The Generalitat of Catalonia has presented a pilot project that foresees the presence of plainclothes agents of the Mossos d'Esquadra in educational centers. The initiative, promoted by the Department of Education and Vocational Training, could reach schools and institutes throughout Catalonia. The agents would participate in prevention, accompaniment, and intervention tasks, without acting as visible police.
This measure has provoked rejection from part of the teaching staff and family associations, who question the approach adopted to improve school coexistence.
Debunking of militarization
Official clarifications rule out the militarization of centers or teachers with taser-type weapons. The stated objective is to integrate a trusted figure within the academic environment to facilitate early detection of conflicts. However, comments on social networks and forums indicate that the underlying problem is not police-related, but educational and social.
Many users argue that the solution requires more pedagogical resources and less armed institutional presence. International reports such as the PISA tests reflect persistent difficulties in the educational system for years. This data suggests that the structural crisis of the sector needs comprehensive responses that go beyond mere physical security.
"The underlying problem is not police-related, but educational and social"
This reflection summarizes the feelings of many groups who see the measure as a distraction from the real shortcomings of the current model. The implementation of the pilot will serve to evaluate whether this strategy manages to improve the school climate without generating greater polarization.