Mission Statement
The Court Security
Division of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, consists of Deputy Sheriffs
whose responsibilities range from weapons screening and maintaining
courtroom decorum to providing essential public safety and law enforcement
services. The deputies ensure that court environments are safe and secure
for the judiciary, court support staff, and the public.
Vision Statement
The Court Security
Division strives to set the standard for all law enforcement agencies
serving the judicial system by leading the way in professional development
through accreditation, enhanced training, and state-of-the-art equipment.
Will will strive to provide the safest and most secure
court environments possible.
Duties and Responsibilities
Court Security Deputies are responsible for the physical protection of
judges, court personnel, attorneys, witnesses, juries and citizens who have
business within the Cass County Justice Center Complex.
Specific duties include:
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Weapons screening at all entrances.
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Maintaining order and decorum in courtrooms, waiting areas and court
premises.
- Patrolling buildings.
- Guarding, transporting, and isolating sequestered juries.
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Effecting arrests, remands, and confiscating contraband when necessary.
- Assuming
responsibility for all emergency response, including medical, fire, bomb
threat, etc.
Weapons Screening in the Courts
Visitors to the
courts may experience a slight delay upon entering the building because they
must pass through a scanning device called a magnetometer and also have
their packages, purses and clothing passed through an x-ray machine. In some
cases a personal body scan may be required.
These
procedures are necessary to ensure the health and safety of all who have
business in the court building. Based upon the weapons screening statistics
and the numbers of arrests and incidents, these are prudent measures. |
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