2009 Annual Report - Belknap County

to the replacement of faulty exhaust fans have been repaired and are now compliant
with local codes. Jail showers have been updated dated and the new designs
should outlast the tile or masonry previously used in units. Public safety signs
have been installed on the grounds. The signs were made by the State Prison Sign
Shop program. Thanks to the efforts of Harold Powell and Gary Minery a new
training system is now in place for inmates working with power equipment and
tools. Inmates are properly trained to safely use all county equipment required for
their assigned jobs. Training records will be kept in each inmates booking file.
Community Corrections and Work Release
The Community Corrections Program has continued to improve under the supervision
of Officer Don Lemay. Officer Lemay’s effort and success in finding
employment for sentenced inmates during times of high unemployment deserves
praise. A total of 30 inmates were approved and found employment while incarcerated.
Of the 30 inmates approved for work release 23 eventually were approved
for electronic monitoring. The work release program generated $16,379.30 in revenue
from room and board charges. The Bracelet Monitoring program generated
and additional $3718.86 in revenue from monitoring fees. Once again this year
inmates where place on electronic monitoring for medical conditions saving the
county over $10,000.00 on medical expenses. Additional money was saved in
food, clothing, housing a medical expenses for every inmate on Bracelet Monitoring.
Programs
Inmate Programs 01/01/09 thru 12/31/09 as reported by Programs Director Jan
Best
Substance Abuse Programming
-Alcoholics Anonymous
147 inmates attended in 2009
-Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)
(The grant’s criteria allows only incarcerated inmates who will be able to
complete the program to participate.)
42 inmates have participated
-Assisting inmates in the process of being interviewed, accepted and admitted to
long/short term residential and/or out-patient treatment facilities
29 inmates were assisted in 2009
Belknap County Commissioners
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