Court Security Redesign and Enhancement

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2010

Arizona is in the middle of one of the worst budget crises of all times. Crime rates are up and staff resources for Court departments are down. The number of weapons being brought into the Court increases each year as does the number of court visitors. Staffing reductions and increased security demands required the Court Security Department to systematically review its operations and make improvements to facilities, equipment, training, communication through electronic notification and security networks, and evacuation procedures. These improvements fill gaps in the availability of existing services; improve the administration and cost effectiveness of court security by approximately $750,000; upgrades the working conditions and level of training for employees; and promotes intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in addressing shared problems.