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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20123121.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COURT SECURITY GRANT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY - COLORADO COURTS SECURITY COMMISSION, C/O COLORADO COURT ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2012, the Board was presented with a Court Security Grant Contract among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the 19th Judicial District Court, and the Colorado Courts Security Commissioner, State Court Administrator's Office, commencing January 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said grant contract, for approval and signature by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 13-1-205(1), C.R.S., which requires that for the Court Security Commission to consider a grant contract, "the contract shall be signed by the administrative authority of each entity that is represented on the local security team," and WHEREAS, the Board deemed it advisable to continue the matter to November 7, 2012, to allow additional time for review of the award amount and the items to be purchased, and WHEREAS, after review on November 7, 2012, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Court Security Grant Contract among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the 19th Judicial District Court, and the Colorado Courts Security Commissioner, State Court Administrator's Office, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, authorized to sign/submit said grant contract electronically on behalf of the Chair. 2012-3121 ��' ��' CT0012 COURT SECURITY GRANT CONTRACT COLORADO COURTS SECURITY COMMISSIONER, STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 7th da of November, A.D., 2012. 1EIZ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS tvAA• WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: S ,. . _ �•""� P . Weld County Clerk to the 41 jr+ A Sean P. Cor4 y, Chair ` 1 .�.-" ✓ _ � William F. Garcia, ro em BY: ?Ptk Deputy Clerk the Board Jtl - �.SZt .-e-A-- tiara Kirkmeyer AP ED M: David E. Long County Attorney n(. ( 24-$4.-.44-A Douglai Rade cher Date of signature: \ 2012-3121 CT0012 Donna Bechler Subject: FW: Court Security Cash Fund Annual Grant Award Original Message From: salaz, karen [mailto:karen.salaz(thjudicial.state.co.us] Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 9:01 AM To: Esther Gesick; Jennifer Fuller; Monica Mika; Sean Conway; William Garcia Cc: hartmann, fames; John Cooke; Sterling Geesaman; Kenneth R. Buck; Toby Taylor; Kenneth Leach; Cindy Villegas Subject: FW: Court Security Cash Fund Annual Grant Award Good Morning, I wanted to let you know that I reconciled our 2013 Security Grant Request and our grant amount. The following items and services were included in the award amount. The County will need to follow the instructions in the email below to accept the award amount. If someone could let me know when this is completed, I'll go into the system to make sure the approval was received. Thanks! Smiths Detections X-ray Inspection System/Table $23,044.82 DictoGuard five single button panic buttons $995 8 CEIA - Hand Held Metal Detectors: standard sensitivity, with rechargeable battery $1,600 Surveillance Cameras Plaza South (A,B,C,D) $23,160 Training: Sheriff's Office, County and Court Personnel (6x$190 each) $1,140 Awarded $49,939.82 If you have any questions, please let me know. Regards, Karen Salaz District Administrator I 19th Judicial District 1970 539 8307 Original Message From: noreply(akoloradocourthousesecurity.com [mailto:noreplvtacoloradocourthousesecurity.com] Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 5:05 PM To: salaz, karen Subject: Court Security Cash Fund Annual Grant Award Congratulations! The State Court Administrator's Office is pleased to award the WELD local security team an Annual court security grant in the amount of $49,940.00 to be spent as indicated below: Personnel Services: $0.00 Security Equipment: $48,800.00 Training: $1,140.00 An Agreement for Services contract has been sent to the WELD County Commissioner designated to receive this contract. The County Commissioner may view and approve the contract by going to: https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VZVxNxBcSOOC ssUCr01mGvmeElJlKcOtmWvjXdNBcJO-6XYyMCY- ehojd79KVIHIvxRdfQklgySxaQJfWAZD mHPt3rVEVKCrhpvhsKgekTTzrOUSbwaAg81aHspCy0o- 1 Pspib6vOiSxcQg2Xs43h08gwTFVEw2ktxcOR21zoE6V-7PNo pgdECOirbarZN0a9KsNt-WuUtD8M. Please return the electronically executed contract as soon as possible. Do not reply to this email. If you have any questions, please contact: Steve Steadman steven.steadman(judicial.state.co.us Court Security Specialist Colorado Judicial Department (303) 837-3616 2 Colorado Court Security Grant Application Page 1 of 2 Grant Application County: WELD Priority County: Yes Status: SCAO Approval Date Submitted: