Cleveland, TN – Deputies from across East Tennessee gathered last week in Bradley County for a 40-hour Courthouse and Courtroom Security Basic Certification course aimed at improving safety and preparedness in local court systems.
According to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, the training focused on strategies to maintain a secure and professional environment for judges, attorneys, and citizens who enter Tennessee courtrooms each day. The certification program emphasized public safety, threat response, and coordinated emergency readiness.
Deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Rhea County Sheriff’s Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Greene County Sheriff’s Department joined Bradley County personnel for the intensive program. Officials said the course represents a shared commitment among law enforcement agencies to protect both justice and the public through proactive, standardized security training.
“This training is vital to maintaining a safe and professional courtroom environment,” the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, adding that participants’ dedication strengthens statewide readiness and builds safer court facilities for everyone involved in the judicial process.
The Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for all participants and reaffirmed its mission to ensure Tennessee’s courthouses remain secure for staff and the public alike.
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