MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) -- There's more security at the Piatt County Courthouse thanks to a gift from the FBI.

There's now an X-ray machine at the front door to make sure everyone inside is protected. The machine is actually a hand-me-down, thanks to the FBI in Springfield, who got a new X-ray machine. Springfield FBI's old one was still in great condition, so they turned it over to the Piatt County courthouse.

The Sheriff said that surrounding counties all had one, but Piatt County never did.

The X-ray machine checks people's belongings, making sure that no knives, guns, flammable liquids, or other potentially dangerous items are brought in. The Sheriff said that his main job is to keep the public safe, and that this is just one way to protect the employees and those coming into the co

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