Parents Request Stronger Security at Instituto David in Chiriqui
DAVID, August 12, 2026 – Parents and teachers at Instituto David in Chiriqui are asking for stronger surveillance at the campus, Telemetro reported.
The concern follows reports of people from outside the school entering or being present around the plantel.
School security has become a repeated concern across Panama because campuses must balance open access for families and students with controls that keep outsiders from disrupting or endangering the school community.
For parents, the issue is immediate: they want confidence that students can attend classes without preventable risks around entrances, corridors and surrounding areas.
Teachers also need clear procedures for identifying visitors, reporting suspicious activity and coordinating with authorities when a situation is outside school control.
The report adds to the broader conversation about how Panama schools manage safety without turning educational spaces into intimidating environments.
Why it matters
Campus security affects students, families and staff, and concerns can quickly disrupt trust in daily school operations.
What happens next
Parents and teachers are expected to keep pressing education and security authorities for more visible controls at the school.
