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Court Security has been
designed to provide deterrence, effectively limiting
opportunities for overt acts, ensuring a safe and secure
work environment for the Court, its officers, employees
and citizens. The service we provide shall be fair,
unbiased and respectful of the dignity of all
individuals.
It is the
policy of the Greene County Juvenile Court that all
visitors successfully complete the physical screening
process before admittance to the building is allowed.
Remove
all items from pockets and place into the plastic tray.
These items include, but are not limited to coins, gum
wrappers, keys, lighters, cigarettes and any other
metallic item.
Outer
garments with a large amount of metal (zippers, buttons,
tags, decorations) should also be removed and placed
through the x-ray machine.
Place
purses, briefcases, backpacks and parcels on the x-ray
machine for scanning.
If
visitors activate the walk-through magnetometer, they
are subject to search with a hand-held metal detector
and/or a physical pat down by court security officers.
The following items are NOT permitted in the courthouse
and offices:
(These items will be confiscated upon
entering the building)
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Guns*
Knives (this includes pocket
knives)
Pepper spray, OC spray, Mace
Hammers, screwdrivers, and
other potentially hazardous tools
Explosive devices
Harmful chemicals
Any item that could be
considered a weapon
Any intoxicating or illegal
substance
*Guns are not permitted in
government buildings even if the owner has a
concealed weapon
permit.
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Court Security reserves
the right to confiscate any item that is deemed
inappropriate or unlawful.
Persons may be subject
to criminal prosecution for bringing hazardous or
illegal items into the courthouse.
Violent or
inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will
result in immediate ejection from the building or
arrest.
Any persons that may
have a safety concern or security issue should contact
Court Security at (937) 562-4000. |
