2011 budget summary - St. Louis County

Department of JusticeServicesHerbert Bernsen, Directorwww.stlouisco.com/JusticeServices(314) 615‐4763OVERVIEWDepartment MissionThe mission of the Department of Justice Services isto serve and protect the community by providingcustody, supervision and guidance to those personswho, by State statute and County ordinance, aremandated to County jurisdiction.Strategic Priorities Continue to develop strategies with Judges,Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Police andJustice Services to expedite cases andimplement a Pre‐trial Program to assist inreducing the inmate population. Meet the American Corrections Association 4 thEdition of Performance Based Standards forAdult Local Detention Facilities for recertification. Continue to explore the critical hiring needs ofthe department in order to meet safety andsecurity priorities. Through the use of tours, continue toencourage citizens (high schools, colleges,professional organizations) to become familiarwith the responsibilities and services providedby the jail and the Department of JusticeServices. Continue to seek funding through availablegrants such as the recently awarded MentalHealth Release Assistance Act from the Bureauof Justice Assistance.Department Products and ServicesJustice Services provides: A safe, secure and humane environment for thecommunity, staff and inmates. An environment which encourages and providesresources for each inmate to better themselvesphysically, vocationally, socially andacademically, while incarcerated.Educational, vocational, recreational andreligious programs.Constructive supervision and leadership todevelop staff.Employment of a professional, consistent andcreative approach to “Direct SupervisionManagement” to include progressive training,education and promotional opportunities forJustice Services’ Staff.Opportunity for inmates to improve theirbehavior and lifestyle before returning to thecommunity.Buzz Westfall Justice CenterDepartment Resources Employed2010Adj.Approp2011AdoptedApprop2009($ in thousands) ActualStaffing (Positions) 350 340 336Resources Required $22,862.7 $23,047.3 $22,954.5(‐) Program Revenue 6,181.7 7,823.2 6,930.2(‐) Dedicated Funds 0.0 0.0 0.0(=) Net Cost to County $16,681.1 $15,224.0 $16,024.3- 176 -