CITY OF LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS SECURITY
ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2026 | ITEM 5.10
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PURPOSE
Review security enhancement options
Maintain public accessibility and customer service
Support employee and visitor safety
Receive Council direction
3 EXISTING CONDITIONS
CURRENT FACILITY FEATURES
Controlled staff-only areas
Electronic access controls
Operational law enforcement presence during Council meetings Open customer-service design
4 WHY REVIEW OPTIONS
WHY REVIEW ENHANCEMENTS?
Evolving public facility standards
Increased focus on employee safety
Improved access management technologies available
Opportunity for proactive modernization
5 OPTIONS
OPTION 1
Lobby Metal Detection Screening
Features
Walk-through metal detectors
Visitor screening at lobby entrance
Designated screening lanes
Considerations
Daily staffing required
Lobby floor space impacts
Highest recurring operational cost
Lobby Metal Detection Image
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OPTION 2
Safety Glass and Controlled Access
Features
Protective safety glass at counters
Controlled staff access doors
Enhanced separation between public and staff areas
Considerations
Capital improvement project
No visitor entry screening
Lobby Safety Glass and Controlled Access Image
7 OPTIONS
OPTION 3
Hybrid Approach
Features
Safety glass and controlled access
Mobile screening during Council meetings/events
Flexible operational approach
Considerations
Moderate implementation costs
Event-based screening operations
Lobby Safety Glass and Controlled
Access Image
Mobile Walk-Through Metal Detector
8 COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED
Staff Requests Council Direction Regarding:
Preferred enhancement approach
Desired scope of improvements
Authorization for staff to return with:
Detailed cost estimates
Design concepts
Implementation timelines
QUESTIONS?
9 Chief Stephen Sealy
Lathrop Police Department
[email protected]
209.647.6403