school security
[/skuːl sɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
nounpl: school securities
segurança escolar
1. Measures and personnel implemented to protect students, staff, and facilities from threats, violence, theft, and unauthorized access
The school security team conducts daily patrols to ensure student safety.
A equipe de segurança escolar realiza patrulhas diárias para garantir a segurança dos alunos.
2. The department or system responsible for monitoring entrances, implementing safety protocols, and responding to emergencies
School security has installed new cameras throughout the building.
A segurança escolar instalou novas câmeras em todo o prédio.
3. Personnel employed to maintain order and prevent disruptions in educational settings
The school security officer stopped the student from entering without a pass.
O agente de segurança escolar impediu que o aluno entrasse sem o crachá.
In Brazil, school security has become increasingly important in urban areas, with public schools often employing security guards and private schools investing in more sophisticated systems. In the USA, particularly post-2000s, school security has evolved significantly with metal detectors, resource officers, and emergency response drills becoming standard in many districts. The emphasis varies greatly depending on community safety levels and available funding.
NYC Slang
hall monitor culture, security presence
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