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1. What are the new security measures?

The security measures include a walk-through metal detector, a brief bag search and additional screening, including wanding and pat down as required. 

2. What items are prohibited in city buildings?

Items that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, firearms or items resembling firearms, knives and handheld weapons, explosives, controlled substances, stun guns, alcoholic beverages, tools, heavy chains, flammable, explosive or other hazardous substances.

3. Which city buildings are affected?

City Hall at 101 N. Main St. and the Bryce A. Stewart Building at 101 E. First St.

 

4. Why is the city doing this?

Screening measures are designed to ensure the safety of people who work in and visit city buildings. 

5. Can citizens with concealed carry permits enter with their firearms?

No. No firearms may be brought on city property, even by those with concealed carry permits.

6. What about citizens with implanted medical devices that might trigger an alert, or other medical conditions that prevent them from passing through the metal detector?

They should speak with the security staff before any searches are begun. Alternative security measures, such as wanding or a pat down, may be used.

7. What if someone wants to enter one of these buildings with a service animal?

They should speak with the security staff before any searches begin.

8. What if I have some other special need that pertains to the screening requirement?

Requests for accommodations that security personnel cannot authorize must be presented to the city manager. Those requests should be sent to: City Manager’s Office, 101 N. Main St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101.

9. Do the measures apply each time someone enters one of these buildings?

Yes.

10. What happens if someone refuses to participate in the security screening?

Anyone declining to take part in screening will be denied access to the building.

11. What happens if prohibited items are discovered as part of the screening?

Security staff will be notified, and if appropriate, law enforcement.