There has been talk for some time about the security at the Courthouse. That talk turned into action last Monday night at the County Commission meeting.
At a recent County Intergovernmental Committee meeting, County Mayor Larry Waters presented the panel with the concerns regarding security.
He has said "It's just a sign of the times.."
Discussions of several types of safety systems have occurred at all levels in the courthouse.
It appears that the favorite choice was the metal detector used at the entrance to the commissioner’s meeting room on the third floor of the courthouse.
Jack Anderson, a citizen in attendance wondered about the placement of the metal detector told the Seymour Herald. “I think it should be placed at the entrance to the courthouse, not on the third floor.”
Anderson felt that the commissioners were afraid of the general public. “By placing this metal detector here, it seems that the commissioner’s actions are going to be so grievous that they are anticipating major upheaval from the general public.”
Others say, it’s just a sign of the times. Sevier County is growing up.
“I’ve been going thru metal detectors for over 15 years in other court houses,” John A. Meyers told the Seymour Herald.