Security stepped up at San Juan North after teacher robbery

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Homeland Security and other stakeholders are coordinating a response to security concerns at San Juan North Secondary School following the robbery of a teacher on the school compound.

The response is focused on supporting the affected teacher and her family while addressing security vulnerabilities at the school.

Education Minister Michael Dowlat participated in a meeting and site visit at the school on Sunday, where officials examined the compound and identified areas requiring security improvements.

Measures discussed included improved lighting around the compound, repairs to perimeter fencing, the installation of CCTV cameras and the clearing of thick undergrowth to improve visibility.

The meeting was attended by Ministry of Education officials, school administrators and representatives from the MTS Safety Unit.

The coordinated response continued on Monday with a stakeholders’ planning meeting attended by Head of the TTPS Social Support Services Kirk Pierre and Senior Superintendent of the North Eastern Division Claire Guy-Alleyne.

Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Homeland Security and the Policy and Community Support Office also participated.

The TTPS Victim and Witness Support Unit (VWSU) also contacted the affected teacher on Monday, and she accepted the Unit’s services.

A support session has been scheduled for the teacher and her family on Wednesday.

The TTPS said the multi-agency response is aimed at addressing the immediate impact of the incident while strengthening the physical security of the school compound.