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In previous courthouse security blogs, we’ve explored the physical features and operational practices that help protect courthouse occupants, from

At the recent American Planning Association (APA) Maryland biennial conference, a panel of representatives from organizations supporting formerly

"If you build it, he will come." In Field of Dreams, an Iowa farmer hears a voice in his cornfield and plows under his crop to build a baseball

Courthouse space optimization examines how space supports daily operations to identify opportunities to eliminate unnecessary areas, share rooms, and

Courthouse planning is ultimately about people. Judges and court staff need spaces that support efficient operations. Sheriff’s offices must maintain

The 2026 film Mercy presents a disturbing vision of the courtroom of the future. Chris Pratt plays an LAPD detective who awakens strapped to an

Walk through almost any courthouse on a weekday afternoon and you’ll notice something odd. Some courtrooms are packed, with attorneys waiting in the

In last week’s blog, we looked at the courthouse’s edge: setbacks, barriers, and ways to protect a building without making it feel like a fortress.