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Council considers metal detectors and staffed entry for county government building; parking and staffing complicate options
Summary
Wicomico County administration briefed council members on options to add metal detectors and staffed entry to the county government building. Major issues include parking access for people with disabilities, staffing the entry points and whether to use retired courthouse bailiffs or sworn deputies.
County administration presented options March 18 for enhanced security at the government office building, including adding metal detectors and restricting the employee rear entrance, but council members and staff said parking, accessibility and staffing needs must be resolved before a final plan.
The administration discussed funneling public entry to one detector at the front door and equipping the back entrance with a camera and controlled access for employees. Major parking concerns were raised because the…
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