Oct 5, 2012 Chief Judge: James Hartmann Sheriff: John Cooke County Commissioner:Sean Conway Application Type: Annual Emergency Amendment Requested Funds Personnel Services: 0.00 Security Equipment: 8-4,498.32 Training: 1,140.00 Total 85,638.82 Approved/Contract Amount Personnel: 0,00 Equipment: 48,800.00 Training: 1,140.00 Total 49,940.00 List items to be purchased, including staffing request in priority order: 1 Smiths Detections X-ray Inspection System/Table $23,044.82 2 DictoGuard five single button panic buttons$995 3 8 CEIA- Hand Held Metal Detectors: standard sensitivity. with rechargeable battery $1,600 4 Courts Holding Area Control Panel $35 699 Please list any court security measures presently in place: Emergency evacuation procedures have been developed. Employees have received mandatory training on evacuation procedures. Emergency evacuation drills were conducted most recently in September 2012. Every division participates in scenario training specific to that division. Security screenina station Protocols have been enhanced. Uploaded File: 19JD 2012 LST request for 2013 wcc.pdf 2012-3121 Chief Judge Approval: Approved https://www.coloradocourthousesecurity.com/view/components/applicantlapplicationF... 10/30/2012 Colorado Court Security Grant Application Page 2 of 2 Please include any related comments below: County Commissioner Approval: Approved Please include any related comments below: Sheriff Approval: Approved Please include any related comments below: Download Contract G �cun�cd� z C � cL t-c- Contract Approval: -select- , �L� ��BntL � lJi� [x-c,id G,' AL fl y- (e,t .C c ///9/1_ https://www.coloradocourthousesecurity.com/view/components/applicant/applicationF... 10/30/2012 Attachment F: Contract Form AGREEMENT FOR RECEIPT OF COURT SECURITY GRANT FUNDS This Agreement is made by and between the COUNTY OF WELD (hereinafter"COUNTY"), abody corporate and politic,whose principal offices are located at 915 10th Street P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632-0758 and the COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT(hereinafter"JUDICIAL"). The COUNTYand JUDICIAL may each be referred to herein as a"Party", or collectively and the"Parties." WHEREAS, in 2007 the Colorado General Assembly enacted SB 07-118, subsequently codified at §13-1-201 et seq.,C.R.S., and thereby created the Court Security Cash Fund (hereinafter the"Fund") in the state treasury(see§13-1-204, C.R.S.)to be funded by annual appropriations by the General Assembly; AND WHEREAS, SB 07-118 also created the Court Security Cash Fund Commission (hereinafter the "Commission")to assistthe State Court Administrator in distributing the funds to counties (see§13-1- 203, C.R.S.)through a programof court security grant applications(hereinafter the"Court Security Grant Program"or"Program");AND WHEREAS, SB 07-118 also provided for a local security team in each county composed of, at minimum, the ChiefJudge,the County Sheriff, and a County Commissioner or Manager, or their designees,to oversee issues of courtsecurity for the county(see§13-1-202, C.R.S.); AND WHEREAS, the General Assembly has appropriated Fund moneys for the Court Security Grant Program for StateFiscal Year 2011 (January 01, 2011 - December 31, 2011),and JUDICIAL reasonably anticipates similar funding for StateFiscal Year 2013 (January 01, 2013-December 31, 2013),which will enable the Program to be based on the calendaryear, which is the COUNTY's fiscal year;AND WHEREAS,the local security team for the above-named COUNTY has submitted an application for court securitygrant funds to supplement the COUNTY'S efforts already in place to improve the security of one or morefacilities in which state courts and/or probation offices are located;AND WHEREAS, a grant of funds to the COUNTY(hereinafter"Grant")has been approved by the Commission and the StateCourt Administrator. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and covenants herein contained, thesufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, COUNTY and JUDICIAL agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT. The purpose of this Agreement is 1)toacknowledge that a Grant of up to$49,940.00 has been awarded to the COUNTY from the CourtSecurity Cash Fund,which will be available to the COUNTY for expenditure during the 2013 calendar year;2) to define the obligations of the COUNTY under the Court Security Grant Program; and 3)to establish thepayment plan under which the COUNTY will receive the said funds. 2. THE AGREEMENT. This Agreement is contained in this writing,which consists of five pages, plus Exhibits A, B and C. 3.TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be effective fromJanuary 1,2013 through December 31, 2013. 4. SCOPE OF WORK. The COUNTY shall use the grant funds to accomplish thegoals and activities outlined in its Grant Application, including any modifications that may have been made bythe Commission in the approval process, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 5. