Bidor: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) continues to prioritise crime prevention and school safety through its School Liaison Officers (PPS) initiative, implemented since 2018 to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the initiative, implemented by the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) in collaboration with State Education Departments, adopts a comprehensive and structured approach to addressing safety issues at the school level.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, PPS officers serve as the primary link between the police and school communities, providing early crime prevention education, enhancing students' legal awareness, and fostering trust-based relationships between PDRM and schools. Mohd Khalid highlighted the seriousness of issues such as bullying, school violence, drug abuse, juvenile crime, and the negative influence of social media, all of which can jeopardize the safety and future of children. He emphasized that school safety is a collective responsibility that requires cooperation among teachers, parents, students, the local community, and the police.
Speaking at the 'Back to School with the Inspector-General of Police' programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bidor, Mohd Khalid was joined by Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli and Bukit Aman JPJKK director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. He stressed the importance of early education on crime prevention and legal compliance in shaping discipline and character among students, underscoring the role of manners and moral values in personal development.
The IGP urged parents and the local community to partner with schools and PDRM by supporting safety and crime prevention programmes. He noted that collective support is crucial, as safeguarding children and nurturing their development today is an investment in the nation's future. Mohd Khalid reaffirmed PDRM's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Ministry of Education Malaysia and relevant agencies to ensure the PPS initiative remains relevant and effective, positively impacting school safety nationwide.