Polish police have significantly reduced their presence at schools across the country after authorities reported the security situation had stabilised, according to RMF24 – fakty. The number of patrols has dropped by almost half as officers return to their regular duties following weeks of heightened security measures.
In a statement released on Tuesday, police confirmed that no new incidents had been recorded and no further arrests had been made in recent days. Since the enhanced security operation began, officers have conducted nearly 238,000 checks at educational facilities and detained 194 individuals in connection with suspected criminal activity.
As of 6am on Tuesday, police had logged 519 incidents in which officers were carrying out investigative work related to reasonable suspicion of criminal offences. However, the force emphasised that the situation in schools had now stabilised.
Sharp decline in online threats
According to RMF FM, police did not record a single concerning incident online in the past 24 hours that would have required intervention. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous week, when the daily number of threats fell from several dozen to just a handful.
The improvement in the security environment has allowed a large proportion of uniformed officers to resume their everyday tasks. Patrol numbers outside school buildings have been reduced accordingly, with the physical security of educational premises now primarily the responsibility of head teachers.
Focus shifts to prevention
While maintaining detailed monitoring of online activity, police are now concentrating their efforts on preventative measures. Officers are participating in educational initiatives organised by schools, including talks with pupils about general safety and cyber-security.
The operation was launched in response to a wave of threats targeting schools across Poland, many of which circulated on social media and messaging platforms. The police response involved deploying thousands of officers to patrol school grounds and investigate the source of online warnings.
What this means for Poles in Poland
Parents and families in Poland can expect a return to normal security arrangements at schools, with police patrols no longer a daily fixture outside gates. However, authorities continue to monitor online platforms for new threats and are working with schools to improve cyber-security awareness among pupils.
If your child’s school is organising safety talks with police, attendance is encouraged as officers share practical advice on staying safe online and recognising malicious content. Head teachers are now responsible for implementing security protocols on school premises, so parents should contact their school directly if they have concerns about safety measures.
Anyone who becomes aware of online threats targeting schools should report them immediately to police. The 194 arrests made during the operation demonstrate that authorities are taking such incidents seriously, and those responsible face criminal charges.
Schools across Poland are expected to continue working with local police on educational programmes focused on cyber-security, helping young people understand the serious consequences of making or sharing threats online, even as a joke or prank.
