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Courthouse Emergency Plan and Courthouse Operations Regulations
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Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sections 291.001 and 291.003, the Court authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to develop a Brazoria County Courthouse Emergency Response Plan. The Courthouse Emergency Response Plan Shall include policies and procedures for County officials and personnel to report and respond to critical incidents that pose a potential threat to any person or disrupt the normal operation of the Brazoria County Courthouse Campus and require an immediate response. For the purpose of the Emergency Response Plan, the “Brazoria County Courthouse Campus” shall include the Brazoria County Administration Building, Brazoria County Justice Center, and Brazoria County West Annex Building. Prior to implementation, the Courthouse Emergency Response Plan shall be approved by Commissioners Court.
Further, the Court approves the purchase of an intelligent key cabinet for use by the Sheriff’s Office Courthouse Security staff, for key management. Price not to exceed $14,593.30. The funds are available in the Courthouse Security Fund (38500).
In addition, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 291.003, the Court adopts regulations related to the Sheriff’s Office’s control and operations within the Brazoria County Courthouse Campus. Copies of the regulations shall be maintained by the County Judge’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office.