The kids are going to be alright.
Many among Generation Z, at least, have been showing signs of common sense and patriotism. So it was refreshing to see a video that reinforces that hopeful trend when high school students outside of Seattle went to bat for their beloved school police officer who was reportedly being booted in the name of “equity”.
Libs of TikTok shared video that showed students protesting outside with signs supporting the officer, and said they had also started a petition.
“The board claimed some students felt “discomfort” with the officer and want to move toward a more “equitable” program,” Libs of TikTok reported.
“The student body launched a massive petition and walkout in support of the officer, who they said made the school feel safe.”
BREAKING: Hundreds of students at Bothell High School protested after the @Northshore_SD school board voted to cut a beloved School Resource Officer.
The board claimed some students felt “discomfort” with the officer and want to move toward a more “equitable” program.
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— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 20, 2026
According to X account, Theia, who did a deep-dive with Grok, there were “no specific personal reasons or detailed complaints from students claiming the resource officer made them feel unsafe were publicly quoted or documented.”
But there’s more, according to Theia’s findings:
2) The school board voted 4-1 to end the school resource officer (SRO) contract with Bothell Police, citing general concerns about “equitable policing,” the “school-to-prison pipeline,” and that the presence of an armed officer on campus makes some students feel unsafe—particularly students of color.
3) Malik Lopez-Terron, president of the Black Student Union, said that only one student had ever expressed discomfort with the SRO program—and that this did not represent the student body’s views or values.
4) Other students of color at public comments pushed back, with one saying: “As a student of color, I’m tired of watching everyone assume they already know how students of color feel.”
5) Many students of color described Ware as a mentor who built positive relationships and made the school feel safe.
X users were happy to see the kids stand up for sanity and their safety, but weren’t surprised that the decision likely stemmed from woke adults.
Students walking out to keep their beloved cop because he makes them feel safe… while the school board wants him gone for ‘equity’ Kids are based, adults are braindead.
— GeoTalkX (@GeoTalkX) May 20, 2026
It is insane to think it is a good idea to remove cops from schools. This is something the school board tried in Denver until students started shooting up the schools again. These progressives just don’t get it. The safety of the students is job #1.
— DenverLonghorn (@DenverLonghorn) May 20, 2026
Well that’s a surprise….look at their account
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— MMCM(SS) Ret. (@SSN_685) May 20, 2026
That says a lot!
I cannot even imagine why the test scores are so bad with people like this in charge of our schools.
— PhaganBR549 (@phaganBR549) May 20, 2026
This is absolutely beautiful. When the adults in charge fail to protect a school, the students have to step up and do it themselves. Listen to the kids!
— SeaCat (@CatherineInSea) May 20, 2026
Bravo, kids!
