THE EDMONSON VOICE
  • Home
  • News
  • Community
    • VOICE Calendar >
      • About VOICE Calendar
    • County Schools Calendar
  • Obits
  • Sports
    • WildcatsLive/Schedules
    • Recorded Game Videos
  • Weather
  • Features
    • Opinion
    • Ask Mongoose
    • Legal/Professional Policy
    • Our Staff
    • Contest Rules
    • Our Sponsors
  • FAQs
Picture
Picture

Edmonson County's Number One Source for Local News

Sheriff, School Superintendent Address "Hoax" School Threat

8/27/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
Darren Doyle, story:
Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle and Edmonson County Superintendent of Schools Patrick Waddell have each made statements regarding a social media post circulating in the Arkansas and Kentucky regions about a perceived school threat.

Both the Sheriff and Superintendent have stated that these perceived threats are absolutely unsubstantiated; however, they each have described the plan of action regarding the threat, which has been labeled a hoax.

According to Supt. Waddell, the school was made aware of a Facebook post that was circulating referencing a school shooting in Kentucky on August 28th. The message was general in nature and did not specifically reference the Edmonson County School District, according to Waddell.

"Edmonson County School District and local law enforcement officials have investigated the threat, and believe it to be a hoax," said Waddell in a statement. "However, it is our commitment to remain vigilant regarding our security efforts to keep students and staff safe. It takes all of us working together to ensure that our campuses are safe. This is an opportune time to remind our community that if they “see something, say something.” Edmonson County School District, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department, Brownsville Police Department, and other local state law enforcement agencies constantly work together to help make our schools as safe as possible.  There will be officers on campus this week, along with extra patrol around campus and at campus events. School administration and staff remain vigilant in providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. 
As a matter of precaution, we take all threats toward our school communities of this nature very seriously. Student security and safety are of the utmost priority for our schools. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our schools the safest place for your student to learn and grow."

Sheriff Shane Doyle said much of the same and he said he wanted to emphasize two points: 1. Officers will be present all day at each Edmonson County school tomorrow, and 2. Sharing these types of social media posts need to be stopped.

"We take any threat or perceived threat to our local schools, communities, and children very seriously, and we immediately began investigating this possible threat as soon as we received information from the FBI and KY Dept. of Homeland Security," Doyle said.  "Both of these highly-trained and qualified agencies described this perceived threat as completely unsubstantiated and considered it nothing more than attention seekers on social media. While social media is an excellent way to share information quickly, there is also a huge disadvantage when incorrect or inaccurate info is also shared. If you see something on social media from a non-credible or unknown source, please do not share it. If you see something that appears threatening, again, please do not share it. Instead, please contact our office with your concerns and we will act accordingly," said Doyle. 


"Let me be clear, there is NO reason to find any credibility whatsoever to these unsubstantiated claims of a forecasted incident at Edmonson County Schools tomorrow; however, in a proactive effort to provide safety to our schools, we are providing an officer at each Edmonson County school tomorrow, for the duration of the school day. We feel there is absolutely NO reason to keep your child at home tomorrow. Please plan your school day as any other day and we are confident that students will be as safe as they are each and every day in Edmonson County," Sheriff Shane Doyle said.

Picture
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    COMMENTING/LEGAL
    Deadline INFO
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Archives

    June 2025
    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014

COPYRIGHT 2014-2025.
HOME
NEWS 
COMMUNITY


OBITS
FEATURES
WEATHER
​​
WILDCATS LIVE
​
SPORTS
CONTACT
Copyright 2014-2025 The Edmonson Voice.
​The Edmonson Voice logos are registered trademarks.
Call or text: 270-597-6550 ​[email protected]
PO BOX 94
BROWNSVILLE, KY 42210
CLICK HERE FOR DEADLINE INFO

  • Home
  • News
  • Community
    • VOICE Calendar >
      • About VOICE Calendar
    • County Schools Calendar
  • Obits
  • Sports
    • WildcatsLive/Schedules
    • Recorded Game Videos
  • Weather
  • Features
    • Opinion
    • Ask Mongoose
    • Legal/Professional Policy
    • Our Staff
    • Contest Rules
    • Our Sponsors
  • FAQs