During a press briefing at the Cabinet on Wednesday, the acting Minister addressed journalists regarding security protocols for educational institutions. While acknowledging that restricting access to schools for certain individuals, particularly those with criminal backgrounds, is an effective deterrent, the Minister emphasized the necessity of recognizing existing resource constraints. He suggested that a review of current operational procedures might reveal what additional security measures are feasible.
This discussion on institutional security follows recent statements from the appointed Minister of Internal Affairs, Martynas Katinas. On Tuesday, Katinas publicly stated that bolstering patrols within schools is necessary to combat the escalating issue of drug use on campus. The heightened focus on substance abuse is underscored by data from the 2024 European school alcohol and other psychoactive substance survey.
This survey revealed that the misuse of sedatives and sleeping pills without a physician’s prescription represents a particularly pressing concern among Lithuanian students. Given these findings, authorities are reassessing security and health interventions. The government is reportedly considering various protective steps, exploring what practical and sustainable measures can be implemented.
The goal remains to enhance the safety and well-being of students while ensuring that any new security protocols remain aligned with available resources and are genuinely possible to sustain across all educational sites.
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