Judicial building could get cameras that check temps

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. – The Dougherty County Judicial Building could be receiving some high tech COVID-19 gear. Commission is considering purchasing and installing cameras that check the temperature of staff members and visitors upon entry.

The camera system comes with a $27,000 price tag. But being able to prevent COVID-19 cases from spreading the building is priceless.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a juror and other court staff have tested positive for the virus.

“These camera systems will consist of two separate systems. One will be a high volume system that covers the general entrances where the general public comes in that will be capable of monitoring 30 individuals per second. The second system will be at the sheriff’s office entrance and it’ll be a smaller kiosk where employees individually one-by-one can go there,” said Assistant County Administrator Scott Addison. 

Commissioners will take a vote on the cameras later in the month.