Labette County commissioners agreed Monday to spend over $20,000 for design of a project to beef up security at the courthouse.
“We’ve talked about this a long time. I think it’s time to pull the trigger and get this moving,” Commission Chairman Doug Allen of Parsons said.
The commissioners agreed to enter into a contract with Design Group Architects, Ltd., Bolivar, Missouri, for design of a security system throughout the building.
Allen said he walked through the building with Design Group Architects about a month ago along with department heads, who gave their input on security needs for their offices.
Allen said a lot of people think in rural America very little security is needed, but that’s not the case. He said the commissioners have an obligation to county workers and the public to try to ensure their safety at the courthouse.
(Read more: Parsons Sun)