PROBATION REFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION TEAM (PRIT)
TEMPORARY ENTITY (6–9 MONTHS)
Defines the Structure of the Probation Oversight
Commission (POC) and a Blueprint for Reform
- Draft Board policy reflecting POC’s independence and draft ordinances that define POC’s oversight authority
- Develop a Mission Statement for the POC
- Expand oversight of current Probation Commission to include adults
- Develop structure of POC mirroring the Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission
- Provide the POC with access to information, a vehicle to conduct investigations, and a mechanism to conduct facilities inspection
- Require the POC to operate in a transparent manner by embracing robust community engagement
- Develop guidelines for qualifications of POC Commissioners, staff and other appointees
- Draft agreements between Office of Inspector General (OIG), Probation Department, and POC
PROBATION OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION (POC)
PERMANENT INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT ENTITY
Ensures Transparency and Public Accountability
of the Probation Department
- Ensure reform efforts are initiated and institutionalized throughout the Probation Department
- Provide periodic reports on status of reform to the Board and Community
- Make recommendations to the Board and advise the Probation Department on operational policies/procedures and systemic issues in service delivery or outcomes for juveniles and adults
- Request information from the Probation Department regarding issues which the POC monitors for the Board
- Direct the OIG to conduct investigations and supervise/evaluate all work performed by the OIG for the POC
- Serve as liaison and mediator between Probation Department and community
- Ensure public access to information and engage the community meaningfully, including hosting town halls and forums
- Provide a forum for submission of complaints by residents/stakeholders