Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Recommendation:
Committee of the Whole Recommendation.
Recommendation: That the Board take the following action as recommended by the Committee of the Whole (C/W) at the May 11, 2017, C/W Workshop:
A. Direct staff to implement the following changes to the Escambia County Corrections operations (C/W Item #6):
1. Inmate training programs similar to those offered in Walton County;
2. Minimize the transportation of inmates between Walton County and Escambia County;
3. Amend the current policy in order to allow qualified inmates to serve as Internal Trustees in the Walton County and Escambia County jails;
4. Continue the relationship with Walton County in order to house inmates if the Escambia County jail is over capacity, and approach Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County, and the judiciary regarding a regional collaboration; and
5. Ensure Escambia County Corrections explores all opportunities to use technology in jail operations including surveillance and video visitation; and
B. Approve implementation of the "My Government Online" and "QLess" systems at the Central Office Complex (C/W Item #7).