Board approves Safety Day closure, mass-notification subscription and to scope camera upgrades

Oct 6, 2026

Following a Safety Action Committee update from Safety Coordinator Brad Metcalf, the board approved closing the courthouse Jan. 14, 2027 for employee Safety Day training, approved implementation of subscription-based mass-notification software (estimated $3,000–$5,000 annually) and authorized staff to move forward with scoping a camera-system upgrade.

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Brad Metcalf, the county Safety Coordinator, presented the Safety Action Committee report and recommended several actions to improve employee safety and facility security. The committee proposed establishing an annual Safety Day, with a tentative date of Jan. 14, 2027, a proposed expansion/scoping of the courthouse camera system, and enhanced mass-notification capabilities via Emergency Management.

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