PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has taken note of several videos and photos circulating on social media showing school fights among students since the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. Despite the school year just beginning, officers have already had to deal with these situations.
While our officers are committed to keeping students safe, these situations pull already limited police resources away from other urgent tasks in the community. Every time a fight breaks out, it not only endangers the young people directly involved but also those around them who are simply trying to focus on their education.
KPSM reminds parents and guardians that they play an important role in guiding their children. The behavior of minors is not only a school issue but also a family and community responsibility. Talking with children about conflict, respect, and making good choices can make a real difference in preventing violence.
We also want to make it clear that those who record and share these fights online are adding to the problem. Circulating such videos can encourage more violence and may lead to criminal consequences for those who spread them.
To help address these issues, KPSM’s Community Officers and School Resource Officers (SROs) will be working closely with schools, parents, and students. Their goal is to prevent conflicts before they escalate into violence and to create safer environments where students can thrive.
KPSM will continue to be present in and around schools, but we cannot do this alone. We are calling on parents, teachers, and the broader community to join us in addressing this behavior. Together, we can protect our children and keep our schools safe as places of learning and growth.
KPSM Press Release.
