2.00 Security Posts and Screening Procedures

Question 1

2.10 Security Posts (Information Posts)

A. Court officers shall, when assigned to a security post where providing information is required, have available the following:

(Quiz) 🚨
All of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 1

1. A list of sitting justices and/or judges. *
2. A list of room numbers of parts, chambers, and administrative offices. *
3. A list of facility phone numbers, including emergency numbers. * 🚨

Quiz: The CALENDAR for all parts on assigned floor is NOT required.

Question 2

2.10 Security Posts (Screening Posts):

B. Court officers shall observe the following procedures when assigned to a security post where metal detectors or cabinet X-ray systems are utilized: 6.

(Quiz)
Prior to the discovery of any illegal contraband the persons being searched may be allowed to terminate the search process, collect their belongings and exit the area. True or False? 🚨

Answer 2

6. Alternatively, prior to the discovery of any illegal contraband the persons being searched may be allowed to terminate the search process, collect their belongings and exit the area. 🚨

Quiz: True.

Question 3

2.10 Security Posts (Screening Posts):

B. Court officers shall observe the following procedures when assigned to a security post where metal detectors or cabinet X-ray systems are utilized: 9.

Answer 3

9. If, as a result of a hand scanner search, a metallic object is located, it will, if possible, be removed. If a magnetometer with visible zoning indicators is used, a hand scan of the AREA indicating the presence of metal shall be completed; otherwise, a complete hand scan shall be done. 🚨

** Only hand scan area indicating the presence of metal shall be completed (CORP) **

Question 4

2.10 Security Posts (Screening Posts):

B. Court officers shall observe the following procedures when assigned to a security post where metal detectors or cabinet X-ray systems are utilized: 11.

(Quiz)
Gravity knives are legally possessed contraband. They are vouchered and returned. True or False? 🚨

Answer 4

11. Items which are considered contraband by the Unified Court System but are otherwise legally possessed by the individual shall be vouchered for safekeeping and returned to the individual upon their departure from the court facility.
    🚨

Quiz: True.

Question 5

2.10 Security Posts (Screening Posts):

B. Court officers shall observe the following procedures when assigned to a security post where metal detectors or cabinet X-ray systems are utilized.: 13.

Answer 5

13. Discretion and sensitivity shall be exercised when conducting searches of disabled persons.🚨

Question 6

2.10 Security Posts (Screening Posts):

C. A court officer must be particularly careful about the language and method used when conducting a hand scanner search.: 3.

Answer 6

3. If an individual requests to be hand-scanned by an officer of the same
   gender, a court officer shall consult with a uniformed supervisor, and an effort should be made to accommodate the request.🚨

Question 7

2.10 Security Posts (Screening Posts):

D. Individuals who advise uniformed personnel of the presence of a medical device (e.g., an implantable defibrillator device that may be affected by electromagnetic interference), shall not be subject to a magnetometer or hand-scanner search.: 5.

Answer 7

5. The above individuals shall be escorted to a non-public area, and a pat-down search shall be conducted by an officer of the same gender.🚨

• No exceptions! (CORP)🚨

Question 8

2.10 Security Posts (Electronic Devices) E-G:

E. Laptop computers are permitted in court facilities and courtrooms. The devices may be used unless otherwise directed by a presiding judge.

F - G. Directive 2005-1 (Amended Version):
Allows cell phones to come in even though they have cameras.🚨

Answer 8

F - G. (cont.)
Directive 2014-2a (Amended Version):
Recording in the courthouse.

UCS MEMO 220331 (Electronic Device Policy):
Right to Monitor Act (Read Memo).🚨

Question 9

2.10 Security Posts (Flyers) H - I:

H. Written or printed materials such as leaflets expressing a political or social cause shall not be considered as contraband when possessed by any individual within a court facility. If, however, an individual attempts to distribute such material within the court facility, those materials may be confiscated and the individual may be removed from the court facility.🚨

(Quiz)

Answer 9

I. Displays by individuals within a court facility of photographic, written, or printed
matter in any form, including matter printed or otherwise displayed on an article of clothing, that relate to a PENDING or ON GOING TRIAL, are NOT permitted.🚨

Individuals shall be asked to remove such matter from public view, and upon the failure to do so, may be removed from the court facility.🚨

(Quiz)

Question 10

2.10 Security Posts (Secure Passes) J:

1. MUST present the Secure Pass Identification Card (the “card”) to the officer at the security post.🚨
2. Officer will VISUALLY examine to ensure the UCS State Seal HOLOGRAM is PRESENT and INTACT on the FACE of the card.🚨
3. MUST VERIFY the cardholder’s identity by comparing PHOTOGRAPH on card with individual presenting the card.🚨
4. ANY CONCERN: Officer MUST confirm identity by closely inspecting the additional information on the card, i.e., height, eye color, and date of birth. CO MAY also request additional photo ID. Then:

