Court Security Training

NSA has long provided education for maintaining courthouse security and guarding the courthouse workgroup, citizens and users of the judicial system.  This training will provide an introduction to contemporary concepts and law enforcement strategies related to courthouse and courtroom security.  Topics include:

  • Understanding the need for vulnerability assessment
  • Knowing current courtroom security standards of practice
  • Understanding the need for professional awareness
  • Understanding the basic dynamics and operations needed in planning a high risk/high profile trial
  • Understanding the basic need for advance planning for emergency events
This one or two-day training can be hosted by any agency.  All you need to do is provide the facility, NSA provides the rest.  A minimum of 25 attendees is required to hold the training for the cost of only $150 per person.  A flat fee of $3,800 is charged for classes of less than 25.  

 

Court Security Training Schedule

Springfield, MO: September 11-12, 2010
Hosted by Greene County Sheriff's Office
 
Tacoma, WA: December 1-2, 2010
Hosted by Pierce County Sheriff's Office



Court Security Assessments

The security of a courthouse is based on a balance between four essential components: involvement of all stakeholders, security personnel, technological devices, and the configuration of the facility itself.  Absence of any one of these components affects the security of the facility.  The purpose of a Court Security Assessment is to recognize and develop promising practices of accountability and safety.  NSA's process of evaluating operations includes:

  • Identification of current staffing and practices
  • Conducting a basic physical audit including holding facilities
  • Interviewing pertinent personnel, judges and additional court users
  • Disseminating the information in a practical, easy to adopt format
  • Preparing a written report

To receive a Court Security Assessment proposal or host a Court Security Training, please contact:
Hilary Burgess
(800) 424-7827 x320
hburgess@sheriffs.org


Court Security Resources

NSA provides resources to help with your court security issues.  Check back regularly for more information.

The Emergency Procedures Manual for Court Employees: "What do I do if…?"
This manual, provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky, is designed to answer the question, "What do I do if…?" should an emergency situation occur. 


Defusing the Risk to Judicial Officials: The Contemporary Threat Management Process
Written by Frederick S. Calhoun and Stephen W. Weston.  Learn how contemporary threat management for judicial security offers the best way for law enforcement to respond to reports of inappropriate or suspicious behaviors and defuse the risk from desperate individuals.  Document is $15.00 per copy and will be emailed in a zipped format.  To order, please call (800) 424-7827.


Court Security Resource Guide
A practical guide to the practices, procedures and resources available for those providing court security. The document is $25.00 per copy and will be emailed in a .pdf format.  To order, please call (800) 424-7827.
 

Continuity of Operations Planning for Sheriffs Final Report

 

Articles

A Brief History of Court Security

Court Security and Transportation of Prisoners