Architectural Design for Security in Courthouse Facilities

Michael Griebel and Todd S. Phillips
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Michael Griebel: HLM Design USA, Chicago, Illinois
Todd S. Phillips: International Center for Courts Design Research, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C.

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2001, vol. 576, issue 1, 118-131

Abstract: There are more than 3000 courthouses in the United States. Even with the recent nationwide emphasis on court facility planning and construction, many courthouses today still are poorly planned to accommodate current security measures and requirements. The design of court facilities is a unique challenge. At the highest level, court security has a simple purpose: to protect the integrity of court processes and proceedings by providing a safe and secure environment. It is critical that courts not be prevented from administering justice. Key elements of physical security discussed in this article include site perimeters and security requirements; security of sensitive areas adjacent to the courthouse; courthouse building design; appropriate location; security needs of the various courts, agencies, and special uses within the courthouse; and an overview of selected security technologies used by security personnel and court staff.

Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.1177/000271620157600111

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