The judicial system has a unique mission – to administer justice fairly and efficiently. Achieving this mission during an emergency comes with a distinct set of challenges in courthouse planning. The World Health Organization recently declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic. At such a time as...

As the news reports continue to roll in regarding COVID-19, or Coronavirus, more and more employers are urging - and even mandating - telework. Now that the virus has escalated to pandemic status, I'm reminded of a series of blogs on the home office and telework written by individuals in my company...

 In my experience as a courtroom planning consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to plan for many types and styles of courtrooms. While there are many different issues regarding courtroom design – including sightlines, furniture options, and access requirements – the focus of this blog will be on the...

The information gathered in a police interrogation room – sometimes called a secure interview room or hard interview room– during an interrogation of a suspect is not just investigative or probative – it is also evidence. As such, great care should be taken in how that information is collected....

In the late ‘70s, I bought a used VW Bug. It was a very basic vehicle - no air conditioning, no power steering, no power windows. Except for the occasional trip when my mom was in the passenger seat, it had no automatic lane assist or collision avoidance system. The navigation system was paper and...