Stockton City Hall’s new security procedures add weapon screenings, limit meeting entry

Starting this week, most people entering Stockton City Hall are now required to pass through security screening including a metal detector and inspection of bags and backpacks.

Only uniformed, on-duty police and firefighters will be exempt from the procedures, which went into effect Monday and are intended to align the city with other federal, state and local government buildings, according to a municipal news release.