Courthouse Security

Four Sheriff's deputies work diligently to secure the Etowah County Judicial Building.  Making sure the building is safe is the first priority but, when needed the deputies also work court security for Circuit and District Judges.

Deputies assigned to the Judicial Building are trained on the use of metal detectors and the Rapiscan X-ray system.

The following items are NOT ALLOWED inside the Etowah County Judicial Building:

• Knives
• Firearms
• Chemical Sprays
• Narcotics
• Explosives

Deputies at the Judicial Building may be contacted at 256-439-6031 or 256-439-6022.