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The COUNTY shall use grant funds only forpurposes of court security improvement as set forth in this Agreement. Failure to follow the intent of theCourt Security Grant Program may result in revocation of the award,termination of this Agreement, and returnof funds. 6. PAYMENT METHOD. a. In the event that any Grant funds are to be used for the cost of salaries and benefits,disbursement of such funds shall be made quarterly by JUDICIAL upon receipt of reimbursementrequest form, attached hereto as Exhibit B,which shall be submittedby the COUNTY within 10 business days following the end of March, June, September and December, 2013.If disbursement of grant funds on a reimbursement basis causes an undue hardship for the COUNTY,disbursement shall be made in accordance with a written schedule prepared and agreed to by the COUNTYand JUDICIAL, and attached as an addendum to this contract. b. For other reimbursable costs, disbursement of Grant funds shall be made upon receipt ofreimbursement request form and substantiating receipts from the COUNTY. If disbursement of Grantfunds on a reimbursement basis causes an undue hardship for the COUNTY, the COUNTY shall submit thevendor's invoice(s)to JUDICIAL for payment directly to the vendor. c. Reimbursement requests should be mailed to the following address: Steve Steadman Court Security Specialist Office of the State Court Administrator 101 W. Colfax Ave, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80202 7. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. the COUNTY shall submit quarterly activityreports on the Quarterly Activity Report Form attached hereto as Exhibit C.Such reports must be received by JUDICIAL on or before the 10th business day after the last day of each quarter. 8. RECORDS MAINTENANCE. the COUNTY shall maintain a complete file ofall records, documents, communications, and other materials that pertain to the Program under this Agreement.Such files shall be sufficient to properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of whatever nature for whicha Grant payment was made. These records shall be maintained according to generally accepted accountingprinciples and must be easily separable from other the COUNTY records, and shall be retained for at least three(3)years following expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9.AUDIT. the COUNTY authorizes JUDICIAL, or its designee, to performaudits and/or inspections of its records pertinent to this Agreement at any reasonable time during the term ofthis Agreement and for a period of three (3)years thereafter to assure compliance with this Agreement. 10.ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVES. The Parties shall designateadministrative representatives for this Agreement, and each Party shall notify the other Party promptly of anychange in such designation. At the commencement of this Agreement, the designated representatives shall be: FOR THE COUNTY FOR JUDICIAL Karen Salaz Steve Steadman Court Security Team Contact Court Security Specialist 915 10th Street P.O.Box 758 Office of the State Court Administrator 101 W.Colfax Ave,Suite 500 Greeley,CO 80632-0758 Denver,CO 80202 11.STATUS OF COUNTY WORKERS. The Parties understand and agree thatthe the COUNTY'S employees and agents are not employees or agents of JUDICIAL. The COUNTY shall have no authorization,express or implied,to bind the Colorado Judicial Department to any agreements, liability or understandingsexcept as expressly set forth herein. 12. INCOME TAXES. The COUNTY understands andagrees that the COUNTY is responsible to withhold and pay,according to law,any federal,state and local incometaxes owed by its employees. 13. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. The COUNTYunderstands and agrees that its employees and/or agents shall not be entitled to unemployment insurance benefitsfor work performed under this Agreement, unless unemployment compensation coverage is provided by the COUNTY or bysome entity other than JUDICIAL. 14.WORKERS'COMPENSATION. The COUNTY understandsand agrees that no workers' compensation insurance shall be obtained by JUDICIAL concerning the COUNTY or theemployees or agents of the COUNTY. The COUNTY shall comply with workers' compensation law concerning the COUNTY and theemployees and agents of the COUNTY. 15. FRINGE BENEFITS.Because the COUNTY is engagedin the COUNTY'S own independent business,the COUNTY'S employees are not eligible for, and shall not participate in, anyemployer pension, health,or other fringe benefit plan of JUDICIAL. 