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PSCC Minutes 03/19/2009 R March 19,2009 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Naples, Florida, March 19,2009 LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 2:00 PM., in REGULAR SESSION, at the Human Resources Conference Room, Building "B," 3301 East Tamiami Trail, in Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Fred Coyle Judge Cynthia Ellis, Circuit Court, Designee for Chief Judge Cary Judge Eugene C. Turner, County Court Charles Rice, Director, County Probation David Schimmel, Chief Executive Officer, David Lawrence Center Christine Holmes, Administrator, Batterers Intervention Program Rich Montecalvo, Designee for Stephen Russell, State Attorney Mark Lennon, Supervisor, Designee for Pamela Donelson, State Probation Chief Greg Smith, Sheriffs Office, Designee for Sheriff Kevin Rambosk Mike Orlando, Designee for Kathy Smith, County Public Defender Mark Middlebrook, Collier County Court Administration (non-voting) Chief Scott Salley, Sheriffs Office (non-voting) ALSO PRESENT: James Mudd, County Manager Robert Zachary, Chief Assistant County Attorney Skip Camp, Director, Facilities Management Mike Sheffield, Assistant to County Manager Collier County Public Safety Coordinating Council March 19,2009, 2:00pm Human Resources Conference Room 3301 E. Tamiami Traii, Naples, Florida I. Introduction A. Call to Order- Commissioner Coyle B. Approval of December 12, 2008 Collier PSCC Meeting Minutes II. Old Business A. Approval of Chief Judge Cary's Recommendation of County Court Judge Eugene Turner to fill the vacancy of "County Court Judge Statutory Member' on the PSCC B. Jail "Snap-Shot" Report-Chief Scott Salley C. Mental Health Care Priorities in Collier County (follow-up from the 12/12/08 PSCC meeting)-David Schimmel III. New Business A. Impact of Truancy on the Crime Rate-Sgt. Tom Wedlock, CCSO IV. Member Comments V. Public Comments VI. Adjourn-The next meeting will be held on June 11,2009 at 2pm in the Human Resources Conference Room March 19,2009 I. Introduction A. Call to Order Chairman Fred Coyle called the meeting to order at 2:03 PM. B. Approval of Minutes of December 12, 2008 PSCC Meeting Mike Orlando moved to approve the Minutes of December 18, 2008 Meeting as submitted. Second by David Schimmel. Carried unanimously, 10-0. 11. Old Business A. Approval of Chief Judge Cary's Recommendation of County Court Judge Eugene C. Turner to fill the vacancy of "County Court Judge Statutory Member" on the Public Safety Coordinating Council (replacing Judge Ramiro Maiialich) Chairman Coyle welcomed Judge Turner. Rich Montecalvo moved to approve the nomination of County Court Judge Eugene C. Turner, as recommended by Chief Judge Keith Cary, to fill the vacancy as County Court Judge Statutory Member. Second by Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Ellis. Carried unanimously 10-0. B. Jail "Snap-Shot" Report - Chief Scott Salley (A copy of the Jail Data Report was distributed to the Committee.) . Immokalee Jail Center remains temporarily closed - without increase in cnme County Manager Mudd stated the closing has resulted in a cost savings for the County. He noted there have been no complaints from Immokalee residents concerning visitation due to the transportation voucher system. Chief Salley stated information concerning voucherslCA T bus schedules were printed in Spanish, Creole, and English, and the Sheriffs Office has issued approximately sixty vouchers to pay for CAT bus fares. Chairman Coyle asked ifany of the aversion programs have had a significant impact on the jail population. . The GED Program had the best results. o There are 49 'students' currently enrolled and two are testing for the SAT through the Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology. o Inmates are also encouraged to attend vocational training courses. . The Pre-trial Release Program and pleas at first appearances are other measures that have helped to reduce the jail population. Discussion ensued regarding efforts by the Clerk's Office to collect Court costs and probation fees from paroled inmates. County Manager Mudd stated the County's General Fund makes up the short-fall in uncollected fees. 2 March 19,2009 Mark Middlebrook stated before an inmate (with the ability to pay) is released from probation, helshe is signed up for Collections Court. If appearances are not made before the Court as scheduled, or if payments are not made on a timely manner, the Clerk's Office can convert the debt to a civil judgment. Judge Turner stated although former inmates are monitored, there comes a point when it is not worth the administrative cost/time to pursue collecting judgments. C. Mental Health Care Priorities in Collier County (follow-up report from the 12/12/08 PSCC Meeting) - David Schimmel . Emergency ("walk-in") numbers are up by 15% . First priority is to ensure availability of "Baker Act" beds for law enforcement to shift population from the jail o The addition of 10 beds will cost approximately $1.5M . Second priority is access to medication and treatment o Institutional care in Florida costs approximately $140,000/year o Community care is approximately $14,000/year per patient . The Crisis Intervention Training ("CIT") Program is proceeding and a number of officers have signed up to attend Mr. Schimmel stated he does not anticipate receiving any support from the State Legislature due to further budget reductions. (Chief Salley left at 2:25 PM) 111. New Business A. Impact of Truancy on the Crime Rate - Sgt. Tom Wedlock, CCSO (A PowerPoint presentation was given.) . Collier County's Truancy Court Program began in February, 2008, and is an early-intervention effort targeting "at risk" students . Truancy has been referred to as the "first step to a lifetime of problems" . Truancy Court focuses on habitual truants (5+ days per calendar month) . High school dropouts cost taxpayers between $188,000 - $297,000 . Truancy prevention programs costs between $500 - $2,000 per truant . Collier County's Truancy Court began in February, 2008 o Collaborative effort: Public Schools, State Attorney's Office, the Department of Children/Families and various Community Organizations o An Inter-Agency agreement, signed by the partnering Agencies, outlined each Agency's responsibilities . Students are identified as "habitual truants," parents are notified via mail and phone contact . An "intervention" (meeting) is scheduled with student, parents and the school to solve problem and present options regarding available resources . The Superintendent of Schools authorizes filing a Petition with the Court if intervention fails . 150+ petitions have been petitioned filed with Truancy Court since February, 2008 3 March 19,2009 . Juvenile and parents attend Truancy Court o Juveniles are screened for drugs at first Court appearance Results: . 48% reduction in truancy after date of petition . 54% reduction after first Truancy Court appearance . 90% of juveniles are no longer habitually truant . 40% reduction in school discipline referrals after entering Truancy Court . 1/3 of students made significant improvements in grades . 81 % reduction in positive drug screens within 2 months after first appearance . 53% in arrests for burglaries committed by juveniles during school hours Sgt. Wedlock stated one of the reasons for the success of the program is because there is accountability to Truancy Court, and a process has been created to ensure the needs of the students and families are addressed and met IV. Member CommentslSuggestions V. Public Comment (None) VI. Next Meeting: June 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Human Resources Conference Room ***** There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 3:07 PM. COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL Commissioner Fred Coyle, Chairman These Minutes approved by the BoardlCommittee on as presented or as amended 4