Court Security Consulting
U.S. Court Security Concepts, LLC is now offering consulting services. Court Security Specialist Randy Harris is experienced in providing security assessments for court facilities, government buildings, and private business. Assessment functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- On site evaluation
- Policy evaluation
- Building plan evaluation
- Assessment report on completion
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ARTICLES:
SENATE BILL 42 CLARIFICATION
There are some myths being spread about the court security training mandates from Senate Bill 42. We want to address some of the more prevalent ones here.
Myth #1 – There is a specific mandatory training class for Senate Bill 42.
There is not a specific mandatory class for Senate Bill 42. The truth is that all personnel that work in court security (screening, bailiff, etc.) must have training in court security. This pertains to law enforcement and civilian personnel. There are two ways to comply with the training requirements. One is by taking the Basic Court Security Training TCOLE 10999 which must be no less than 8 hours and no more than 16 hours. The second is by completing TCOLE 21001, 21002, 21003, 21004, 21005, 21006, 21007 and applying for the TCOLE Court Security Specialist Certification.
Myth #2 – Only specific persons may teach court security classes.
Anyone that meets the TCOLE standards for instructors (see TCOLE rule 215.10) can teach court security classes. Anyone that has the Court Security Specialist Certification from TCOLE may teach the Basic Court Security class (TCOLE 10999).
Myth #3 – All personnel working court security must have training completed within one year of Senate Bill 42 becoming effective (9/1/17).
Personnel assigned to court security functions on the effective date of 9/1/17 have until 9/1/2019 to complete training. Anyone assigned to court security after 9/1/17 have one year from the date of assignment to complete the training.
Anyone that has taken the 40-hour training class must make formal application with TCOLE for the Court Security Specialist Certification and meet continuing education requirements or be assigned as a court security officer (TCOLE Rule 221.41) in order to comply with the training requirement. Persons that take the Basic Court Security Training (TCOLE 10999) will meet training requirements upon the course being submitted to TCOLE by the training provider. Please feel free to contact TCOLE or us if you have any questions pertaining to court security training and its relationship to Senate Bill 42.
There are some myths being spread about the court security training mandates from Senate Bill 42. We want to address some of the more prevalent ones here.
Myth #1 – There is a specific mandatory training class for Senate Bill 42.
There is not a specific mandatory class for Senate Bill 42. The truth is that all personnel that work in court security (screening, bailiff, etc.) must have training in court security. This pertains to law enforcement and civilian personnel. There are two ways to comply with the training requirements. One is by taking the Basic Court Security Training TCOLE 10999 which must be no less than 8 hours and no more than 16 hours. The second is by completing TCOLE 21001, 21002, 21003, 21004, 21005, 21006, 21007 and applying for the TCOLE Court Security Specialist Certification.
Myth #2 – Only specific persons may teach court security classes.
Anyone that meets the TCOLE standards for instructors (see TCOLE rule 215.10) can teach court security classes. Anyone that has the Court Security Specialist Certification from TCOLE may teach the Basic Court Security class (TCOLE 10999).
Myth #3 – All personnel working court security must have training completed within one year of Senate Bill 42 becoming effective (9/1/17).
Personnel assigned to court security functions on the effective date of 9/1/17 have until 9/1/2019 to complete training. Anyone assigned to court security after 9/1/17 have one year from the date of assignment to complete the training.
Anyone that has taken the 40-hour training class must make formal application with TCOLE for the Court Security Specialist Certification and meet continuing education requirements or be assigned as a court security officer (TCOLE Rule 221.41) in order to comply with the training requirement. Persons that take the Basic Court Security Training (TCOLE 10999) will meet training requirements upon the course being submitted to TCOLE by the training provider. Please feel free to contact TCOLE or us if you have any questions pertaining to court security training and its relationship to Senate Bill 42.
12/2017 Update on Mandatory Court Security Training
There will be two ways to comply with court security mandatory training. One will be through the existing Court Security Specialist Certification under the 40-hour curriculum. The second will be through the Basic Court Security Certification under an 8-16 hour curriculum.
The Court Security Specialist curriculum is intended for professional development of those officers that work full time in court security to enhance their knowledge and abilities. The Basic Court Security curriculum is intended to provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide security in a court environment.
TCOLE hosted a committee meeting in September 2017 to develop the Basic Court Security curriculum. The committee was made up of representatives of both small and large agencies responsible for court security as well as a representative of the Office of Court Administration and TCOLE. Committee members focused on bringing the most important information into the curriculum for anyone working in court security.
The Basic Court Security curriculum is set at a minimum of 8 hours to a maximum of 16 hours. It can be taught by subject matter experts according to TCOLE rules or by anyone that has been through the 40-hour curriculum and holds the Court Security Specialist Certification.
TCOLE anticipates that the curriculum along with a power point for the Basic Court Security Certification will be available on their website by Christmas. This will allow those eligible to teach the class to download and develop their programs in house.
The Basic Court Security Certification will appear on the attendee’s PSR that successfully complete the training just as Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master PO do. There will not be a fee unless the student wishes to receive an official certificate suitable for framing from TCOLE. Civilian personnel that do not have a TCOLE due to non-licensure status will be required to obtain one from the training provider (academy) through submission of a C1 form.
There will be two ways to comply with court security mandatory training. One will be through the existing Court Security Specialist Certification under the 40-hour curriculum. The second will be through the Basic Court Security Certification under an 8-16 hour curriculum.
The Court Security Specialist curriculum is intended for professional development of those officers that work full time in court security to enhance their knowledge and abilities. The Basic Court Security curriculum is intended to provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide security in a court environment.
TCOLE hosted a committee meeting in September 2017 to develop the Basic Court Security curriculum. The committee was made up of representatives of both small and large agencies responsible for court security as well as a representative of the Office of Court Administration and TCOLE. Committee members focused on bringing the most important information into the curriculum for anyone working in court security.
The Basic Court Security curriculum is set at a minimum of 8 hours to a maximum of 16 hours. It can be taught by subject matter experts according to TCOLE rules or by anyone that has been through the 40-hour curriculum and holds the Court Security Specialist Certification.
TCOLE anticipates that the curriculum along with a power point for the Basic Court Security Certification will be available on their website by Christmas. This will allow those eligible to teach the class to download and develop their programs in house.
The Basic Court Security Certification will appear on the attendee’s PSR that successfully complete the training just as Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master PO do. There will not be a fee unless the student wishes to receive an official certificate suitable for framing from TCOLE. Civilian personnel that do not have a TCOLE due to non-licensure status will be required to obtain one from the training provider (academy) through submission of a C1 form.
July, 2017
Visit Texas Judicial Branch to download the official incident reports.
Attack on Austin, Texas Judge Julie Kocurek prompts call for safety measures...
November, 2016
"...the event has reminded the judiciary of the importance of ensuring that judges and court personnel are protected as each carries out administering justice.”
The following are Court Security Handbook Examples:
