County of Delaware Courthouse and Government Center, PA - Security Assessment, Planning, and Design/Construction Services

Project Profile: County of Delaware Courthouse and Government Center, PA

Project: Security Assessment, Planning, and Design/Construction Services

Scope of Work: The County of Delaware, in 1986, was one of the first counties in the country to pursue “government-wide” security vulnerability and threat defense implementation of security operational and access requirements for its buildings. This increased alignment of departments, improved public access in secure environments, and even today meets the requirements of homeland security since the events of 2001.

After a complete facility review with the sheriff and the Administrative Office of the Courts Division, PSE implemented a multi-phase government wide restructuring of access and security for many of the County’s facilities. One-by-one, each site became better equipped to function operationally while securing public, staff, law enforcement, and those held in a diversity of custody/detention situations. The County remains an active client after more than 20 years.

Justice Center/Government Buildings, Court House, 9-1-1 Center, and Sheriff

Facilities assessment
Complete electronic renovations to courthouse and government agency buildings (renovation of an existing 48,690 sq. ft. 4-story building with the construction of an additional 28,776 sq. ft. building)
Audio, CCTV surveillance, security intercoms, duress alarms, master control center, card access, and parking control
Judges’ chamber protection system for 120,000 sq. ft. facility
Secure underground parking

Orphans (Domestic) Courts

Full assessment of department alignment
Policy and security project implementation

Juvenile Detention Center

Facilities assessment
Needs/space analysis
Facility expansion planning
Development of department policies, procedures, and post orders
Master planning, design, and engineering
Fencing, central control, and communications
Site security, central control, and emergency procedures
Transition team – policies and procedures
Life/safety improvements

All magistrate buildings/
offices County-wide

Security/panic systems