You now have to ring bell to get into Abbeville City Hall

Visitors must press a doorbell to enter Abbeville City Hall since the doors are locked. Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White explained the reason for the new system implementation.
Starting this month, when visitors arrive at city hall, they will have to ring a doorbell and then explain what their business is.
A person in city hall is able to see and speak to the person at the front door using the newly installed Ring Doorbell Camera.
Mayor White said, “Like many other entities, we are looking at ways to enhance safety for our employees. We looked at a variety of safety measures. Given the design of the building, the new lock is the most effective way to increase safety for those working in the lobby area and beyond. 
“It  is similar to the system used in schools and the sheriff’s office.”
For the last two years, one must ring a doorbell to enter the Sheriff’s Annex Building downtown. Similarly, no one can enter a public or private school in Vermilion Parish without ringing a doorbell.
The Mayor said no recent incident called for locking the doors. She said it was all about the safety of the city employees.