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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-19 PSCC MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL A meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council was held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in the Allen Conference Room of the Deschutes Service Building. x Tony DeBone, County Commissioner x Patti Adair, County Commissioner x Ken Hales, Community Corrections x Wells Ashby, Judge x Tom Anderson, County Administrator Don Wagner, Oregon State Police Shane Nelson, Deschutes County Sheriff x Keith Witcosky, City of Redmond Sara Crosswhite, 9-1-1 Operations John Hummel, District Attorney x Aaron Brenneman, Defense Attorney x Erin Taylor, Citizen Member George Conway, Health Services Director Jim Porter, Bend PD Chief x Jeff Hall, Court Administrator x Donna McClung, Oregon Youth Authority x Justin Livingston, Bend City Council Brian McNaughton, Redmond PD Vacant x Shelly Smith, KIDS Center Also present were Holly Harris, Health Services; Captain Shults, Lt. Michael Gill, and Jessica Vanderpool, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office; Deevy Holcomb, Community Justice; Trevor Stephens, Adult Parole and Probation; Kathleen Meehan Coop, District Attorney's Office; Curtis Chambers, Redmond Police Department, Roger Olson, NAM1, Misty Groom, High Desert Education Service District, Julianne Repmon, Safe Schools; Jeff Pickens Adult Parole and Probation, Richard Coe, Bend Bulletin; Laura Skundrick, Administrative Assistant. 1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS: Chair Judge Wells Ashby called the meeting to order at 3:32pm at which time introductions were made. 2. APPROVE PSCC MEETING MINUTES: Commissioner DeBone suggested a small change to the August 6th minutes clarifying a comment he had made. Motion to approve August 6th meeting minutes as amended, made and supported. Motion Carried. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Page 1 of 3 4. JUSTICE REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE GRANT APPLICATION: Trevor Stephens overviewed attachments two and three, explained that Adult Parole and Probation is applying for two grants this year, one formula and one supplemental. Historically, only the formula grant was applied for. The supplemental is a competitive grant that would provide funding toward expanding the program to include a pretrial component focused on prison eligible drug and property defendants. Mr. Stephen's request is for approval of the application and letter of support. Mr. Hales moved to approve and authorize signature, Mr. Brenneman seconded. Motion carried. ADULT THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM: Lieutenant Clint Burleigh, Misty Groom, and Julianne Repman presented the attached powerpoint regarding the multi -agency Threat Assessment Team. They explained the national push for threat assessment, and that Salem-Keizer has built a nationally recognized model, so they are greatly used as a resource for the team. Mr. Hales asked how a subject is brought to the attention of the team, and Lt. Burleigh replied members of the group typically bring subjects forward, and the team meets when the need arises. Ms. Repman added that team members learn about potential cases through various avenues within their own agency, and she encourages people to report concerns, including elected officials who may receive threats. Lt. Burleigh added these can be reported by calling the police department, using the idea of "see something, say something". Holly Harris, Behavioral Health Program Manager, stated this group does great preventative work, adding that often behavioral health is reactive, but this group is very proactive. County Administrator Tom Anderson mentioned there had originally been concern around HIPAA information, and Judge Wells Ashby added some may pose concern of government surveillance. Ms. Repman replied to both, stating they have remained HIPAA compliant and don't cross that line. The idea of surveillance was addressed during training, and were taught to be based on best practice, not doing whatever they want. They remain transparent, and each entity still does their same job, they are just all in a room together which helps tremendously to expedite problem solving. Ms. Smith said she is excited about this group and suggested other agencies that may have interest in joining such as DHS Child Welfare and Mary's Place. Ms. Repman agreed those would be great additions and they are working to expand. Lt. Burleigh stated their plan was to start small then expand if successful, which is the point they are at now. Mr. Anderson asked, given the difficulty of measuring actions prevented by the team, how can you tell this story and demonstrate the success. Lt. Burleigh replied it is anecdotal, then he and several others shared examples of potential incidents that were prevented, and that it becomes clear that there are victims that don't exist due to the actions of this group. He stated it has been truly beneficial for these agencies to be in the same room together. OTHER BUSINESS: Chair Judge Ashby stated the open application period for the judge seat has concluded and applications are now in the Governor's office for review. Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Chair Judge Ashby stated that Shelly Smith is leaving KIDS Center after 11 years, and thanked her for her service, in the community and on this council. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Board Assistant Secretary Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Page 3 of 3