Barcelona City Council has formally requested that the Catalan government's Department of Education withdraw its pilot plan to deploy plainclothes police officers in educational centres across Catalonia. The proposition was approved by the council on Tuesday.
The council argues that the presence of police in schools is not what the education sector needs. "Education does not ask for police in schools, it is unjustified and far removed from the real needs of the educational community," a council statement said.
Council Rejects Police Presence
This decision by Barcelona's local government reflects a clear stance against increased policing within school environments. The debate around security in schools and the role of law enforcement has been ongoing in Catalonia, with various stakeholders offering differing perspectives.
The council's move puts pressure on the Generalitat to reconsider its approach. The Department of Education has yet to issue a formal response to Barcelona's request, but the outcome will affect how security is managed in schools throughout the region.
