January 14, 2022 10:00 a.m.

In order to better ensure the safety of the public, staff, and elected officials, the Oregon State Capitol will implement new security measures for anyone entering the building.

Beginning January 27th, all visitors, employees and elected officials will be required to pass through a metal detector upon entering the building. Bags and other items will pass through an X-ray machine or visual bag search. Trained security personnel situated at these entrances will check for any weapons or other dangerous items, similar to security practices at county courthouses throughout the state.

A release from the Office of the Senate President and the Office of the House Speaker said Oregon joins 33 other state across the nation that utilize metal detectors at state capitol entrances.