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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 19, 2012 Agenda PacketsT. Luc~E COUNTY PVBLIC sAFETY COORDINATING CO~INCIL January 19, 2012 3x30 p.m. fT. LUCIE COUNYY ADMINIiTRAT10N ANNEx BOARD OF COUN'~Y COMMIff10NERf CONFERENCE ROOM 3 1. Call to Order -Chairman Tod Mowery Z. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minute:- Oetober Z?, Zo11 Meeting 4. fheriff's Offiee Update - fheriff Ma:earn/Major Tighe s. Update by Criminal ~u:tiee Coordinator- Mark Godwin 6. ~udi~ial Update- Chief fudge Levin T. Old Business 8. New Bu:ineff: 9. Adjournment Members: Suzanne Caudell Janet Collins State Attorney Bruce Colton Commissioner Tod Mowery Public Defender Diamond Litty Justine Patterson Sheriff Ken Mascara Chief Judge Lein John Romano Major Pat Tighe Judge Philip Yacucci I30ARD O F COUNTY TOD MOWERY COMMISSIONERS - - COMMISSIONER DATE: December 29, 2011 T0: Public Safety Coordinating Council Members FROM: Tod Mowery, County Commissioner ~ RE: P.S.C.C. Meeting on January 19tH Dear fellow Public Safety Coordinating Council Member: After the recent reorganization of the Board of County Commissioners, I was appointed to Chair the Public Safety Coordinating Council. I'm excited in working with you on numerous issues in the St, Lucie County criminal justice system. Also, I wanted to introduce myself to you prior to our first meeting of 2012. As I have already met with most members of the P.S.C.C. at various times, I would like to encourage all members to attend. This will give me the opportunity to get up to speed regarding your respective concerns. As a married father of two children whose professional career spans both private and public sectors. My public experience includes time spent as an economic development director and 10 years in city management, including Michigan and Jupiter, Florida, where I was the assistant town manager and project coordinator for the recruitment of the Scripps Research Institute. My private sector experience includes managing a local consulting practice providing services in economic development, landscape architecture, land planning and environmental consulting. Over the years, I have been very involved locally in area civic and community projects. My wife, Deborah and I coordinate the children's ministry at our church, where I also serve as a Deacon. I serve on the St. Lucie County Education Foundation Board, the Chamber of Commerce Board, and on the Board and as the Treasure Coast Section Chair for the FL Chapter of the American Planning Association. I have been an active recreation and competitive soccer coach with the local MAKO soccer program. I have also lived overseas in both Africa and in Switzerland, Furthermore, I have a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in urban and regional planning. My wife is a local teacher and an 8-year army vet. We have been in Florida since 2005. I would like to encourage all to attend, thereby giving us the opportunity to develop strategically sound plans for the future of "Public Safety" issues. If you have any questions please don't hesitate in contacting me. CHRIS DZADOVSKY, District No. 1 TOD MOWERY, District No. 2 PAULA A. LEWIS, Dlsrrlcr No. 3 • FRANNIE HUTCHINSON, District No. 4 CHRIS CRAFT, Disrrlcr No. 5 County Adminlsrrotor - Foye W. Ourlow, MPA 2300 Virginia Avenue • Fort Pierce, FL 34982-5652 • (772} 462-1412 FAX (772) 462-2131 TDD (772) 462-1428 www.stlucieco.gov PUBLIC =AFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting October 27, 2011 Convened: 3:45 p.m. Adiowrned~ 4:10 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Craft called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. in Conference Room # 3, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. ROLL CALL Roll call was takzen. Member: Pre:enb~ Commissioner Chris Craft Judge Philip 1. Yacucci,l9t" Circuit Eric Gidland for Thomas Mary, Department of Corrections Chief Gary Wilson for Ken Mascara, SherifF of SLC Major Pat Tighe, SLC SO Diamond Litty, Public Defender Member= Ab:enib: Bruce Colton, State Attorney Chief Judge Steve Levin,l9t" Circuit Suzanne Caudell, CORE Program Janet Collins, Bail Association John Romano, New Horizons Other: Pre:ent~ Marks Godwin, SLC Criminal Justice Coordinator Ethel Rowland, Taxpayer Broderickt Underwood, C11S Analyst Lt. William McMahon, SLC SO Trevor Morganti, Classification Supervisor, SLC SO lames Clasby, APPROVAL OF MINUTEf~ The minutes from September 29, 2011 were unanimously approved. Publie fafety Coordinating Council October Z7, 2011 Page Z UPDATE by fLC fherriff'= Offiee- Ma)or Tighe on behalf of fheriff Ma:eara~ Major Tighe, Director of Detention reported the jail population at 1313 which includes 57 federal inmates. The average population for August was 1274. The following stats of inmates in custody were given: 7o sex offenders (5.4% of the population), inmates with mental health issues make up 22.45% of the population and 47 have been charged with murder. Major Tighe brought a