SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — More than 1,200 cases of bullying and student misconduct were recorded in Selangor from January to October last year, highlighting how school safety challenges now extend beyond bullying alone.
The Bukit Aman Gangsterism Prevention Unit's ASP Yusmar Yadee Salim said that of the total, 265 cases involved bullying, while another 954 involved various other forms of misconduct.
Police also opened 41 investigation papers, including nine cases related to bullying.
Matters receiving police attention included fights, gangsterism, sexual offences, drugs, and disciplinary problems that could potentially escalate into criminal activity.
“Of greater concern is the shift from ordinary misconduct to incidents involving more serious elements of violence,” he said during the 'Bicara Semasa' programme produced by Media Selangor.
Yusmar added that the development means school safety can no longer be viewed solely from the perspective of external threats.
Risks among members of the school community, including access to dangerous objects and conflicts not detected early, must also be addressed.
In this context, he said security scanners could help detect sharp weapons, but are not a standalone solution.
Such technology must be combined with CCTV, access controls, patrols, human supervision, and information sharing among schools, parents, and the police.
“School safety is not just about fences, guards, or bag checks,” Yusmar said.
