How can courts address this topic?

The steps outlined below are intended to help courts build solutions to fit their specific needs. They include (1) finding out what the court does now, (2) deciding what changes the court wants to make, (3) exploring solutions to address specific problem areas, and (4) preparing a plan to implement changes. Courts can systematically move through each of the four steps or choose the step they are most interested in at this time.

Step 1:   Gather information

Step 2:   Determine areas to be addressed

Step 3:   Identify potential solutions

Step 4:  Create an implementation plan

Additional Resources: Where can I find additional resources?

Listed below are references and links to other articles, books, reports, Web sites, and so forth to help you learn more about specific topics in this area. In addition, CCS is sponsoring a Community of Practice (CoP) in this area to facilitate information-sharing among practitioners working in this area and to foster the development of innovative programs and practices in the area. For information regarding the Communities of Practice please contact us and specify that you are interested in the Emergency Management & Security CoP. You can also contact us with questions or to request technical assistance. A few examples of recent court security manuals are below.

• Final Report for the Ohio Court Security Project. Williamsburg, VA: National Center for State Courts, 2003. (NA4472 .O3 F56 2003)
  
• Court Security Standards. Michigan State Court Administrative Office, 2002. (NA4472 .M5 C68 2002)
  
• Michigan Supreme Court, State Court Administrative Office. Michigan Court Security Manual. (NA4472 .M5 M53 2002)
  
• Recommendations of the Kentucky Task Force on Court Security. (NA4472 .K4 R46 2001)
  
• Illia, Kevin, R. Court Security: Calm in the Courthouse. Reno, NV: National Judicial College, 2000. (NA4471 .I44 2000)