Slovak Police Investigate Errors in School Attack Simulation Training

Slovak police are investigating incidents where their school safety training program went wrong, causing distress to children and prompting emergency calls. The "Break the Silence" prevention campaign is designed to prepare schools for worst-case scenarios and provide teachers with practical training on how to respond to armed attacks on schools. The training sessions, including attack simulations, are intended exclusively for teachers. However, in at least two cases, significant errors occurred during the exercises. In one incident, children were present in the elementary school premises during the simulation, though neither they nor their parents had been informed about the training taking place. The mishaps highlight concerns about the implementation of the police program meant to enhance school security preparedness.