The State Division of Protective Services has initiated additional security measures at the State Capitol, which are to enhance the safety of the buildings and structures on the campus as well as the individuals who visit and work at the Capitol.
The following changes went into effect November 12, 2010:
- The sliding gates around the State Capitol close every evening at 7:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the following business day. The gates are closed on weekends and holidays.
- Exceptions are made when special events, which have been requested to and approved by the Department of Administration - General Services Division or the Division of Culture and History, take place on the Capitol campus or at the Culture Center, requiring the gates to be opened during designated after-hours.
- Employees who arrive or depart campus after the gates close may call the Division of Protective Services Command Center at 304-558-5715 to request the gate to be opened. Signs with this telephone number are posted around the campus.
Approximately 250 parking spaces closest to the Culture Center, near the Washington and Greenbrier streets entrance, are designated for public parking during after-hours and on holidays and weekends. For additional information regarding the new security procedures or general campus security issues, please contact the Division of Protective Services at 304-558-9911.