(Read entire policy)

Answer 10

5. If card holder is licensed to carry a firearm, CO MUST ask if he/she is in possession of firearm. If response is affirmative, MUST ensure that proper steps are taken to secure weapon. Then:
6. CO MUST then pass the card under an Ultraviolet scanner to ensure
   that the UV-encoded Scales of Justice symbols are present and intact.🚨
7. When CO is satisfied the card presented by the individual , card will be returned to the cardholder and access permitted.
8. Bags may be subject to inspection / x-ray screening, AS CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE.🚨
9. The Secure Pass card ONLY allows the cardholder to by-pass magnetometer screening: OFFICIAL BUSINESS.

(Read entire policy)

Question 11

2.15 Courtroom:

A. Court officers shall: 4. 10. 11.

• Go over proclamation (Folder)

(Quiz)

Answer 11

4. Prior to each day’s court session, conduct a security search of the courtroom and adjacent areas. (Quiz) 🚨

10.When required, give the appropriate opening of court, proclamation, and announcements of recesses and adjournments. (Quiz)

13.Ensure that all firearms submitted are unloaded and in a safe condition. Firearms evidence and ammunition shall not be handled simultaneously and shall be kept away from the defendant and other unauthorized persons. (Quiz)

Question 12

2.20 Security Protocols:

A. Court officers shall ensure that: 4. 5. 9.

• Deliveries and packages
• Custodial and contract staff ID’s

Answer 12

4. All delivery personnel are screened through the magnetometers.
5. All food and package deliveries are checked at designated security posts. The deliveries must be verified with staff and staff directed to pick up their food or packages at the designated security posts.
6. All custodial and contract staff wear their official employee ID card at all times. Contract staff must provide the Operations Office with a list of all employees working or scheduled to work in court facilities.

Question 13

2.20 Security Protocols:

A. Court officers shall ensure that: 1. 2.

• Public court facilities, perimeter and courtroom searches.
  (Quiz)

Answer 13

1. All public areas of court facilities are searched prior to 0830 hours each day and after the close of business. Perimeter searches of facilities must be conducted twice a day. (Quiz)
2. All courtrooms and adjacent areas must be searched each day prior to court sessions and after the lunch period prior to re-opening court. (Quiz)

• Courtrooms require a MINIMUM of two searches per day if re-opening after lunch.

Question 14

2.25 2.25 Handling of Suspicious Mail:

C. Personnel who encounter an envelope with powder and the powder spills out
shall: 6.

(Quiz)

Answer 14

6. Remove heavily contaminated clothing as soon as possible and place it in a plastic bag or some other container that can be sealed. This clothing bag should be given to the emergency responders for proper handling.

(Quiz)

Question 15

2.25 Handling of Suspicious Mail:

C. Personnel who encounter an envelope with powder and the powder spills out
shall: 1 - 8.

Clean the powder, leave the immediate vicinity and use disinfectant on contact areas. True or False?
(Quiz)

Answer 15

(Review section 2.25: 1 - 8.)

(Quiz): False.

Question 16

2.26 Self-Defense Spray Devices:

A. Section 265.20 of the Penal Law contains an exception to Section 270.05 of the Penal Law by permitting possession of self defense spray devices, such as mace, pepper spray and other chemically debilitating agents, by persons eighteen years of age or older.

Answer 16

Review Penal Law:

• Section 265.20
• Section 270.05

Question 17

2.30 High Priority Cases:

B. When a case or situation has been classified as High Priority, the Major or Chief Court Officer shall: 3. 4.

• Review Folder (10.00 Standard Reports - Forms)

Answer 17

3. Prepare a “High Priority Case Folder” (UF-125-4)
4. Prepare and include the following in the High Priority Case folder:

a. High Priority Case Information Sheet (UF-125);

b. High Priority Fact Sheet (UF-125-1);

c. Planning Checklist (UF 125-2);

d. Security Duty chart (UF-125-3)

Question 18

2.45 Radio Communications:

A. A court officer shall observe the following procedures when issued a hand-
held radio: 1 - 7.

Answer 18

Review 2.45: A. 1 - 7.

7d. If calling a 10-13, the most important information is your LOCATION!!

