Courthouse / Facility Security

We provide Courthouse Vulnerability Assessments for City, State, and Federal facilities across the United States. Lewis R. Edgell, former Senior Inspector, Judicial Security Division, United States Marshals Service, has conducted hundreds of assessments and has provided executive protection to The Chief Justice of the United States as well as other Justices, District, Magistrate, and Bankruptcy Judges during a 32 year career. The review and reporting will provide actionable, prioritized areas for planning and implementation. We always are available after the assessments to answer questions as an extension of our services.

In addition to vulnerability assessments, recommendations for handling high threat/terrorist trials can be arranged. Senior Inspector Edgell was responsible for both Mossoui 9/11 trial’s in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Vulnerability Assessment typically would include but not be limited to the following areas:

• Review of overall operations policy and procedures
• Physical security recommendations
• Controlled access review of all methods of entry/exit
• Prisoner safety and security
• Vehicle/delivery screening
• Security screening protocols
• Mail/package screening procedures
• Vehicle Security

We Also Offer:

• Policy and procedure development/evaluation.
• Recommendations for professional protection of Judges, court family members and dignitary protection.

Assessments involve an after hour security evaluations for each facility and security vulnerability tests during office hours. This would require the use of a test four-ounce fake derringer for use in a metal detector and a step wedge to run through the x-ray machine.

All facility vulnerability assessments are in writing; generally assessments start with the surrounding areas and work up to the roof. Each space within the building is addressed especially if there is a security issue. The surveys are extensive and provide recommendations for improving overall security procedures and system recommendations. Surveys are written in a way for the reader to understand the security issue and the need for improvement. In addition if finances are a concern, assessments can be written to show critical areas of improvement first.