Introduction to Court Security
In this assignment, you will complete a threat assessment and recommendation. Consider the following scenario. The judge in the courtroom has stated that he does not want any defendants restrained while in his court. During a routine court proceeding for arraignment, the following occurred. View the video Man Tries to Grab Gun in Lincoln County Courtroom, which is also included in your Required Unit Resources.
What are your recommendations to the judge going forward in better protecting himself, court officials, defendants, and the public at large? Using proper APA Style, write an overview that is a minimum of two pages of your findings, opportunities, and recommendation for improved controls of the courtroom.
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Courts are important symbols of freedom in the United States of America. They hold special reverence in the eyes of the citizens because they avail people an opportunity to undergo a fair trial. In addition to allowing accused persons ample time to defend themselves, the courts seek to ensure that people’s human rights are respected even as they go through various stages of…
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