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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
FULL COMMITTEE MEETING
CareerSource Board Room
3400 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm

MINUTES

Members Present:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church
Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.B.C.
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Karen Hansen, The Collective Projects
Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer
Maria Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Joseph Casello, PBC Legislative Delegate
Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Guests Attending:
Andrea Rocha, Director, Court Operations, Palm Beach County Clerk's Office
Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Jaime-Lee Bradshaw, Community Partners of South Florida
Jessica Hidalgo, Reentry Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Deborah Arocho, PBC Board of County Commissioners, District 3 Office
Marcela Millett, PBC Strategic Planning & Performance Management
Shantel Drayton, Manager of Court Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Shirlon St Amour, Palm Beach County Public Safety

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Masimba Mutamba, Assistant County Attorney
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator

I. Call to Order

Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, called the meeting to order and welcomed all those present.

II. Roll Call

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll call of the members and announced there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Michelle Suskauer made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Marcia Andrews, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the February 24^th, 2024 Minutes

Marcia Andrews made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Michelle Suskauer and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

Judge Jonathan D. Gerber sends a special thank you to the Criminal Justice Commission and the County for continued support of this year's Judge Marvin Mounts Annual Prison Tour.

Chair, Dr. Docekal, shared Judge Jonathan D. Gerber's gratitude for the Commission's financial support of the annual Judge Marvin Mounts Prison Tour.

CJC member Julia Dattolo, CEO of CareerSource of Palm Beach, was honored at the Cynthia Allen Gracey-Wila Luncheon, 41^st Anniversary Women in Leadership Awards on Wednesday, April 2^nd, 2025 at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion.

Chair, Dr. Docekal, congratulated Ms. Dattolo on her well-deserved award.

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Co-Chaired by CJC Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer, will be hosting the Justice for All Gala: Legal Aid in Bloom on May 10^th, 2025 at the Kravis Center.
Vice-chair, Michelle Suskauer, extended the invitation to the Legal Aid Society's Justice for All Gala, explaining the fundraising initiatives and the projects that will be benefitted by the proceeds.

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. Second Chance Month: CJC Member Involvement

Director Pickett acknowledged the involvement of CJC Members Oswald Newbold and Marcia Andrews in various Second Chance Month programs. Director Pickett also recognized Mrs. Andrews for her recent award for exceptional leadership and service from the Council of Great City Schools, on which Mrs. Andrews serves as Chair of Board of Directors.

B. 2025 Safety and Justice Challenge Conference report back

Director Pickett gave a brief report of the 2025 Safety and Justice Challenge Conference that took place in Chicago, Illinois from April 15^th to April 17^th, recognizing CJC staff members Rosalind Murray and Margo Smith in addition to herself for their presentation at the conference on the Mobile Probation Unit.

C. FDLE grant applications status update – Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, gave an update on the current status of the FDLE grant applications, which have been approved for this year, but noted the difficulty of the new process and stated that there are concerns about approvals for next year. CJC staff are working with the Finance and Fundraising Committee to resolve some of the issues with the application process ahead of next year's submittal.

D. Palm Beach County Ordinance Update: Quorum requirement change from 25% to 51%

Director Pickett announced the change in the quorum requirement per the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, from 25% to 51% due to the change in the ordinance that lifted the COVID-19 procedures for in-person meetings. The change applies to the full Commission meetings as well as the task force/committee meetings, and is expected to have its public hearing on May 6^th – going into effect shortly after. Only the seats that are filled count towards the total for a quorum.

VII. Presentations

Sentencing Presentation – Honorable Judge April Bristow, 15^th Judicial Circuit County Criminal Court

This presentation was pushed to the Tuesday, May 27^th meeting.

Palm Beach County Mental Health Linktree Presentation – Marcela Millett, Senior Strategic Planning & Performance Analyst, PBC Strategic Planning & Performance Management

Marcela Millet, the Senior Strategic Planning and Performance Analyst with Palm Beach County Strategic Planning and Performance Management, gave a presentation on the Palm Beach County Mental Health Linktree, starting with the background of the formation of the Cross-Departmental Teams (CDT) – specifically the Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder CDT. The goal of this CDT was to address the issues of drug and alcohol related deaths, diseases, mental health emergencies, and crime, while also developing mental health prevention and education programs and making that information accessible to the general public. This came first in the form of the Resource Guide in 2022, and more recently in the form of the Linktree, a QR code that can be scanned to bring the user to a webpage with links to all the different organizations and resources we have available throughout Palm Beach County.

VIII. New Business

Finance and Fundraising Committee Updates – Marcia Andrews, CJC Treasurer and Finance and Fundraising Committee Chair

Treasurer, Marcia Andrews, gave an update on the Finance and Fundraising Committee that was recently revived, announcing the approval of the $5,000 sponsorship of the upcoming Get Your Green On event, and informing the Commission of the end of the grant period for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge funds in October of 2026. Mrs. Andrews also thanked the members who have already volunteered and asked for others to consider joining the committee, reiterating that there is no limit on membership and that people from outside of the Commission are welcome to join, as is true of any of the other task forces. In addition, Mrs. Andrews discussed the current status of pending funding requests and stated the need to suspend the acceptance of requests while a formal Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) process is put into place.

IX. Old Business

Community Partners of South Florida Phase 3 Report: Reconnect & Assess – Jaime-Lee Bradshaw, Community Partners of South Florida

Jaime-Lee gave a brief report on Phase 3 of the ongoing Community Engagement initiative, and an update on the progress as they move into Phase 4 and begin to prepare members of the community to sit on task forces, committees, and possibly even the Commission, through the Justice Leadership Academy.

X. Task Force Reports

Community Engagement Task Force – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator

Report pushed to next meeting due to time constraints

XI. Member Comments

Jorge Garrido expressed concerns that a pending request for funding from the Hispanic Human Resources Council (HHRC) was not given fair consideration. The request was reviewed by the Finance and Fundraising Committee and initially tabled until a formal NOFO application process could be put into place, but the Commission discussed and Commissioner Joel G. Flores put forward a motion to have the HHRC present their formal request at the next meeting, seconded by Michelle Suskauer, and passed unanimously. Commissioner Flores also made a motion to place a moratorium on all subsequent requests for funding until the NOFO process was in place, again seconded by Michelle Suskauer, and passed unanimously.
Karen Hansen raised the issue of the need for a second Butterfly House to serve victims of sexual assault in the southern areas of Palm Beach County. Boca Regional Hospital has expressed that they would be more inclined to find space to house the service if provided with a letter showing support from public officials. Ms. Hansen volunteered to draft the letter expressing the support of the Criminal Justice Commission, and will provide it ahead of the Executive Committee meeting on May 12^th, 2025.
Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Palm Beach County Circuit Court and Comptroller, briefly explained the new 'Hope Card' initiative undertaken by his office that helps to protect victims of domestic violence by serving as physical proof that the victim already has an injunction against the alleged perpetrator, reducing the lag that often occurs when law enforcement officers have to look up records in response to harassment calls.

XII. Guest Comments – None report

XIII. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 04-28-25 Minutes

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
FULL COMMITTEE MEETING
CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, November 17^th, 2025, at 12 p.m.

MINUTES

Members Present:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Daniel Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department & President, PBC Association of Chiefs of Police
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Jessica Bober-Rosenthal, Assistant County Attorney, Palm Beach County
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Karen Hansen, The Collective Projects
Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer
Maria S. Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, PBC
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Jervonte Edmonds, Florida State Representative, District 88 and PBC Legislative Delegate
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.
Mike Caruso, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Ric Bradshaw, Palm Beach County Sheriff, PBSO

Guests Attending:
Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety Department
Dr. Joanna Reid-Enoise, Palm Beach County Community Services Department
Jessica Hidalgo, Reentry Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety Department
John Port, Finance Division, Palm Beach County Public Safety Department
Judge Jonathan Gerber, Fourth District Court of Appeal, 15^th Judicial Circuit Court
Kariana Ingram, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs
Stephanie Sejnoha, Director, Palm Beach County Public Safety Department
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, District 3 Commissioner Joel G. Flores

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Administrative Assistant III
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

I. Call to Order – Rachel Docekal, Chair

Chair Rachel Docekal called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll calls of the members and determined there was quorum.
Chair Rachel Docekal thanked CJC member Julia Duttolio for hosting the CJC meetings and expressed her gratitude for her. Chair Docekal asked Executive Director Pickett to go over the changes to the agenda.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Executive Director Pickett stated the following corrections to the agenda which includes section 7B updating the presenter from Jennifer Loyless to Dan Eisinger. The next update is for section 9, pages 23 and 24 for the task force and committees as the behavioral health task force rescheduled their meeting from last week to tomorrow 11/18/2025 from 10:30 to 11:30am at the Government center and the court systems task force meeting was canceled by recommendation of the chair and will be rescheduled to a later date. On page 24 the Public Safety Coordinating Council just met and will meet again on December 3, 2025.
Vice Chair Michelle Suskauer made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Chief Dominick Pape and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the October 27, 2025 Minutes

Chief Dominick Pape made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Marcia Andrews and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments
A. Letter of Support for Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police

Chair Docekal discussed the work group mentioned at the last meeting and asked the members if they needed a work group. If not, the other option is to ask the Chiefs to draft a letter, and it will be reviewed for her approval and signature.
Vice Chair Suskauer recommended that the commission should have the Chief's prepare the draft for the Chair's review and then submit it.

VI. Executive Director Updates

Annual Planning Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026 from 9am to 3pm

Executive Director Pickett announced that the annual planning meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23rd, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM, tentatively at the Wellington Community Center Grand Ballroom.
The incoming Chair, Michelle Suskauer, will oversee planning, with surveys to be sent out to gauge member interests for different tracks during the meeting. The results of the survey will assist with creating a small work group.

VII. Presentation & Discussion Items

Update: Public Defender Pre-Trial Services Placement Program

Dan Eisinger presented a comprehensive overview of a pretrial diversion pilot program previously funded by MacArthur grants that provides treatment and housing for low-level offenders instead of incarceration.
The members discussed the program and
The pretrial diversion pilot program will be presented at the PBC Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on December 2, 2025, for consent for county funding as the cost of the pilot program is approximately $46K.

Discussion on Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation & CJC

Representative Edmonds could not attend as he had to go to Tallahassee.

VIII. New Business

A. CJC Sponsorship of the Prison Tour Bus for the March 24-25, 2026, two-day Judge Marvin Mounts Annual Prison Tour

Judge Gerber requested continued CJC sponsorship for the annual prison tour scheduled for March 24th-25^th, 2026. The tour provides stakeholders with firsthand experience of correctional facilities and has been running for many years. The funding request was approved by the board
Motion to approve made by Marcia Andrews and seconded by Vice Chair Michelle Suskauer, passed unanimously.

B. Nominating Committee: Recommendations for 2026 CJC Officers and Executive Committee Membership

Elections for 2026 CJC Officers

Chair – Michelle Suskauer
Vice Chair – Maria S. Antuña
Treasurer – Jorge Garrido
Secretary – Karen Hansen

Motion to Approve CJC Executive Committee Membership

Gregory Starling
Oswald Newbold

Chair Docekal reminded the members that by statute there are certain people from public and private sector who need to serve on the CJC's committees. There are also individuals that are legislatively required to serve.
Marcia Andrews said that she is very pleased with the selection made by the nominating committee and she is truly excited about the new leadership.
Leontyne Brown expressed her gratitude for the training they all received in onboarding and stated that this new leadership reflects the excellent training they received from CJC staff.
Motion to accept the nominations made by Marcia Andrews and seconded by Leontyne Brown passed unanimously.

IX. CJC Task Forces

Upcoming CJC Committee and Task Force Meetings

The CJC Task Forces' upcoming meetings were presented to the members

X. Member Comments

Lawrence Gordon expressed disappointment about the loss of grant funding, suggesting it may be connected to political factors and urging stronger advocacy for future funding.
Chair Docekal thanked Mr. Lawrence for his comments and reminded the members that there will be a survey going out for the upcoming Annual Planning Meeting. She advised members that the surveys will assist the CJC in creating the new work plan. She advised the members that the survey provides members with the opportunity to voice their ideas, recommendations, and opinions about what they would like to see the CJC worked on.
Christopher Slydell, CJC Staff provided guidance to the members regarding the task force objectives and stated that although some initiatives may appear to be duplicated, he wanted the members to know that systems collaborate and intersects. Therefore, the CJC staff communicate with each other about their initiatives to avoid duplicated efforts and waste of funds
Marcia Andrews stated that we have a great Chair and asked the members to give her an applaud for all her work.

XI. Guest Comments

Kariana Ingram, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs updated the members that Representative Jervonte Edmonds is currently in Tallahassee and is currently working on the property tax bill.

