School Safety: Keeping Buildings Locked

Johan Nilsson (M) proposes that all municipal primary and secondary schools in Stockholm be kept locked around the clock to unauthorized individuals to enhance safety and improve the working environment, citing risks like theft, vandalism, and serious acts of violence. The City Executive Board acknowledges that locked doors are important for preventing theft and vandalism but are not entirely reliable against planned violent acts. Most schools already have electronic access systems, and the city is now investigating whether Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) can cover installation costs for more such systems to enable more schools to keep unauthorized persons out during school hours, while also emphasizing clear routines and drills for handling violent situations.