COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — Platte County supervisors have decided to beef up security at the Platte County Courthouse.

The board decided at Tuesday’s meeting to move a metal detector from the second floor down to the first floor and restrict courthouse access to one entrance. The detector had been placed on the second floor to help protect courtrooms.

Local media says other entrances will be converted to exit-only doors.

The decision follows a recommendation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and addresses concerns raised by county employees.

Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Bob Shepherd said Tuesday, “We’re the target. We’re the government.”