Having lost her deputies, judge packs a gun

By doris | Published: January 11, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com

BOSTON – On many days, the metal detectors sit silent at the busiest courthouse in Maine.

People arriving for everything from child custody hearings to murder trials walk through the machines without a beep. The detectors are off because the court can’t pay for officers to run them.

With the recession prompting steep cuts to state and local budgets, courts around the country are facing the tough decision of whether to reduce court services or cut back on security. For many, it’s a disturbing choice in a post-9/11 world.

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