Slovakia to launch school security camera project

The Slovak Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Education are launching a security camera project for schools in December. Following interest from over 1,400 educational institutions, the first phase has been allocated two million euros to provide approximately 250 camera access points for the first 100 schools.

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok and Education Minister Tomáš Drucker clarified that cameras will be installed on school perimeters and at entrances rather than inside classrooms. A specialized commission will select the initial schools based on technical requirements and existing equipment, noting that over 50 percent of schools already possess some form of camera system.

In addition to surveillance, the government is introducing new safety measures, including a manual for school directors to handle issues such as bullying, alcohol use, and risky behavior. Legislative changes are also being pursued to allow for the inspection of students' personal belongings during immediate security risks and to regulate access to social media.