color coded handout regarding the U.S. Jail Capacity by County; this packet also included an article entitled, "Jails Geography, and Policy". Please see attached. The information was discussed, Major Tighe pointed out that Large jails make up the smallest number of jail systems in the United Sates; 167 counties in the United States. Although there are only 167 counties that have large jails, the total prisoner population for these counties represents more than half of the total jail population in the United States. Major Tighe added the reason he brought that information was because policies, procedures, programs and the overall operation of a large jail is distinctly different than that of smaller jails. He advised the group that the University of Central Florida (UCF) is conducting a study of jail population across the Country. Major Tighe's idea was to maybe have the students at UCF take a look at our population. Chairman Craft thought it would be interesting to see if there was a report done by someone or could be done with regards to overlaying the crime rate and types of differences within each of the counties. Major Tighe thought it was possible or he could provide his stats. Chief Wilson reported that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) released the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and all the agencies in St. Lucie County have seen an up-tic in crime with regards to larcenies, home, car burglaries, and copper theft. More than half the burglaries occurred in homes and cars that were not locked. Unfortunately the Sheriff's office expected to see an increase in crime as the economy got worse. Major Tighe added that they have seen more crimes against persons and violent crimes. Major Tighe shared a few cases where people in need of medical care have tried to get themselves arrested for past crimes. Judges have worked on a case by case basis to have these people released on their own recognizance. UPDATE by Criminal ~u:tice Coordinator- Marie Godwin The Average Monthly Inmate Population report was reviewed and discussed. This report included an Age Profile which shows inmates between the ages of 25 -34 is on the rise. Traditionally the larger population age range was 18 - 24. A discussion ensued about prescription drug dependencies. Chairman Craft asked if the problem is equally proportioned across the scale or was it a specific age group or class of people involved with the abuse. Major Tighe and Trevor Morganti, Classification Supervisor indicated that it affects everyone even young kids and middle class moms. Chief Wilson added that they have seen a sicker Public fafety Coordinating Council October ZT, ZOft Page 3 population as a result of the pill addiction because it causes secondary health issues. Major Tighe spokze of a Controlled Substance Data Base that Pharmacies and Law Enforcement Agencies are to be using to traclx prescriptions, but a passcode has not been issued from FDLE as of yet. Chief Wilson advised that it has only been two or three weeks since they have applied for it and he was sure there must be a back log with all the agencies requests. Chairman Craft was concerned and asked that if a password was not assigned within fifteen days to email him. He offered to have a resolution passed by the BOCC to the State in order to draw more attention to the matter. Mr. Godwin continued with his report and thanked the Judges for helping with getting inmate medical cases in the Pretrial GPS Program. An update was given on the "Middle Building Build-Out". The Okeechobee Drug Screening Lab operations were reported as doing very well. Mr. Godwin received information from the Department of Juvenile Justice (D1J) in regards to them proposing to give the Detention Centers back to the Counties. This would be complex and it would not save money like D1J may have thought because juveniles cannot be housed with adult inmates. The Sheriffs department and the Board would have to make that decision. Mr. Godwin was happy to report the Detention Center Budget being reduced from 2.6 million to 1.3 million as a result in working with the Judges, Courts, and all involved with the juveniles. If the County and Legislators decided to go in the direction mentioned it would cause a number of liability issues. Examples given were transportation and inmate medical issues. If our juvenile was arrested in Panama City it would be the Counties responsibility to get him and a special van would have to be used only for juveniles. Major Tighe informed the group that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sent letters to every Sheriff in the State regarding the importance of not housing juveniles with adult inmates. There will be more to come on this subject matter and Mr. Godwin concluded his report. JUDICIAL UPDATE Judge Yacucci thought it was important to advise that given the situation with Judge Nelson a plan was already put into place to cover her court. A retired Judge as well as himself are working on coverage and a more