XII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, December 8^th,2025 at 12 pm
CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 11-17-25 Minutes

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PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

AGENDA

I. Call to Order – Michelle R. Suskauer, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, CJC Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the August 11, 2025 Minutes (see attachment – pages 3 to 6)

V. Chair Comments

Welcome new CJC member Chief Michael Coleman of the Riviera Beach Police Department. Chief Coleman is also serving on the CJC Executive Committee, has been elected as the 2026 President of the Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police and is serving as the Chair of the CJC Law Enforcement Planning Council
Criminal Justice Commission Executive Committee Responsibilities pertaining to its boards, councils, committees, and task forces

PBC CJC 2025 Bylaws

Section 2. Authority:

The Criminal Justice Commission shall have the following authority and powers:

B) To establish task forces or subcommittees to study in detail key aspects of programs and systems within the scope of the Criminal Justice Commission;

Section 11. Boards, Councils, Standing Committees and Task Forces:

The Commission may designate standing committees and task forces, each of which shall have and may exercise the authority as directed by the Executive Committee. The standing committees and task forces shall make recommendations to the Criminal Justice Commission on policies and programs assigned by the Commission. A member shall perform duties, including that individual's duties as a member of any committee of the Commission upon which that person serves, in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the Commission and with such care as an ordinarily prudent person similar position would use under similar circumstances.

B) Boards, Councils and Task Forces: Task Force missions and/or goals shall be the responsibility of the Chair with ratification by the Executive Committee. Each Task Force shall include at least one Commission member. Other Task Force participants, including the Chair of the Task Force, need not be members of the Commission and may be representative of the agency, entity and/or organization.

Annual Planning Meeting Tracks & Topics: Challenges & Opportunities – Criminal Justice in Palm Beach County

Planning Objectives for the Day
Task Force Need & Direction
Strategic Goals, Work Plan, and Task Force Assignments (see attachment, pages 7 to 21)

CJC Task Forces

Changes for Consideration

Add Communications Task Force
Add Juvenile Justice Task Force
Add Justice Data Task Force
Delete STRIDE Task Force

2026 CJC Focus Areas & Initiatives

Legislative Priorities for Palm Beach County Criminal Justice
Fundraising
Messaging & Programming
Awards Ceremony
Justice Spotlights

Executive Director Updates

New Year Reminders – Robert's Rules of Order

Old Business

Updates to August 11, 2025 Meeting Action Items (see attachment – page 22)

Member Comments

Guest Comments

Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2026

Category: Agenda

Title: 1-26-26 Agenda

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PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

MEETING MINUTES

Members Present:

Daniel Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Jorge Garrido, CJC Treasurer

Karen Hansen, CJC Secretary

Michelle Suskauer, CJC Chair

Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach

Rachel Docekal, Hanley Foundation, Past CJC Chair (ex-officio)

Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:

Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3

Maria S. Antuña, CJC Vice Chair

Michael Coleman, President, Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police

Mike Burke, PBC School District (ex-officio)

CJC Staff Present:

Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager

Margo Smith, Administrative Assistant III

Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

I. Call to Order

Michelle R. Suskauer, Chair called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call

· Angelique J. Pickett, CJC Executive Director, completed roll call of the members and determined there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

· Dr. Rachel Docekal made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Daniel Eisinger and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the August 11, 2025 Minutes

· Dr. Rachel Docekal made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Daniel Eisinger and passed unanimously.

V. Chair Comments

Chair Michelle Suskauer advised the committee that they will wait on the welcome of new CJC member Chief Michael Coleman of the Riviera Beach Police Department as he is not here. The committee moved to items 5 B
The Committee members reviewed the Criminal Justice Commission Executive Committee Responsibilities pertaining to its boards, councils, committees, and task forces. Chair Michelle Suskauer explained each of the sections of the bylaws to the members and how they are the drivers of the work that is done in the CJC. Chair Suskauer also expressed that she would like to see each member of the CJC join a task force or subcommittee.

PBC CJC 2025 Bylaws

Section 2. Authority:

The Criminal Justice Commission shall have the following authority and powers:

B) To establish task forces or subcommittees to study in detail key aspects of programs and systems within the scope of the Criminal Justice Commission;

Section 11. Boards, Councils, Standing Committees and Task Forces:

The Commission may designate standing committees and task forces, each of which shall have and may exercise the authority as directed by the Executive Committee. The standing committees and task forces shall make recommendations to the Criminal Justice Commission on policies and programs assigned by the Commission. A member shall perform duties, including that individual's duties as a member of any committee of the Commission upon which that person serves, in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the Commission and with such care as an ordinarily prudent person similar position would use under similar circumstances.

B) Boards, Councils and Task Forces: Task Force missions and/or goals shall be the responsibility of the Chair with ratification by the Executive Committee. Each Task Force shall include at least one Commission member. Other Task Force participants, including the Chair of the Task Force, need not be members of the Commission and may be representative of the agency, entity and/or organization.

Annual Planning Meeting Tracks & Topics

Chair Suskauer discussed the upcoming Annual Planning meeting in February. She proposed the focus of the meeting are Challenges & Opportunities in Criminal Justice in Palm Beach County. The members reviewed the draft of the annual planning meeting schedule. The meeting will include discussion tracks on juvenile justice, behavioral/mental health challenges, and court system opportunities. One of the biggest responses from the survey sent out was juvenile justice. Therefore, a significant amount of time will be dedicated to this topic in the beginning of the meeting.

Chief Starling agreed to participate in the juvenile justice section of the annual planning meeting. He also advised the members of the juvenile justice advisory board that he is involved in, that meets quarterly to work on specific goals. He is excited to have the opportunity for the board to showcase their work as they have a lot of key stakeholders involved. One of the board's primary goals is academic achievement as there is a better chance of success when the kids evolve academically and less chances of recidivism in the juvenile/criminal justice system.

He also discussed the data subcommittee that is currently working on pre-arrest delinquency and working on filling the gaps for kids who do not have access to all the opportunities available. The respite beds for domestic violence is also a huge gap that they are currently working on.

The members discussed the strategies and goals for the topics that include juvenile justice, behavioral health/mental health, and criminal justice opportunities. They also discussed narrowing it down to 2 topics.

The members also discussed the 41% reduction in homicides in Palm Beach County over the last five years as this may be a good panel discussion on how we got there. What was implemented or innovative ideas that were put into place throughout Palm Beach County to affect that change.
CJC Task Forces

The members discussed the following task force changes for consideration which include adding a Communications Task Force, Juvenile Justice Task Force, and Justice Data Task Force. The changes also include deleting or sunsetting the STRIDE task force, which was previously the Racial Equity task force under the SJC MacArthur grant. Chair Suskauer advised embedding the system trends into all the work the task forces do as it is important to the work being done.
2026 CJC Focus Areas & Initiatives

Chair Suskauer discussed the CJC's plans for the 2026 CJC focus areas and initiatives that include

Legislative Priorities for Palm Beach County Criminal Justice as the CJC will meet with the legislative delegation to stay in the loop.
Fundraising will fall into Jorge Garrido's wheelhouse as the new CJC Treasurer. The committee will seek opportunities for funding now that a major funding source has been lost. The upcoming new CJC member from the Economic council is also a grant writer which will assist with applying for new funding sources.
Messaging & Programming for the CJC will fall under the Communications Task Force/Committee.
Awards Ceremony will be held once a year to highlight individuals, agencies, etc.
Justice Spotlights will highlight different law enforcement officers every month on their achievements and the great work that they do.

Executive Director Updates

New Year Reminders – Robert's Rules of Order

Executive Director Pickett discussed the Rober's Rules of Order which include approval of the minutes being made by members that were present at that meeting who could speak to whether they are correct or complete. ED Pickett also discussed since the meetings are being recorded and the CJC is utilizing AI generated tools for the minutes, we are working towards speakers announcing who they are, for recording purposes so there is an accurate record.

Old Business

Updates to August 11, 2025, Meeting Action Items

ED Pickett discussed the purpose of the new process of the action items to the members to hold people accountable. ED Pickett reviewed the action items with the members and provided updates on each as the majority of the action items listed have been completed.

ED Pickett discussed the topics reviewed at the meeting and advised the members that if there was anything they would like to decide on today, they are able to make a motion and vote. Or they can put the items forward to be decided on at the annual planning meeting.

Dan Eisinger moved to delete the STRIDE task force and make that a component of the other task forces. He also expressed concern about adding additional task forces as the CJC is short staffed and they are operating on a limited budget.

The members decided to leave this item for the annual planning meeting to decide.

VIII. Member Comments

IX. Guest Comments

X. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2026

Category: Minutes

Title: 1-26-26 Minutes

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PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

AGENDA

I. Call to Order – Michelle Suskauer, Chair

II. Roll Call – Gilbert Morales, Deputy Director Public Safety Department

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the March 12, 2026, Minutes

V. Chair Comments

Executive Director Interview (see pages 3 to 5)

Old Business

Annual Planning Meeting Report (see pages 6 to 22)

Annual Planning Meeting Recommended Priorities (see pages 23 to 27)

Legislative Priorities

Juvenile Justice Priorities

Courts Systems Priorities

Behavioral/Mental Health Priorities
CJC Task Forces

Changes for Consideration

Communications will be integrated within Community Engagement Task Force
Juvenile Justice Task Force versus Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Create a Justice Data Task Force (see pages 28 to 29)
Delete STRIDE Task Force

New Business

A. Updates to January 26, 2026, meeting Action Items – Consolidated into the
Master Action Item List (see attachment – pages 30 to 31

)

VIII. Member Comments

IX. Guest Comments

X. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2026

Category: Agenda

Title: 3-23-26 Agenda

3-23-26-E-Minutes

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PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

MEETING MINUTES

Members Present:

Daniel Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3

Jorge Garrido, CJC Treasurer

Karen Hansen, CJC Secretary

Maria S. Antuña, CJC Vice Chair

Michael Coleman, President, Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police

Michelle Suskauer, CJC Chair

Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach

Rachel Docekal, Hanley Foundation, Past CJC Chair (ex-officio)

Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:

Mike Burke, PBC School District (ex-officio)

Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Guests Present:

David Kahn, Human Resources Director

Taruna Malhotra, Community Services Director & CJC Executive Director Candidate

CJC Staff Present:

Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst

Dawn Caveness Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Gilbert Morales, Deputy Director of Public Safety Department

Katherine Hatos, Manager, Criminal Justice Systems

Margo Smith, Administrative Assistant III

Stephanie Moliere, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Tom Nadler, PBC Deputy County Administrator

I. Call to Order

Chair Michelle Suskauer called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call

· Margo Smith, CJC Staff completed roll call of the members and determined there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

· Maria Antuna made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Chief Coleman, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the March 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes

· Minutes were not attached to the packet as they are under legal review

V. Chair Comments - Executive Director Interview

Chair Michelle Suskauer explained to the members that there are two options for replacing the executive director: The first option is to conduct a national search (which previously took seven months), or the second option is hiring an internal candidate with existing qualifications.

The internal candidate, Taruna Malhotra, was introduced as the Deputy Director for Community Services, overseeing a department with a $125 million budget, 250 employees, 45 grants, and 125 community programs. She currently supervises approximately 10 people and oversees six county boards.

Commissioner Joel G. Flores made a motion to recommend Taruna Malhotra for the position, seconded by Dr. Rachel Docekal and approved unanimously.

Chief Coleman discussed the importance of the relationship the CJC has with the Polic Chiefs.

Public Defender Dan Eisinger expressed that he would like the vision for the CJC to come from the Board and not the Executive Director.

VI. Old Business
A. Annual Planning Meeting Outcomes

The members discussed proceeding with the recommended priorities from the annual planning meeting that included: Legislative priorities, Juvenile Justice, Courts Systems, and Behavioral/Mental health.

Jorge Garrido made a motion to proceed with the 4 priorities: seconded by Dr. Rachel Docekal; passed unanimously.

B. Changes for consideration to the CJC Task Forces

1. Integrating communications within the Community Engagement Task Force

2. The proposed Juvenile Justice Task Force integrating with Juvenile Justice Advisory Board

3. Creating a Justice Data Task Force that includes the CJC's Data Analyst position (once filled) compiling and gathering data.

4. Deleting the STRIDE Task Force

Dr. Rachel Docekal made a motion, seconded by Jorge Garrido and passed unanimously.

VII. New Business

Deputy Director Gilbert Morales announced the updates to the January 26, 2026, meeting action items and that are consolidated into the master action item list included in the agenda packet.

