Courthouse security tightens as threat of violence grows
The American courthouse era of open access faces tighter security with metal scanners at entrances, armed police searches for bombs, and CCTV in many venues. In New York State Supreme Court, all entrants have been searched for six months amid rising tension noted by legal officials.
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Jon Nordheimer
New York Times Service
New York
New York State Supreme Court
Roland F. Kirks
Administration Office
United States Courts
Court security shifts as judges arm for safety in open courts
Federal judges seek protection for about 500 jurists amid a shift toward armed robes and heightened security. The move follows violence at high profile trials and a sanitizing reform toward metal detectors, extra police, and secured access while preserving open courtroom features.
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