The courthouse in Mecklenburg County will shut down Sept. 12, from noon until 5 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies will run safety drills during this time.
Workers must clear out of the building at 832 East 4th St. by 12 p.m. sharp. This practice session puts courthouse staff and police through their paces, testing how well they handle threats.
“Court officials seek to provide a safe and secure environment and to have proper measures in place for responding to emergency situations should they occur,” said officials in a statement to the North Carolina Courts…