Review investigations of deaths that occur in local detention facilities
Make specific recommendations to Sheriffs
Sheriff must respond with a timeline of implementation of recommendations they will implement
Transparency: reports, recommendations and responses will be made public
Upon appropriation: assist with establishing and implementing health and behavioral health standards for local detention facilities and review the delivery of medical and behavioral health services within local detention facilities.
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2024/2025 Budget Allocation:
$2.1M
12 positions, 8 filled
Director
Attorney
Three (3) Field Representatives (Inspectors) (2 filled)
Research Data Supervisor II
Research Data Analyst
Manager
Three (3) Analysts (1 filled)
Information Technology Specialist
Proposed 25/26:
Additional $3.5M for a total of $5.4M
Additional 14 positions for medical and behavioral health review
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Funding
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Director appointed October 2024
Collect and Analyze Data
Began collection 7/1/24
Understand family and community needs
Listening sessions and conversations
Understand county processes
Visiting jails, conversations with medical examiners, investigators, legal teams, etc
Gather information from existing entities that review in-custody death
Hire team members
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First Six Months
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Initial contact and initial review of in-custody deaths
Develop scope, policy, and process for review
Develop public-facing information-sharing
Update applicable regulations
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Current Activities
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Begin reviews
Make recommendations to agencies
Publish reports and recommendations
Agencies implement recommendations
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Upcoming
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Difference between our agency and local detention facilities