: Every person entering the facility must undergo weapons screening. In 2020, this expanded to include pandemic-related health protocols, such as minimizing touchpoints and managing elevator traffic.
: Manuals emphasize specialized plans for high-risk trials, including crowd control, increased presence of uniformed officers, and specific juror safety protocols. Court Security Manual 2020
Modern security manuals prioritize a "layered" defense strategy to protect the public, staff, and the judicial process: : Every person entering the facility must undergo