Commissioners back courthouse security changes, consider locks and cameras

May 21, 2025

After a statewide courthouse security review, Daniels County commissioners agreed to create a court-security committee, pursue lock upgrades and consider grant-funded cameras to monitor the election vault and limit access to sensitive areas.

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Tammy Plater, a commission member, summarized recommendations from a statewide security coordinator and a district judge who toured the Daniels County courthouse and urged practical changes to reduce vulnerabilities. She said the suggestions included forming a court-security committee, tightening building access and creating active‑shooter evacuation and scatter plans.

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