During the year 1997, in conjunction with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office ongoing commitment to Community Policing and Partnership, a youth advisory group to the Sheriff was formed.  This group applicably named, Youth Advisory Committee, consists of: 

Through round table discussions our objective is to: 

Our goal is to provide enlightening sessions that offer input and brainstorming from both youth and law enforcement so that issues may be discussed and opportunities explored for problem resolution.  Participants are encouraged to submit both issues and topics of interest as they relate to today’s youth, which may be examined during these summits.

During previous summits, issues relating to Gangs, School Violence, Recreational Needs, and other problems have been discussed.  As a result of these summits, the Sheriff’s Youth Advisory Committee was instrumental in the formation and passage of legislation, dealing with Bomb Threats Against Schools and Domestic Terrorism.

Communications with county youths are instrumental to law enforcement in helping us to gain a better understanding of problems our youth face.  If you have a comment or suggestion that you would like to bring before this board for discussion, please contact Deputy Andy Norris at (205) 752-0616 ext 837.