REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.

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The resolution asks the state to form a Court Security and Department of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group made up of top officials and bargaining‑unit representatives. The group will examine why there are staffing shortages, how expanded duties have strained resources, and why the courts rely increasingly on private security contractors. It will recommend ways to align staffing, improve recruitment and retention, and cut long‑term reliance on private security.

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