JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Duval County School Police officer who was arrested Thursday evening on several charges, including engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, had worked on an interim basis at three Jacksonville-area high schools, according to a message the district sent to families on Friday.
Following a joint investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police, Alexander Capasso, 26, was arrested on a warrant charging him with authority-figure soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and tampering with evidence.
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The district said Capasso submitted his resignation on March 2 while under investigation and was stripped of all law enforcement authority at that time.
DCPS told parents of the “serious matter” in a communication on Friday, saying Capasso, who began working for the district in October 2025, was not assigned to a specific school but worked on a rotating basis.
He most recently served on a brief, interim basis at Atlantic Coast, Fletcher, and Mandarin high schools, the district said.
The district said its chief of police was notified about potentially criminal behavior by Capasso about four weeks ago and asked the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
The district said it is cooperating with JSO and will continue to support the investigation.
“While all criminal investigations involve due process, I am deeply troubled by these allegations,” Jackson Short, chief of Duval County School Police, said in the statement. “The alleged behavior is not representative of the high standards of integrity required of our law enforcement officers and does not reflect our unwavering commitment to student safety and care.”
In the message to parents, the district said police are working to make direct contact with any individuals who might have been impacted. The district also strongly encouraged anyone who may have information to contact JSO at 904-630-0500.
“The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority. While we regret having to share this type of information, transparency is important,” the district wrote to parents. “We also want to be clear that any individual who violates the trust placed in them to protect and support students will be held accountable.”