Malliotakis, Tannousis and Parents Get 120+ School Safety Agents for Schools
In November, Mayor Adams cut 250 school safety agents from the NYC Budget.
Congresswoman Malliotakis, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis and parents rallied right away to let the mayor know that safety agents are necessary and shouldn’t be cut. (See video)
Tomorrow, a new group of safety agents will start the 17-week training Friday (yes tomorrow)! (Source) Some websites say 120 agents are in this class, while other sources have 125, 135 & even 140 as the number of people hired. (Here)
Security checked the students and a dozen knives and other weapons were found. (Source) One student said: “I don’t feel safe. I feel like my life is in danger.” (Source)
It’s amazing that some organizations don’t realize that students don’t feel safe and are annoyed that Mayor Adams restored some safety agents.
“Nearly 7,000 weapons were confiscated in public schools last year, an almost 160% increase compared with the 2018-19 school year, according to data shared with reporters this Fall.” (Source)
John Ricottone, Vice President of District 20 Community Education Council was one of the parents who spoke at the Staten Island rally to get the safety agents restored.
Tonight, Ricottone spoke about school safety on the news. (See here) It’s great to see a District 20 parent leading!!
Hugs,
marlene
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