A Look at Statistics and Trends Based on public information available Polk County A Look at Statistics and Trends Based on public information available

Polk Co. Jail Observations Maximum jail capacity - 1500 Jail population increasing 950e average up to 1050e General Reasons More violent crime Insufficient available mental health and substance abuse services Requested $1 million to open another 3 pods to go to 1200 – is under consideration for phasing

Polk County JaIL OBSERVATIONS – WHY #’s Up? Delays in entering SA treatment Before - entry was same week as approval Inmates waiting 90 to 120 days after sentencing before entering treatment Delayed IME and MCO decisions Bridges Treatment program closed portion of beds Delayed MCO payments $3.5M, personal check $500,000

Polk County JaIL OBSERVATIONS – WHY #’s Up? ICE detentions - 10-40 Longer lengths of stay for federal prisoners (new leadership in DOJ) Significant # of people in jail on probation violations and new charges Pre-trial releases are less in number if judge sets a bail amount the inmate cannot afford

Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee Established 2008 - Purpose of CJCC Committee: The mission of the Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is to identify possible improvements in the criminal justice system; develop system-wide solutions; propose actions, execute strategies; and generally improve the criminal justice system. In carrying out our mission, we are committed to: Public Safety Communication Cooperation

Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee To receive notifications of bi- monthly meetings and receive minutes, contact: Sarah Boese Office: 286-3895 Sarah.boese@polkcountyiowa.go v Polk Co. Supervisors website Agenda can include reports from: Polk Co. Jail Bridges Substance Abuse program Fifth Judicial District Broadlawns Polk County Health Services Others as approved by Polk Co. Supervisors Topics vary

Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee Gary Sherzan, Coordinator 515-250-6842 gsherzan@msn.com $50,000 grant for (CIT) training New Pre-trial risk assessment Risk of not showing up for court Risk of committing a crime Risk of violence Where this intersects will determine the level of supervision Members of CJCC: Polk County Board of Supervisors Chair +1 more member of Bd. of Supervisors Polk County Attorney, Public Defender Chief Judge of the Fifth Judicial District Director, Iowa Department of Corrections Polk County Sheriff Suburban Police Chief Representative Des Moines Police Officer Chief Juvenile Court Officer Mental Health Services Director

Participation in Law Enforcement Initiatives Plus Crisis Services, COC – CRB - PCS Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team Jail Diversion – Community Support Stepping Up Initiative Therapeutic Alternatives to Incarceration Data Driven Initiative Community Connections Supporting Re- entry Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)Training Safety Net Rx prescription program for exiting inmates