To: Board of Supervisors
From: Probation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Request for Proposal 2023-01 Award, and Professional Services Agreement with Track Group, Inc. for Electronic Monitoring Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept the recommendation of the selection committee for Request for Proposal 2023-01 for electronic monitoring services in Humboldt County Probation
2. Approve the attached professional services agreement with Track Group Inc. for electronic monitoring services
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund 1100-235-2118, Humboldt County Public Safety Realignment 3741-294-2118
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt Probation Department operates a juvenile home supervision program as required by Section 840 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. Probation also operates a Supervised Release Program (SRP) as part of the county's AB 109 realignment plan. Both juvenile and adult probation supervision programs have historically utilized electronic monitoring (EM) as an additional form of oversight and in lieu of detention or incarceration. EM serves as a component of probation supervision to promote public safety and increase successful supervision completion outcomes.
Probation's current use of EM allows eligible juveniles to serve their detention commits at home and reduces overcrowding in Juvenile Hall. Similarly, the release of adult offenders from custody to EM, assists in reducing overcrowding in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, and increases offenders' accountability upon release from custody. Adult offenders placed on EM are more likely to comply with the terms and conditions of supervision and keep court appearances and appointments. Additionally, EM services allows Probation the ability to monitor high-risk offenders and registered sex offenders.
The proposed agreement attached hereto will change the vendor providing EM se...
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