permanent solution will be put in place in just a couple of weeks but essentially it has all been resolved. OLD BUfINEff Mr. Godwin notified the group that Tom Genung, Court Administrator contacted him regarding the facilitator discussion and requested it be passed to a later date. IPublie fafety Coordinating Cowntil Oelbober Z7, 2011 Page 4 NEW BIUfINEff Chairman Craft brought up the topic regarding the HIV medication bill and how his Vice Chair pulls it off the consent agenda and askts why the cost is so high. Chairman Craft suggested that maybe a presentation should be given to the BOCC. Major Tighe replied that it will be scheduled and that the County Administrator and Risk Manager met with Corizon this weelz. There is another meeting scheduled December 6th 2011 and the presenter from Corizon was asked to be in attendance. Major Tighe reminded the group of the fact that the Health Department is in his facility everyday identifying new HIV cases. Chairman Craft understood the importance of that work because if it is not done there will be more infected people in the community. AD~OURNMENTe Commissioner Craft adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. Submitted by, Carlene Busse THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD January 26, 2012 St. Lucie County Criminal Justice System Average Monthly Inmate Population -- 2009 Avg Population 2010 Avg Population 2011 Avg Population 1600 1400 - 1348 1321 1295 1302 1349 1323 1307 1320 1333 1321 254 ,.~1~26' ~J 230'7-218 - .ter ,1159 _ -.. -.:- 1200 1193" '1208° 1199 "' - "Y1185 1000 - 1068 1101 1093 1086 1098 1160 1164 800 600 - 400 - 200 - -- -- -- ---_ ,___ _.r---,---_ - -----,--------,-__.__-,___---~ ---- r-__--- --~ tan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Monthly Age Profile 18.24 ^25.34 201 t 2011 2011 2011 201 t 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 January-I ~Febmary~ l-March--a LApril-I l-May-~ I--June-J l---July-~ I-AuguslJ ~SeplemberJ ~OcloberJ ~~~ - ~: {r~:~ J Q W Q' a J m U Q a a U J Q -~ N ~~ ~ ~> ~ ~; ~~ ~t~ }~F t ~ ~~ y ~~y „C3 k _ i a O N 4- 0 0 a .o ca i n~ V1 .~..~ ,.. f-F-i ~• n~ W L ~ 'N jn~ V r~ ~ V ,~ .~ ..~.~ o C~ 1..~ R Rr\~'su~ w l _ V ~ ~/ E ~`4 ~~ ti Lt ~~ ~~ ^V•} ~W "4`~ ~~ O e '. ~: ~:. `U_ ^~ i..i~ `~ ~.... ct~ . . ~.. 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VJ ~ N ~ N cU C ~ U ~ ~ In fA N C N +J ~ ~ a U ~ 7 ~ O .~ U ~ ~ ~ U ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~` ~ ~ ~ ~ U O Z ~ ~ o i v ~ N ~ a ~ O o ~ ra ;. co c ~N N ~c C :7'+ N L1 a` a ca a c~ .~ 0 Q . c~ c c~ U L v Q a~ s~ a~ .~ 0 Q Jails, AMBER PERENZIN AND ROBERTO HUGH POTTER ,;;~~ ' ,,, ~ People fiend fio have two ~` mental images of jails in the United States. The first is `•'' a flashback to the two-cell jail in the fictional town of Mayberry---empty, except f: ~` when the town drunk checks himself in voluntarily. The sec- , ;" ~, ond, more reeent and becoming ,~~£ more dominant, is of larger jail facilities, which are often portrayed on reality shows and `~ documentaries as crowded and :~_ potentially violent. Although JULY I AUGUST 201 t ~ 1$ U.S. Jail Capacity by County 'Data provided by the American Jail Association (2007): Prepared by Amber Perencm In this article, geographic infor- mation system (CIS) technology is used to map rated jail capacity at the colJnty level across the Nation. Using 2007 data from the American Jail Association's (AJA) publication ~Vho'.s Whn in Jail Management, a map has been created to show the rated capacity of jails for every county in the United States. We stxess that the map employs the reported rated capacity in 2007, not the average daily popula- tion. The data demonstrate how the rated capacities of counties as an indi- cation of the size of jail systems vary across the Nation. In cases where more than one jail serves a county, the sum of all of the jails' rated capacities was used. For the purposes of our map, jail categories were broken into the following categories, which are consistent with the jail sire rank- ings utilized by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Institute of Corrections: • Small jails with a rated capacity below 250. • 1vledium jails with a rated capac- ity from 250 to 999. • Large jails with a rated capacity of 1,000 or more. One of the first notable anomalies is that 4711 counties appear to have no jails (shaded blue on our map). In some States, because of their regional jail systems, some cotutties appear to have no jail. For example, in West Virginia, S.5 counties uti- lize 10 regional jails to service all. counties. Irt counties with no jail, axrestees are held in another county. Regional jail systems axe also used in South Dakota and parts of Virginia. At tha other exererne, RYrode Island has only one jail. that services the entire State. Despite the number of counties with no jail, the dominant color on the map is yellow, signifying small jails. A handful of counties (11) whose jails have a rated capacity of five or fewer are shown in a sepa- rate color (purple) within