Agenda - 03-16-2021; 8-a - Minutes

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18 1 Commissioner Fowler said she was glad to see race and ethnicity added to the consent 2 to search form. She suggested adding the race and ethnicity of the deputy as well. She also 3 asked if there is a reason why the number of searches and stops went up after 2018. 4 Major Kevin Jones said this data correlated to a time when a lot of deputies retired, and 5 new staff was hired. He said while new staff was being trained, stops went down, and when 6 they were fully trained, stops went back up to normal levels. 7 Commissioner Fowler said she would like to see a diversionary facility set up for those 8 with mental health problems to keep them out of the jail. 9 Commissioner Dorosin requested a copy of Major Jones power point. He thanked the 10 Sheriff for always being willing to speak with the Commissioners, and feels is important to 11 always do so publicly. 12 Chair Price expressed thanks for the Sheriff Department's service to the community and 13 cited examples of its progressive actions in working with the public. 14 Commissioner Dorosin asked if there is a plan for moving forward. 15 Chair Price said feedback on the updated consent form is due to Chief Jamie Sykes by 16 February 26th. 17 Commissioner Dorosin asked if the Sheriff will consider making it a policy to require 18 written consent for all consent searches. 19 Sheriff Blackwood said he will review the data of when written consent was not obtained 20 and see why this occurred. He said the only time the form should not be filled out is when there 21 is probable cause or an extenuating circumstance that can be articulated. He said this form has 22 been in place for several years. 23 24 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton to 25 adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. 26 27 Roll call ensued 28 29 VOTE: UNANMIOUS 30 31 32 Renee Price, Chair 33 34 35 Laura Jensen 36 Clerk to the Board 37 38 Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board.