Court discusses sheriff’s planned move into EOC building; CJIS access and visitor controls highlighted

Clark County Fiscal Court reviewed a proposed relocation of the sheriff’s administrative staff into the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) building, focusing on security, criminal-justice information system (CJIS) access and how the space would be used.

Staff presented a diagram and packet but noted they had not yet received signed letters of intent or federal approval. "We did get a response...that so far, they have not received approval of several county's letters," said Speaker 8, describing outreach to federal CSIP program contacts. Court members discussed options to protect sensitive areas, including physical separation, locked doors, restricted hallways, and a CJIS-approved sign-in and escort procedure.

Why it matters: the EOC contains sensitive information and parts of the facility are configured for emergency management and dispatch. Staff said dispatch consoles and certain functions must remain fully operational; sheriff staff want administrative offices in adjacent space. The court discussed whether modifications (walls, locked doors) or administrative controls (escort procedures, sign-in with operator-license numbers) would meet CJIS and federal requirements.

What the court did: no final approval was given; Speaker 3 moved to defer the item to the next meeting to allow staff to resolve outstanding issues, gather signed letters, and confirm federal approvals. The motion to postpone was seconded and carried.

Next steps: staff will follow up with federal contacts, coordinate further layout adjustments, and return with updated diagrams and any required approvals. The court signaled willingness to consider controlled access measures (escorts, signage, and potential physical barriers) to protect restricted areas.

The court did not take binding action to relocate staff at this meeting; members asked for more information and formal approvals at the next session.