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The Surprising Truth About School-Based Law Enforcement: What You Need to Know!

The Surprising Truth About School-Based Law Enforcement: What You Need to Know!

Understanding the Impact of School-Based Law Enforcement

School-based law enforcement (SBLE) has become a prevalent strategy in schools worldwide, aimed at reducing crime, increasing safety perceptions, and improving learning outcomes. However, a recent systematic review by Fisher et al. (2023) sheds light on the complexities and potential unintended consequences of this approach.

The Research Findings

The review synthesized data from 32 reports, encompassing 1002 effect sizes, to evaluate the impact of SBLE on crime, safety perceptions, and learning outcomes in primary and secondary schools. The findings revealed that:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, these findings suggest a need to reconsider the use of SBLE in schools. The data indicates that while SBLE may increase perceptions of safety, it does not necessarily translate into actual safety improvements or better learning outcomes. Moreover, the increase in exclusionary discipline associated with SBLE could have negative implications for student well-being and equity, particularly among marginalized groups.

Encouraging Further Research

Given the limitations in the existing literature, further research is essential to understand the nuanced impacts of SBLE. Future studies should focus on:

Conclusion

The findings from this systematic review challenge the conventional wisdom regarding the efficacy of SBLE. As schools and policymakers strive to create safer and more supportive learning environments, it is crucial to base decisions on robust evidence and consider the broader implications of law enforcement presence in educational settings.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: School-based law enforcement strategies to reduce crime, increase perceptions of safety, and improve learning outcomes in primary and secondary schools: A systematic review.


Citation: Fisher, B. W., Petrosino, A., Persson, H., Guckenburg, S., Fronius, T., Benitez, I., & Earl, K. (2023). School-based law enforcement strategies to reduce crime, increase perceptions of safety, and improve learning outcomes in primary and secondary schools: A systematic review. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 19, e1360. https://doi.org/10.1002/cl2.1360
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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