VIII. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

Next Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Career Source Board Room

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2026

Category: Minutes

Title: 3-23-26 Minutes

4-27-26-E-Agenda

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PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

AGENDA

I. Call to Order – Michelle Suskauer, Chair

II. Roll Call – Stephanie Moliere, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the March 23, 2026, Minutes

V. Chair Comments

Recommendation to add Monday, August 24^th, 2026, to the CJC Executive Committee Meeting Dates
CJC Newsletter Discussion
Bails Bond Fraud Discussion

Executive Director Updates

Criminal Justice Commission Division Annual Plan presentation to the Board of County Commissioners scheduled for July 14th, 2026.
CJC Board Appointments scheduled for May 5^th, 2026, BCC approval

Onboarding Orientation scheduled for newly appointed CJC Members tentatively scheduled for May 2026
CJC Staffing Update

Sonja Holbrook – Strategic Planner (temporary staffing)

Shivang Jadvani – Data and Reporting Analyst (temporary staffing)

Akil Taylor – Data Analyst

Research and Planning Manager position

VII. Old Business

2026 Criminal Justice Commission Work Plan - Taruna Malhotra, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Commission

Recommendation for the Behavioral Health Task Force top priorities

Recommendation for the Courts Systems Task Force top priorities

Recommendation for the Justice Data Task Force top priorities

CJC Task Force - Taruna Malhotra, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Commission

Communications Subcommittee Objectives and Membership Recommendations

Vaping Campaign Discussion

E-Bike Campaign Discussion

Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Representative Recommendations
Justice Data Task Force Objectives and Membership List Recommendations

Data Warehouse Initiatives

New Business

A. Master Action Item List - Taruna Malhotra, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Commission

B. Request for the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission to serve as System Quarterback for Community Violence Intervention (CVI). – Ricky Aiken, Founder of Inner City Innovators (see attachment – pages )

C. Application for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Formula grant, due 4/28/2026, for the Palm Beach County Reentry Program in the amount of $134,210, with a project period of 10/1/2024–9/30/2028 – Katherine Hatos, Manager of Criminal Justice Systems, Criminal Justice Commission (see attachment – pages )

IX. Member Comments

X. Guest Comments

XI. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2026

Category: Agenda

Title: 4-27-26 Agenda

2-10-25-E-Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Hanley Center

933 45^th Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Monday, February 10^th, 2025 at noon

AGENDA

I. Call to Order –Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the November 15^th, 2024 Minutes (see attachment – pages 3-7)

V. Chair's Comments

A. Welcome Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel G. Flores

B. Welcome appointed CJC Officers: Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer, Treasurer Marcia Andrews, and Secretary Maria Antuña

C. Welcome appointed CJC Executive Committee members: 15^th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Daniel Eisinger, Jorge Garrido, Karen Hansen, and Vanessa Klein

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. 2024 Citizen Criminal Justice Academy Recap – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator (see attachments – pages 8-14)

B. Contract Amendments and Updated Deliverables Schedules – Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager (see attachment – pages 15-24)

1)Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

2)First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County and Public Defender's Office of the 15^th Judicial Circuit

3)Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Florida State University (FSU)

C. CJC 2025 Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Proclamation recommendations for approval and support

D. A presentation on Palm Beach County's efforts under the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge will be held at the Board of County Commissioners Workshop on March 18, 2025

E. SEFBHN/Rebel Recovery Next Steps Pilot Program: Staff File Review & Finance Division Programmatic and Fiscal Monitoring Review (see attachment – pages 25-36)

VII. Presentations - none

VIII. Old Business - none

IX. New Business

A. By-Laws Committee meeting updates – Michelle Suskauer, Vice-Chair (see attachments – pages 37-77)

1) Revision to 2016 CJC By-Laws

2) Application Process, Non-Public Sector Members

3) Ethics Training

X. Discussion Items/Updates

A. Legislative Updates (see attachments – pages 78-88)

XI. Task Force Meeting Dates (see attachment – page 87)

XII. Member Comments

XIII. Guest Comments

XIV. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, May 12^th, 2025 at noon

Hanley Center

933 45^th Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 2-10-25 Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Hanley Center Board Room
933 45^th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM

MINUTES

Members Present:
Daniel Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Joel G. Flores, County Commissioner – Represented by Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff
Jorge Garrido, CEO, Financial Management Strategies
Karen Hansen, Founder, The Collectives Project
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member, and CJC Treasurer
Michelle Suskauer, Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Vanessa Klein, Director, Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Dominick Pape, PBC Association of Chiefs of Police
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Reverend Kevin Jones, CJC Past Chair, Clergy
Mike Burke, School Superintendent (Ex-officio)
Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Cayla Severin, Administrative Assistant
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Helene Hvizd, Assistant County Attorney
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Rosalind Smith, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

I. Call to Order – Michelle Suskauer, Vice-Chair

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Executive Director, Angelique J. Pickett, completed roll call of the members and determined there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Treasurer, Marcia Andrews, made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Jorge Garrido, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the November 15^th, 2024 Minutes

Treasurer, Marcia Andrews, made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Jorge Garrido, and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

A. Welcome Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel G. Flores

This item will be moved to the February 24 CJC Full meeting when Commissioner Flores is present to receive his welcome.

B. Welcome appointed CJC Officers: Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer, Treasurer Marcia Andrews, and Secretary Maria Antuña

Michelle Suskauer welcomed all new officers and congratulated them on their appointments.

C. Welcome appointed CJC Executive Committee members: 15^th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Daniel Eisinger, Jorge Garrido, Karen Hansen, and Vanessa Klein

Michelle Suskauer welcomed all new Executive Committee members and congratulated them on their appointments. She also thanked everyone for their hard work and enthusiasm.

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. 2024 Citizens Criminal Justice Academy Recap – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator, Rosalind Murray, gave a brief presentation on the 2024 sessions of the Citizens Criminal Justice Academy, highlighting staff and community involvement as well as our partnership with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office that helped make the program very successful over the course of the year. She talked about the community service opportunities for adults on probation and for teenagers in criminal justice programs in their high schools, and discussed how they got the word out to those individuals about the different sessions taking place. After a point raised by Michelle Suskauer, Rosalind agreed that it would be beneficial to send notice directly to the Public Defender's Office to be put on the list of opportunities for probationers to earn their service hours.

B. Contract Amendments and Updated Deliverables Schedules – Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager

Criminal Justice Systems Manager, Katherine Hatos, gave explanations of the following contracts, as well as status updates on each:

Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

This contract has two evaluation projects:

Trauma-informed Train-the-Trainer evaluation, a training consisting of 54 individuals including law enforcement officers and community members for two separate workshops that were two days each. The funding for the trainings came from PBSO and the Criminal Justice Institute, and the training itself was provided by Policy Research and Associates. The CJC then funded the FAU evaluation with a deadline of January 5^th, 2025 for the Year Three final report that has now been extended by six months to July 5^th, 2025, to provide FAU the opportunity to develop an implementation guide in collaboration with law enforcement partners. This partnership is expected to enhance participation and buy-in from law enforcement in the evaluation process.
Delray Beach Police Department Community Outreach Team project connects and provides alternative diversion services to those who are dealing with mental illness, experiencing homelessness, or battling addiction. They provide daily outreach to the community to improve their quality of life. The schedule was extended by three months for each of the remaining reports to allow time for FAU to work with a law enforcement partner. The original deadline for the three year final report had been October 5^th, 2025, and is now January 5^th, 2026.

First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County and the Public Defender's Office of the 15^th Judicial Circuit

This program, developed and implemented in collaboration with Florida State University (FSU) in its second iteration, provides linkage to community-based social services for clients following their first appearance in court. The amendment extends the agreement by 12 months, from December 31^st, 2024, to December 31^st, 2025.

Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Florida State University (FSU)

This contract has encompassed the work of several projects, but only three are remaining: Next Steps Pilot Project, Court Date Text Reminder Program, and the Public Defender 2.0 Contract evaluations. The Second amendment increased the contract by $100,000 by adding the Public Defender and the Court Date Reminder evaluations and extending the contract period by eight months to allow time for the extra evaluations. The original deadline was December 31^st, 2024, and was extended to August 31^st, 2025. The second preliminary report for the Next Steps Pilot Project was just received, with a projected due date of June 30^th, 2025, for the final report to allow time to look at recidivism data. The Court Date Reminder evaluation report is due on April 30^th, 2025.
The deliverables for the Public Defender evaluation will need to be extended through a subsequent amendment due to the 12 month extension of the Public Defender contract. We need to match the period to give FSU adequate time to evaluate the efficacy of the program. Dr. Jennifer Copp will provide more information about the evaluations at the May 27^th CJC Full meeting, as well as updates on the status of the bond schedule, the FDLE partnership, and the NIJ grant.

C. CJC 2025 Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Proclamation recommendations for approval and support

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, presented two proclamation recommendations to the members of the Executive Committee for their consideration. The goal for each is to highlight the stakeholders and partners that the CJC works with and some of the challenges that they face, and doing so by way of proclamation shows support through the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day - The first proclamation would come out of the work of the Behavioral Health Task Force, and would entail an appreciation event such as a breakfast with personalized 'thank you' notes, as well as activities like office decorating, 'thank you' videos, and community involvement with discounts and perks at local businesses and organizations. This was a need that was identified in the 2023 SIM with the high levels of burnout in mental health care providers, and showing appreciation for them could be one of many ways to help to alleviate that. This would be taking place in May.
Thank a Police Officer Day – The second proclamation comes out of the work of the Law Enforcement Planning Council and would aim to improve community relations and opinions on police officers. This stems from the damage done to police-community relationships a few years ago nationwide, and the proclamation would facilitate sharing a positive story about law enforcement. We can encourage the public to wear blue clothing and put blue lights out in front of their houses. This would be taking place in September.

The Executive Committee supported moving forward with both of these proclamations.

D. A presentation on Palm Beach County's efforts under the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge will be held at the Board of County Commissioners Workshop on March 18, 2025

The Criminal Justice Commission Staff is scheduled to go before the Board of County Commissioners for their workshop day on March 18^th to talk about the history of the Safety and Justice Challenge with the MacArthur Foundation. Margo has but putting together a presentation that will be given at the Annual Planning Meeting in February, and should be finalized this week.

Marcia Andrews asked whether it was necessary, or would be at all helpful, for members of the Criminal Justice Commission to attend with staff to show support, and Director Pickett replied that it would be nice to have that show of support and asked for members to please let staff know if they would be attending so that we can make sure there is adequate seating prepared.

E. SEFBHN/Rebel Recovery Next Steps Pilot Program: Staff File Review & Finance Division Programmatic and Fiscal Monitoring Review

The Year Two file review has been completed, as well as an audit of their finances by the Finance Division. The program ended in mid-December, so we now have the six-month period for recidivism rates and we will soon have the final report on the final recidivism rates.

VII. Presentations – none

VIII. Old Business - none

IX. New Business

By-Laws Committee Meeting Updates – Michelle Suskauer, Vice-Chair

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, thanked all those involved with the By-Laws Committee, both members and staff, for their time and efforts devoted to updating and revising the 2016 By-Laws. These changes will be presented to the Commission at the February 24 CJC Full meeting.

Revision to 2016 CJC By-Laws

Changed wording to reflect the verbiage of the amended 2023 Criminal Justice Commission ordinance
In answer to a question asked by Jorge Garrido, Director Pickett called attention to Article V: Legislative Advocacy – Removed “Without prior authority of the Executive Committee" so the provision now states that the CJC will not support candidates and they will not take positions on other legislative affairs

Application Process, Non-Public Sector Members

An application process for Non-Public Sector Members of our Task Forces will assist with record keeping and giving credit in the Annual Report

Ethics Training

Strongly recommend, but not require, Non-Public Sector Members of Task Forces to take the same ethics training that would be required of a board member as they are acting on behalf of the CJC and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

X. Discussion Items/Updates

Legislative Updates

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Stephanie Molière, gave an update on the information she had compiled regarding the impact of the executive orders and changes in state legislation and how they impacted Palm Beach County. Director Pickett asked the Members present if this was something they wanted pushed out to the full CJC membership for awareness, and the consensus was to wait until there was an actual bill that had passed and then discuss it with the Full Commission at that time.

Katherine Waldron was our Legislative Delegation member, but as she was not reelected, we are currently in the process of determining who that new representative will be. That individual will be responsible for keeping us informed of these changes as they occur.

XI. Task Force Meeting Dates

The list of upcoming Task Force meeting dates were provided to give membership the opportunity to attend the meetings if they were interested in doing so.

Marcia Andrews spoke briefly about having recently attended a Behavioral Health Task Force meeting and mentioned how impactful and informative it is as a member of the Executive Committee to be able to experience first-hand the work that is being done, especially as it is influenced by the decisions being made by the members of this committee. She emphasized the importance of getting involved with the work, especially as a new member, so that everyone is fully informed when it comes time to vote on certain issues.
Daniel Eisinger suggested the addition of an abbreviated version of the Task Forces' meeting minutes and upcoming agendas be included along with the upcoming meeting dates as an attachment in the CJC Full agenda packet for membership's awareness.
Vivian Rodriguez suggested creating a rotation for members of the Executive Committee so that everyone has a chance to increase their involvement.

XII. Member Comments

Jorge Garrido asked for an update on a potential mentorship program for at-risk youth whose parents were incarcerated. He stressed the importance of prevention efforts, as the age where juveniles start to commit crimes is about 14 years old as they start getting into high school.

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, answered that she would follow up with the Behavioral Health Task Force in regards to this, but that the date to request funding for it had passed by the time they were able to look into it. It is possible that a new cycle has started and funding opportunities may be available again.

Jorge Garrido responded that he wants to see an initiative targeting juvenile prevention specifically, but mentioned that perhaps there is insufficient research to support such an initiative at the moment. He talked about the role that mental health plays in the crime rate, and emphasized again the importance of focusing on prevention efforts for that age group.

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Stephanie Molière, also brought up the bill that is currently in progress for the youth peer support pilot program in the schools. She will bring information on the progress of that bill to the next meeting.

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, asked if there was a way to check in with the chairs of each of the Task Forces to make sure that the members they have are showing commitment and engagement, and see if any need additional members.

Director Pickett responded that part of the purpose of the introduction of the application process for the Task Force members is to highlight areas where there may be gaps.

Karen Hansen raised the issue of prevention efforts for sexual assault, domestic violence, and suicide. She referenced Victim Services Director Nicole Bishop's presentation given at the January 27^th Full CJC meeting where Director Bishop stated that “No one wants to pay for prevention," and asked where we could find that funding instead, mentioning Palm Tran buses as a possible advertising campaign.

Jorge Garrido made the point that prevention funding can be difficult to secure because results are not measurable.
Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, mentioned the difficulties of securing grant funding amidst changing administrations.

