Erdogan calls for tighter school security after deadly shooting in Turkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called for tighter security at schools nationwide after a rare, deadly shooting last week.



"The issue of school security is at the top of our priorities. There will be no compromise whatsoever on this matter," Erdogan said after a weekly Cabinet meeting in Ankara.



He said the issue should be addressed not only from a security standpoint but also through developmental psychology, social policy, family roles and education.



Erdogan ordered closer coordination between schools and law enforcement, along with stronger cyber patrols and expanded capacity for cyber units. He said authorities would use artificial intelligence to increase their "visible and invisible presence" online.



He also stressed the role of families, calling them a person's first school where education and socialization begin.



Erdogan called for expanding psychosocial support for students and strengthening early-warning systems. He said authorities would enhance guidance mechanisms to identify risks early and intervene effectively.