Swedish Schools Boost Security Staff to Keep Outsiders Out
Swedish schools are strengthening security staff roles to prevent unauthorized access. Teachers unions support the move as safety concerns grow. Schools in Skellefteå already report positive results from the enhanced security measures.
Swedish schools are expanding the role of security personnel to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering campuses. The move follows tightened security requirements introduced this summer.
Teachers union Sveriges Lärare advocates for more investment in school security staff. "We need more support personnel to secure safety," said union vice chairman Robin Smith in a statement.
High schools in Skellefteå, a city in northern Sweden, already employ security staff who now receive clearer instructions. Their main task is to keep unauthorized people off school grounds.
Rikard Tjärnström, a security officer at Baldergymnasiet high school, frequently identifies trespassers himself. At Anderstorpsgymnasiet high school, teachers report fewer unauthorized visitors thanks to the security presence.
The policy reflects growing concerns about school safety across Sweden. While security measures increase, some question whether schools should require such protection. The approach represents a shift in how Swedish institutions address safety concerns.
School security has become a budget priority for many municipalities. This comes as education officials balance safety needs with maintaining open learning environments.