Ihave always said that public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity in our city and it has always been our administration’s North Star. We strive to ensure that all New Yorkers feel safe in their homes, on the streets, and in other public spaces — this includes in our schools where our young people spend much of their time.

Our students must be able to feel safe in school so they can focus on their studies, parents must feel that they are leaving their children in a secure environment, and our teachers and staff must feel confident that we are keeping them safe at work so they can focus on teaching our young ones.

That is why our administration is proud to announce this country’s first pilot program that directly integrates public schools with New York City’s 911 services. Through thi

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