NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Hollywood Police lift lockdowns at Hollywood Hills High and Stirling Elementary following threat investigation
Hollywood Police cleared Hollywood Hills High School and Stirling Elementary of all threats after a lockdown was initiated Tuesday morning due to a reported threat. Students were evacuated to athletic fields and later dismissed early after authorities conducted a room-by-room search of both campuses.
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The incident disrupted the school day for students and families at two Broward County public schools, requiring a multi-agency police response and temporary road closures on Stirling Road.
Key Facts
- Lockdowns were initiated at Hollywood Hills High and Stirling Elementary after a threat was made to the Hollywood Police Department claiming an individual was inside a school bathroom.
- The investigation began just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
- Police conducted a room-by-room search of both campuses using officers and police dogs.
- A secondary search by police dogs identified a suspicious item, leading to an evacuation of students to athletic fields.
- A portion of Stirling Road was closed to traffic during the police investigation.
- Both schools were declared safe with no credible threats found by 1 p.m.
- Students were dismissed early following the all-clear.
- A reunification area was established at the southwest corner of Stirling Road and North 46th Avenue.
- Officials stated that individuals who make such threats will be prosecuted.
Who's Mentioned
organizationHollywood Police Department“Conducted the investigation and safety assessment”locationStirling Road“Road closed during investigation”locationNorth 46th Avenue“Location of reunification area”locationU.S. 441“Location reference for Hollywood Hills High School”locationStirling Elementary“School placed on lockdown”personDr. Howard Hepburn“Broward County Public Schools Superintendent”locationHollywood Hills High School“School placed on lockdown”