When people think about courthouse security, they often picture metal detectors, uniformed officers, and controlled entry points. While these visible measures remain essential, they no longer tell the whole story. Today’s courthouses depend on interconnected technology that quietly shapes how...

For architects and courthouse planners, designing a courthouse's central detention area, sometimes called the central lockup, is a specialized aspect of the overall planning for a courthouse. This vital task demands the careful consideration of security, adjacencies, separation of circulation, and...

As a former law enforcement officer turned security specialist, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of securing entrances as the front line of defense. With experience in courthouses, schools, and government buildings, I recognize that a secure entrance is essential to ensuring the safety of...

Everything from gun violence in schools to protests leading to riots to cybersecurity threats bombard our news feeds on social media and take up residence in the back of our minds (or sometimes it is front and center) as we face the world daily. 

Courthouses are places where legal proceedings occur, often involving emotionally charged participants. Having a well-designed security screening area is crucial to ensure the safety of everyone inside the courthouse, including judges, lawyers, jurors, witnesses, and the public.