Daniel Eisinger brought up non-profits operating at the local level that would be willing to work with us and at-risk or already incarcerated youth, specifically Ricky Aikens with Inner City Innovators.
Community Engagement Coordinator, Rosalind Murray, mentioned Palm Beach County Community Services Department's Financially Assisted Agencies (FAA) and brought up the possibility of having CSD Director Dr. James Green come to give a presentation on what prevention efforts they already have in place through their FAA non-profits.

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, asked what needed to be done to help CJC staff and Task Forces get access to the grants and funding they need to continue the work and the programs that are so essential.

Director Pickett stated that there is a standing committee that is not currently active called the Finance and Fundraising Committee, and Michelle Suskauer said that this is something that should be brought to the attention of the Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal.

Daniel Eisinger made the point that before securing funding, Law Enforcement must be on board to ensure that we will even be allowed to work within the jails and detention centers, so that it is a prevention and rehabilitation effort at the same time.

Karen Hansen asked what the necessary steps would be to get another Butterfly House in Palm Beach County, mentioning several interested parties such as Nicole Bishop, Director of Victim Services, as well as County Commissioner Sara Baxter.

Daniel Eisinger suggested working more closely with Commissioner Baxter if she was already on board with the idea, as she is in a position to be a very strong advocate for the cause.

Vivian Rodriguez offered to work with them on behalf of Commissioner Flores' office as well.

Karen Hansen mentioned that she has many resources that would be able to be donated in terms of architectural services and engineering, as well as a potential partnership with Boca Regional as they are in the midst of an expansion project.
Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, raised the point that this is another area that lacks funding. She talked about the challenges that arise when using federal funds due to the restrictions they place on the money they allocate, and suggested looking for private donors instead – or getting funding directly from the Board of County Commissioners

Marcia Andrews suggested sending out a list ahead of the Annual Planning Meeting on February 24^th to all of the CJC members on the Task Forces to notify them and give them the opportunity to change assignments if they so choose. She also mentioned having met with Nancy Stellway, the Executive Director of Take Stock in Children, and talked about the work they do with mentoring at-risk children. She suggested partnering with them as an established organization and adding a component that targets the children of parents who are incarcerated instead of trying to create a program from scratch. She offered to provide Director Stellway's contact information.

XIII. Guest Comments

Vivian Rodriguez gave a brief summary of her background as a personal introduction to the Executive Committee, as she will be attending for Commissioner Joel G. Flores when he is unavailable.
Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Stephanie Molière, provided some clarification on two points raised earlier on in the meeting:

Per the CJC By-Laws, there is a CJC member that sits on each Task Force/Subcommittee. Staff will provide the board a list of CJC Membership that sits on those committees to see if they want any others to attend as a spokesperson.
Staff are receiving and reviewing legislative updates as they come out. Any topics that board members want updates on regarding new or changing legislation, please notify CJC Staff by email or by speaking with us directly. There are currently three bills that are staff are monitoring closely.

Criminal Justice Analyst, Christopher Slydell, made the comment that a CJC member had requested information on what CJC staff members were assigned to each of the Task Forces for accountability purposes, and informed the Executive Committee that that information was available to them upon request.
Director Pickett spoke briefly about the upcoming Annual Planning Meeting on February 24^th, mentioning that the plan was to give the Commission members as much information as possible about what the Task Forces have been doing. In addition, the Research and Planning Unit will provide a data update to follow up on the questions that were asked during the November 25, 2024 Full Commission meeting, and we will provide status updates on the 2023-2025 Work Plan to inform membership of what projects were prioritized previously and have been completed, or are in progress, and what has not yet been started. Within the next week, once membership has had time to digest all this information, they will be asked to complete a survey to determine what they feel the priorities are for each Task Force to work on.
Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, announced the date of the Behavioral Health Task Force's Peer Workshop as having been tentatively scheduled for May 20^th, with information to follow. The workshop will cover the process of integrating peers with in the systems of police departments, universities, and schools, all with the overarching goal of reducing burnout.
Vivian Rodriguez asked about whether the CJC has the ability to apply for federal grant opportunities through the U.S. Department of Justice.

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, responded that there are some grants we cannot apply for as a government entity, but that we are aware of those that are available. She also mentioned that she looks specifically for grants that coincide with the CJC Work Plan, but that there are not many opportunities for prevention funding.

XIV. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

ACTION ITEMS

Rosalind Murray to distribute CCJA flyer to interested members of the Executive Committee before the next session begins.
Rosalind Murray to follow up with the Public Defender's office about having CCJA added to the list of community service hour opportunities provided to individuals on probation.
CJC Staff to provide Executive Committee members with the dates that we are scheduled to present to the Board of County Commissioners to give them the opportunity to attend if available.
Executive Committee members to review the revised bylaws and notify CJC Staff of any comments or concerns ahead of February 24 Annual Planning Meeting.
Stephanie Molière/CJC Staff to monitor Legislative Affairs updates and report the passing of any new bills at the February 24 Annual Planning Meeting.
CJC Staff to provide Executive Committee members with abbreviated minutes and upcoming agendas of Task Force/Subcommittee meetings.
Executive Committee members to notify CJC Staff of any bills or topics they want updates/reports on.
Dawn Caveness-Davenport to follow up on the funding for mentorship of at-risk children whose parents are incarcerated,

Marcia Andrews suggested looking into partnership with existing youth mentorship organizations, such as Take Stock in Children, and will provide information for her contact there.

CJC Staff and Officers to look into reactivating the Finance and Fundraising Committee.
Rosalind Murray to reach out to Dr. James Green with Palm Beach County Community Services about a presentation on prevention efforts.
Karen Hansen to collaborate with Vivian Rodriguez regarding BCC support for a second Butterfly House.
CJC Staff to send out a list to all CJC Members who currently sit on any Task Forces or Subcommittees ahead of February 24^th Annual Planning Meeting to allow time for those members to make changes if they so choose.

Next Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12pm
Hanley Center Board Room
933 45^th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 2-10-25 Minutes

5-12-25-E-Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Executive Committee Meeting

Hanley Center

933 45^th Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Monday, May 12^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order –Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the February 10, 2025 Minutes (see attachment – pages 3-11 )

V. Chair's Comments

A. The Honorable Glenn Kelley elected for a third term as Chief Judge of the 15^th Judicial Circuit Court (see attachment – page 12)
B. Proclamation: Support of Mental Health Providers during “Get Your Green On" Month Campaign – Joel G. Flores, County Commissioner and Dawn Caveness- Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst (see attachment – page 13)
C. Acknowledgement of Rev Kevin Jones for his years of dedication and commitment to the Criminal Justice Commission, Palm Beach County, and its residents

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. CJC Staff Recognition: Stephanie Molière graduated from the intensive eight-month National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) National Mentor Program
B. CJC Task Force Name Change: Racial Equity Task Force name changed to Jail Reduction Task Force, effective May 1, 2025
C. Criminal Justice Commission Budget and Finance Updates (see attachment, pages 14-33 )

VII. Discussion Items/Updates

A. CJC Letter of Support: Butterfly House at Boca Raton Regional Hospital – Karen Hansen, CJC (see attachment, page 34)
B. Community Engagement Task Force: Safety and Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant GAN Recommendations (see attachment, page 35)
C. Text Reminder System: Upcoming Expiration of Memorandum of Understanding – Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County & Contract Due for Renewal – Uptrust (see attachment, page 36-61)

VIII. Member Comments

IX. Guest Comments

X. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, August 11^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

Hanley Center

933 45^th Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 5-12-25 Agenda

5-12-25-E-Minutes

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Hanley Center
933 45^th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Monday, May 12^th, 2025, at 12 p.m.

MINUTES

Members Present:
Daniel Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Jorge Garrido, CEO, Financial Management Strategies
Karen Hansen, Founder, The Collectives Project
Kevin Jones, CJC Past Chair
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member, and CJC Treasurer
Maria S. Antuña, CEO of the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of Palm Beach County
Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Vanessa Klein, Director, Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Dominick Pape, Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police
Mike Burke, School Superintendent (Ex-officio)
Michelle Suskauer, Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair

CJC Staff Present:
Deborah Arocho, Student Intern
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff for Commissioner Joel G. Flores

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Bradley Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Cayla Severin, Administrative Assistant
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Helene Hvizd, Assistant County Attorney
John Port, Public Safety Department Financial Analyst II
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator

I. Call to Order

Chair Rachel Docekal called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed the roll call of the members and announced there was a quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett noted the meeting must achieve a quorum with 51% attendance therefore the agenda previously required 3 members, now requires 7.
Marcia Andrews made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Maria S. Antuña and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the February 10, 2025 Minutes

Jorge Garrido made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Marcia Andrews and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

A. The Honorable Glenn Kelley elected for a third term as Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court

Chair Docekal reported that the CJC is thrilled to announce The Honorable Glenn Kelley has been elected for a third term as Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court.

B. Proclamation: Support of Mental Health Providers during “Get Your Green On" Month Campaign

Commissioner Joel G. Flores presented the CJC with a proclamation in support of mental health providers during “Get Your Green On" month campaign. The proclamation was given to Reentry Director Vanessa Klein from the Lord's Place.

C. Acknowledgement of Rev Kevin Jones for his years of dedication and commitment to the Criminal Justice Commission, Palm Beach County, and its residents

Chair Docekal announced this item would be presented at a later time during the meeting.

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. CJC Staff Recognition: Stephanie Molière graduated from the intensive eight-month National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) National Mentor Program

Executive Director Pickett acknowledged Senior Criminal Justice Analyst Stephanie Molière for successfully graduating from the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Mentor Program. Director Picket reported Stephanie Molière went through eight months of work as a mentee and would like to recognize her efforts.

B. CJC Task Force Name Change: Racial Equity Task Force name changed to Jail Reduction Task Force, effective May 1, 2025

Executive Director Pickett reported that working with the Racial Equity Task Force Chair, Reverend Kevin Jones, Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray, herself and task force members, the Racial Equity Task Force was renamed to Jail Reduction Task Force.
The Commission began discussions on concerns regarding the term “jail reduction" used as the name of the task force.
After discussion, this item was instructed to be returned at the next scheduled CJC meeting and to include additional name options, information regarding the task force's purpose, mission and objectives.

C. Criminal Justice Commission Budget and Finance Updates

This agenda was moved to Discussions Items/ Updates.

D. Acknowledgement of Rev Kevin Jones for his years of dedication and commitment to the Criminal Justice Commission, Palm Beach County, and its residents

Chair Docekal recognized and acknowledged Reverend Kevin Jones for his years of dedication and commitment to the CJC.
Reverend Jones thanked the committee and announced he was called to serve as the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptiste Church on Richmond, Virgina. He is looking forward to the new opportunity

VII. Discussion Items/Updates

A. CJC Letter of Support: Butterfly House at Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Chair Docekal reported attached to the agenda is a copy of the CJC letter of support for the Butterfly House at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital and requested the members to review prior to a vote of approval.
Commissioner Flores made a motion to approve the signing of the letter of support, seconded by Maria S. Antuña and passed unanimously.

B. Community Engagement Task Force: Safety and Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant GAN Recommendations

This agenda item was moved to the next CJC Full Committee May meeting.

C. Criminal Justice Commission Budget and Finance Updates

Executive Director Pickett reviewed the various funding sources for the Crime Prevention Trust Fund, Domestic Violence Trust Fund and Drug Abuse Trust Fund. She reported the Crime Prevention Fund (established 2001) requires CJC consultation with the sheriff prior to accepting funding requests.
Executive Director Pickett reported there are county policies that must be followed for funding disbursement to adhere to County budget process. She also reported the budget information will be presented at the next CJC Full Committee May meeting.

D. Text Reminder System: Upcoming Expiration of Memorandum of Understanding – Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County & Contract Due for Renewal – Uptrust

This agenda item was moved to the next CJC Full Committee May meeting.

VIII. Member Comments

Karen Hansen requested the details of the domestic violence training materials provided to law enforcement on recognizing the signs of strangulation.

IX. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

ACTION ITEMS

CJC Staff to add the following items to May 27^th CJC Full meeting agenda:

'Racial Equity Task Force' Name Change
Criminal Justice Commission Budget and Finance Updates
Community Engagement Task Force: Safety and Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant GAN Recommendations
Text Reminder System: Upcoming Expiration of Memorandum of Understanding

Director Pickett to follow up with Karen Hansen about the details of the domestic violence training materials provided to law enforcement on recognizing the signs of strangulation.

