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Today's Poll!Officials weigh increased security at Jefferson City Hall, municipal court
Signs outlining proper courtroom dress and decorum greet those who attend Municipal Court held in the Jefferson City Council chambers. Photo by Stephen Brooks.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Jefferson City Hall is far from a fortress for anyone walking in, with open spaces and few to no security checks.
Judge Cotton Walker hears from a defendant during Municipal Court in the City Council chambers at Jefferson City Hall. Police officers provide security for the sessions.
But that may change as city officials look at new methods to increase security in the building and at municipal court, which is held every Wednesday in the council chambers.
Recently, 3rd Ward Councilman Bryan Pope requested a report concerning security measures at City Hall and a comment was made about looking into acquiring metal detectors for the building.
City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus said the city is looking at specific ways to increase security in the building, which he said has already improved significantly in the past five years. He said the city has a number of measures in place that he did not want to specify for publication.
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Comments
itsnazination 1 year, 1 month ago
Black male..sagging pants...in court talking to a judge..with Jeff City's finest on guard! Is the story about increasing security in general? Or increasing security because most of the city's courtroom is filled with Blacks?? This photo speaks volumes! Excellent job Leroux & Brooks! NOT!!!
nitrohype 1 year, 1 month ago
I'm amazed that the Judge allowed that kind of dress in the court room. It just shows what we are all coming to. We even need help dressing ourselves. I'm glad other cities have passed laws banning this kind of dress.
JCLifer 1 year, 1 month ago
These people look quite unintellegent with their sagging pants. However, they sure sre disrespectful to the court. I hope the judge does triple the fine to these bums.
chakkers 1 year, 1 month ago
No shorts above the knee but you can go in and show your underwear to everyone?
3DMom 1 year, 1 month ago
I went to court for a parking ticket I had forgotten to pay and saw a young "lady" there wearing footed pajamas and a sweatshirt jacket that said "F*ck You" on the back of it. This girl couldn't have been more than 19 (one of her charges was MIP) and such blatant disrespect for the court is, I'm sure, indicative of what is to come for her later in life.
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