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Courthouse Security

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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Courtroom suicide: Man took cyanide after verdict

Toxicology tests show that a convicted arsonist who collapsed in court had poison in his system - Full Story

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Video: Man 'swallows pill,' dies after court verdict

Deputies investigating whether Michael Marin put something in his mouth that led to his death after verdict was read - Full Story

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Md. CO killer attempts escape

Md. CO killer attempts escape

BALTIMORE, Md. — A state prison inmate from Baltimore accused of killing a correctional officer, kidnapping a hospital visitor and carjacking a taxi driver leaped from his courtroom chair yesterday in an escape attempt before security personnel tackled him - Full Story



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Courthouse Security Columnists

Klugie's Correctional Corner Klugie's Correctional Corner
with Gary T. Klugiewicz
10-8: Life on the Line 10-8: Life on the Line
with Charles Remsberg