Assurance from the police, to principals of schools in east Port of Spain.

That the police service will be taking swift action aimed at dealing with the violence spilling into school zones.

At a meeting of stakeholders yesterday, Senior Superintendent Harripersad Ramnarine said, police will ensure the safety of dedicated educators, and secure the future for the beloved and vulnerable children.

During the discussions, the principals expressed serious concerns over the safety of their schools, students, and staff. 

Some of whom have to commute daily through high-risk areas.

The meeting yesterday also followed the murder of, Amor Howe, outside the Gloster-Lodge Moravian Primary School, about one week ago.

The situation left students; teachers and other members of staff traumatized, and forced a shut down of the school.

Yesterday, president of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teacher’s Association Martin Lum Kim said, classes resumed on Monday with calls for a greater police presence around the school.

Mr. Lum Kin said, calls for the students to write the secondary entrance assessment at another location, are yet to be answered.

He is telling his members who invigilate the S.E.A if they feel, their safety will be at risk they should do what they can to protect themselves.