Yakima County Auditor's office:
Rene and I went in to get our passports. The auditor's office is in the Courthouse building. And they do security screening at the main entrance to the building. I wish they didn't and just did the minimum to protect the courtroom's, but alas they do not.
First entrance into the building with Rene and her son Logan, I left the Sig in the Jeep in the safe. However, I forgot to leave my pocket knife and util-key in the Jeep. So I asked if they were able to check it. Two private security were working the metal detectors and they quickly responded no problem. They pointed over to the lockers, so I asked if about their firearm check in procedure. They didn't blink and eye and said that would be no problem as well. I said thanks and next time I'll check it as they seemed very versed about checking items and were not stand offish or troublesome in any way. While emptying my pockets one armed and private security officer noticed my challenge coin (I Love Guns and Coffee) and commented.
We made our way to the auditor's office, took a number and waited. We were called within about 5 minutes and connected with one of the gals that does passports. She looked over our paperwork then realized we don't have pictures. I stated that their website informed me that they took pictures for a fee, she agreed but let us know that their printer was not working. Ugh, so we opted to drive to Walgreen's down the road and get our pictures done. Upon exiting the building I turned in my ticket (no key
) and retrieved my pocket knives. No hassle, no problems, easy as it should be.
After getting our passport photo's we returned to the courthouse and I entered, informed of my desire to check my firearm. I was ushered over to the lockers where the older private security officer opened a locker, had me place my items inside and then gave me a ticket. He kept the key.
We did our business in the auditor's office and left. I got back and turned in my numbered ticket whereas a completely different officer came and opened the locker for me. I took out my Sig (paddle holster) and rearmed and was on my way without any incident. Very professional and easy, great job OCDO and Yakima.
