Commissioners approve resolution allowing community corrections staff to carry firearms in Judicial Building

Floyd County commissioners on July 15 approved Resolution 2025-17, which updates the list of Community Corrections employees authorized to carry firearms in the Judicial Building.

A county official explained the Community Corrections director was not present but that the resolution updates the employee list and continues an existing practice permitting authorized Community Corrections staff to carry firearms in the Judicial Building. A commissioner moved to approve the resolution and the motion was seconded; the commission approved the resolution by voice vote.

Ending: County officials said the updated authorized-employee list will be maintained and that the county will continue to follow current internal procedures for carrying and credentialing authorized staff within the Judicial Building.