Does Your City/County Trust Criminals More Than Law Abiding Citizens?

[mountainpass]

Per WSBtv

Norcross: Monday night at 7

"They may decide to put up signs at city hall and city courts banning guns."

Which of course mean zero.

From 5/19 work session:

2. 14-3832 Discussion of HB 60 Safe Carry Protection Act
HB 60 - Summary GMA.pdf
HB 60
Attachments:
For information, discussion and direction from the Council as to the City’s Position and
Policy on HB 60, the impact it could have on the security of City Hall, access and open
meetings. The question is whether to exclude weapons from City Hall, security and
screening options, optional signage and the carrying of weapons by employees

From agenda:

2. 14-3832 Discussion of HB 60 Safe Carry Protection Act
HB 60 - Summary GMA.pdf
HB 60
Attachments:
Legislative History
5/19/14 Policy Work Session Moved to the to the Work Session

Page 36 on pdf: http://www.norcrossga.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05192014-152

 

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Pierce County

http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2014/06/03/news/doc538e2a1d19468949173705.txt

Sheriff Ramsey Bennett says the cost, just in Pierce County, will be “many thousands of dollars.”

The county will also be forced to add at least two new law enforcement officers for building security on a continuing, daily basis.

He will recommend the county have two manned security checkpoints, one at the county courthouse on U.S. Highway 84 and one at the county courthouse annex on Nichols Street.

“The law requires that be done and it says it is the duty of the sheriff to ensure it is done,” he says.

The cost of implementing the new security measures will be at least $70,000-$100,000 initially, with ongoing costs as the new security provisions will be permanent.

“It will take about $70,000 to cover (one year of) the salaries for the two new officers,” says Bennett.

The sheriff points out that there may be other expenses related to building modifications.

“I am an advocate of gun rights. I want to be clear about that. I believe any decent law abiding citizen has a right to keep and bear arms,” he says. “However, ....

“The cost to our county is just one example,” he says.

Another example, he notes, is the fact that guns and conflict don’t mix.

“Generally, when you are in a government building, you might already be angry about having to pay your taxes, or that you’ve had to come to court because you’ve been charged with a crime, or you are getting a divorce, or you are in a dispute,” the sheriff says. “Those circumstances would not be good times for you to be carrying a gun.”

The county commission has the guns and security issue and Bennett’s presentation on its agenda for Tuesday night.

 

[InitialKev]

So on July 1st the no firearms signs in post offices will be removed and we can carry in there? I'm surprised there hasn't been an uproar about people potentially going postal from the anti gun people.

 

[mountainpass]

So on July 1st the no firearms signs in post offices will be removed and we can carry in there? I'm surprised there hasn't been an uproar about people potentially going postal from the anti gun people.

Nope those are Federal buildings.

 

[Springfield 1911]

Pierce County

http://www.theblacksheartimes.com/articles/2014/06/03/news/doc538e2a1d19468949173705.txt

So basically the good sherriff is saying we are guilty until proven innocent?

 

[strider12]

So basically the good sherriff is saying we are guilty until proven innocent?

We're not?

 

[mountainpass]

http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/g...ngHpf/?ecmp=wsbam_social_twitter_201425674146

Weapons carry permit holders will be able to bring their guns to Snellville’s city council meetings starting July 1 after city council members decide not to try and prevent those who can legally carry from doing so at meetings.

 

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City of Albany

http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?list=196423&id=1056026#.U5ij9_ldWHg

Albany City Commissioners are on the fence about passing a gun ordinance following the recently signed House Bill 60 which would allow city employees to come to work with a gun.

On Tuesday city commissioners went back and fourth on whether or not to pass the ordinance, ultimately coming to 3-3 vote.

Because Ward three city commissioner was not there to break the tying vote, commissioners will re-vote next week.

 

[LMK]

Well the answer to the question is "yes - of course they do!"

 

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Dougherty County

http://www.walb.com/story/25731644/dougherty-county-officials-discuss-gun-safety

Today, Dougherty County Commissioners discussed a proposed resolution in response to the bill.

"Make resolutions to prohibit their employees from bringing weapons to the job," said Crowdis.

f the resolution is passed by commissioners, all Dougherty County employees working in a government building, can't bring their handgun or other weapons inside. The only exception is law enforcement officials.

Commissioners and the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office are working on providing extra security measures for the government center and Central Square to comply with the new state law.

"The access to the building has to be limited and security measure has to be in place," said Col. Mark Shirley, Dougherty. Sheriff's Office.

The proposed resolution doesn't only include bringing guns in the workplace.

"Also in county vehicles. If they are working in county vehicles they can't have a weapon in a county vehicle," said Crowdis.

County officials say they are in favor of the proposed resolution.