New Security Screenings Begin At Courthouse In Escambia, Alabama

April 3, 2023

New security procedures are in place at the Escambia County (AL) Courthouse in Brewton.

All visitors to the courthouse will be required to go through security screening at the front entrance. All persons, purses and bags will be searched and screened for prohibited items.

According to the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, prohibited items include guns, knives, bats, nunchucks, brass knuckles, ammunition, swords, lighters, pepper spray, or any other item that would be deemed dangerous.

“We are sorry for any inconvenience but your safety while visiting an Escambia County facility is our top priority,” the sheriff’s office said. “Please plan accordingly and if you have court, arrive early. The Sheriff’s Office does not issue tardy notes and can’t excuse you from being late.”

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Comments

4 Responses to “New Security Screenings Begin At Courthouse In Escambia, Alabama”

  1. Lee on April 7th, 2023 12:31 pm

    @Bob – I agree. And, if good guys with guns was the answer, we wouldn’t continue having these shootings.

  2. Bob on April 4th, 2023 6:17 pm

    Why aren’t guns allowed? I keep hearing politicians tell me that adding more good guys with guns makes places safer. You’d think that courtrooms would love to have dozens of armed “good guys with guns” defending them.

    …unless, of course, our representatives (who just so happen to receive contributions from the NRA) are lying?

  3. Missy on April 3rd, 2023 3:29 pm

    Can’t we do the same for schools..

  4. Good Morning Escambia County, Alabama on April 3rd, 2023 10:33 am

    I just checked my calendar.

    Yes, it’s 2023.

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