Thanks, Bob, for stepping in without hesitation in the absence of today's scheduled speaker and telling us what you do for the court system in Lenawee County.

 

Bob has a very important and responsible role in the Lenawee County Courthouse serving as a Court Security representative. One of his duties is to back up other security guards who are looking for individuals violating various rules and regulations. He said he also monitors the camera systems throughout the building and at other county sites. 

 

People coming in for a bench warrant hearing for instance, he said, will walk past security and go through the metal detection system. Then they are handcuffed and taken to the office where their respective public defender is and he waits outside the office until they are done. Once finished, Bob calls the bailiff in the assigned courtroom telling them the individual is ready and are lead to the courtroom where Bob stays with them. The respective judge hands down their decision and, most times he said, they are released at which time Bob will personally escort them out of the building.

 

Others, however, may be required to spend the night in jail at which time a sheriff's deputy will escort them back to the jail. All prisoners coming to Adrian from other jails are always accompanied by two officers, Bob said, but when they enter the Lenawee County Courthouse, court security guards escort them to wherever they're going and even sit with them in the courtroom. 

 

Anytime alarms go off in the building, judges immediately return to their quarters.  Court security guards immediately man the cameras to determine who set it off and in what location. The entire courthouse is then locked down. Court security guards also cover for bailiffs who, for whatever reason, don't show up in a courtroom when they are supposed to.  

 

When asked what all Bob was supplied with on his outer carrier vest and belt he said: Flashlight, 2 sets of handcuffs, tourniquet, mace, and a firearm with 51 rounds. If individuals are compliant, they are handcuffed in the front; if not, they are handcuffed in the back. Bob said that they do not use tasers in the courthouse. Sounds like an exciting job, Bob. Thanks for sharing.

 

The following provides the selection criteria for the Rotarian of the Year Award.  Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of these criteria.

Please submit these forms to: Chuck Chase, Secretary at chaslin1@comcast.net Shown here at the upper right are Mary Murray, last year's recipient, along with DG Nick Krayacich and President Carrie.

Patty announced to members that Midwest Energy will be matching any gifts to the Imagination Library.  

 

President Carrie announced that anyone wishing to contribute to a matching fund set up by the Lenawee Community Foundation can do so by going directly to the LCF website at https://lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/west-maumee-street-fire-response-fund-dda-and-lcf-matching-funds-up-to-10000/. There is also planned a benefit concert at Crossroads Community Church (across from the old Adrian Big Boy) in the near future. Stay tuned for more info. 

REMINDER: This event is planned for May 19th. Looking to form 2 foursomes comprised of Rotary members. If interested please contact Rod. Thanks.

 

• April 3: Regular Meeting at The Centre Noon. Program is Jay Marks, Economic Director, City of Adrian
• April 4: AM Club Snack Packing - we're invited to assist
• April 8: Board Meeting at The Comfort Inn
• April 10: Rotary Fellowship Meeting at The Centre 12 Noon No Program
• April 17: Regular meeting at The Centre, Noon Program is Lenawee County Solid Waste Julie Maurer
• May 1: Lynsey Rye HER Refuge
• May 8: Rotary Fellowship Meeting, The Center 12 Noon-No Program
• May 13: Rotary Board Meeting
• May 15: Jeremiah Davies City of Adrian Parks System
• July 9: Changeover Dinner