(KNZA)--Security upgrades are planned at the Doniphan County Courthouse and courthouse annex building.

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, Emergency Management Coordinator Scott Morris presented the Doniphan County Commission at their January 20th meeting with price quotes from INA Alert to add to the security systems at both buildings. 

The Commission approved the purchase of a wireless panic transmitter system for the courthouse annex building, purchase of seven additional cameras for the Courthouse and upgrade to the existing exterior cameras for a total cost nearly $21,000.  

The upgrade to the existing exterior cameras on the north and south side of the courthouse will provide surveillance on the election ballot drop boxes.  

The county plans to submit an application to the Kansas Secretary of State's office for reimbursement of the nearly $3,000 cost for the election ballot drop box cameras through the election security grant program.