What principle guides intrusive searches of individuals entering court buildings?

• A. Maximize intrusion to ensure safety.
• B. Perform only consent-based searches.
• C. Documentation is optional.
• D. Minimize intrusive measures while documenting and adhering to policy.

Answer: (D)

The idea is to keep people safe while limiting how intrusive security checks are, and to follow the established rules. Security at court entrances uses the least intrusive, yet effective, methods appropriate to the risk, and every action is documented to create a clear record. This approach protects safety without unnecessarily infringing on privacy, and it relies on following policy so procedures are consistent, fair, and defensible. For example, using metal detectors or bag checks first, escalating only if warranted, and recording what was done, why, and by whom ensures accountability and the ability to review the process. Choosing maximum intrusion would overstep reasonable privacy and rights; relying solely on consent can be unreliable or inappropriate in higher-risk situations; making documentation optional removes accountability and weakens policy compliance.