Loudoun Democrats’ Rejection of Elementary SROs Exposes Dangerous Priorities

The sheriff’s proposal: trained SROs for elementaries, each handling 3-4 schools, countering 5,000+ redirects from middles/highs over three years. Funding sat in the FY27 budget. Parents flooded with support – emails, PTAs affirm safety first. Yet, Loudoun County School Board – Chair April Chandler, Anne Donohue, and others – nixed it 5-3-1 on March 5, 2026. Donohue dismisses risks for ‘data,’ ignoring her daughter’s SRO wish.

Supervisors Phyllis Randall, Michael Turner, Juli Briskman followed, yanking funds March 10 despite sheriff pleas. Bloated budgets fund DEI over kids? Armed guards shield boards, not toddlers.

These liberal policies worry deeply: defunding protection while threats rise. Debated since 2019, not ‘rushed.’ National elementary shootings climb; Loudoun can’t wait.