16.TERMINATION a. Cause/Default. JUDICIAL may terminate this Agreement,and the Grant Award, upon default by the COUNTY, effective immediately upon receipt of notice ortermination, or at any time thereafter in the discretion of JUDICIAL. "Default"is defined as thefailure to fulfill in a timely and satisfactory manner any of the duties or obligations required underthis Agreement. JUDICIAL may in its discretion permit the COUNTY a period of time to cure the default. b. For Loss of Funds. In the event that funding for anyactivity established by this Agreement is discontinued or decreased by the State, JUDICIAL mayterminate the Agreement or reduce its scope without penalty effective immediately upon receipt ofnotice of such termination or reduction. In the event of such termination or reduction,the COUNTY will becompensated for the value of services actually performed and goods received, if any, prior to theeffective date of the termination or reduction. 17. INSURANCE. The Parties understand and agree that both are"public entities"within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101 et seq.,as amended, C.R.S. (the "Act")and that to the extent required or permitted by the Act both Parties will atall times during the term of this Agreement maintain such liability insurance, by commercial policy orself-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the Act. 18. CONFIDENTIALITY. In the event that the COUNTY or the employeesand/or agents of the COUNTY obtain access to any records or files of JUDICIAL in connection with this Agreement,or in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, the COUNTY and its employees and/oragents shall keep such records and information confidential and shall comply with all laws and regulationsconcerning the confidentiality of such records to the same extent as such laws and regulations apply tothe COUNTY. 19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Parties to this Agreement shallcomply with the letter and spirit of all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations related toperformance under this Agreement, including but not limited to the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957,as amended, (Section 24-34-401 et seq., C.R.S.)and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfairemployment practices. 20.SEVERABILITY. If any provisions of this Agreement are held to beinvalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisionsshall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby to the extent permitted by law. 21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entireagreement and a complete integration of all understandings between the COUNTY and JUDICIAL, and no modificationsor amendments to this Agreement shall be valid unless in a signed writing. 22. NON-WAIVER. The failure of either Party to exercise any of itsrights under this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent rights. 23.CHOICE OF LAW;VENUE. Any dispute under or related to thisAgreement shall be decided in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, and venue shall be in theState Courts of Colorado. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto execute this AGREEMENT FOR COURT SECURITY GRANT FUNDS on thedates set forth below. COUNTY OF WELD COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT By: c__ ----. P <----, By: Printed: Sean P. Conway Gerald A Marroney Title: _CJ r Board of W 1 d State Court Administrator l County Commissioners NOV. 0 7 2012 w it be sot/ 4 'n ATTEST �� `� e%fror�i�Q//y onica i a- -C rk to the '`, / Be*i ,�o� By: let. III Printed: Donna . Bechier �.. e.oilot"1/42P- Title: Deputy /Clerk to the Board ....,, APPROVED TO al* r'o� By: Pri : Bruce T. Barker ale: County Attorney c 0/ 31' 71 Sept. 19, 2012 Colorado Courts Security Commission do State Court Administrator's Office Denver, CO 80202 via/electronic submission Dear Commission Members: Thank you in advance for your consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. Thank you also for your past support. It has made a tremendous impact on raising the level of security in our Court Complex. Regards, Nineteenth Judicial District Local Security Team Nineteenth Judicial District Local Security Team 2012 Grant Request for Calendar Year 2013 The Nineteenth Judicial District has an organized a Local Security Team that meets four to seven times per year. It is comprised of members representing the Nineteenth Judicial District Courts and Probation, District Attorney's Office, Weld County Government and Weld County Sheriffs Office. The LST agreed to have the state conduct a security assessment of the Court Complex in March 2009. Based upon this review and emerging security concerns, the LST collaboration develops and prioritizes responses and requests to address legitimate security needs. The following request outlines, in order of priority, the equipment requested by the Nineteenth Judicial District LST in the 2013 Grant request. Priority Total Description 1 Smiths Detections X-ray Inspection System/Table $23,044.82 2 DictoGuard five single button panic buttons $995 3 8 CEIA- Hand Held Metal Detectors: standard