School Security Meetings Held in Merzifon and Karabük

A general security meeting was held in Merzifon, Amasya, to maintain a safe and peaceful education environment in schools. District Governor Ahmet Karaaslan chaired the session.

District National Education Director Ahmet Yozgat, police and gendarmerie officials, and all school principals in the district attended the meeting.

“We are in an age where we must be cautious without panic or paranoia.”

Participants reviewed current measures and discussed additional security steps needed for the new education period. They agreed on protective and preventive measures for school surroundings.

Officials stressed uninterrupted real-time cooperation between schools and security units.

In Karabük, a school safety briefing meeting took place at the 100th Year Culture Center under Governor Oktay Çağatay.

About 100 participants, including deputy officials, police and gendarmerie commanders, district governors, education directors, school principals, and guidance teachers, attended.

The meeting covered school and environmental security, protection from physical and psychosocial harm, peer bullying, addiction, digital security, early risk detection, and inter-agency cooperation.

Governor Çağatay said safe education environments require physical measures as well as cooperation among families, school administrators, teachers, and security units.

He also warned against panic and paranoia regarding digital environments, saying measures must be taken without fear.

Officials pledged to continue implementing necessary measures so children can learn in safe and peaceful environments.