Federal Act Increases Courthouse Security
County Courthouse
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President Bush signed the Court Security Improvement Act of 2007, which provides for increased security at federal and state courthouses around the country, and increases the penalties when court employees are threatened.
Sheriff David Gutierrez says it's about time for the new security measures and presented a plan to the Lubbock county commissioners. Lubbock County commissioners heard about 13 different ways of making the courthouse more secured. The plans ranged from $200,000 to one million dollars. It included having metal detectors, x-ray machines and hand wands at the entrances of the courthouse. But Gutierrez says changes will not be made until the next budget meeting.
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Boosting Security In The Lubbock Area
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Federal Also Steps Up Security
While security measures in the county court house are being increased, security at the Federal courthouse remains strict.. (read more)
Lubbock County Courthouse
Photo by Jessica Hendershot