Cobb Commissioners about to spend $1.2m to 'secure' their offices

[mkdhotrod]

Saw that. Absolutely retarded.

 

[spencer60]

Hey! Redecorating your offices and getting new furniture and computers an't cheap ya know!

Nope, and tying up 3 full-time deputies that could be out doing other work costs money as well.

 

[mountainpass]

They passed it 4-0.

This is about Control.
Call it "gun control" if you want, but it's Government Control of the Law-Abiding Citizen.

They blame HB60 as the reason they are spending this money. It's now a year after HB60 became law and not one problem. What they are afraid to admit is that for decades the only thing protecting these buildings was a simple sign. Now that licensees can carry in them, now they have to do something! They didn't give a damn when only criminals carried in them.

If you live in Cobb and are mad your tax dollars are about to be used to restrict you from carrying in buildings you own watch this thread.

 

[JamesG]

Its about fear. Fear of those in authority against... everything else. "Terrorists, criminals, the insane, regular citizens, etc..." They can get you to pay to make themselves feel safer (and more comfortable) so why not?

Welcome to Fortress America... for the rich and powerful.

 

[mountainpass]

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_stor...-gun-law?instance=secondary_story_left_column

“House Bill 60 removed some of the restrictions as far as where people can and cannot carry weapons,” Heaton said. “As we started checking the law and started checking around at other government buildings we were one of the ones that had no system in place that would allow us to (restrict) weapons in the facility,” Heaton said.

Chairman Tim Lee said he thinks the security plan is what’s best for the county at this point.

“In today’s age, the commissioners and some of the other community members have expressed a concern especially in light of the recent carry laws. (County officials) have made recommendations for adjustments,” Lee said.

They don't fear the criminal, just the guy that's licensed.

 

[mountainpass]

http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/26687689--1-million-for-security-County-government-overfunded

$1 million for security? County government overfunded

DEAR EDITOR:

Do I understand the proposal to spend over a million dollars on added security at the Cobb County Government building? The reason given is the passage last year of a Georgia law permitting armed, licensed, concealed carry permit holders to enter government buildings that do not have 100 percent screening for weapons.

Some observations:

- Apparently, there never has been any screening at the building.

- So anyone with or without malicious intent could enter the building with a firearm.

Click the link for more

 

[mountainpass]

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_stor...ferendum?instance=secondary_story_left_column

Sam Heaton, director of public safety, has said the increases in security were a response to House Bill 60, called The Safe Carry Protection Act, which went into effect July 1, 2014.

The board’s agenda states: “In July of 2014, House Bill 60 removed restrictions that prohibited the carrying and concealment of firearms into government buildings. The county manager formed a security assessment working group to review risks and security needs.”

However, Ott said he doesn’t see it as a response to the law but as a way to increase security around the Square, especially the parking lots. Ott said the county had been planning to increase security before the law was passed.

Beck said the county is interpreting the law to mean even though there will be no metal detector to screen visitors, the deputy will screen people coming in the building. With the deputy in place, the county has the right to restrict anyone with a weapon from entering.

“This security prevents individuals from entering this building with a weapon,” Beck said at the meeting.

Anyone who does attempt to bring a gun into the building will be breaking the law, Beck said.

 

[mountainpass]

The agenda blames HB60(which as I pointed out only affects licensees) http://160.73.50.75/countyclerk/0/doc/27132/Page1.aspx

BACKGROUND
In July of 2014, House Bill 60 removed restrictions that prohibited the carrying and
concealment of firearms into government buildings. The County Manager formed a security
assessment working group to review risks and security needs on behalf of the public and
employees conducting business at the Cobb County Building.

They are scared of the licensee, the same one they issued said license to, the same one that voted for them, the same one paying property tax, sales tax, vehicle tax, etc.

 

[JamesG]

Its the only ones that they can control... For the rest, they'll just lock their new bullet proof doors and wait until the shooting stops.

 

[hamburglar3]

I've seen some of those Cobb Deputies, they could use the exercise walking the perimeter and parking decks - no car needed.