the small jails category. With the exception of States such as Arizona, CaliforzUa, 1Q ~ JULY i AUGUST 201? AMEitICANJails ,~ ~ t ~ -~ ^ No County Jails (478 counties) ~e 5 or less (11 counties) ~, ~ ^ 6-249 (1,999 counties) • ` ;~~~ ®250.999 (486 counties) ~ 1,000 or greater (167 counties) Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, the predominant rated jail size for States is small; there are 2,010 such systems. Medium-sized jail systems comprise the next largest set of jails (486}, Laxge jails make up the small- est number of jail systems th the United States (167). They are over- whelmingly concentrated in States such as California, Florida, Iv'ew Jersey, and New York, as well as the "Delmarva" region (which includes Delaware and eastern Maryland and Virginia). Although not differenti- ated here, a "megajail" category of a rated capacity above 5,000 inmates is even more concentrated in a small number of counties. It should be noted that we are mapping total rated capacity of a jail system, not the rated capacity of each facility in systems with multiple facilities. Implications for Policy Development Policy makers tend to take aone- size-fits-all approach. This is espe- cially true of academics who propose policy solutions far lawmakers and other policy developers. Until now, there were few ways to demonstrate to policy makers and academics the relationship between geography and jail size. This map illustrates that policies directed at large jail systems aze likely to miss the mark for most jail systems in the country. Although it is possible to realize that the num- ber of small jail systems i3 greater than the number of medium and large systems combined, without this map the distribution of small jails across the breadth of the Nation is lost. While involved with the devel- opment of the draft medical and mental health standards for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), one of the authors argued continu- ously that some jail systems were not only so small that they did not have specialist mental health staff on payroll, but that they could be so far fxom an area with such staff that even a 24-hour response to a situ- ation was unlikely. Unfortunately, this sort of map did not exist at that time to illustrate directly the real- ity of jail system size and geogra- phy. {For more information about 1'REA, visit l~js.ojp.usdaj.gov/index. cfin?ty=tp&tid=20.) It is true that more than half of the jail population is held in large jail systems on any given day. This map demonstrates that these popula- tions reside in geographically dense areas in a handful of States. Graphic information such as this map dem- onstrates the need to consider bath size and geographic location when 1~ developing policies to accommodate the realities in which the over- whelming majority of jail Systems operate. Developing policies for all jails based on the combined size and geographic location of the small numbex of large jail systems misses the opportunity to properly target policies and practices that improve the operations of the majority of jail systems. One size does not fit all when it comes to jails. The Use ofi GIS Individual jail systems can utilize GIS technology in their organi- zational planning efforts. Many sheriffs' offices, which operate the majority of jail systems, use hot-spot mapping teehruques for crime con- trol purposes. The same techniques can be applied to jail flow and reentry programs. For example, the Orange County (Florida} Corrections Department used GIS data to deter- mine that more than 50 percent of inmates come from 17 particular Gip Codes in the county. These data were then used to assist in the develop- ment of community mentoring programs for returning inmates. Just as these teclulalagies are used at the local level, data collected through AJA's current online jail data survey will provide onguing, up-to-date profiles of jail capacity across the Nation. The newly entered data will allow the changes itt rated capacity between 2007 and now to be examined. If possible, th collaboration with AJA, we will also exazrune the changes th average daily population across jail sizes between the two data collections. By doing these sorts of analyses in collaboration with the jail community, jail systems can develop better policy-relevant argument`s that fit the unique needs of different- sized jail systems in different P~ of the Nation. We encourage all jail systems to provide the data requested to the American Jail. Association via its new online collection system. For more information, contact the AJA Jail Survey Team at 301-790-3930 and ask Chris Anderson (ext. 12} or Leslie Broznak (ext. 14) for assistance. ^ Amber Perenzin is a student in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. Roberto Mugh Potter, Ph.D., is on staff at the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida, South Orlando, Florida. For more informatic about GIS technology, contact Dr. Potter at Roberto.potter®ucf.edu or at 407-823-1487. CO