Christina District Replaces SROs with Constables | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Christina School District is ditching school resource officers in middle schools for constables—starting within six months—after heated debate over accountability, racial equity, and the over-policing of students. While SROs remain at high schools through this year, the move aims to create a safer, more supportive environment by replacing contracted police officers with district employees who answer directly to school leadership. The board’s goal? Balance safety with community trust, addressing root causes—not just symptoms—and listening closely to parents and students as they reshape school…