sensitivity, with $1,600 rechargeable battery 4 Courts Holding Area Control Panel $35,699 5 Surveillance Cameras Plaza South (A,B,C,D) $23,160 Total Items $84,498.82 Training Sheriffs Office, County and Court Personnel (6x$190 each) $1,140 Request Total $85,638.82 The individual summary for each of the above listed requests is detailed on pages 2 through 4 of this document. Steps LST has implemented: Since the inception of the Weld County LST its cooperating groups collectively have implemented a wide variety of strategies to heighten security. The following is a summary of some of the more significant changes specific to the LST activities: Emergency evacuation procedures have been developed. Employees have received mandatory training on evacuation procedures. • An emergency evacuation drill was conducted within the last year. Every division participates in scenario training specific to that division. • Security screening station protocols have been enhanced. • Training and communication with security guards has been significantly improved. • Upgrades and enhancements to panic buttons have been installed. • Communication within entities housed in the Court Complex have been significantly improved. • Video recordings at the security posts have been utilized in criminal investigations. • The Court Security Training has enhanced security awareness and significantly reduced resistance to additional security requests in courtrooms. • Security tips and refresher memos are distributed to staff two to four times per year. • All new courts employees receive security awareness training. Obiectives, anticipated results and timeline for implementation should requested items be approved: The primary objective is to continue to enhance security in the courts and probation six-building complex. That remains our priority for this year's request. The following are our anticipated results.All enhancements would be purchased as soon as the funds were made available. • X-ray equipment(inspection system, table, hand-held wands)would replace remaining current outdated machines and devices. • Existing problematic/obsolete panic buttons would be replaced and linked into the Complex's master control system. • Installation of video cameras in Plaza South would provide the same level of security measures in courtrooms as implemented in Plaza West. • The obsolete courts holding master door control panel (located in the basement of Plaza West) would be replaced. LST members: • Chief Judge James Hartmann, Nineteenth Judicial District • Sherriff John Cooke, Weld County Sheriffs Office • District Attorney Kenneth R. Buck, Nineteenth Judicial District • County Commissioner William Garcia, Weld County • Commander Ken Leach, Weld County Sheriffs Office Court Services Division • Commander Cynthia Villegas,Weld County Sheriffs Office Court Services Division • Deputy Chief Sterling Geesaman, Weld County Sheriffs Office Court Judicial Assistant Sue Shannon, Nineteenth Judicial District, secretary LST • Probation Supervisor Cynthia Peterson, Nineteenth Judicial District • Clerk of Court Cathi Walker, Nineteenth Judicial District • District Administrator Karen Salaz, Nineteenth Judicial District, local security team contact • Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael Rourke, Nineteenth Judicial District, District Attorney's Office • Chief Investigator Keith Olson, Nineteenth Judicial District, District Attorney's Office • Michelle Raimer, Human Resources Analyst— Risk Programs, Weld County Human Resources • Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration,Weld County • Toby Taylor, Building &Grounds Director, Weld County Itemized Priority List Priority Nos. 1: X-ray Inspection Equipment Make & Model Total Smiths Detection HI-SCAN 5030si X-ray Inspection System $ 19,344.82 .5M Roller Table 6040D w/support stand $1,700 Shipping and Installation $2,000 Total $23,044.82 Vendor: Smiths Detection, Pine Brook, New Jersey Smiths Detection provides X-ray screening systems for the U.S. Marshal's Office, TSA, State and federal courthouses. • The HI-SCAN 5030si is designed to produce detailed images with high resolution sensor technology. > This X-ray has optional Threat Image Projection. X-ray images projecting fictional threat objects can be put on the screen to be identified by the operator without them knowing. The task of the operator is to mark dangerous or suspect objects. ➢ It also has optional training software.Allowing the operator to be trained on the equipment they will be operating. The training will be consistent and continuous for employee turnover. • Roller tables will expedite the X-ray process at security check points • The Vendor(Smith Detections) has a Western Region Sales manager and a service manager located in Colorado Springs providing training, installation and service. Justification: X-ray equipment is the first line of defense for the court