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Supervisors approve updated Des Moines County courthouse security plan after annual review
Summary
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors approved the county courthouse public building security plan during the May 6 meeting. County staff said the plan is based on guidance from the Iowa Association of Counties and the Iowa Judicial Council and undergoes an annual review; only minor committee changes were recommended this year.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors voted May 6, 2025 to approve the county’s courthouse public building security plan following an annual committee review.
A staff presenter told the board the plan (dated in presentation as “02/2015” and described as a uniform guideline) was developed with guidance from the Iowa Association of Counties and the Iowa Judicial Council. The presenter said the county has maintained a policy since about 2016 and convenes the committee annually to review needed updates; this year the committee recommended only minor membership and procedural changes.
Because the document contains security‑sensitive material, staff said it is not posted as a public document in full. The committee recommended approval of the uniform plan with minor changes; the board moved and approved the plan during the meeting.
Ending: The board approved the courthouse public building security plan; staff indicated they will continue yearly reviews and will report any substantive proposed changes to the board as needed.
