This initiative foresees the presence of Mossos d'Esquadra, who will operate undercover, in a city institute. Their main role will be prevention, support, and, if necessary, intervention in situations that require it.
Sources from the Department of Education have indicated that the project responds to the increasing complexity in the school environment and the need to improve the well-being of the entire educational community. This measure has been
“"strongly demanded by the teaching community"
The so-called Integrated Agents are conceived as reference figures within the centers, with a primarily preventive approach. The objective is to detect problems early and contribute to creating a safer and more cohesive school environment.
In addition to Sabadell, the pilot program will be implemented in educational areas of l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Vic, Alta Ribagorça-Vall d'Aran, Tàrrega, and el Prat de Llobregat. None of the participating centers have been publicly identified. The Department of Education frames this initiative within an international trend, as, according to OECD data, half of developed countries already have similar collaboration programs between schools and authorities for preventive and community purposes. In Spain, nine autonomous communities, such as Galicia, Navarra, Andalusia, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands, have also promoted projects of this type.
However, the initiative has drawn criticism. A union representative has stated that it is not considered
“"the correct approach"
While acknowledging the growing complexity in classrooms, this situation is attributed to a lack of decisive public policies. Therefore, more investment in social policies such as housing and mental health, more robust community action, the strengthening of youth facilities, and greater overall investment in education are called for. Police presence is not seen as a solution to a public order problem, but rather the enhancement of social policies is prioritized.
