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Mission Statement:
The Mohave County Court Security Department is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patrons of the Courts. The service we provide shall be fair, unbiased and respectful of the dignity of all individuals
Welcome to the Mohave County Courts. The Court Security Department has identified the need for providing a safe and secure environment while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere to all who ent er the courthouse.
Ensuring the safety and welfare of court staff, visitors and facilities, management staff has structured a planned response of law enforcement and security personnel to duress alarms, threats, assaults, emergency evacuations and other situations that require security or medical attention.
Any visitor who has a safety concern or security issue should contact any of the Court Security Officers. The Court Security Coordinator will gladly assist. For additional information contact Robert Lawless, Court Security Coordinator at (928) 753-0790
Sincerely,
Robert Lawless
Court Security Coordinator
| What to expect when going thru Court Security |
Each visitor who enters a Mohave County Court facility must pass through a security screening procedure, with assistance from a Court Security Officer.
To speed the process, visitors are asked to:
- Empty pockets, placing contents in the container provided.
- Place purses, briefcases, backpacks and parcels on the x-ray machine for scanning.
- Walk through the metal detector.
If the x-ray or metal detector sets off an alert or alarm, a Court Security Officer may perform another scan, using a hand wand. The security officer may also ask permission to conduct a physical search of personal articles to determine the cause of the alert or alarm. Before proceeding from the security screening area, visitors should be sure to retrieve all of their personal possessions.
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In the event of an emergency occurring in a court building, follow instructions provided by Court Security Officers. Court Security Officers and Evacuation Team Captains and Sweepers will provide directions and routes for leaving the building. During an evacuation stay off elevators. Utilize stairs and emergency exits.
Emergency evacuation procedures include provisions for persons with physical disabilities.
Evacuation Team Captains and Sweepers are easily identified as they will be wearing orange safety vests during an evacuation. |
Weapons in Mohave County Superior Court Facilities, Mediation Center, Facilities Housing Justice Courts and Probation Department are prohibited by Administrative Order # 2000-10. Copies of Administrative Order 2000-10 are placed prominently at the entrance to all Court buildings.
Hazardous and dangerous items are not permitted inside the court’s facilities. Court Security staff may prohibit any item deemed a danger to courthouse security.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to the following:
Alcohol
Darts
Syringes
Ammunition
Knitting needles
Stun gun
Ammunition components
Letter openers
Guns (i.e; primers, caps, powder)
Mace/pepper spray
Hammers
Box cutters
Martial arts devices
Handcuffs
Batons
Nail files(3" or longer)
Ice picks
Bullets
Ninja pins
Throwing stars
Bullet clips, Magazines
Safety pins(large hat pins)
Tools
Brass knuckles
Scissors
Toy Gun
Clubs |
Spikes
Wire
Cork screws
Spurs
Screwdrivers
Chains
Bicycle chains
Baseball bats
Horseshoes
Straight razors
Daggers
Black jacks
Lock picks
Tear gas
Railroad spikes
Glass
Metal club
Co2 canisters
Swords
Plastic knuckles
Gun lighter
Mirrors
Flammable liquids
Twine knife
Razors
Motorcycle chain
Thermo point pen
Butterfly knife
Switchblades |
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