Describe the proper sequence for screening an individual entering a courthouse.

• A. Direct to screening area; remove prohibited items; verify identity if needed; conduct metal detector screening or hand search as policy requires; grant or deny access based on security status; document findings.
• B. Direct to screening area; remove prohibited items; verify identity if needed; conduct metal detector screening or hand search as policy requires; grant or deny access; document findings.
• C. Direct to screening area; remove prohibited items; grant or deny access based on security status; conduct metal detector screening or hand search as policy requires; verify identity if needed; document findings.
• D. Direct the person to the screening area; remove prohibited items; conduct metal detector screening or hand search as policy requires; verify identity if needed; grant or deny access based on security status; document findings.

Answer: (D)

The sequence starts with directing the person to the screening area and then moves through the checks in a logical, safety-driven flow. First, getting them to the screening area sets up a controlled space where all following steps can be performed consistently. Removing prohibited items happens next so the screening tools can operate without obstructions, reducing delays or false alarms. The actual screening—metal detector use or hand search per policy—is the core safety check that identifies potential threats. Identity verification, if required by policy, is done after screening to avoid delaying the security process or letting access depend on identity alone. The final decision to grant or deny access is made based on the outcomes of the screening and security status, with all actions and results recorded for accountability. Other sequences either check identity before screening or grant access before completing the screening, which can compromise safety or documentation.