Reminder from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office-read below

The new prohibited list of items was recommended to the commissioners for consideration by a ‘Courthouse Security Committee’ that was comprised of county officials who had been meeting for several months. The new list of prohibited items aligns with rules set forth by the Indiana Supreme Court.

The following items will be prohibited beginning February 1st…

Pen Knives

Carpenters Knives

Metal Kitchen Knives

Any / All types of Pocket Knives

Switchblades or any Spring-Activated Knives

Box Cutters

Coupon Razor Cutters

Any / All types of Razor Blades

Safety Razors

Any pressurized flammable container

Glass, Hair, and Body Spray

Mace / Pepper Spray

Cigarette Lighters

Alcohol

Vaping Devices

Cellular Telephones

Tablets

Smart Watches

Cameras

Laptops

Any other recording devices

Key or Combination Locks

Firearms

Ammunition

Fireworks

Handcuff Keys

Can Openers

Flashlights larger than 6 inches

Knitting Needles

Laser Pointers

Letter Openers

Nails / Screws

Screwdrivers

Scissors

Wire Cutters

Wrenches

Metal Fingernail Files

Pliers

The aforementioned prohibited list of items is not intended to be all inclusive and will be updated as necessary.

If a #LCSO Courthouse Security Division Deputy deems a non-listed item to be dangerous at the Security Checkpoint, the item will not be allowed inside the courthouse.

If there are any questions, you are encouraged to call the La Porte County Board of Commissioners Office at 219-326-6808, ext. 2229.