Ongoing contract negotiations between the University of Delaware and its campus police union have sparked growing concerns over pay, staffing, and safety. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 says officers are leaving for better-paying jobs at local police departments, citing a starting salary gap of nearly $20,000. Officers also report being overworked due to understaffing, with some pulling 17-hour shifts and frequent mandatory overtime for campus events. While the university says it’s working in good faith to reach an agreement, the union claims months of delay and misaligned salary comparisons are stalling progress. Talks may move into mediation if no deal is reached soon.
See "University police union cites safety and pay concerns amid continuing contract talks ", Ethan Grandin, The Review, October 15, 2025