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 Senate resolution asks for a Court Security and Department of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group to be formed. It will review staffing shortages, expanded duties, and the growing cost and oversight problems of using private security at state courts. The group will recommend ways to align staffing levels, improve recruitment and retention, and lower long‑term private‑contract expenses.

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