25 th District Court 25 th District Court HouseHouse

By: Jessica Flamont, Falon Bell, By: Jessica Flamont, Falon Bell, Teresa Brown, Tiffeny Demoss, Teresa Brown, Tiffeny Demoss,

Tanaya Williams, Brooke GardnerTanaya Williams, Brooke Gardner

Description of the buildingDescription of the building

The building was established in the 1920’s.The building was established in the 1920’s. It is located in a residential area. It is located in a residential area. Most importantly it is with in walking distance Most importantly it is with in walking distance

of the local police and fire station.of the local police and fire station.

PerimeterPerimeter

The back of building is secured by an iron The back of building is secured by an iron fence topped with barb wire.fence topped with barb wire.

The building is also monitored by camerasThe building is also monitored by cameras

& sensors.& sensors. The entire perimeter is inspectedThe entire perimeter is inspected

weekly to ensure that there are noweekly to ensure that there are no

threats to the area.threats to the area.

Door & WindowsDoor & Windows

Doors are secured by alarm sensors and biometrics.Doors are secured by alarm sensors and biometrics. Can only be opened by authorized personal with Can only be opened by authorized personal with

proper identification.proper identification. Doors will automatically shut & lock.Doors will automatically shut & lock. The windows are double pane, bullet proof glass, that The windows are double pane, bullet proof glass, that

are sealed shut at all timesare sealed shut at all times..

Indoor Security

The inside of the building is equip with a metal detector & keying systems on all doors.

A security room is located inside the building, near the front entrance.

It is manned by one security guard at all times. There are a total of seven security guards, equip with

radios and weapons in the building. There are also numerous cameras located throughout

each room.

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Security Requirements

Must be of legal age with no prior felony’s. Must be able to pass drug screening. Must be able to work in the united states. Must have proof of valid identification. Must be able to pass all required training

courses.

Training courses

First Aid/ CPR Emergency Response Firearms Training

Level 1 Security: Role of security, basic state law, intro to criminal justice, Patrol and observation techniques, interviewing and communications techniques, report writing and procedures, office safety, and field training.

Security Weapons

After passing firearms training, security guards will carry a Glock that holds 19 rounds.

Which is to be cleaned and inspected after every time it is fired. If it is not fired it is to be cleaned and inspected once a month.

They will also carry a baton, mace, and handcuffs.

Staff Security

Employees must use biometric security systems to enter the building.

Keypads with set passwords are on all doors. Each employee will be assigned to a certain computer

with a personal password. All key cards must be turned in at the end of every

shift. Identification and fingerprints will be used the

following morning to gain key card back for the next shift.

StorageStorage

There are a total of three safes inside the building.There are a total of three safes inside the building. One is in the clerks office, another is in the bail bonds One is in the clerks office, another is in the bail bonds

office & the third is in the security room.office & the third is in the security room. Staff may either leave their belonging in the staff Staff may either leave their belonging in the staff

lounge or take them to personal working area.lounge or take them to personal working area. All important information regarding facility security All important information regarding facility security

is to be kept in the safe located in the security room.is to be kept in the safe located in the security room.

Deliveries

All shipments will occur in the AM hours prior to opening.

Delivery truck will pull right to the staff door and will be guarded by two guards at all times.

Deliveries will be inspected prior to entering or leaving the building.

Codes on the labels must match codes on statements. Brinks security will deliver all deposits to the bank.

Fire Protection

Surveys are to conducted once a month; that includes testing on all equipment.

Employees are given an opportunity to practice their plan by participating in a drill.

They are then timed and evaluated. Adjustments are made as requested.

Potential Bombing Situations

A plan is developed to maintain control over this particular situation.

Employees will receive awareness training on bomb threat and extortion.

If a threat occurs, as a safety measure, the building will be evacuated.

A search of the building will be conducted by staff, unless a specialized dog is there with higher authorities.

Hostage Incident

Employees are trained in CPR & First Aid in case of any harm during this incident.

Main goal is to stay calm and try not to draw attention to ones self.

When possible help as many people as possible escape.

Don’t Try to be A “Hero”!

Unruly Mob Situation

Stay calm! Call the local police and fire department for

assistance. Try to deescalate the situation by finding the main

source of the problem and removing it from the area. Once officials arrive communicate the problem to

them and help coordinate the plan. Be as helpful as possible.