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 5-12-25 Minutes

8-11-25-E-Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Hanley Center, 933 4^5thStreet, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Monday, August 11^th, 2025, at 12 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order –Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the May 12^th, 2025, Minutes (see attachment – pages 3-6)

V. Chair's Comments

A. Passing of CJC Member: Representative Joe Casello (see attachment – page 7

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. CJC Seat Vacancies & Reappointments for 2026 – 2028 Term

B. Budget Report Out

C. Probation Advisory Board Annual Contract Compliance Monitoring Audit: Professional Probation Services, Inc.

VII. Presentations

A. Community Outreach Program Evaluation Update – Dr. Cassandra Atkin-Plunk, Associate Director and Associate Professor School of Criminology &

Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University, and Dr. Vaughn J. Crichlow, Dean & Professor, School of Justice Studies, Roger Williams University (see attachment – pages 8-33)

VIII. Old Business

Text Reminder System Expiring: Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding with Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County (Oct 2025), contracted text reminder services with Uptrust/Fieldware (Dec 2025), and funding through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge (Sep 2026) – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Commission

 IX. Discussion Items/Updates

A. CJC Task Force Name Change: Racial Equity Task Force has been renamed as the System Trends Review for Impartial Data Evaluation (STRIDE) Task Force

B. 2026 CJC Executive Committee Meeting Dates and Times (see attachment – page 34)

C. Police Department Highlights at Full CJC Meetings – Michelle Suskauer, CJC Vice-Chair

D. 2026 CJC Officer Nominations

X. Task Force Reports

A. Community Engagement Task Force – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator, Criminal Justice Commission

a. Completion of Community Partners of South Florida Community Engagement Stage 2, Five Phase Contract– Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Commission

b. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant Adjustment Recommendations have all been reviewed and voted on by the CJC Membership and Task Force Members, and accepted by the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Staff – Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager and Rosalind Murray Community Engagement Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Commission

c. 2025 Palm Beach County Safety and Resource Fair –Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator, Criminal Justice Commission

B. Behavioral Health Task Force – Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Criminal Justice Commission

a. Update on juvenile bed needs and availability of beds in a second wing at Children's Home Society

XI. Member Comments

XII. Guest Comments

XIII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, October 14^th, 2025, at 12 p.m.

Hanley Center

933 45th Street

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 8-11-25 Agenda

8-11-25-E-Minutes

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Hanley Center Board Room
933 45^th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Monday, August 11, 2025, at 12 p.m.

MINUTES

Members Present:
Daniel Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Dominick Pape, PBC Association of Chiefs of Police
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Karen Hansen, Founder, The Collectives Project
Maria S. Antuña, CEO, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Vanessa Klein, Director, Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Jorge Garrido, CEO, Financial Management Strategies
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member, and CJC Treasurer
Michelle Suskauer, Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Mike Burke, School Superintendent (Ex-officio)

Guests Attending:
Jessica Bober Rosenthal, Assistant County Attorney, Palm Beach County
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, County Commissioner Joel G. Flores

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Bradley Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

I. Call to Order – Rachel Docekal, Chair

Chair Rachel Docekal called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll call of the members and announced there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Executive Director Pickett reported the community outreach program evaluation update presentation was postponed due to the Law Enforcement Planning Council (LEPC) is returning in September and will be presented to them first before bringing it to the October CJC meeting.
There was a consensus among the board approving the agenda.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to August 11^th, 2025, Minutes

Maria S. Antuña made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Dominick Pape and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

Passing of CJC Member: Representative Joe Casello

Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray expressed sentiments on the passing of Representative Joe Casello.

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. CJC Seat Vacancies & Reappointments for 2026-2028 Term

Executive Director Pickett reported on the number of vacancies and seat numbers for the CJC Full Committee. She reported there are five reappointments and five new economic council appointments seats for the upcoming 2026-2028 term.

B. Budget Report Out

Executive Director Pickett announced the CJC Budget Report breakdown will be sent presented to the CJC periodically.

C. Probation Advisory Board Annual Contract Compliance Monitoring Audit: Professional Probation Services, Inc.

Executive Director Pickett reported on the Probation Advisory Board annual contract compliance monitoring audit report findings and recommendations.

VII. Presentations

Community Outreach Program Evaluation Update – Dr. Cassandra Atkin-Plunk, Associate Director and Associate Professor School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University, and Dr. Vaughn J. Crichlow, Dean & Professor, School of Justice Studies, Roger Williams University

Item was moved to the next scheduled CJC Executive Meeting.

VIII. Old Business

Text Reminder System Expiring: Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding with Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County (Oct 2025), contracted text reminder services with Uptrust/Fieldware (Dec 2025), and funding through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge (Sep 2026)

Executive Director Pickett reported the Text Reminder System evaluation will be presented to the CJC soon.

IX. Discussion Items/Updates

A. CJC Task Force Name Change: Racial Equity Task Force has been renamed as the System Trends Review for Impartial Data Evaluation (STRIDE) Task Force

Executive Director Pickett reported that the Racial Equity Task Force officially changed its name to "STRIDE" (System Trends Review for Impartial Data Evaluation). This change reflects their expanded focus beyond just jail data to include system-wide trends analysis.

B. 2026 CJC Executive Committee Meeting Dates and Times

Executive Director Pickett noted that this year marked the first time the committee met quarterly for the first three quarters instead of monthly and requested feedback on this approach. She reported the schedule includes additional meetings at year-end to accommodate the nomination committee process and officer selection.
Executive Director Pickett announced key dates noted include the Annual Planning meeting set for February 23rd as a full CJC meeting, with the October date corrected to the 13th (the day after Columbus Day), and the November meeting scheduled for Veteran's Day week.
Item was moved to the next scheduled CJC Executive Meeting.

C. Police Department Highlights at Full CJC Meetings

Vice Chair Michelle Suskauer proposed a monthly spotlight program for police agencies to increase law enforcement participation in CJC meetings. She continued to state the idea involves having 2-3 police agencies present what's happening in their jurisdictions each month, creating a more welcoming environment and stronger partnerships.
Chief Dominick Pape agreed to bring this proposal to the next police chief s' association's meeting.

D. 2026 CJC Officer Nominations

Announcement/Discussion/Action Item/ Motion

X. Task Force Reports

A. Community Engagement Task Force

a. Completion of Community Partners of South Florida Community Engagement Stage 2, Five Phase Contract

Community Engagement Coordinator Murray the task force is integrating new members from the Justice Leadership Academy and focusing on key initiatives including resource fairs and "coffee with the cops" programs. Jamie Lee Bradshaw completed her stage two community engagement contract in July.

2025 Palm Beach County Safety and Resource Fair

B. Behavioral Health Task Force

Update on juvenile bed needs and availability of beds in a second wing at Children's Home Society

Senior Criminal Justice Analyst Dawn Caveness-Davenport reported the task force is working on a significant juvenile behavioral health beds project in partnership with Children's Home Society and Safe Harbor. The project requires over $1 million total, with approximately $447,000 needed for staffing costs for eight beds annually. This initiative will require community support and will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners.
Senior Criminal Justice Analyst Caveness-Davenport reported the Reentry Task Force will be folding into the Behavioral Health Task Force due to overlapping priorities and better attendance at behavioral health meetings.
Public Defender Daniel Eisinger highlighted the Tristan Murphy Act, a new bipartisan law signed by the governor that aims to divert mentally ill individuals from jail into treatment centers. While currently unfunded, it may present future funding opportunities from the state.

XI. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

Group Name: Executive

Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 8-11-25 Minutes

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING
Canyon Branch Library Meeting Room
8915 Senator Joseph Abruzzo Ln, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 8:00 am

MINUTES

Members Present:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor of Passion Church
Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County HealthCare District
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Joseph Casello, PBC Legislative Delegate, Florida House of Representatives
Joel G. Flores, PBC County Commissioner, District 3
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, Palm Beach County CareerSource
Karen Hansen, Advocate, The Collectives Project
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Kevin L. Jones, Past CJC Chair
Lawrence Gordon, Past President, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member, District 6 and CJC Treasurer
Maria Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A.
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, The Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Lauren Whetstone, Director of Sales and Business Development, NextEra
Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department

Guests Attending:
Andrea Rocha, Palm Beach County Clerk's Office
Jennifer Loyless, Public Defender's Office
Jessica Hidalgo, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Nicole Bishop, Director, Victim and Justice Services of Palm Beach County Public Safety
Shantel Drayton, Manager of Court Services, Public Safety
Roderick C. White, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Eddit Paramore, Participant, Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy
Jane Tierney, CEO, Catalyst for Justice
Charman Postel, CEO and Principal Consultant, Building Opportunities for Leaders Daily (Bold) Foundation
Christine Jacobson, Child Abuse Investigator, Department of Children and Families
Sandra M. Sisson, Behavioral Services Section Manager, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Cristy Altaro, Juvenile Operations Manager, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Alicia Reno, Senior Program Innovation Manager, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
Michelle Beatty, Child Specialist Coordinator HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Terry Newton, Small Business Development Specialist II, Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity
Chris Keane, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Twila Taylor, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department
Michael Barnett, Former Palm Beach County Commissioners, District 3
Melissa Arkin, Regional VP Behavioral Health, HCA Florida Behavioral Health
Christopher James, Racial Justice & Well-Being Associate, W. Haywood Burns Institute
Randy Foley, Captain of Behavioral Servicers Division, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Jeanette Gordon, President and CEO, McArthur's Own, Inc. Foundation
Dr. Barbara Gerlock, Systems Integration Services, LLC.
Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness and K-12 Education and Schools Support, The School District of Palm beach County
John Port, Financial Analyst II, Palm Beach County Public Safety Department
Michelle Cruz, Director of Case Management, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Alison Dulfer, Vice President of Behavioral Health, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Lisa William-Tayor, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer, Children's Service Council of Palm Beach County
Rossana Paredes
Latifah Griffin, Reverend First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beach
Greg Starling, Chief of Probation, Department of Juvenile Justice
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel G. Flores
Jill Sorensen, Chief Family Systems Officer, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
Marianela Diaz, Palm Beach County Public Safety Department
Patrick Chapmen, HCA VP of Behavioral Health
Cheo Reid, Deputy Executive Director, State Attorney's Office, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Isis Williams, Department of Children and Families
Jaime-Lee Bradshaw, Community Partners of South Florida
Katherine Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Palm Beach County
Alexa Lee Project Manager, Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Cayla Severin, Administrative Assistant
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness- Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Helene Hvizd, Assistant County Attorney
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator

I. Call to Order – Dr. Rachel Docekal, Chair

Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, called the meeting to order and thanked all those in attendance.

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Executive Director, Angelique J. Pickett, completed roll call of the members and determined there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Lawrence Gordon, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the January 27, 2025 Minutes

Director Pickett reported January 27minutes were updated to include the summarized discussions on the Office on Violence against Women grant award presentation and the CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance presentation.
Treasurer, Michelle Suskauer, made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Lawrence Gordon, and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

A. Welcome Remarks and Introductions

Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, welcomed new CJC members Commissioner Joel G. Flores from the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, District 3 and Representative Joseph Casello of the Florida House of Representatives
Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, recognized CJC Staff and Executive Director Angelique J Pickett for their work and planning in getting everything set up for the meeting in advance. She also welcomed the event moderator, Jeanette Gordon of McArthur's Own, and Jeanette Gordon to give a brief introduction

B. CJC By-Laws Revision

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, went over the following revisions of the 2016 CJC By-Laws for the Commission's final approval.

Article I, Sections 1-9 verbiage was updated to adhere to amended CJC ordinance.
Article I, Sections 10-11 verbiage was revised to comply with current standards of the County, with additional detailed language for boards, councils, standing committees, and task forces.
Article II, Section 4 was removed and placed under Article I, Section 11.
Articles III, IV, V, & VI verbiage was revised to comply with current CJC practice.
Article V: Legislative Advocacy line “…without prior authority of the Executive Committee" was removed and replace with “No officer, member, Executive Director, or staff member may advocate legislative action which in any away indicates that the advocacy is made on behalf of the Commission."

Secretary, Marcia Andrews, made a motion to approve the first portion of revisions to the 2016 CJC By-Laws, seconded by Karen Hansen, and passed unanimously.

Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, went over the CJC Board, Council, Task Force and Subcommittee membership application process for non-public sector subcommittee members, as well as the addition of the inclusion of an ethics training option for those subcommittee members that is strongly encouraged.

Treasurer, Marcia Andrews, made a motion to approve the second portion of revisions to the 2016 CJC By-Laws, seconded by Vice-Chair, Michelle Suskauer, and passed unanimously.

VI. Executive Director Updates

Annual Membership Review

Executive Director Pickett asked that all CJC members complete the Annual Membership Review form to update current records and that this will create a master contact list for the CJC membership.

VII. Presentations

A. Panel: Baker Acts in Palm Beach County

Event Moderator Jeanette Gordon introduced and welcomed the panel moderator and panelist:

Panel Moderator: Lisa Williams-Taylor, Ph.D., BHTF Co-Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Panel Members:

Randy Foley, BHTF Chair, Captain of Behavioral Services Division, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Jill Sorensen, Chief Family Systems Officer, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN)
Keith Oswald, Chief of Equity and Wellness and K-12 Education and School Supports, The School District of Palm Beach County
Melissa Arkin, Regional VP Behavioral Health, HCA Florida Behavioral Health Services

The Panel conducted discussions on the following topics:

Definition of Baker Act
Mental health care and liability factors into the decision to Baker Act minors
Questions that are asked during Baker Act intake and evaluations
Identifying root causes of suicidal tendencies
School District of Palm Beach County approach the use of Baker Act for students and their parents
The impact on future opportunities for Baker Act patients
Challenges faced in the community with Baker Acts
How Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network support individuals impacted by the Baker Act
Other resources available in the community
The lack of services for children under 12 and how is this problem being handled in Palm Beach County.

The panel concluded their presentation and began discussions with the Commission.

B. 2023-2025 Work Plan Status Updates and Accomplishments

Director Pickett provided a status report on the 2023-2025 CJC adopted work plan and announced there will be a survey sent out to all members to provide feedback on the priorities for the CJC.
Vice-Chair Suskauer requested to know given the changes within the United States Attorney's Office will there be any changes to the conjugation work with the State Attorney's Office.
Leontyne Brown requested additional updated information on the 2023-2025 CJC Work Plan, items 2.2 and 2.3 titled “Ongoing Projects".

