County moves forward on courthouse security upgrades, approves bag scanner and multiple contracts

Aug 4, 2026

Following a security assessment, commissioners approved work on three security projects, allocated portions of project budgets across courthouse accounts, authorized purchase of a baggage scanner and accepted several contracts (including 1 11 Design and Atlas/Shawnee) to implement upgrades.

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A presenter summarized a courthouse security assessment and a 31-page report that produced four proposed projects. The committee prioritized immediate needs for 2026 and divided larger items into multi-year or strategic categories; cost estimates listed in the presentation included $46,009.82 for Project 1, $4,748 plus a $650 annual monitoring fee for Project 2, and $8,768.56 for Project 3, with Project 4 later adjusted to $69,352.15.

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