1. Court Security Update
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2. Presentation Agenda Implementing the Court Security Standards
Resources
Authority: AOs and Code Sections
Court Security Officer Authority
Court Security Officer Training Academy
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3. From Committee to Standards
Committee Charge:
Survey of court security measures in Arizona,
Develop standards for courthouse and courtroom security,
Develop recommendations on security officer training
The Standards:
Adopted by AO after AJC approval

4. Elements of Court Security Standards
Perimeter
Courthouse
Courtroom
Training
Security Standards

5. Security planning and standards built on a continuous improvement model
30 security standards grouped into the following categories:
Governance and Administration
Entryway Screening
In-custody Defendants
Facilities, Alarms, and Equipment
Training

6. Standard Governance & Administration In-custody Defendants Training
YEAR 1 - FY 2018
(July 2017-June 2018)
YEAR 2 – FY 2019
(July 2018-June 2019)
YEAR 3 – FY 2020
(July 2019-June 2020)
Governance & Administration
In-custody Defendants
Training
Facilities &
Equipment
Entryway Screening

7. Court Hearings and Judicial Officers Level of Entry Screening
1. One or more full-time judicial officers, court proceedings occur throughout daily business hours and on a daily basis
Entryway screening during courthouse business hours.
e.g., business hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2. Full-time or part-time judicial officers(s), court proceedings held 2 to 3 days a week and occur only a few hours a day (court proceedings do not occur daily throughout the week)
Entryway screening during hours of court proceedings.
e.g., court proceedings occur Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to noon.
3. Single full-time judicial officer, or part-time judicial officer(s), court proceedings occur infrequently (generally occur 1 to 2 days a week and only a few hours each day)
Request for exemption from regular entryway screening standard; however, entryway screening should occur upon request of a judicial officer for high conflict or high-risk hearings.

8. Resources

10. Administrative Orders/ Code
Security, Officer, and Training Authorities
Supreme Court & AJC
Legislation
Administrative Orders/ Code
Constitutional Authority in Supreme Court: Tradition of Committees which report to AJC, which advise Supreme Court
Legislation: Mike will discuss recent Legislation creating CSO authority and duties; but also other legislation, such as that creating the Court Security Fund and statues defining permissible use of fore, etc.
Early adoption of Standards was via AO, as will be how the Academy and CSO Officer requirements will be adopted; but, my last item to share, is that we have drafted a Code section and will begin this month (September to share it with goal of presenting to AJC in October.

11. ARS §12-299.10 Court Security Officers
Each court may use certified court security officers to ensure the safety of judicial branch employees and facilities. A certified court security officer must be an employee of the judicial branch. The Supreme Court shall certify Court Security Officers.
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12. 12-299.10 Court Security Officers
A certified Court Security Officer, in the performance of the officer’s duties, may do all of the following:
1. With reasonable cause, detain a person on the premises for a reasonable time to contact a law enforcement officer and maintain the safety and well-being of a person who is in judicial branch facility, on judicial branch grounds or where court is convening.
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13. 12-299.10 Court Security Officers
2. Refuse to allow a weapon or unlawful material in a judicial branch facility, on judicial branch grounds or where a court is convening. 3. Respond to threats to and emergencies involving a judicial branch employee in a judicial branch facility, on judicial branch grounds or where court is convening.
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14. 12-299.10 Court Security Officers
4. Receive information from a law enforcement agency regarding threats to a judicial branch facility on judicial branch grounds or to a judicial branch employee. C. A certified Court Security Officer is not eligible for enrollment in the retirement plans established by Title 38, Chapter 5, Article 4, 4.1, 4.2 or 6 due solely to employment as a certified Court Security Officer.
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15. Court Security Officer Academy
CSOA developed in fulfillment of Goal 2 of the Chief Justice Bales Strategic Agency – Developing training standards and skill development for Court Security Officers
“Pilot” CSOA rolled out June, 2019
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16. Court Security Officer Academy
CSOA core curriculum includes:
Blood borne Pathogens*
Cultural Awareness*
Terrorism / Situational Awareness*
Stress Management*
Mental Illness
* Denotes Computer Based Training CSOA Prerequisite
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17. Court Security Officer Academy
CSOA core curriculum includes:
Interpersonal Communications
Report Writing
Customer Service / Courtroom Demeanor
Rule 122.1
Wanding / X-Ray (lecture & practical)
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18. Court Security Officer Academy
CSOA core curriculum includes:
Use of Force
Defensive Tactics
Written Examination
80% required for graduation
90-day Satisfactory On-the-Job Performance
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19. Court Security Officer Academy
One CSOA occurring every month
Registration via EventBrite
20-student capacity, first come – first served
AOC covers hotel lodging (Monday – Friday)
Local courts responsible for meals, travel and officer salary
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20. Court Security Officer Academy
Annual recertification requirement fulfilled via computer based training
Topic areas will include current trends, high-risk topic areas, etc.
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21. Court Security Officer Firearm Academy
Rolling out January, 2020
4-day Course
AOC covers hotel lodging (Monday – Friday)
Local courts responsible for meals, travel and lodging
Glock platforms only
Minimum 13-capacity magazine
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22. Court Security Officer Firearm Academy
Annual firearm recertification requirement can occur locally or at a regional course using AOC CSOA Firearm Instructor
Use of NRA or other vendor certified instructors does not fulfill the CSOA requirement
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23. Contact Information
Jennifer Albright
Senior Policy Analyst 
(602)
Michael Dzezinski
Court Security Officer Training Specialist VII
(602)
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