PSCC Minutes 09/30/2010September 30, 2010
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COLLIER COUNTY II
PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL I �OCV I E ?011
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Naples, Florida, September 30, 2010 BY' .....................
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Safety Coordinating
Council, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 2:00 PM, in
REGULAR SESSION, in 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 Pivacek, Circuit Court Judge
Fiala
Hiller
(Designee for Chief Circuit Court Judge Keith Cary)
Henning
Stephen Russell, State Attorney, State of Florida
Coyle
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Chief Correctional Officer
Cotetta
Kathleen A. Smith, Collier County Public Defender
Pamela Donelson, Circuit Administrator, State Probation Office
Charles Rice, Director, County Probation Office
David Schimmel, Executive Director, David Lawrence Center
Christine Holmes, Administrator, Batterers Intervention Program
(Non- Voting) Members: Judge Janeice Martin, Circuit Court Judge
Rich Montecalvo, Assistant State Attorney
(Designee for State Attorney Stephen Russell)
Mark Lennon, Senior Supervisor, State Probation Office
(Designee for Pamela Donelson, State Probation Office)
Connie Kelly, Supervising Assistant Public Defender
(Designee for Public Defender Kathleen A. Smith)
Chief Scott Salley, Chief of Corrections, Sheriffs Office
Mark Middlebrook, Collier County Court Administration
ALSO PRESENT: Robert Zachary, Assistant County Attorney
Skip Camp, Director, Facilities Management
Mike Sheffield, Assistant to County Manager
Marcy Krumbine, Director, Housing, Human �eAerans Services
Pamela Baker, David Lawrence Center fis orres:
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September 30, 2010
I. Introduction:
A. Call to Order
Commissioner Fred Coyle called the meeting to order at 2:02 P.M. and a quorum
was established.
B. Approval of the PSCC Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2010
Daniel Schimmel moved to approve the Minutes of the March 25, 2010
meeting as submitted. Second by Sheriff Rambosk. Carried unanimously, 9 -0.
II. Old Business:
A. Community Re- Integration Program — Sheriff Rambosk
Overview:
• Incarceration and fulfilling a jail sentence does not deter crime
• Responsibility of the police is to prevent crime through investigation, arrest,
and incarceration
• If a support system is not in place to help a released inmate develop life
skills, the likelihood is the individual will return to his/her established
patterns and be arrested again
• The jail's existing GED Program is one step toward helping an inmate
prepare for a more productive life after release
Sheriff Rambosk stated the Sheriff's Office has, for the past four years, been
examining instituting a Re- Integration Program and working with the community to
devise a plan to reduce the potential for increased crime, reduce the cost of jail
operations, and reduced volume in the Court system.
The jail population has been declining due to the economic downturn, the 287 -G
Felons Program, and good law enforcement. It is with the cooperation of the entire
community working together that the potential for increased crime will be reduced.
The overriding problem is what to do when an inmate is released.
Mission Statement: A transitional partnership that embraces a positive community
environment that establishes and reinforces a new identity, and prepares
individuals for productive citizenship that benefits the community and inmates as
well.
Local government, taxpayers, and the Board of County Commissioners will not be
asked to provide funding. The Program will be implemented with the assistance of
a strong volunteer core currently working with the Sheriff's Office.
The reduction of crime will benefit the community:
• from an economic perspective, i.e., the County will no longer "support" the
inmates by providing food and shelter
• increased overall safety — fewer victims of crime
The program will be data - driven and results will be tracked. Initially, the number
of eligible individuals will be small and will be expanded exponentially over time.
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Sheriff Rambosk reiterated it is not an early release program since the inmate's
sentence will be served in its entirety because Collier County is "tough on crime."
An eligibility criterion is being established and no inducements will be offered to
the participants, other than an opportunity to "straighten their life around."
He stated mentoring, training and support are crucial components of the program.
David Schimmel moved to endorse the concept for the Community Re- Integration
Program and approve the Program to proceed. Second by Stephen Russell.
Carried unanimously, 9 -0.
B. Jail "Snap- Shot" Report — Chief Scott Salley, Chief of Corrections
• The Agency Gang Unit receives intelligence from the Jail Gang Liaisons
and also photographs inmates' tattoos to assist in identifying various gangs
o 23 documented street gangs in Collier County and 59 inmates
were affiliated with gangs
• To date, a total of 510 inmates were transferred to ICE ( "Immigration and
Customs Enforcement ")
• The Pre -Trial Release Program is an effort between the courts and Sheriff's
office to reduce jail population by providing an alternative to bond:
• Qualifying criteria: inmate must not pose a threat to the public, must
sign a contract, and abide by the rules or he /she is returned to jail
• Savings: $260,546.60 (average cost to house an inmate is $166.97
per day for an average stay of 22 days)
• 111 participants in 2010
• Marchman Act/Baker Act — protective custody of persons who cannot care
for themselves due to influence of alcohol or drugs — 632 individuals are in
treatment
• Average Daily Population ( "ADP ") in 2010 was 896, compared to 1,224 in
2007
• Inmate Work Force: Inmates work within the jail facility in the kitchen,
cleaning detail, lawn maintenance, laundry and on assignment with
Domestic Animal Services
Chief Sally outlined the various services provided to inmates and stated two
potential educational programs for inclusion in the Community Re- Integration
Program, i.e., culinary arts and horticulture.
