Update - 7:25 p.m.

TCSS Students, Families, Faculty, & Staff,

This afternoon, law enforcement officers made contact with the individual believed to have made threatening comments in the YouTube video. The comments did not reference any particular school, just school in general. After speaking with law enforcement officials, there appears to be no evidence of a credible threat toward any school. However, any threatening language directed toward a school or school in general will be approached with the utmost seriousness and consequences by the Tuscaloosa County School System, regardless of the circumstances.

We are thankful for those who brought this matter to our attention. Again, always contact a school administrator or law enforcement if you are aware of a possible safety concern, or use our confidential Speak Up for Safety tip line. Speaking up when you see or hear of something concerning is one of the most important ways you can help keep our schools and students safe. 

Office of the Superintendent

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office

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June 30, 2022

TCSS Students, Families, Faculty, & Staff,

TCSS is aware of a video on YouTube, in which an individual uses threatening language toward a school. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating, because information in the video indicates the individual may be from our area. Thank you to those who saw the video, and brought it to our attention. Alerting law enforcement or school officials about a concern is one of the most important ways you can help keep our schools and students safe.

Also, please remember you can always use our Speak Up for Safety tip line, to submit confidential information. Visit this page to learn more about Speak Up for Safety.

While we are unable to share many details regarding an active law enforcement investigation, we will reach out to our TCSS community directly if there is further information we need to share about this situation. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, please contact the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Again, thank you to those who reached out to make us aware of this very serious matter. 

Office of the Superintendent

Tuscaloosa County School System