To provide for a safe and secure environment for judges, court personnel, jurors, witnesses, defendants, attorneys, the general public, and property. If you have a checkpoint, the primary duty is to prevent the passage of weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items beyond the checkpoint. The hidden dangers. U.S. Marshals Service Bad habits Layers of security Types of disguised weapons Grouping together in one large group for social hour Leaving radios/cell phones out of reach Not paying constant attention to: people as they approach the front of the courthouse people as they enter the front door people as they approach the counter people on the security monitors non-verbal behavior Perimeter Patrol the perimeter of the courthouse looking for unattended or suspicious items. Entry Control Screening equipment to check people and the items they are bringing to Court. Interior Secure private office space. Patrol public areas. Screening Layers Walk-through metal detector Guns, knives, metal pipe bombs Hand-held metal detector Guns, knives, metal pipe bombs, blasting caps, bomb components, small metal threats X-ray Everything Explosives Detector Explosives Visual Everything Methods Used to Get A Weapon/Bomb Into the Courthouse Hidden on their body or clothing Hidden in a bag/purse/etc 1
Explosives Threat Hidden On the Body BATTERIES EXPLOSIVE + BALL BEARINGS COMMERCIAL EXPLOSIVE DET CORD LINKS MILITARY PULL SWITCH Explosive Underwear Bomb Jacket Explosives Hidden in Shoes Richard Reeds shoes Suicide Ladies Underwear Bra Bomb The Terror T-Shirt is a t-shirt available over the internet imprinted with a suicide bomb around the waist. 9 V Battery July 2004 Front View Switch 2
Weapon Threats Weapons/Explosives Hidden in a Bag/Box/etc If not on the body, weapons/explosives will be hidden in something being carried. Anything can be made into a bomb Everything must be checked Limit what they are allowed to bring in Most gun threats are easy to detect in the X- ray Bombs are NOT! Explosives Hidden in a Bag/Box/etc Explosives Hidden in a Bag/Box/etc Explosives Hidden in a Bag/Box/etc Any item that has been designed, modified, or disguised to function as a weapon 3
Limited Official Use/Law Enforcement 1 2 Necklace Gun: This same firearm, the North American Arms 5 shot.22 caliber pistol was found tied to a rope, and worn like a necklace underneath the shirt of a suspect arrested in Stillwell, Oklahoma. You can see how easy it would be to miss this weapon in a quick cursory search. The weapon shown here is being demonstrated by a Stillwater Police Officer. World s Smallest Gun: The Swiss Mini-Gun is the smallest commercial handgun in the world. It s extremely small - just over 2 long. It comes with tiny bullets (2.34 mm caliber) designed especially for the weapon, that can penetrate skin. Even in its holster, this gun is so small that it may pass for a keychain ornament. As its name indicates, the Swiss Mini- Gun is manufactured in Switzerland. The gun is a miniature, detailed copy of the Colt Python revolver. It sells for approximately $5,000 to gun collectors. Belt Buckle Gun Ultra Tech International is an online company that is selling the belt buckle shown here with a removable fully operational, 5 shot single action.22 mini revolver mounted in the center. Customers may be falsely assuming that because the gun is not concealed, it is not illegal to possess. The gun and buckle combo sells for $299. The company also sells belt buckles with removable knifes. A new rifle goes on sale on Wednesday, and it's not like any other. It uses lasers and computers to make shooters very accurate. A startup gun company in Texas developed the rifle, which is so effective that some in the shooting community say it should not be sold to the public. It's called the TrackingPoint rifle. On a firing range just outside Austin in the city of Liberty Hill, a novice shooter holds one and takes aim at a target 500 yards away. Normally it takes years of practice to hit something at that distance. But this shooter nails it on the first try. The rifle's scope features a sophisticated color graphics display. The shooter locks a laser on the target by pushing a small button by the trigger. It's like a video game. But here's where it's different: You pull the trigger but the gun decides when to shoot. It fires only when the weapon has been pointed in exactly the right place, taking into account dozens of variables, including wind, shake and distance to the target. The rifle has a built-in laser range finder, a ballistics computer and a Wi-Fi transmitter to stream live video and audio to a nearby ipad. Every shot is recorded so it can be replayed, or posted to YouTube or Facebook. "Think of it like a smart rifle. You have a smart car; you got a smartphone; well, now we have a smart rifle," says company President Jason Schauble. He says the TrackingPoint system was built for hunters and target shooters, especially a younger generation that embraces social media. "They like to post videos; they like to be in constant communication with groups or networks," Schauble says. "This kind of technology, in addition to making shooting more fun for them, also allows shooting to be something that they can share with others." A team of 70 people spent three years creating the technology. Schauble says there's nothing else like it, even in the military. For civilians, TrackingPoint sells its high-end, long-range guns directly. With price tags of up to $22,000, they're not cheap. 4
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A defensive tool is only useful if you have it with you. The NRA Talking Point Phone Holster pairs a backup blade with a cell phone holster to ensure you ll never be completely unarmed. A padded ballistic nylon case completely conceals a black oxide-coated stainless steel folding knife. The thumb stud enables you to bring its 2¼ drop point blade into play in a flash. Attach the NRA Talking Point Phone Holster to your belt using its integrated stainless steel clip, and the knife remains virtually undetectable until you need it. Cell phone holster has elastic sides and a hook-and-loop flap that features the NRA eagle and crossed rifles design, fits iphone and most smartphones up to 2½ maximum width. Right hand draw only. Color: Black. Imported. 7
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While there is nothing hidden in this cane, the weighted handle can be used as a weapon. 9
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A DEADLY CHAIN WHEN USED AS METAL KNUCKLES OR TO CHOKE A VICTIM 14
Be suspicious, be alert, and do not accept everyday items as innocent until checked. Pay Attention To SMALL details Search For The BB Never Assume Stay Safe Stay Alive! 15