He introduced the new Jail Captain, Beth Richard.
Leo Mediavilla, who returned from the State Educator's Conference, noted a
recently published book entitled, "Seven Habits on the Inside, Reducing Recidivism
through Behavioral Changes, " featured Collier County and its jail model in
Chapter 3. [The book adapted the principals of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective
People " to the prison setting.]
C. Update: Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Grant Planning
Council — Pam Baker, David Lawrence Center
• The Public Safety Coordinating Council approved establishing the Planning
Council in March 2010 and has been meeting on a monthly basis
September 30, 2010
• Members include: Representatives from Law Enforcement, Judiciary, State
Attorney Office, Public Defenders' Office, Mental Health advocates (as
required by the Department of Children and Families)
• Purpose: To position the County to apply for future grants from the State of
Florida's Department of Community Affairs and the Federal government
• A strategic plan is a required component to qualify for various grants
o Develop Sequential Intersection Mapping - The Florida Mental
Health Institute (FMHI), facilitated by the University of South
Florida, assisted with the mapping process.
o Purpose: to examine the intercepts where an individual enters the
criminal justice system and determine where the individual can be
diverted from the system and placed into an appropriate treatment plan
o Additional Purpose: develop future priorities
• Submitted an application for a Justice and Mental Health Collaboration
Grant (Federal grant) in April through the Sheriff's Office
• Applied to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Federal) for a Drug Court
Enhancement Grant and received $200,000 to purchase drug testing
equipment and pay for lab work, as well as hire a case manager
• The program will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for
approval
• New Application: for a Reinvestment Act Implementation Grant through
the State's Department of Children & Families
• Florida Gulf Coast University is a new partner
o will assist with program evaluation and provide interns to monitor
support services for clients
• Funding requested: $726,702 ($343,345 per year)
• Administration of funding: will be through Collier County's Department of
Health, Human and Veterans' Services and $24,000 will be allotted for
administrative services
• Matching funds (10 %) will be provided by Collier County Sheriff's Office,
Florida Gulf Coast University, the David Lawrence Center, and the National
Alliance on Mental Illness
David Schimmel stated the Crisis Intervention Training ( "CIT ") Program has been
acknowledged as the most concentrated, most effective program in the state. Over
300 individuals have been trained to date.
III. New Business:
A. Report: Juvenile Detention Cost Sharing — Crystal Kinzel, Director of
Financing and Accounting, Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Since 2005, Collier County has paid over $9M to the Department of
Juvenile Justice for the Juvenile Delinquency Incarceration Program
• Fair share of costs was established by the state, but the county had no ability
to research or verify information provided regarding charges
• Purpose: To ensure that Collier County only pays for its obligations and is
not charged additional costs
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• County Budget Office is working with the Sheriff s Office to enhance access
to information and analyze caseloads to correct the appropriateness of
invoices sent to Collier County
Ms. Kinzel will report to the council within the next six months.
B. Approval of Connie Kelley (replacing Mike Orlando) as Designee for Public
Defender Kathleen A. Smith
Kathleen Smith moved to approve the nomination of Connie Kelly as Designee.
Second by Sheriff Rambosk. Carried unanimously, 9 -0.
Kathleen Smith introduced Ms. Kelley to the council and provided a brief
background of her experience.
IV. Public Comments:
Armando Galella, District Director, Catholic Charities of Collier County, commended
the Sheriff s Office for the proposed Re- Integration Program and offered the services of
his organization in support of the program.
V. Member Comments /Suggestions:
Mike Sheffield announced the County Attorney's office has scheduled a Florida
Sunshine Law and Ethics Workshop on October 14, 2010 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the
BCC Chambers. All Advisory Committee /Board Members are invited to attend.
He noted the Board of County Commissioners has permanently appointed Commissioner
Coyle as Chairman of the Public Safety Coordinating Council. The Council members
unanimously supported the Board's decision.
VI. Next Meeting: December 9, 2010
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 3:10 PM.
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
COORDINATING COUNCIL
Commissioner Fred Coyle, Chairman
The Minutes were approved by the Board /Committee on A/LC lj / , u
as presented C--,-o-r as amended