Submitted on Monday 25th August 2025
Rejected on Thursday 4th September 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Strengthen School Security with Trained Safety Officers
To petition the UK Government and Department for Education to fund and implement professionally trained, non-lethal security personnel (e.g. officers equipped with tasers or other protective measures) in all UK schools, to deter and respond to potential threats and ensure the safety of our children.
In an increasingly unpredictable world, safeguarding our children in school environments must be a top priority. While schools already have policies in place, additional support from trained security personnel could enhance safety and allow staff to focus on education, knowing that there is a rapid response plan for any serious threat.
This measure is not directed at any specific group but aims to prevent harm from any individual or incident that could endanger our young people.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Provide funding for schools to hire a security guard to protect our children
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715050
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