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Evan Shuren appointed to Juvenile Detention Center advisory board
Summary
The Public Safety Committee appointed Evan Shuren to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center advisory board after members praised his prior service on the Civilian Police Complaint Board and interest in alternatives to detention.
The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted to appoint Evan Shuren to the Juvenile Detention Center advisory board, advancing Proposal 375.
Shuren, who has served on the Civilian Police Complaint Board, told the committee he works in corporate consulting and specializes in process improvement. He said he hopes to apply that experience to help young people who come into contact with the juvenile justice system. "I think it can't be overstated how important juveniles are," Shuren said, adding that detention should be "the very last resort." Several councilors thanked him for his prior service and noted his consistent completion of training hours while on the complaint board.
Council members also emphasized prevention and alternatives to detention. Councilor Keith Graves encouraged Shuren to "consider alternatives to detention for our youth," a point Shuren and others agreed was important. After a brief exchange about Shuren's background and commitment, a motion to appoint him carried on a voice vote. Shuren thanked the committee and said he looked forward to serving.
The appointment will be recorded in the committee's recommendation to the full council; no implementation timeline was specified during the committee discussion.
