The Butler County Alabama Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) social media accounts are not monitored in real-time. To report a crime, speak with a deputy, or for any other issue that requires police assistance, please dial 911. Posts made by the BCSO are done to provide the public with information we believe is important or necessary for public safety. Therefore, the BCSO reserves the right to limit posts from the public to those which directly relate to our postings, and which conform to our guidelines. It is not the intent of the BCSO to provide a venue or forum for the expression and/or postings of unlimited comments, videos, or links simply for the convenience of the public. The BCSO makes reasonable efforts to check all posts for accuracy and completeness when posted. Postings are made in “good faith,” though circumstances may arise that cause details to change over time, as new information is developed. Under no circumstances will information be posted that compromises the safety of the public, BCSO, or members of other law enforcement agencies. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to every comment, due to time constraints and other issues. We welcome your comments, but certain guidelines will be required when posting. Obscene, vulgar, s*xually explicit, or otherwise offensive language/content, or links to such material
2. Threats of any kind, particularly toward any other user or the Butler County Alabama Sheriff’s Office and its members
3. The advocating of criminal acts or other illegal behavior
4. Material that has the potential to compromise public safety or the safety of law enforcement personnel
5. Remarks that disparage or discriminate against anyone based upon their s*x, race, creed, religious views, national origin, s*xual orientation, disability, etc.
6. Remarks that may be considered libel, made toward any person or organization
7. Anything that is clearly off the intended topic of discussion
8. Information that is clearly inaccurate, unverified, and purposefully designed to mislead others
9. Campaigning of any type, political or otherwise
10. Links to other third-party sites or advertisements
11. Any form of solicitation
12. Any other language/material deemed inappropriate or offensive. Any comments that violate these guidelines may be removed by the BCSO at its sole discretion, and without warning or notice. The BCSO also reserves the right to block access to our social media pages to any user who consistently violates these guidelines, without warning or notice. We understand that some topics may bring about strong feelings from users, but we ask that you please exercise good judgment, common courtesy and reasonableness when posting your comments.
