The Bechem District Police Commander, ASP Michael Koole, has urged students of Bechem Technical Institute to uphold discipline, respect the law and take an active role in promoting peace and security in their school and communities.
He gave the advice during a talk with students on the theme “Discipline, Responsibility and the Role of Students in Promoting Peace and Security.”
ASP/Mr. Koole cautioned the students against engaging in fighting, bullying, vandalism, stealing, drug abuse and examination malpractice, warning that such conduct could have serious consequences for their education, reputation and future.
He also urged them to resist negative peer pressure and avoid the misuse of substances such as marijuana, cocaine, tramadol, shisha and alcohol.
On digital safety, the District Commander advised students against sharing nude pictures, passwords and personal information online. He encouraged victims of cyberbullying, threats and online blackmail to preserve evidence and report such incidents to the appropriate authorities.
Touching on personal safety and sexual exploitation, ASP/Mr. Koole urged students to remain vigilant, avoid unsafe situations and promptly report any form of abuse, manipulation or harassment to the Police or school authorities.
He further reminded them that being students does not exempt them from the law, explaining that young people could face legal consequences for criminal conduct, depending on their age and the applicable juvenile justice provisions.
ASP/Mr. Koole encouraged students to become partners in crime prevention by reporting suspicious activities, bullying and drug-related offences rather than protecting wrongdoers or spreading unverified information.
He concluded by urging the students to embrace five key principles: discipline, respect for the law, responsibility, security consciousness and ambition.
He emphasised that one wrong decision could jeopardise a young person’s education, freedom and future, adding that building a peaceful and successful society required collective responsibility among the Police, students, teachers and parents.
