**Heflin Police Officers Stage Playful “Revenge” Prank on High School Seniors Following Toilet Papering Incident**
Police officers in Heflin, Alabama, carried out a coordinated “revenge” prank on local high school seniors this week after their department headquarters became the target of an elaborate toilet papering incident just days before Halloween.
According to the Heflin Police Department, members of the Class of 2026 covered the police station, squad cars, and surrounding trees with toilet paper late last week as part of a senior tradition.
In response, the department launched a planned counter-prank on Tuesday night, targeting several of the students involved. Police Chief Ross McGlaughn confirmed that his officers, along with community volunteers, participated in the lighthearted operation.
“We know who you are and while you just put the PlayStation controller down for a week, we are children of the 80s and 90s who perfected this craft years ago,” McGlaughn wrote in a Facebook post detailing the event.
Before proceeding, the chief and his team received parental permission to target three student homes, ensuring the prank remained respectful and community-focused.
To keep the prank a surprise, McGlaughn deliberately misled the students by hinting that any police retaliation would take place on Halloween night. Instead, officers launched the operation two days early.
“Old school rules were put into place. We would park down the road and approach the target on foot,” McGlaughn explained. “‘Speed, surprise, and violence of action’ were the guiding principles behind what I jokingly called the department’s tactical plan.”
The group moved quickly to cover trees, lawns, and bushes with toilet paper before exiting the area on foot and returning to their vehicles. Efforts were made to avoid activating alarms or security cameras during the prank, which McGlaughn described as an exercise in “stealth and coordination.”
Unfortunately, rain overnight partially spoiled their handiwork, reducing the toilet paper to a “soggy mess” by morning.
The playful exchange between officers and students has since gained traction on social media, with the department’s Facebook post attracting hundreds of comments and shares. Residents of Heflin—a city located about 80 miles east of Birmingham—have praised the officers for handling the situation with humor and for fostering community spirit.
In an interview with CBS News, Chief McGlaughn emphasized that the department’s response was all in good fun, with no property damage or illegal activity occurring during either prank.
“As long as they’re doing this, they’re not getting in trouble doing something else,” he said. “I haven’t seen any type of drugs or alcohol involved, because I think they’re spending all their money on toilet paper.”
Showcasing entrepreneurial spirit, students involved in the original prank turned their efforts into a cleanup service called the “Toilet Paper Rapid Response Team.” The group offers “TP insurance” to local residents, pledging to remove toilet paper from insured properties after pranks for a small fee.
“It brings a sense of community,” one student told CBS News.
Chief McGlaughn noted that this exchange has strengthened relationships between local youth and police officers.
“It’s about having fun and remembering that community policing is also about connection,” he said.
No citations or formal complaints were issued in connection with the incidents. The Heflin Police Department considers the matter closed—though McGlaughn left the door open for future “operations” should the students attempt another prank next year.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/alabama-cops-outsmart-students-in-hilarious-toilet-paper-prank-payback-watch/
