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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PSCC June 28, 2012PUBLIC fAFETV COORDINATING COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting June 28, 2012 Conveneds 3:33 p.m. Adjournedo 4:24 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Mowery called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. in Conference Room # 3, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken. Members Presents Members Excused# Others Presents Commissioner Tod Mowery Chief Judge Steve Levin,19t" Circuit Scott Harloff for Suzanne Caudell, CORE Program Sheriff Ken Mascara Major Pat Tighe, 51-50 Mitch Hilburn for Janet Collins, Bail Association John Romano, New Horizons Justine Patterson, Florida Department of Corrections Bruce Colton, State Attorney Diamond Litty, Public Defender Judge Philip). Vacucci,19th Circuit Mark Godwin, 51-C Criminal Justice Coordinator Ethel Rowland, Taxpayer Broderick Underwood, CJ15 Analyst Lisa Savage, 51-C Pretrial Program Trevor Morganti, 51-50 APPROVAL OF MINUTESs The minutes from May 28, 2012 were unanimously approved. Public Safety Coordinating Council June 28, 2012 Page 2 UPDATE by SLC Sherriff's Office- Sheriff Mascara A Major Tigher Major Tighe reported the inmate population count at 1,218 with 37 US Marshal Inmates included. The Major informed the group that 23% of the inmate population is mentally ill and 280 inmates are on psychotropic medication. Sheriff Mascara gave the statistics of the percentage of male and female felony and misdemeanor inmates. The male felony inmates are reported to be the lowest 63% compared to the traditional 85% of the jail's population. The current male misdemeanor population is 37% of the population. The female felony inmates were at 77%u of the population, and the misdemeanor female population is 23 percent. UPDATE by Criminal Justice Coordinator- Mark Godwine Mr. Godwin and members discussed the Monthly Population Report. Broderick Underwood, CJ15 Analyst provided data regarding the average daily population and bookings from 2009 through 2012. Commissioner Mowery felt that the picture was not clear after the data was reviewed and discussed. Ideas were exchanged on what data to track, and if it could be done. The consensus among members was that more data would paint a more complete picture of the current jail population. Mr. Godwin suggested a rough draft of data be presented to the members. Mr. Godwin passed around a jail report provided by Mr. Tom Genung, Court Administer. This report is circuit wide and given on a monthly basis. The report shows how many individuals are in custody awaiting trial over 365 days. The report was for St. Lucie County, and there are eighty-five individuals who have been in jail for over a year. The discussion continued regarding the bookings and arrests being down, but the population was still up. Mitch Hilburn, from St. Lucie Bail Association commented that this maybe due to the increase in the new bond schedule. Mr. Godwin continued his report and announced that the SLC Drug Lab has moved into the new location which is still on the second floor of the courthouse across from Juvenile Clerk's Office. JUDICIAL UPDATE Chief Judge Levin indicated the possibility of having a Veterans Court but nothing has been decided, it is just an idea at this point. There was a brief discussion on the topic. Sheriff Mascara announced the promotion of Sargent now Lieutenant, Troy Church, head of security at the courthouse. OLD BUSINESS- None NEW BUSINESS- Justine Patterson, from Florida Department of Corrections gave an update on the budget and how it has affected staff and the ability to run the program. As of July first officers will be back in the field, she indicated community safety was not impeded. Sheriff Public Safety Coordinating Council June 28, 2012 Page 3 Mascara offered help by means possibly donating a vehicle. Ms. Patterson mentioned she does have one pool car and was told she may receive more. Mr. Godwin thanked the Sheriff for his recent donation of a vehicle to the Pretrial Program. Commentfs Commissioner Mowery asked members if there were any objections to Not having a July Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting. There were no objections and therefore, NO July meeting will be held. Major Tighe announced that he would send out invitations to a Drug Summit in September. ADJOURNNENT* Commissioner Mowery adjourned the meeting at 4:24 p.m. Submitted by, Carlene Busse THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD Auguft 30, 2012