Sheriff proposes courthouse security policy; board asks for enforcement language and flexibility

Jan 21, 2026

Sheriff Weitzel presented a draft Dodge County Courthouse Security, Access and Parking Policy developed with Emergency Manager Tom Smith; the board asked that department heads be identified for enforcement and County Attorney Hopkins requested language allowing the Sheriff to deviate from the policy for security purposes. The Sheriff will revise and return the policy Feb. 4.

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Sheriff Weitzel presented a draft Dodge County Courthouse Security, Access and Parking Policy at the Jan. 21 meeting, saying he developed the proposal with Emergency Manager Tom Smith.

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