Visitors to the Taylor County Courthouse will be greeted Thursday with heightened security.

Today courthouse security officers are receiving final training in new procedures that begin tomorrow, including the use of airport-like metal detectors and a closed-circuit camera system.

Sgt. John Cummins, a sheriff's office spokesman, said visitors should be prepared for slight delays upon arrival to the courthouse during the initial days of the new security system's implementation. In addition, Cummins said, the public should note that the only entrance to the courthouse -- beginning tomorrow -- will be through the southeast doors.

"They will no longer be allowed to enter the building through the other doors," Cummins said.