Courthouse security, will we be confronted with another discussion about it in the future

According to state records reviewed by the Post Crescent, there have been nearly 5,000 "security incidents" in Wisconsin courthouses between January 2005 and June 30, 2007. The 4,888 incidents include death threats, courtroom fights and at least one attempted attack on a deputy, along with minor happenings like a flooded toilet and a vandalized car. You can read more specifics about what the PC's research found by going here. It's been about four or five years since we've had any real discussions about courthouse security in Winnebago County. This latest report and the way many in our society behave make me wonder if it won't be too long before we're hearing them again. Vote in our online poll to show your thoughts about courthouse security in Winnebaco County.