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PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
A meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council was held at 3:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in the Allen Conference Room of the Deschutes Service Building.
Also present were Deevy Holcomb, Juvenile Justice; Holly Harris, Health Services; Lisa
Nichols and Judge Crutchley, Circuit Court, Donna Mills, Central Oregon Health Council,
Laura Skundrick, Administrative Assistant.
1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS: Judge Wells Ashby called the meeting to order at
3:32pm at which time introductions were made.
2. APPROVE PSCC MEETING MINUTES: Motion made and supported for approval of May
7, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion Carried.
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Tony DeBone, County Commissioner
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Phil Henderson, County Commissioner
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Ken Hales, Community Corrections
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Wells Ashby, Judge
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Tom Anderson, County Administrator
Don Wagner, Oregon State Police
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Shane Nelson, Deschutes County Sheriff
Keith Witcosky, City of Redmond
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Sara Crosswhite, 9-1-1 Operations
John Hummel, District Attorney
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Aaron Brenneman, Defense Attorney
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Erin Taylor, Citizen Member
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George Conway, Health Services Director
Jim Porter, Bend PD Chief
Jeff Hall, Court Administrator
Donna McClung, Oregon Youth Authority
Justin Livingston, Bend City Council
Brian McNaughton, Redmond PD
Vacant
Shelly Smith, KIDS Center
Also present were Deevy Holcomb, Juvenile Justice; Holly Harris, Health Services; Lisa
Nichols and Judge Crutchley, Circuit Court, Donna Mills, Central Oregon Health Council,
Laura Skundrick, Administrative Assistant.
1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS: Judge Wells Ashby called the meeting to order at
3:32pm at which time introductions were made.
2. APPROVE PSCC MEETING MINUTES: Motion made and supported for approval of May
7, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion Carried.
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
4. BIENNIAL JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION PLAN: Deevy Holcomb summarized
attachment 2, the 2019-2021 Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan, as was requested during
last month's meeting. Ms. Holcomb also explained two new initiatives regarding
process and program developments, the first being the validation of data collected
during the brief screenings done to evaluate low risk, low level offenders; the second is
to identify middle schools to work with for restorative justice pilot program which is in
preliminary planning now. Ms. Holcomb also overviewed several targets for the
biennium, including an increase in functional family therapy participants and a 6 month
referral rate of 12% or less. Mr. Hales added that the department receives letters of
gratitude from families describing how helpful the therapy has been for the youth and
family. Mr. Hales moves to approve the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan, and Sheriff
Nelson seconds. Motion carried.
5. FAMILY DRUG COURT SUPPORT LETTER: Lisa Nichols and Judge Crutchley of Deschutes
County Circuit Court presented a powerpoint and provided an overview of Family Drug
Court (FDC). Judge Crutchley stated the FDC is the most rewarding program he takes
part in as a judge, because it is hands-on work with individuals who change their lives
and become productive citizens.
County Administrator Anderson inquired about tracking longer term, compounding
outcomes of the children who become involved in the program. Ms. Nichols replied
there have been multisite studies done in Oregon and she is currently working to create
that tool for Deschutes County, within the next year or so. Judge Crutchley added that
previous studies done regarding average child experiences proves the importance of
addressing issues like drug use and domestic violence as early as possible to minimize
the impact of those adverse experiences. Dr. Conway inquired about participants'
disclosure of information, to remain honest without fear of repercussion. Judge
Crutchley stated that one of the team members in the program is from the District
Attorney's Office, with the understanding that nothing they say in that session can be
used against them for criminal prosecution; Mr. Brenneman added that the court
participant is represented by counsel throughout the process; and Ms. Nichols added
there are certain mandatory reporting requirements that the participant is made aware
of at the beginning of their treatment.
Judge Ashby noted that the court takes the responsibility of this program seriously and
respects the partnership with Deschutes County to do so. He has the upmost
confidence in Ms. Nichols, Ms. Rosen and Judge Crutchley to uphold fidelity to best
practices for the program. Sheriff Nelson stated his absolute support of Family Drug
Court, because he has witnessed how well it works.
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Sheriff Nelson moves to recommend the County submit the application in a form
substantially as presented and the Chair sign a letter of support, and Mr. Hales seconds.
Motion carries.
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
• Tom Anderson noted that Sara Crosswhite was the interim 9-1-1 Director and
has now been selected as the permanent director.
• Dr. Conway stated that progression has been made regarding the public safety
campus improvements.
• Judge Ashby noted that Judge Adler has announced his retirement and there
will be an application process to make recommendations to the Governor.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:18
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Laura Skun rick
Board Assistant Secretary
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