Fort Wayne Schools To End Agreement With Police Department For School Resource Officers
Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) is not renewing its agreement with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) for school resource officers.
Fort Wayne, IN, November 10, 2026 —
Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) has announced it will not be renewing its existing agreement with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) for the provision of school resource officers (SROs). The decision marks a significant shift in how security and law enforcement presence will be managed within the school district.
The current agreement between FWCS and FWPD concerning school resource officers will conclude. Specific details regarding the effective date of this non-renewal or the timeline for the transition were not provided in the available information. The number of school resource officers currently assigned to FWCS campuses through the FWPD agreement also was not disclosed.
Reasons for the school district’s decision to not renew the contract were not explicitly stated. Similarly, any discussions or deliberations that led to this outcome have not been detailed. The future arrangements for school safety and the role of law enforcement within FWCS facilities after the current agreement expires remain unclear, as the summary provided does not include information on alternative security measures or new partnerships.
Information regarding any potential impact on students, staff, or campus security protocols as a result of this change in agreement was not made available. Furthermore, statements from officials at either Fort Wayne Community Schools or the Fort Wayne Police Department concerning this decision were not included in the provided summary. The financial terms of the previous agreement, any associated costs, or potential savings resulting from the non-renewal were also not specified.
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