Which agency handles follow-up criminal investigations arising from court security incidents?

• A. The FBI handles all security incident investigations.
• B. Only NYPD handles all investigations.
• C. The court security unit handles alone without police.
• D. In coordination with the local police or sheriff's department and the NYS Court Officers/ Security Division, per jurisdiction.

Answer: (D)

Criminal follow-up after a courthouse security incident is handled through coordinated action rather than by a single agency. Court security personnel protect the scene and preserve evidence, but the lead investigative authority typically rests with local police or sheriff’s departments. The NYS Court Officers/Security Division works alongside that local agency, sharing information, facilitating access, and ensuring proper chain of custody for any evidence. The exact arrangement depends on jurisdiction, so lead responsibility can vary, but the standard approach is a joint effort: local police or sheriff’s department and the NYS Court Officers/Security Division coordinating per local rules.