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Committee approves securing finance-department door; debates metal detectors for contentious meetings

Brentwood Public Safety Committee · October 23, 2024
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Summary

After discussing metal-detector staffing needs and overtime costs, the committee approved securing the finance-department door and left broader metal-detector options for selected contentious meetings, noting a three-officer staffing requirement for continuous screening.

The Public Safety Committee considered a command-staff memo on meeting-room safety and options including metal detectors, portable wands and physical door upgrades. Chief Spies said the department does not recommend permanent bullet-resistant screens at this point but suggested a metal-detector and an added officer in the dais area if the…

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