One of the biggest issues facing parents and students today in New York City schools is the issue of bullying. No school is immune, and in an effort to combat the bullying the NYPD has formed a community outreach group that makes appearances in local schools.

On Monday morning, the group, along with Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, made a presentation at P.S. 144 in Forest Hills.

Students interacted with officers as the enacted typical real world bullying scenarios, like physical threats, cyber-bullying and verbal abuse.

Hevesi said that with the success of the program and P.S. 144, he plans to bring it to other schools in the district to help parents, teachers and students throughout Forest Hills.

“Bullying is a real problem, and it can’t be ignored. The New York City Police Department did an outstanding job engaging the students in a discussion about bullying,” Hevesi said. “The officers related to the students as they performed, and made them feel the emotional consequences of bullying. I am going to attempt to bring this program to schools all over my district.”