From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–A social media post on Monday related to Hewitt-Trussville Middle School that school officials considered threatening is under investigation, according to Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush. Officials, Rush said, have taken steps to assure the safety of students in the building as they investigate the incident.
“As a precaution, there will be increased police presence at the middle school today,” Rush said.
Monday evening, HTMS principal Jared Meads sent an email to middle school parents notifying them that Trussville City Schools was aware of the social media post.
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School
file photo by Ron Burkett
“Members of the Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Community,” the email stated. “This evening we were alerted to a social media post with a threatening message. The post has since been removed. Law enforcement was immediately contacted and there is no threat at this time. The safety of students and staff is of utmost importance and we are confident as we ready for school tomorrow.”
Rush said TPD investigators were already in the process of following procedures for handling such incidents.
“Ensuring school safety and addressing potential threats is always a top priority,” Rush said. “Every school related threat is fully investigated by my department. We have protocols in place to help us determine the credibility of each threat that is reported to us.”
