A safe courthouse is essential to the administration of justice as it serves as the center of many governmental, legal, and community activities. However, it can often be vulnerable to threats of violence against judges, attorneys, witnesses, juries and other government officials, and especially in potentially volatile areas such as criminal and family courts.
Maintaining a Safe Courthouse in Uncertain Times
Security practices are continuously impacted by challenges such as shrinking budgets, the complacency of building occupants and the changing nature of threats. Additionally, concealed carry laws present new considerations for security planning. It is important for courts to be proactive rather than reactive in dealing with security planning. The safety risks associated with courthouse facilities can be minimized with the development and implementation of a well thought out comprehensive security plan.
Course Objectives
This
conference is designed to provide law enforcement and court personnel with the most current strategies and best practices for ensuring a safe facility for courthouse employees and the public. As a result of this conference, attendees will be better able to:
- Identify security threats to court facilities and court personnel
- Recognize effective notification processes for threats
- Identify effective media management processes
Highlighted Speaker
This year's agenda includes a variety of exciting topics and speakers. Don't miss
Major Ron Stucker, a 25 year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orange County, Florida. During his tenure with the agency he has commanded the Uniform Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigations Division, the Court Services and Communications Division and the Professional Standards Division.
In addition to his involvement with the Caylee Anthony death investigation, Major Stucker organized and was responsible for courthouse security throughout the Casey Anthony trial. At the conference, Major Stucker will share an overview of the investigation and focus on the strategies used to maintain security of the courthouse, court personnel, witnesses, defendant and jurors. He will discuss specific challenges the Orange County Sheriff's Office experienced as well as lessons learned. There will also be an opportunity for participants to engage in open discussion with Major Stucker and ask questions.
Who Should Attend
- Courts: judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court personnel, and individuals responsible for court security
- Law Enforcement/Corrections: sheriffs, bailiffs, law enforcement professionals responsible for court security, corrections officers, and probation/parole officers
- Service Occupations: crime victim/witness advocates, service providers
- County/State: county board members, legislatures, intelligence community, and emergency management personnel
Registration & Logistics
Register on or before
February 24, 2012 and take advantage of the early bird fee of
$225 per participant. After this date, the fee will increase to
$275 per participant.
Register online today (class #34034) - should you experience registration problems or have questions, contact us at 888-370-1752. This conference will be held at:
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel333 W. College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: 920-733-8000 or 800-395-7046
A block of lodging rooms has been reserved at the rate of
$70/single until
February 28, 2012. To receive this rate, reference the
Court Safety & Security Conference when making reservations or book online at
www.radisson.com/courtsecurity.
For questions regarding the conference contact
Kristina Mahloch (phone: 920-735-2431.)