2.2 Court System Text Reminder Pilot (SJC)
2.3 Advancing Fairness & Racial Equity (SJC)

C. Task Force Reports

Behavioral Health Task Force Report

Dawn Caveness-Davenport introduced herself and provide a brief report of the Behavioral Health Task Force.
Dawn Caveness-Davenport reported the Behavioral Health Task Force will be looking into provide a Palm Beach County Proclamation for “Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day on May 12, 2025. They are looking into ways to show support in the community by hosting an appreciation event, give personalized thank you notes/letters, a thank you video, and provide discounts with local businesses.
Dawn Caveness-Davenport continued reported on the Behavioral Health Task Force work plan and recommendations which included strategies to reduce behavioral health staff turnovers, increase family engagement, increase transportation services, imbed peers in schools/university systems, and explore ways to overcome the acute lack of respite care for juveniles and publish and create awareness for Aware and Care.
Dawn Caveness-Davenport concluded the presentation and noted the Behavioral Health Task Force meeting dates for 2025.

Law Enforcement Planning Council Report

Dawn Caveness-Davenport reported the CJC has been working with Law Enforcement to advocate for officer blood exposure legislation and increase penalties for habitual domestic violence charges.

Dawn Caveness-Davenport continued to report the CJC is looking to issuing a Palm Beach County Proclamation for “Thank a Police Officer Day" on September 20, 2025 and work with the community to show support by sharing a positive story about law enforcement, wearing blue clothing in support of police officers, turn a blue light outside of homes in support of law enforcement and organize an event to show support of law enforcement.

Public Safety Coordinating Council Report

Dawn Caveness-Davenport reported on the planned activities for the Public Safety Coordinating Council for 2025. It included establishing a jail population management review team and reinvestment grant program.
Dawn Caveness-Davenport reported on the assessments and recommendations of the Public Safety Coordinating Council.
Dawn Caveness-Davenport concluded the report and provide the Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting dates for 2025.
Executive Pickett and Dawn Caveness-Davenport recognized Vice-Chair Nellie K. King of the Public Safety Coordinating Council.

Safety and Justice Challenge Report

SJC Coordinator Margo Smith gave an update on the 2024 activities and outcomes of the Safety and Justice Challenge. It included Felony Mobile Probation Unit (MPU), Court Date Text Reminder System, Next Steps Pilot Program, Public Defender Community-Based Social Services Program and Critical Intervention Mapping (CIM) workshop. She also reported the evaluations are in progress these programs by the Florida State University.
SJC Coordinator Smith reported on the SJC Captstone grant award and the allocation of the award.
Jorge Garrido requested copies of the preliminary reports for completed evaluations.
Julia Dattolo requested additional information regarding obtaining a second misdemeanor probation bus.

Community Engagement Task Force Report

Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray provide an introduction of the Community Engagement Task Force and recognized the Co-Chair Retired Chief Javario Sims and task force member Major Chris Keane. She also recognized Community Partners of South Florida, Jaime-Lee Bradshaw.
Co-Chair Javaro Sims reported the 2024 activities and outcomes of the Community Engagement Task Force which included the contract with Community Partners of South Florida and gave a brief description on each phase of the contract.
Major Chris Keane thanked Co-Chair Retired Chief Sims, recognized Co-Chair Barabara Chieves and members of the Community Engagement Task Force.
Major Chris Keane reported on the outcome of the community's Dialogue to Change feedback, failure to appear rates and the need to drive the numbers down, the Resident Leadership Academy.
Major Chris Keane continued to report on the Community Engagement Task Force recommendations for 2025 which included hosting Community Wellness checkups on Criminal Justice, and host kids and cops with the City of West Palm Beach Police Department.
Marcia Andrews and Leontyne Brown requested additional community outreach recruitment for residents not just community leaders to participate in the CCJA and Resident Leadership Academy.

Racial Equity Task Force Report

Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray provide an introduction of the Racial Equity Task Force and recognized the Chair and Co-Chair.
Chair Rev. Kevin L. Jones gave a brief introduction and reported on the activities and outcome for the Racial Equity Task Force for 2024 which included pretrial incarceration disparities as it relates to race.
Consultant Chris James with the W. Haywood Burns Institute gave a brief overview of the partnership with the CJC Racial Equity Task Force and SJC.
Chair Rev. Kevin L. Jones reported the Racial Equity Task Force reviews the jail average daily population (ADP) and the jail length of stay (LOS) by race and ethnicity.
Chair Rev. Kevin L. Jones continued to report on the following recommendations for the task force which include to continue to review data, look into a pubic facing dashboard to increase transparency, expansion of alternatives to prosecution for minor offense such as civil citations programs, policy and structural reforms.
Chair Rev. Kevin L. Jones concluded with the Racial Equity Task Force meeting dates for 2025.
Nellie L. King and Jorge Garrido requested sentencing outcomes by race and ethnicity to be added in the CJC data collections.
Rosalind Murray reported at the next Racial Equity Task Force meeting, immigration will be discussed.
Leontyne Brown requested to have additional racial equity training to be added to behavioral health training for law enforcement agencies.

Court Systems Task Force Report

Research and Planning Manager Damir Kukec reported on the Court Systems Task Force activities and outcomes which included the bond schedule study and case processing.
Research and Planning Manager Damir Kukec reported on the recommendations for 2025 which included the evaluation of case processing times and the Public Defender Community-Based Social Services program.
Research and Planning Manager Damir Kukec concluded the report and provided the Court Systems Task Force meeting dates for 2025.

Probation Advisory Board Report

Research and Planning Manager Damir Kukec reported on the areas oversight of the Professional Probation Services contract. The recommendations were to continue to monitor the contract, research best practices, conduct consumer surveys and inform court officials of barriers.
Marcia Andrews requested an action data sheet to be provided to the members regarding who in the community is being served and what data each CJC Task Force is using to determine this.

D. Data and Research Update Report

Research and Planning Manager Damir Kukec presented a data and research update report.
Oswald Newbold requested data on the number of jail releases return to Palm Beach County. He reported this information can be obtain from PBSO felony registry database.
Oswald Newbold requested impact reports and their variables from all CJC initiatives.
Damir Kukec reported he will provide the outcome from his upcoming meeting with PBSO regarding data requests.
Oswald Newbold requested to have Palm Beach County Reentry Task Force to report back to the CJC.
Daniel Eisinger requested inclusion of drivers in the data reports.
Daniel Eisinger requested to have the “Jail System Admissions" section in the data report broken down by race and ethnicity.
Katherine Kroll and Marcia Andrews requested to have the top drivers of youth imprisonment added to the data report and the area the juvenile is from.
Julia Dattolo requested to add gender, age and zip code added to the data dashboard heat map.
Julia Dattolo requested to have repeated offenders employment status added to the data report.
Karen Hansen requested to have repeated offender information added to the data dashboard heat map and include drivers of repeat offenders as well as whether they are violent or non-violent crimes.

VIII. Discussion Items/Updates

2025 CJC Priorities Survey

Director Pickett announced there will be a survey sent out to all members to provide feedback on the priorities for the CJC.

IX. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

ACTION ITEMS

Leontyne Brown requested additional updated information on the 2023-2025 CJC Work Plan, items 2.2 and 2.3 titled “Ongoing Projects".

2.2 Court System Text Reminder Pilot (SJC)
2.3 Advancing Fairness & Racial Equity (SJC)

Jorge Garrido requested copies of the preliminary reports for completed evaluations.
Julia Dattolo requested additional information regarding obtaining a second misdemeanor probation bus.
Marcia Andrews and Leontyne Brown requested additional community outreach to recruit residents not just community leaders to participate in the CCJA and Citizen Academy.
Nellie L. King and Jorge Garrido requested sentencing outcomes by race and ethnicity to be added in the CJC data collections.
Rosalind Murray reported at the next Racial Equity Task Force meeting, immigration will be discussed.
Leontyne Brown requested to have additional racial equity training to be added to behavioral health training for law enforcement agencies.
Marcia Andrews requested an action data sheet to be provided to the members regarding who in the community is being served and what data each CJC Task Force is using to determine this.
Oswald Newbold requested data on the number of jail releases return to Palm Beach County. He reported this information can be obtain from PBSO felony registry database.
Oswald Newbold requested impact reports and their variables from all CJC initiatives.
Damir Kukec reported he will provide the outcome from his upcoming meeting with PBSO regarding data requests.
Oswald Newbold requested to have Palm Beach County Reentry Task Force to report back to the CJC.
Daniel Eisinger requested inclusion of drivers in the data reports.
Daniel Eisinger requested to have the “Jail System Admissions" section in the data report broken down by race and ethnicity.
Katherine Kroll and Marcia Andrews requested to have the top drivers of youth imprisonment added to the data report and the area the juvenile is from.
Julia Dattolo requested to add gender, age and zip code added to the data dashboard heat map.
Julia Dattolo requested to have repeated offenders employment status added to the data report.
Karen Hansen requested to have repeated offender information added to the data dashboard heat map and include drivers of repeat offenders as well as whether they are violent or non-violent crimes.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

FULL COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource Board Room

3400 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm

MINUTES

Members Present:

Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District

Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.B.C.

Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit

Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies

Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC

Karen Hansen, the Collectives Project

Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.

Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities

Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer

Maria Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary

Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, Diamond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair

Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.

Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach

Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University

Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:

Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida

Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department

Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church

Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections

Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department

Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3

Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller

Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division

Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown

Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair

Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Guests Attending:

Andrea Rocha, Palm Beach County Clerk's Office

Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety

Jennifer Loyless, Public Defender's Office

Jessica Hidalgo, Palm Beach County Public Safety

Nicole Bishop, Director, Victim and Justice Services of Palm Beach County Public Safety

Randy Foley, Captain, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Shantel Drayton, Manager of Court Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety

Shirlon St Amour, Palm Beach County Public Safety

Stephanie Sejnoha, Director, Palm Beach County Public Safety

CJC Staff Present:

Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst

Cayla Severin, Administrative Assistant

Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager

Dawn Caveness- Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Helene Hvizd, Assistant County Attorney

Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager

Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst

Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator

Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator

I. Call to Order

Vice Chair Michelle Suskauer called the meeting to order and thanked CareerSource PBC for hosting us in their board room, as well as the Hanley Center for catering lunch for the meeting.

II. Roll Call

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll call of the members and announced there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Maria Antuña made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Julia Dattolo, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the December 9, 2024 Minutes

Lawrence Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Marcia Andrews and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

A. The Nominating Committee Selections for the Executive Committee Members.

Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer announced the Nominating Committee selections for members of the Executive Committee:

Daniel Eisinger | Public Sector – Seat 4 | Public Defender, 15^th Circuit
Jorge Garrido | Private Sector – Seat 20 | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Karen Hansen | Private Sector – Seat 33 | Crime Survivor
Vanessa Klein | Private Sector – Seat 35 | At-Large Community Member

Alexcia Cox made a motion to approve the selections, seconded by Lauren Whetstone, and approved unanimously.

B. The By-laws Committee meeting was held on January 13, 2025 to amend the 2016 CJC By-laws to be presented at the Annual Planning Meeting for approval.

Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer thanked all staff and committee members who worked on the By-laws and announced that the finalized amendments would be presented next meeting.

VI. Executive Director Updates

Criminal Justice Commission Annual Planning Meeting will be held on February 24, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the new Canyon Branch Library, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33472

Director Pickett announced the Annual Planning Meeting will be held next month.

Community Partners of South Florida Stage 2 Phase 2 Guiding Committee Orientation began holding virtual meetings on December 20, 2024

Director Pickett gave a brief mention of the current phase of the Community Partners of South Florida project, referencing the report provided in the agenda packet
Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer circled back to the Annual Planning Meeting announcement and requested Director Pickett to provide additional information on what to expect at the Annual Planning Meeting, as the meeting is taking place over the course of four hours instead of the usual one.
Director Pickett reported new business agenda items would include the approval of the 2016 CJC By-laws revisions and introduction of new members, as well as a report-out from each of the CJC's Task Forces on the work they did over the course of 2024. Director Pickett continued to report the purpose is to provide background information on what happened last year, enough to be able to prioritize what needs to be done this year. For the Task Forces specifically, the Behavioral Health Task Force will be holding a panel on Baker Acts, with a focus on children under the age of 12, pursuant to requests made by members of the Commission. Director Pickett invited everyone to submit any questions for the panel on the index cards that had been provided to them.

VII. Presentations

A. Grant Award: Office on Violence against Women Grant to Improve the Criminal Justice Response

Director Nicole Bishop gave a presentation on the grant awarded to the Office on Violence against Women (OVW), discussing the history of the partnership between Victim Services and the Criminal Justice Commission that began in 2018 with the Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP), where the CJC assisted by allocating $150,000 from the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. She also highlighted her department's work in increasing partnerships with culturally specific organizations to bring everyone to the table.
Director Nicole Bishop continued to report in the next grant cycle, Victim Services is hoping to expand the scope of the CCR team and look at how they can increase comprehensive victim safety measures, while also increasing multi-sector collaboration, training, and capacity building. They are looking to enhance their forensic nurse program to train more nurses to go out in the community and assess individuals who have been strangled.
Director Bishop concluded her presentation and announced this is a new grant cycle and they are just starting to begin planning outreach efforts and welcomes everyone to join them in the planning to figure out best way to achieve the goals they want to achieve.

