NEW: Ottawa mayor, police chief call for return of uniformed officers in schools ottnews
Chief Eric Stubbs says the policy has impacted the police force’s ability to connect with youth, and calls for service have increased at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board schools since the policy was implemented.
Premier Doug Ford, Education Minister Stephen Lecce, Ottawa Police Association president Matt Cox urged the board to reconsider the move and allow officers in schools. "Many of them are leaders and role models in the community and also parents and volunteers at local schools. A parent who offers to visit her child's school to share her career experiences should not be turned away. I encourage the school board to reconsider their decision."
"We have demonstrated the value of providing important youth services and building strong partnerships for school safety. These services include assisting youth who are experiencing abuse or violence, assisting youth seeking resources for help, and responding to school incidents such as the gun call at Lisgar Collegiate.
The chief asks the board to revisit the policy and "consider the benefits that police presentations can bring to our schools and communities."
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