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NOV Vi989 BOOK 78 PAGE 315 and Administrator Chandler confirmed that security features will be a part of our charge to the architect. At this point, Chairman Wheeler suggested an additional compromise. He felt we could enhance our current security without increasing personnel, and noted that, for one, he would like to see that everyone is equipped with hand-held radios. Second, he believed the panic button currently exists, but felt they need a monitor on the second floor as well as the first to indicate where the alarm is coming from. He would like to see those two things done and felt that would add to what we already have. Commissioner Scurlock believed he is talking about #2 and #6 on the list. Chairman Wheeler agreed and noted that he had questions about some of the others on the list. For instance, if we had the X -Ray Scanning Machine and the portable walk-through metal detector, he believed they could be used if we had a particularly Targe case or a very emotional one. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that the X -Ray Machine is $30,000, and Chairman Wheeler felt the walk-through metal detector does increase the level of security, and rather than providing maximum security with personnel 8 hours a day at the courthouse, this could be done on an as -needed basis. After further discussion, Commissioner Scurlock noted that if we had a Motion designating use of the Court Facilities Fund for the purchase of these items, he could support an appropriate number of portable radios, possibly 4, plus a remote "panic" button monitor on the second floor, and the lockers. Commissioner Bird asked about the portable walk-through metal detector, but Commissioner Scurlock did not wish to include that. Commissioner Bird did feel that the portable walk-through metal detector could be of use in trials where you have some concern about the emotional atmosphere, etc., and asked if it 40