The Commission began discussions regarding victim services, community outreach efforts and possible decline of victim crime reporting and the effects of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
Nellie L. King requested to have further discussions on the effects of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities around the entire criminal legal system.
Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer acknowledged the request and reported this topic will be presented at the next Executive Committee meeting to discuss how to appropriately bring this topic at the upcoming Annual Planning Meeting.
The Commission continued discussions on domestic violence prevention and the processing of sexual assault kits.

B. CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance (ISLG): Safety and Justice Challenge Initiative and Palm Beach County's Participation

Otgo Okhidoi along with her colleague, Emily West, a Senior Research Associate at ISLG gave a virtual presentation on Palm Beach County Participation in Safety and Justice Challenge Initiative.
Otgo Okhidoi reported on the background of the Safety and Justice Challenge Initiative and Palm Beach County's participation in the CUNY Institute's data collection and analysis since the program inception in 2015. They highlighted the overarching goal of the initiative, being the reduction of the misuse and overuse of jails and addressing the associated racial and ethnic disparities and making sure to do so in a way that did not jeopardize community safety.
Otgo Okhidoi gave an overview of the data dashboard and the online tools that give access to data for all the SJC sites, and then she presented statistics on the Palm Beach County jail population fluctuations from before the COVID 19 pandemic through to the present.
Otgo Okhidoi announced that there are still many ongoing research efforts, some that will be published in the coming months.
The Commission began discussion on the Safety and Justice Challenge presentation and racial and ethnic disparities.
Jorge Garrido requested to know where everyone can find the list of strategies that were used to safely reduce the jail population or other factors used in the reduction.
Director Pickett reported she will compile a list and send out to the Commission.
Additionally discussion continued among the Commission regarding the jail population increasing trends and racial and ethnic disparities within the jail population.

C. CJC Behavioral Health Task Force Update

Captain Randy Foley provided an update on the work currently being done by the CJC Behavioral Health Task Force, specifically focused on data-driven decisions and looking into why there is a lack of family engagement when it comes to mental health and how do we improve that. He also listed the task force work plan as follows:

Strategies to reduce staff turnover for mental health providers
Increase transportation services to mental health providers
Implementation of peers in schools and universities to address mental health.
Revamping the Aware and Care program and adding public campaign to get the message out
Address the acute lack of respite care for juveniles

VIII. Old Business – No Report

IX. New Business

Baker Act Panel Questions

Director Pickett stated index cards were provided for questions members would like to be included in the Baker Act Panel for the February 24^th meeting. They can also be emailed to CJC-Staff@pbc.gov.

X. Discussion Items/Updates – No Report

XI. Task Force Meeting Dates

Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer announced the task force meeting dates, times and locations are attached to the meeting agenda packet.

XII. Member Comments – No Report

XIII. Guest Comments – No Report

XIV. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

Action Items:

1) Nellie L. King requested to have further discussions on the effects of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities around the entire criminal legal system. Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer acknowledged the request and reported this topic will be presented at the next Executive Committee meeting to discuss how to appropriately bring this topic at the upcoming Annual Planning Meeting.

2) Jorge Garrido requested to know where everyone can find the list of strategies that were used to safely reduce the jail population or other factors used in the reduction. Director Pickett reported she will compile a list and send out to the Commission.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

FULL COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource Board Room

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, January 27^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order – Dr. Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the December 9, 2024 Minutes (see attachment – pages )

V. Chair’s Comments

A. Nominating Committee Selections for the Executive Committee Members

i. Daniel Eisinger | Public Sector – Seat 4| Public Defender, 15^th Circuit

ii. Jorge Garrido | Private Sector – Seat 20 | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

iii. Karen Hanson | Private Sector – Seat 33 | Crime Victim

iv. Vanessa Klein | Private Sector – Seat 35 | At-Large Community Member

B. By-laws Committee meeting was held on January 13, 2025 to amend the 2016 CJC By-Laws to be presented at the 2025 Annual Planning Meeting for approval.

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. Criminal Justice Commission Annual Planning Meeting will be held on February 24, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the new Canyon Branch Library, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 (see attachment- page

B. Community Partners of South Florida Stage 2 Phase 2 Guiding Committee Orientation began holding virtual meetings on December 20, 2024 (see attachment - pages

VII. Presentations

A. Grant Award: Office on Violence against Women Grant to Improve the Criminal Justice Response – Nicole Bishop, Director of Victim Services and Justice Services of Palm Beach County Public Safety (see attachment – pages )

B. CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance: Safety and Justice Challenge Initiative and Palm Beach County’s Participation – Otgo Okhidoi, CUNY ISLG

C. CJC Behavioral Health Task Force Update – Chairs Captain Randy Foley, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Lisa Williams-Taylor, Children’s Services Council.

VIII. Old Business

IX. New Business

X. Discussion Items/Updates

XI. Task Force Meeting Dates (see attachment – )

A. Behavioral Health Task Force – Chair, Captain Randy Foley Co-Chair Dr. Lisa William-Taylor

B. Community Engagement Task Force – Co-Chairs, Barbara Cheives/(Retired) Chief Javaro Sims

C. Court Systems Task Force – Chair, Judge April Bristow

D. Law Enforcement Planning Council – Chair, TBD

E. Probation Advisory Board – Chair, Judge Ashley Zuckerman

F. Public Safety Coordinating Council – Vice Chair, Nellie King

G. Racial Equity Task Force – Chair, Reverend Kevin L. Jones

H. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge – SJC Coordinator, Margo Smith

XII. Member Comments

XIII. Guest Comments

XIV. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Annual Planning Meeting

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Canyon Branch Library

8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave

Boynton Beach, FL 33472

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
FULL COMMITTEE MEETING
CareerSource Board Room
3400 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm

MINUTES

Members Present:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.B.C.
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Joseph Casello, PBC Legislative Delegate
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Karen Hansen, The Collective Projects
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer
Maria Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.
Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Guests Attending:
Alejandro Rodriguez, Research Team, Florida Atlantic University
Andrea Rocha, Director, Court Operations, Palm Beach County Clerk's Office
Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Brian Bees, District Aid, Florida Legislative Delegation
Danielle Groton, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University
Javaro Sims, Co-Chair, Community Engagement Task Force
Jennifer Copp, Director, Jail Research & Policy Institute, Florida State University
Jeremy Doner, Palm Beach County Electronic Services and Security Division
Jessica Hidalgo, Reentry Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Kariana Ingram, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs
Shantel Drayton, Manager of Court Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Stephanie Sejnoha, Director, Palm Beach County Public Safety

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Cayla Severin, Administrative Assistant
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Helene Hvizd, Assistant County Attorney
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator

I. Call to Order

Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, called the meeting to order and welcomed all those present.

II. Roll Call

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll call of the members and announced there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Marcia Andrews made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Maria Antuña, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the April 28^th, 2024, Minutes

Michelle Suskauer made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Joe Casello and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

A. The Honorable Glenn Kelley elected for a third term as Chief Judge of the 15^th Judicial Circuit Court

Chair, Dr. Docekal, congratulated Chief Judge Glenn Kelley on his reelection

B. Acknowledgement of Rev. Kevin Jones for his years of dedication and commitment to the Criminal Justice Commission, Palm Beach County, and its residents.

Chair, Dr. Docekal, acknowledged Reverend Jones' service to the community, to the Commission, and expressed well wishes for his future endeavors.

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. Justice Leadership Academy Graduation held Thursday, May 15^th at the Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties

Director Pickett gave an update on the final session of the Justice Leadership Academy, stating that although the academy began with 24 participants, there were a total of 12 that completed the program. Director Pickett also thanked those who supported the program and assisted the participants in determining which task forces they would be of the most interest to them.

B. Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy Session #49 Graduation held Wednesday, May 14^th at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Director Pickett acknowledged the work of Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray and celebrated the participation of the 63 graduates from this session.

C. CJC Letter of Support: Butterfly House at Boca Regional Hospital approved and signed at May 12, 2025, CJC Executive Committee Meeting

Director Pickett thanked CJC Executive Committee member Karen Hansen for her work in drafting the letter of support for the second Butterfly House at the Boca Regional Hospital. She reported the letter was approved by the Executive Committee members.

D. 2024 CJC Annual Report

Director Pickett announced that the 2024 CJC Annual Report was nearing completion and would be available for electronic and physical distribution once finished.

E. Data Trends Report

Director Pickett indicated this quarter's report that is available in the agenda packet, and briefly discussed Staff plans to incorporate new components over the summer break to be ready for review in the fall.

F. Year End Meeting Schedule

Due to holiday breaks and the new quorum requirement, it was decided that:

The November 2025 meeting would be rescheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 in lieu of the Executive Committee meeting.
The December 2025 meeting would be rescheduled for Monday, December 8^th, 2025.

G. Task Force Membership

Director Pickett made note of the requirement that each of the task forces have at least one sitting Commission member and indicated that CJC Staff could begin reaching out to the current members to gauge interest in joining the task forces in order to continue to meet that requirement.

VII. Presentations

Update on FSU Bond Schedule Evaluation – Dr. Jennifer Copp, Associate Professor, Director, Jail Research & Policy Institute, College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University

Dr. Jennifer Copp gave a presentation on the preliminary findings of the FSU Bond Schedule Evaluation that studied the effects of the changes implemented by House Bill 1627 beginning January 1^st, 2024. She reported the following:

HB 1627 attempted to standardize and strengthen pretrial release and detention procedures across the state by implementing a uniform bond schedule and placing limits on who could be released prior to a first appearance hearing.
Preliminary findings suggest that the changes have:

Increased the size of the pretrial population
Decrease in the number of individuals being released immediately following their booking

HB 1627 decreased in the number of individuals who are eligible for non-monetary releases

Made no improvement to public safety

Re-arrest rates remain stable

Daniel Eisinger requested that CJC Research Staff look into Length-of-Stay data for misdemeanor charges for Palm Beach County to see if there is a correlation with the FSU Research team's findings.

Update on FAU Trauma-Informed Training Evaluation – Dr. Danielle Groton, DSW Coordinator & Associate Professor, College of Social Work & Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Danielle Groton gave a presentation on the Trauma-Informed Train-the-Trainer program evaluation conducted by her team at Florida Atlantic University. She reported the goal of these trainings was to provide instruction for law enforcement officers and those working in similar fields or responding to people who are having different elements of distress on a daily basis and are experiencing levels of distress themselves as well. She continued to report implementing these trauma-informed practices in the community can have the following benefits:

Less resistance from survivors coming forward to report crimes
Lower rates of secondary traumatization
Improved community perception and relationships with law enforcement
55 people completed the Train-the-Trainer event, with just under half representing law enforcement and an 85% response rate for the pre and post-tests.
The findings conclude that the participants had increased knowledge and more favorable perceptions of trauma-informed practice after the training.
After six months, FAU research staff reached out to check in on the participants. 26 of the participants responded, and only four had facilitated trainings of their own (11%) – none of which were completed by or delivered to law enforcement. When asked what the primary barriers were to facilitating trainings, the responses included:

Schedule and timing issues (For trainers and trainees)
Too much time had lapsed between their initial training and when they had the availability to facilitate, and they no longer felt confident in the material
Lack of agency buy-in
Staff turnover – Individuals who had taken the training were no longer working in roles where they could facilitate
For individuals who had not yet facilitated a training, many were uncomfortable doing so because they did not know what to do if someone were to bring up their own trauma in the training

Due to the lack of facilitation, it was decided that instead of evaluating the findings, the FAU researchers would work on developing an implementation guide that focused on bringing law enforcement to the table for trauma-informed initiatives. The guide is currently under review and will be finalized over the next month and should be available in July.

Karen Hansen asked whether any survivor/victim input was being included in the implementation guide and volunteered to assist in this area if needed.
The Commission briefly discussed issues that may impact implementation, such as compassion fatigue/peer support programs for law enforcement and working with the Law Enforcement Planning Council (LEPC) to secure agency buy-in from the top down.

VIII. Old Business

Text Reminder System: Upcoming Expirations of Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding with Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County (October 2025), contracted text reminder services with Uptrust (December 2025), and funding through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge (September 2026)

Director Pickett called attention to Dr. Jennifer Copp's evaluation of the Court Text Reminder System that has been funded through the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant monies, asking that the Commission review the preliminary findings over the summer in preparation of the end of the pilot phase in September of 2026. The CJC will need to make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on whether or not to continue the program.

IX. New Business

CJC Task Force Name Change: new task force name recommendations needed for consideration for/by the Racial Equity Task Force

Director Pickett requested that any suggestions for a new name for the Racial Equity Task Force be put forth as the current name must be changed. She reported the temporary name selected by the former chair is Jail Reduction Task Force.
Director Pickett stated any suggestions can be submitted by email to her by Friday, June 20^th. A reminder email will be sent out two weeks prior to that date.

X. Task Force Reports

Community Engagement Task Force:

Safety and Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant Adjustment Recommendations to be ranked for consideration

Director Pickett asked each present member of the Commission to briefly review the recommendations for the Sustainability Grant Adjustment and rank them according to priority. The rankings of these recommendations will be sent out to the CJC members and taken back to the Community Engagement Task Force for consideration before being submitted to the MacArthur Foundation for approval.

