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Remove all school-based police officers (SBPOs)

Submitted on Monday 17th August 2020

Rejected on Tuesday 29th September 2020

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Remove all school-based police officers (SBPOs)

Petition Details

We are calling on the Government to urgently remove all school-based police officers

Additional Information

Evidence shows that rather than improving student safety, SBPOs risk causing irreparable damage. SBPOs create a climate of fear & alienation, particularly for working class students & students of colour. Minor behavioural issues are turned into criminal issues, fast-tracking young people into the criminal justice system & feeding the school-to-prison pipeline. Instead of more police in schools, we must look for alternatives, investing in racially literate counsellors, youth workers & teachers.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for schools, police forces and local authorities.

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