Looking Sharp In Courtroom

Municipal Court President Judge Alan K. Silberstein brandishes a knife and a hook that were among some 200 weapons confiscated from individuals during the first month of the court's new metal detector program. Court aides collected hammers, knives, scissors, screwdrivers, spikes, razors and a 7-inch hat pin. Silberstein said he was surprised at the number of weapons taken in non-criminal courtrooms. "I guess you could say our worst fears were realized," the jurist said.