Introduction Threats and acts of violence in United States federal and state courts have risen exponentially within the last decade, according to information published by the National Judicial College in 2024.1 It is important to note that, while federal judicial officials enjoy the protective services of the U.S. Marshals Service, these provisions do not normally exist for judges and legal professionals in state courts. This heightens the need for enhanced situational awareness and risk avoidance in the judicial community and…
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