Question 19

2.45 Radio Communications:

B. A court officer shall become familiar with and utilize the following standardized call series:
(Review 10 Codes)

What does code 10-23 mean?
(Quiz)

Answer 19

10-01 CALL YOUR COMMAND
10-02 REPORT TO
10-03 CALL OPERATIONS BY TELEPHONE
10-04 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
10-05 REPEAT MESSAGE
10-06 STANDBY
10-10 INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS CONDITION / DEVICE
10-13 ASSIST COURT OFFICER
10-19 OTHER POSSIBLE CRIME (SPECIFY)
10-23 CROWD CONDITION (Quiz)🚨
10-24 ASSAULT SPECIFY
10-29 OTHER CRIMES (IN THE PAST)
10-33 REPORT OF EXPLOSIVE
10-39 OTHER CRIME IN PROGRESS
10-50 DISORDERLY PERSON OR GROUP
10-51 ROVING BAND (SPECIFY LOCATION AND NUMBER)
10-52 NOISE OR DISPUTE (SPECIFY TYPE)
10-54 AMBULANCE CASE (SPECIFY TYPE)
10-56 AMBULANCE MAY BE NEEDED
10-57 AMBULANCE 2ND CALL /VERIFY
10-58 ASSIST AMBULANCE (SPECIFY TYPE)
10-59 ALARM OF FIRE
10-62 OUT OF SERVICE (REASON)
10-63 OUT OF SERVICE (MEAL)
10-65 UTILITY TROUBLE
10-68 SEE COMPLAINANT
10-81 PERSON TO OPERATIONS OFFICE OR ARREST FOR INVESTIGATION
10-82 HANDLED BY OFFICER ON POST
10-84 ARRIVED AT SCENE
10-85 NEED ADDITIONAL UNIT/SUPERVISOR
10-86 MEET OFFICER/ NO EMERGENCY (GIVE LOCATION)
10-87 CANCEL (SPECIFY UNNEEDED SERVICE)
10-90 UNFOUNDED
10-91 CONDITION CORRECTED
10-92 ARREST
10-96 SUMMONS SERVED
10-97 AIDED TO HOSPITAL
10-98 RESUMING PATROL/BACK IN-SERVICE
10.99 VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Question 20

2.45 Radio Communications:

E. A court officer shall become familiar with and utilize the Phonetic Alphabet series:

(Review Phonetic Alphabet)

Answer 20

PHONETIC ALPHABET

A = ADAM N = NORA
B = BOY O = OCEAN
C = CHARLES P = PETER
D = DAVID Q = QUEEN
E = EDWARD R = ROBERT
F = FRANK S = SAM
G = GEORGE T = TOM
H = HENRY U = UNION
I = IDA V = VICTOR
J = JOHN W = WILLIAM
K = KING X = X-RAY
L = LINCOLN Y = YOUNG
M = MARY Z = ZEBRA

Question 21

2.50 Enforcement of Smoking Laws: B.

UCS MEMO 031218:
22 NYCRR 39 No Smoking

Answer 21

B. Supervising Officers are to ensure that the “No Smoking” signage in court premises is highly visible, and that all noncomplying furnishings (such as ashtrays) are removed from public areas within the court premises.

Question 22

2.60 Statewide Policy Regulating Security Screening Programs: 2. b.

(Quiz)
Law enforcement personnel who are in court in an official capacity will be allowed to bypass the screening procedures if they produce an employee identification card.

True or False?

Answer 22

B. Law Enforcement Personnel – Law enforcement personnel who are in court in an official capacity will be allowed to bypass the screening procedures if they produce BOTH an official shield and employee identification card. 🚨

Memo: MUST be a VALID ID.

(Quiz) False.

Question 23

2.70 Metal Detector Programs:

1. In order to enhance security in the courts and to expedite the processing of persons through metal detectors, the UCS Standard Test Device shall be the sole device used to calibrate the sensitivity of all magnetometers.
2. CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:
   Metal detectors shall be calibrated daily using only the UCS Standard Test Device as follows: 3. 4.

(Quiz)

Answer 23

3. Machine sensitivity shall be adjusted to the setting where the Standard Test Device is not detected and then increased incrementally until the device is detected on three successive passes through the arch.
   (Quiz)
4. Once the desired sensitivity level is achieved, the metal detector is deemed to be properly calibrated and may be placed into operation. Proper entries shall then be made for each metal detector on the Magnetometer Calibration Record Form (UF126) and the Standard Test Device properly secured.

Question 24

2.75 Cabinet X-Ray Systems:

A. In order to enhance security in the courts and to expedite the processing of
individuals at magnetometer stations, cabinet X-ray systems will be utilized in
accordance with the following procedures: 6.

Answer 24

6. A radiation safety inspection of the cabinet X-ray system must be done after initial installation has been completed by the vendor, and thereafter every 24 months.

Question 25

DPS Memo 191118: (Deadly Knives)
Undetectable Knives

(There are NO LAWS against disguised knives.)

Answer 25

Undetectable knife means any knife or other instrument, which does not
utilize materials that are detectable by a metal detector or magnetometer
when set at a standard calibration, that is capable of ready use as a stabbing
or cutting weapon and was commercially manufactured to be used as a
weapon.

Question 26

DPS Memo 190606: (Deadly Knives)
Gravity Knives?

Answer 26

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