A REPORT BY WTAJ INDICATES THAT ALL VISITORS TO THE COURT BUILDING LOCATED OIN 4th STREET IN ALTOONA WILL HAVE TO BE SEARCHED WITH A MAGNETIC WAND UPON ENTRY INTO THE FACILITY. IF ANY WEAPONS OR CONTRABAND IS DETECTED, THOSE ITEMS WILL BE SEIZED AND THE PERSON CARRYNIG SUCH ITEMS COULD FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES. THE NEW PROCEDURE FOLLOWS THE TRAGIC SHOOTING DEATH OF CORRECTIONS OFFICER RHONDA RUSSELL A WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING. PEOPLE WHO CARRY WEAPONS WITH A CONCEAL CARRY PERMIT WILL HAVE TO STORE THEIR WEAPONS UPON ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING. ANYONE SCHEDULED FOR COURT OR JUST GOING INTO THE BUDILING IS URGED TO LEAVE ANY LARGE PURSES OR BAGS IN YOUR CAR OR AT HOME. THE NEW PROCEDURE GOES INTO EFFECT TOMORROW FEB 23rd.
