, teachers, parents and students.
Mohd Zaini encouraged students to use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app to report any misconduct directly to the police.
He also urged the community to stay proactive in safeguarding student welfare and safety.
A proposal to appoint School Liaison Officers as ex-officio members of Parent-Teacher Associations has been approved at the state level.
This proposal will be presented nationally for consideration by the police and Education Ministry.
The move would allow these officers to play a more active role in school safety and discipline.
This aligns with Police Governance Directive No. 171.
Mohd Zaini revealed that 1,219 cases of student misconduct were recorded across Selangor between January and October this year.
These cases involved both primary and secondary schools.
Of the total, 265 were classified as bullying while the rest involved other offences.
Police have opened 41 investigation papers, including nine on bullying and 32 on other misconduct.
Many investigations could not proceed due to insufficient evidence.
“Selangor has nearly 997,000 students and about 60,000 teachers,” he said.
The 1,200 cases represent only 0.0125% of the total student population.
He added that the situation remains under control with no schools categorised as critical.
Police view disciplinary and bullying issues seriously according to Mohd Zaini.
He emphasised that early intervention through cooperation between schools, parents, communities and government agencies is key to prevention.
“Prevention cannot rely solely on law enforcement as it requires strong collaboration among all stakeholders,” he said.
This initiative is supported by the federal government, police, Education Ministry, non-governmental organisations, Parent-Teacher Associations and the Health Ministry. – Bernama
