In a high-intensity environment like a courthouse there is always the potential for trouble to arise. While there is a high level of security in place already, there can never be too much to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance. With closed circuit television courtrooms and lobbies can be monitored remotely.
In Las Vegas Federal Court, a defendant opened fired in the lobby and injured a U.S. Marshal, according to the Washington Post. The Marshal survived being hit in the head and face by bird shot pellets and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the shooting, the perpetrator was gunned down in the street and by using digital surveillance, law enforcement officials were able to determine there were no other shooters in the building.
Disgruntled defendants can be a constant threat to the public. With Witness Plus security camera systems law enforcement can playback and review live footage to make sure gunmen are apprehended and citizens attending courthouses are safe. CCTV helped a bad situation from becoming worse in Las Vegas and can do so for other courts as well.









