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County adopts ordinance standardizing weapons policy and security screening at specified county buildings
Summary
After public comment and staff presentations, Chippewa County approved a new ordinance defining prohibited weapons in county buildings, exceptions for certain employees and judges, and screening authority for security officers; the ordinance passed on first reading after the board waived a second reading.
The Chippewa County Board adopted an ordinance establishing security rules for county buildings that defines weapons, sets screening authority for security officers and lists exceptions for employees and some officials.
Judge Ben Lane, speaking during public comment before the business agenda, told the board the courts support the measure. "This ordinance provides a separate tool in the toolbox for our security officers to help them do their jobs," Lane said, adding it would clarify prohibited items,…
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