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The Courthouse Security topic covers the latest in tactics and technology used to keep courtrooms safe during legal proceedings. Some stories involve bailiffs, marshals, and deputies, but others may focus on trial media coverage. Whether the seats in the courthouse are occupied by gang members or a victim’s family members, the courtroom is a tinderbox ready to be set alight when the judge or jury reaches a verdict.
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May 22, 2012

Video: Mich. deputies end courtroom brawl

Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies worked quickly to try to restore order - Full Story
March 15, 2012
Hostages in Texas courthouse shooting 'refused to be victims'

Hostages in Texas courthouse shooting 'refused to be victims'

Workers trapped inside the building helped to disarm man and let SWAT officers inside - Full Story
March 11, 2012

Suspect arrested in Wash. courthouse attack

Man left sheriff's deputy with a gunshot wound and a judge stabbed - Full Story
March 10, 2012

Judge, deputy wounded in Wash. courthouse attack

The attacker apparently ran from the county courthouse with an officer's .45-caliber handgun - Full Story
March 08, 2012
Warm day at courthouse turns chaotic in shootout

Warm day at courthouse turns chaotic in shootout

By Rochelle Hines Associated Press TULSA — With the temperature pushing 70, the young, barefoot... - Full Story
March 06, 2012

Video: Victim's family members attack murder suspect in court

Family members say the brawl was justice for Jessica Rojas, 25 - Full Story
March 02, 2012

Judge who took out gun in court chooses to retire

Attorney in trial says gesture not hostile, but 'was a little bit reckless' - Full Story
February 28, 2012

Ga. judge brandishes handgun in court

District attorney says jurist was making 'poor rhetorical point' - Full Story
February 08, 2012

NY court officer wounds man who fired gun

Eyewitnesses say a gunman was spotted on the steps of Middletown City Hall - Full Story



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