As part of the project, patrols were increased around schools, both on foot and by vehicle, and additional measures were taken for traffic management and pedestrian safety. Public transportation vehicles used for student transportation were inspected, and controls were tightened on businesses selling cigarettes and tobacco around schools. In addition, responsible police officers were assigned to each district for rapid response to incidents that may occur in secondary education institutions.
Results of Inspections: During inspections carried out by the Crime Prevention Branch teams between September 15 and October 3, 2025, legal action was initiated against 6 business operators who were found to have sold cigarettes or tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18.
Regarding traffic inspections of vehicles transporting students:
- 61 drivers were reported for using vehicles without permission,
- 69 drivers were reported for not complying with permit conditions,
- 29 drivers were reported for driving vehicles without a professional driver’s license,
- 5 drivers were reported for going off route,
- 6 drivers were reported for violating stop rules,
- 4 drivers were reported for carrying excess passengers, and
- 31 drivers were reported for other traffic offenses, resulting in a total of 205 drivers being reported and legal action taken against them.
New Digital Application: Thanks to the “Safe School Project Registration Program” developed within the scope of the project, school principals can report risks that may pose a threat to students and teachers in and around the school to the police before they occur. This allows for a much faster response to potential incidents.
In addition, risks such as domestic violence, peer bullying, cyberbullying, and illegal substance abuse can be identified in advance and necessary preventive measures can be taken. The program was launched in all secondary education institutions nationwide on October 2, 2025.
Next Stage: Trainings: The General Directorate of Police plans to organize awareness-raising trainings for students, school administrations, and parents in the next phase of the project. Training modules on drug addiction, traffic safety, fire prevention, peer bullying, cyberbullying, and safe internet use will be given by expert personnel and trainers in their fields.
The GDP announced that the project will not be limited to security measures, but aims to create a broader impact with awareness-raising activities covering all stakeholders of society.
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