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Bay County approves new courthouse court/jail liaison position after judge urges added security
Summary
Following testimony from a judge that courthouse tensions and isolated security posts leave staff exposed, the Bay County Board approved adding a court officer/deputy liaison position intended to improve security and transport coverage.
The Bay County Board on Oct. 7 approved the addition of a court officer/deputy position to provide a court/jail liaison and added security coverage for the county courthouse. The item drew extended testimony from a judge and court representatives who described security limitations inside the courthouse and urged the board to approve additional staff.
A judge told commissioners that longtime fixed security posts and a…
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