Justice Systems

During this time, the site held a mock audit. Additionally, they created Officer In Charge (OIC) Guides to help senior staff know their roles and duties while on shift in lieu of an acting Jail Sergeant. Finally, the site worked with a vendor on the proper need and usage for implementing the use of body cameras.

This site drafted an MOU with another agency for outside reporting for the population as well as outside complaints. Penobscot is currently working with the Moss Group to develop a training curriculum as well as provide training for all staff and contractors.

During this time, the site secured a No-cost extension and submitted past invoices. The site began using a new online portal system for PREA staff training which is through its county training NeoGov training portal. They have selected a new PREA Investigator and they have completed required training. During this time, the site also worked with vendors to schedule the replacement of analog cameras with digital cameras.

During this time, this site experienced delays to their project due to significant staffing shortages.

This site experienced short staffing levels requiring them to revise the ways it implemented PREA policies and train staff. They have implemented a new handbook for those incarcerated, which addresses PREA and options for safety and reporting sexual abuse and harassment.

During this reporting period, the site successfully trained all lockup officers on PREA. They are in the process of purchasing supplies that will assist with all future PREA training and reporting.

This site is experiencing internal transition and possible closure of their county jail, which is impacting their TIPS project. The site attended to grant administrative needs during this time.

Objective 1: Develop standards for local jurisdictions and state criminal justice agencies that will result in data being accurately and comprehensively aggregated at the state and national levels.

· 4/4 Call with Dr. Sema Taheri (Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives) from Measures for Justice to provide updates on the Tier 2 process. (1 person, representing 1 agency) 

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Objective 5: Develop and run a national campaign to educate criminal justice agency leaders, policymakers, and the public about the Justice Counts metrics·

6/3 Call with Nichelle Hall (Software Engineer) from Recidiviz to talk about possible improvements to the bulk upload process. (1 person, representing 1 agency) 

Objective 6: Provide intensive TA to 10 states, supporting the adoption and use of the Justice Counts metrics to drive decision-making.

Indiana (27 calls, 25 orgs, 28 people)

· 1/9 Call with Callie Schimmel (Director) from Carroll County Community Corrections to conduct an onboarding session. (1 person, representing 1 agency)

· 1/9 Call with Tyler Hunt from Blackford County Community Supervision to complete an onboarding session. (1 person, representing 1 agency)