Fort Wayne Community Schools Ending Police SRO Contract, Hiring In-House Security
Fort Wayne Community Schools is ending its contract with police for School Resource Officers and will hire its own security officers.
Fort Wayne, IN, November 11, 2026 — Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) is set to transition its school security model, ending its current contract with local police for School Resource Officers (SROs). The district plans to replace the contracted officers with its own in-house security personnel.
The decision marks a significant change in how the school district manages safety and security within its facilities. Details regarding the specific reasons for this contractual shift were not provided. Similarly, the exact timeline for when the transition will occur, including the effective date of the contract termination and the commencement of hiring for new security staff, has not been disclosed.
The number of School Resource Officers currently employed through the police department contract was not specified. It is also unclear what the qualifications, training, and specific roles of the newly hired security officers will be, or how this change will impact the district’s overall security budget or protocols. The nature of the existing contract with the police department, including its duration and terms, was not made public.
This development indicates a move by Fort Wayne Community Schools to directly manage its security workforce rather than relying on external law enforcement partnerships for on-campus safety personnel. Further information regarding the implementation of this new security strategy is anticipated.
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