facilities. The current x-ray machine has been in service more than 10 years and had had significant use. Parts for this type of unit will not be available after 2012. The new technology allows for automatic evaluation of dense areas by stopping when suspicious areas are detected. This new technology is more precise and efficient, reducing processing time without compromising safety and security. Timeline: Immediate implementation upon availability. Priority Nos. 2: DictoGuard Panic Buttons Make & Model Total DictaGuard five single button panic buttons including installation and $995 eight zone expander module Total $955 Vendor: DictoGuard Justification: • Panic buttons are one of our primary defense tools because we are spread out over a three- building campus. In the 1917 Court House we have many isolated offices where panic buttons are the frontline of defense. Five of the buttons in the Court House either are not working and cannot be fixed, or a style that often malfunctions. Existing problematic/obsolete panic buttons would be replaced and linked into the Complex's master control system. These buttons are located in offices on the fourth floor of the Court House in areas that are somewhat isolated but open to the public. Timeline: Immediate implementation upon availability. Priority Nos. 3: Hand Held Metal Detector Devices Make & Model Total 8 CEIA- Hand Held metal detector, standard sensitivity,with $ 1,540 rechargeable battery; PD140VR ($192.50x8) Shipping $60 Total $1,600 Vendor: Key-Rite Security Justification: The handheld devices are one of our two primary frontline screening tools. The current devices are experiencing frequent maintenance issues. Timeline: Immediate implementation upon availability. Priority No.4: 5 Door Control Panel #of Units Make & Model Unit Price Total 1 Door Control Panel $35,699 $35,699 Total $35,699 EquipmentNendor: Detention Security Door and Intercom Control Panel, Sierra Detention Systems Justification: The current door panel controls access doors to all three courthouses and controls the intercoms for persons requesting access. Court officers with in-custody defendants use these doors as direct and alternate routes for access to the courthouse for court appearances. Attorneys and court interpreters are allowed access from the courthouses to communicate with in-custody defendants. Their ability to use this area for consultation and paperwork keeps in-custody defendants out of the courtroom until their cases are ready to be called. This panel also controls access to judicial parking. The current panel is more than 10 years old and not technologically sound. The new touch screen technology and monitor would enhance the current security surveillance system by working side by side allowing the operator to easily access doors, cameras and audio providing greater security of the area. Timeline: Immediate implementation upon availability of funds. Priority No. 5: Surveillance Cameras Plaza South Courtrooms Divisions A, B, C, & D #of Units Make & Model Unit Price Total 11 sets Suho Model SD-620VTIR $3,985 per set and installation, 1 $22,365 set$2,440 1 Panic Button Interface Modules $795 $795 Total $23,160 Vendor: Dicta-Guard Security Alarm Systems • Installation of Suho Model SD-620VTIR stationary cameras strategically located to provide surveillance of general activity. • Relay Output Modules for four courtrooms that can be alerted on the surveillance system. • All parts and labor included. Justification: In the event of an emergency, all seven Plaza West courtrooms currently have panic alarms for court personnel to utilize that activate cameras in the courtroom to transmit visual information to monitors in courts holding giving Sheriffs Office personnel a realtime visual of the courtroom. This additional tool provides valuable information to the responding officers in order to adequately respond and defuse the situation in the courtroom in an efficient and safe manner. Upon activation the video transmission also is automatically recorded and can be preserved as evidence. The request will equip the four courtrooms in Plaza South with the video surveillance capabilities that currently is in the seven Plaza West courtrooms. Timeline: Immediate implementation upon availability of funds. Training 2012 6 total Sheriffs Office, county and courts personnel Justification: The Nineteenth Judicial District LST has made significant strides in improving court security during the past 20 months. Much of the credit is due to people learning and understanding the importance of security measures. The training offered through this grant has been a valuable tool for everyone. We hope to continue to raise the level of awareness and education through continuing to send people to this training opportunity. Timeline: Participants will attend first session available in our area. Thank you for your time and consideration of our requests. Hello