CITY OF LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SECURITY IMPROVEMENT
OPTIONS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2026 | ITEM 5.1
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PURPOSE
Review security enhancement options
Maintain public accessibility
Support employee and visitor safety
Receive Council direction
3 EXISTING CONDITIONS
CURRENT FACILITY FEATURES
Electronic access-controlled staff-only areas
Operational law enforcement presence during Council meetings Open design
4 WHY REVIEW OPTIONS
WHY REVIEW ENHANCEMENTS?
Evolving public facility standards
Increased focus on elected official safety
Improved access management technologies available
Opportunity for proactive modernization
5 OPTIONS
OPTION 1
Hand-Held (“Wand”) Screening
Features
Screening can be administered by law enforcement
personnel
Provides enhanced detection accuracy with adjustable
sensitivity
Portable and cost-effective
Considerations
More invasive to public meeting attendees
Potential delays to entry
Wand Screening by Security
Guard
Hand-Held (“Wand”) Metal
Detector
6 OPTIONS
OPTION 1
Hand-Held (“Wand”) Screening
Estimated Costs
Hand-Held Screening Devices – Approximately $200.00 - $500.00 per “wand.” Additional Law Enforcement Staff
Two (2) LPD Staff – Approximately $990.24
Three (3) LPD Staff – Approximately $1,485.36
7 OPTIONS
OPTION 1
Hand-Held (“Wand”) Screening
DRAFT Screening Policy Purpose Policy Definitions Procedures Training Public Access 8 OPTIONS
OPTION 2
Law Enforcement Personnel and K9 Officer
Presence at all Council Meetings
Features
Law enforcement presence
K9 officer provides an added layer of security
Least invasive to the public
Considerations
Limited K9 law enforcement personnel
K9 officers would only be present at meetings when
available and attendance cannot be guaranteed
K9 Kane and LPD Handler
K9 Jackie and LPD Handler
9 OPTIONS
OPTION 2
Law Enforcement Personnel and K9 Officer
Presence at all Council Meetings
Estimated Costs
Additional Law Enforcement Staff
Two (2) LPD Staff – Approximately $990.24
Three (3) LPD Staff – Approximately $1,485.36
10 ADDITIONAL SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS
Additional security considerations to work in conjunction with presented options:
City Hall Safety Improvements
Safety Glass and Controlled Access
Protective safety glass at counters
Controlled staff access doors
Enhanced separation between public and staff areas
11 COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED
Staff Requests Council Direction Regarding:
Preferred enhancement approach
Desired scope of improvements
Authorization for staff to return with:
Detailed cost estimates
Implementation timelines
QUESTIONS?
12 Chief Stephen Sealy
Lathrop Police Department
[email protected]
209.647.6403