Orange County Corrections Department December 4, 2007 CORRECTIONS UPDATE Corrections Chief
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Introduction Large, urban jails are very challenging assignments Good news and not-so-good news Overall the state of the Orange County Corrections Department is good.
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Growth Highest average daily population (ADP): Sept Sept slightly lower Over time though, the jail ADP will inevitably grow
Bookings Growth January 1, 2001 to October 31, 2007
Jail Population Growth January 1, 2001 to October 31, 2007 Maximum Capacity 4,721 4,480 3,988 UCF Forecast: 5,277
Growth Growth leads to need for additional facilities Population forecast of 4,800 by fall of year timeline from funding approval to completion
Growth A master plan for the site is necessary The plan will let us optimize our current space The master plan process to begin in January 2008
Managing Growth Chief Judge Perry working to streamline courts Streamlining case processing will help manage growth A request for CIP funding still likely
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Staffing CRS, Inc. staffing analysis 12-hour shift plan Implementation
Staffing CRS found that additional staff would be more efficient than continued overtime Reorganizing staff assignments would lead to further efficiencies
Current Status of Staffing Issues Implemented 12-hour shifts Reevaluated all staffing assignments Reduced overtime 27%
BCC Actions on Staffing Issues In January 2007 BCC approved additional staff Further staff were approved in FY08 budget process Recruitment incentives and more academies and recruiting were authorized
Current Status of Staffing Issues Many staff hired and in place Additional academies put in place Recruitment incentives have helped in hiring more Certified Correctional Officers
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Managing Large Jails De-centralized command presently in use The department has outgrown its present command structure Large, modern jails generally have a unified command structure
Organizational Structure Operations Realigned to accommodate agency growth Improved managerial over site with Senior managers on site 24/7 Command staff will become more familiar with entire department Policy implementation will no longer be fragmented
Organizational Structure Some changes already implemented Others remain in planning Full implementation March 2008
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Other Issues In a growing community, jail growth is inevitable Managing the growth requires working with all local criminal justice agencies
Current Inmate Programs Over 25 programs active in the jail, including: –ABE/GED programs through the Orange County School Board (OCSB) –Pre-Apprenticeship Training (OCSB) –Four active ministry programs –Inmate Re-entry –9 programs for juveniles –Substance abuse for both men and women
Other Programs In addition we also have the state’s largest local government-funded Community Corrections program: –Probation –Pretrial Diversion –Alternative Comm. Service –Pretrial Services –Pretrial Release –Community Surveillance –Work Release
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Community Partnerships Success requires partners Criminal Justice Community Based Intergovernmental Spiritual Community Not-for-Profit Community Business Community
Community Partnerships New exemplary partnerships Florida Masonry Apprentice and Education Foundation, Inc. City of Orlando’s Community Venue Initiative – “The BLUEPRINT”
Partnerships Training mason tender apprentices OSHA certification Job Placement
Partnerships Community Venues Program 2 nd Chance/Ex-Offender Program
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
Future Presentation Daily subsistence fee Master Site Plan funding issue Other possible re-alignment issues that may require Board action Potential CIP
Corrections Update Introductory Remarks Growth Issues Staffing Issues Organizational Structure Other Issues Community Partnerships Future Summary
The department is going to grow Staffing issues largely resolved Reorganizing internal structure is vital Security, programming and community involvement going well Involvement with partners increasing I’ll be back
Orange County Corrections Department December 4, 2007 CORRECTIONS UPDATE Corrections Chief
Master Plan We will be seeking an A & E firm to assist in the master plan for compound Expect to complete an RFP in Spring of 2008 Will utilize the “Kitchen Plan” CIP for initial funding Return in FY09 budget process for change request of that CIP Re-title with scope change Additional funding
Jail Population Forecast
Secure Perimeter The perimeter of the compound has been secured All visitors and staff searched All vehicles searched