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Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Review State House and Capitol Complex Security Issues
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CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY
This resolve is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This resolve proposes to establish a commission to review State House and Capitol complex security issues. In conducting the review, the commission shall explore:
1. Different means of screening visitors to the Capitol complex for weapons, including but not limited to knives, firearms and objects that may be used as weapons;
2. Creative methods of enhancing the security presence in the capitol complex, including but not limited to the recruitment of experienced retired law enforcement officers;
3. Methods of facilitating continuing education opportunities for capitol complex security personnel that are specifically targeted to enhancing the performance of the duties of security personnel; and
4. The availability of creative funding for enhanced security, including but not limited to federal funds and outside funding.