CCM Facilities, Security & Emergency Management 2

Question 1

What is an 'Americans with Disabilities Act' (ADA) compliance audit for a courthouse?

Accepted Answer

An assessment of whether the courthouse's physical facilities and services are accessible to people with disabilities

Answer

An ADA audit checks ramps, elevators, signage, restrooms, courtroom layouts, and communication accessibility for compliance.

Question 2

What type of plan addresses how a court will respond to an active threat inside the courthouse?

Accepted Answer

Active threat or lockdown response plan, often developed with law enforcement

Answer

Active threat response plans outline lockdown procedures, law enforcement coordination, communication protocols, and evacuation routes.

Question 3

What is a 'preventive maintenance program' for courthouse facilities?

Accepted Answer

A scheduled program of regular inspections and repairs to keep building systems functioning and prevent costly failures

Answer

Preventive maintenance catches problems early through routine inspections, extending building life and reducing expensive emergency repairs.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'continuity of operations plan' (COOP) for a court?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the court can maintain essential functions during and after a major disruption such as a natural disaster

Answer

A COOP identifies essential functions, alternate work sites, and succession of authority to keep courts operating during emergencies.

Question 5

What does 'space utilization analysis' help court administrators determine?

Accepted Answer

Whether existing courthouse space is being used efficiently and where expansions or reconfigurations are needed

Answer

Space utilization studies identify underused areas, overcrowded facilities, and opportunities to better allocate limited courthouse space.

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