Members debate whether CJCC should broaden mission beyond jail planning
Committee members discussed rewriting the CJCC mission to focus on wider criminal and juvenile justice coordination rather than solely on a new jail, citing Polk County as an example and reviewing the mission statement on the agenda.
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A portion of the Feb. 12 meeting focused on the CJCC’s mission statement and whether the committee should broaden its remit beyond the current emphasis on the jail. Staff (S5) read the mission text from the Jan. 9 agenda that frames the committee’s purpose as creating an inclusive plan for a replacement detention facility while prioritizing public safety and mental-health supports.
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