2025 Palm Beach County Safety and Resource Fair - Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator, CJC

Community Engagement Coordinator Rosalind Murray introduced retired Delray Beach Police Chief Javaro Sims, co-chair of the Community Engagement Task Force. Chief Sims gave an update on the projects currently in progress and the Community Engagement Task Force 2025 Work Plan, broken down into quarters:

Q1: Community listening – engagement and strategy workshops
Q2: Building trust and visibility through youth and police forums
Q3: Community investment and collaboration – neighborhood cleanup, Public Safety Resource Fair

County-wide initiative designed to bring together law enforcement, community service providers, and residents to reunify efforts to promote public safety, strengthen relationships, and connect citizens with valuable resources.

Q4: Review and recommit community safety roundtable; Year-end report

Finance and Fundraising Committee Updates – recommendation to formalize CJC monetary request procedures in line with County policies and procedures

Director Pickett gave an explanation of the past processes for funding requests and where the funds come from for each type of request. In their meeting on Monday, May 19, the Finance and Fundraising Committee looked back through 16 years of budget reports to determine how the previous requests had been handled and who had made them, and it was established that while there has been a straightforward process for intergovernmental transfers and sponsorship requests, there has not been a 501(c)(3) request made to date. The Finance and Fundraising Committee's recommendation to the Commission was to formalize CJC monetary request procedures in line with County policies and procedures. The issue was put forth for discussion and was accepted with no opposition.

XI. Member Comments – None report

XII. Guest Comments – None report

XIII. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

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Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 5-27-25 Minutes

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

FULL COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource Center

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Tuesday, May 27^th, 2025 ~ 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order –Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the April 24^th, 2025 Minutes

V. Chair's Comments

The Honorable Glen Kelley elected for a third term as Chief Judge of the 15^th Judicial Circuit Court
Acknowledgement of Rev. Kevin Jones for his years of dedication and commitment to the Criminal Justice Commission, Palm Beach County, and its residents

Executive Director Updates

Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy Session #49 Graduation held Wednesday, May 14^th at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Justice Leadership Academy Graduation held Thursday, May 15^th at the Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties

CJC Letter of Support: Butterfly House at Boca Raton Regional Hospital approved and signed at May 12, 2025 CJC Executive Committee Meeting (see attachment – page)

2024 CJC Annual Report – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator, CJC

Data Trends Report – January to March 2025

Presentations

Update on FAU Bond Schedule Evaluation – Dr. Jennifer Copp, Associate Professor, Director, Jail Research & Policy Institute, College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University
Update on FSU Trauma-Informed Training Evaluation – Dr. Danielle Groton, DSW Coordinator & Associate Professor, College of Social Work & Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University

VIII. Old Business

Text Reminder System: Upcoming Expirations of Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding with Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County (October 2025), contracted text reminder services with Uptrust (December 2025), and funding through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge (September 2026)

New Business
CJC Task Force Name Change: new task force name recommendations needed for consideration for/by the Racial Equity Task Force

Task Force Reports

Community Engagement Task Force:

Safety and Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant Adjustment Recommendations to be ranked for consideration

2025 Palm Beach County Safety and Resource Fair – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator, CJC

Finance and Fundraising Committee Updates – recommendation to formalize CJC monetary request procedures in line with County policies and procedures

Member Comments

Guest Comments

Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, September 22^nd, 2025 at 12 p.m.

CareerSource Center

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 5-27-25 Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

FULL COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource Center

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, April 28^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order –Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the March 24^th, 2025 Minutes

V. Chair's Comments

Judge Jonathan D. Gerber sends a special thank you to the Criminal Justice Commission and the County for the continued support of this year's Judge Marvin Mounts Annual Prison Tour.
CJC member Julia Dattolo, CEO of CareerSource of Palm Beach, was honored at the Cynthia Allen Gracey-Wila Luncheon, 41^st Anniversary Women in Leadership Awards on Wednesday, April 2^nd, 2025 at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion.
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Co-Chaired by CJC Vice-Chair Michelle Suskauer, will be hosting the Justice for All Gala: Legal Aid in Bloom on May 10^th, 2025 at the Kravis Center.

Executive Director Updates

Second Chance Month: CJC Member involvement

2025 Safety and Justice Challenge Conference report back

FDLE grant applications status update– Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

Palm Beach County Ordinance Update: Quorum requirement change from 25% to 51% (see attachment – pages )

Presentations

Sentencing Presentation – Honorable Judge April Bristow, 15^th Judicial Circuit County Criminal Court

B. Palm Beach County Mental Health Linktree Presentation – Marcela Millett, Senior Strategic Planning & Performance Analyst, PBC Strategic Planning & Performance Management

VIII. New Business

A. Finance and Fundraising Committee Updates – Marcia Andrews, Treasurer

IX. Old Business

Community Partners of South Florida Phase 3 Report: Reconnect & Assess – Jamie-Lee Bradshaw, Community Partners of South Florida

X. Task Force Reports

Community Engagement Task Force – Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator

Member Comments

Guest Comments

Adjournment

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12 p.m.

CareerSource Center

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 4-28-25 Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
FULL COMMITTEE MEETING
CareerSource Board Room
3400 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm

MINUTES

Members Present:
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P.B.C.
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Karen Hansen, The Collective Projects
Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Maria Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department
Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Joseph Casello, PBC Legislative Delegate
Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Guests Attending:
Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety
James Snowden, Public Defender's Office
Lisa Williams-Taylor, CEO, Children's Services Council
Marianela Diaz, Director, Finance & Administrative Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Orie Bullard, Director, Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Shantel Drayton, Manager of Court Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Shirlon St Amour, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, PBC Board of County Commissioners, District 3 Office
Zachary Ives, Palm Beach County Clerk's Office

CJC Staff Present:

Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Damir Kukec, Research and Planning Manager
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Helene Hvizd, Assistant County Attorney
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator

I. Call to Order

Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, called the meeting to order and welcomed all those present.

II. Roll Call

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll call of the members and announced there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Michelle Suskauer made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Joel G. Flores, and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the February 24^th, 2024 Minutes

Michelle Suskauer made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Julia Dattolo and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

Chair, Dr. Rachel Docekal, thanked all those who attended the Annual Planning Meeting in February, as well as CJC Staff that coordinated the event.

VI. Executive Director Updates

2016 CJC By-Laws Revision and Amendments – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Director Pickett made note of the final amendment to the CJC By-Laws:

Section II: Legislative and Regulatory Positions – Restored the statement to “…without prior approval by the Executive Committee or the Full CJC…" in order to allow for legislative action when warranted, with approval.

Lawrence Gordon made a motion to approve the By-Laws, seconded by Maria Antuña, and passed unanimously.

VII. New Business

Crime Prevention Trust Fund Budget Transfer Request – Public Safety Department

Palm Beach County Public Safety Department staff representing Finance and Pretrial Services were present to request the transfer of $25,000 from the Crime Prevention Trust Fund (CPTF) for the purpose of covering the cost for pretrial drug testing of indigent individuals on supervised release for this upcoming fiscal year (2025-2026).

Director Pickett gave information about how the funds have previously been, and are currently being, used. She also gave information as to why this is not an SJC-funded initiative.
The Commission began discussions regarding the cost-effectiveness of the 8-panel test ($35) versus the 13-panel test ($43) and how covering the cost of these tests for indigent individuals would reduce the jail population.
Jorge Garrido raised the issue of whether CJC should be funding this program if McArthur has decided to stop funding it, to which the response was that the decision to stop the funding came from the fact that this program is not new and innovative and is up to the County to fund.
Oswald Newbold asked about repeat offenders and whether these funds would continue to pay for the same individuals who fail consecutive drug tests, to which the answer was that the determination to cover the cost of the test would be made on a case-by-case basis dependent on the individual's history and the severity of their charges.

Commissioner Joel G. Flores made a motion to approve the budget transfer, seconded by Lawrence Gordon, and approved with one member in opposition, Jorge Garrido.

VIII. Presentations

2025 CJC APM Prioritization Survey Results – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Director Pickett gave a summary of the results of the survey collected from the Annual Planning Meeting in regards to the priorities of the Task Forces and current projects/goals they are working towards. The general consensus from the Commission, Task Force and community membership, research partners, and CJC and County Staff, was that we should continue working toward our current goals with the addition of more frequent outcome reports from the Task Forces.

The Commission briefly discussed the “pending" projects: NIJ Mixed-Method Release options and the FAU Simulation project, which had been tabled due to having been denied funding from the MacArthur Foundation. The members present determined that there was not enough information available to make a decision on whether to remove those projects from the Work Plan at this time.

On the recommendation of Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Dawn Caveness-Davenport, the Elder Fraud and Real-Time Crime Center projects were removed from the Work Plan as they had been picked up and are currently being worked on by other agencies.

The Behavioral Health Task Force has five initiatives on their Work Plan and requested that the Commission select three for them to prioritize. The Commission selected the Aware and Care 2.0, Increasing Family Engagement, and Respite Care for Juveniles as the priority initiatives for 2025.

Before setting a goal on the number of beds they want to see added, the Commission requested data on how many kids are being turned away.

The Community Engagement Task Force has two initiatives on their Work Plan. The Commission had no questions or changes to be made to these initiatives.
The Court Systems Task Force has two initiatives on their Work Plan. The Commission had no questions or changes to be made to these initiatives.
The Probation Advisory Board serves a continuous, dedicated purpose involving research of best practices state and nationwide and improvement of County probation services based on this research and additional consumer surveys. They are also tasked with evaluating the current contract with Professional Probation Services. The Commission had no comments or questions about these responsibilities.
The Racial Equity Task Force has three initiatives on their Work Plan.

In regards to data utilization, Karen Hansen asked about the availability of data on victimology which led to a brief discussion about the intention of creating more interactive data dashboards to be made available to the public on the internet.

Director Pickett also summarized the overall CJC Policy Research and Data Priorities as reported in the survey.

In regards to Policy Research, the survey results predominantly highlighted juvenile issues: Juvenile Justice (1) and Juveniles in Palm Beach County jails by Age, Race, and Ethnicity (3). The second highest was Length of Stay across Race and Ethnicity.
Regarding Emerging Issues and Trends, the survey results again highlighted Juvenile Justice (Firearm Violations) as an area of high priority (93%). The second highest was Pretrial Release and Detention (Bond Schedule) at 88%.
Michelle Suskauer raised the subject of the migrant population and the current political climate, citing widespread fear throughout those communities due to ICE presence, to be included as an emerging issue.

The Commission engaged in a discussion regarding County policies and challenges faced by law enforcement, the state attorney's office, and the detainees, as well as the difficulty in collecting data when it comes to undocumented residents. The point was also made that these efforts must be made in partnership with law enforcement. The final consensus supported the addition of immigration to the list of emerging issues.

Rachel Docekal indicated that she would like homelessness in the Palm Beach County Jails to be added to the list of emerging issues due to the recent changes in legislation.

Due to the current prevalence of juvenile issues as a priority, Director Pickett made the suggestion of restarting the Juvenile Justice Task Force. The consensus from the Commission was that a separate task force was not needed, but rather more specialized support from existing task forces/committees.

IX. Member Comments

Julia Dattolo shared information about the upcoming Multidisciplinary Job Fair hosted by CareerSource taking place on April 16^th from 10am to 1pm through a partnership with Palm Beach State College, and will have over 50 employers in attendance.

X. Guest Comments

Director Pickett suggested to the Commission that the Finance and Fundraising Committee be restarted in order to look at different funding sources and determine how those funds will be allocated, along with the monies currently available in the CJC budget. If approved, the committee would be chaired by CJC Treasurer Marcia Andrews and there would be no limit on how many members are allowed to join .

Jorge Garrido made a motion to approve the reconvening of the Finance and Fundraising Committee, seconded by Michelle Suskauer, and passed unanimously.
Jorge Garrido, Maria Antuña, and Vanessa Klein all expressed an interest in volunteering to sit on the committee, in addition to CJC Treasurer Marcia Andrews, who will serve as the Chair.

Arlene Griffiths, Reentry Program Coordinator with Palm Beach County Public Safety Department, spoke briefly about the Reentry Task Force's Second Chance Month initiative that occurs over the month of April and talked about some of the events and partnerships that will be taking place throughout the month.

Ms. Griffiths will be forwarding information to Director Pickett for distribution to membership.

XI. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
FULL COMMITTEE MEETING
CareerSource Board Room, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, March 24^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

ACTION ITEMS

The amended CJC By-Laws approved unanimously by the Commission and will need to be signed by the CJC Chair and CJC Secretary.
Commissioner Joel G. Flores requested to know the actual costs associated with the Criminal Justice Simulation Project through FAU partnership.
CJC Staff suggested removal of the following CJC pending projects (taken care of through other stakeholders) and staff will report back any updates to the projects:

Elderly Fraud partnership with the U.S. Attorney's Office
Support PBSO in the creation of a collaborative countywide Real-time Crime Center.

Judge Kathleen Kroll requested data information on how many juveniles are turned away from behavioral health facilities.
Requested to know the updates for the Healthcare District 5 year plan.
Karen Hansen requested data information on the areas of crime in PBC, if the offenders/victims reside in PBC during the crime.
Staff will work to obtain data information from other County departments.
Chair Rachel Docekal requested to have data presented more often at the CJC meetings.
There was a consensus of the Commission members to continue to get legislative updates on immigration policies.
Judge Kathleen Kroll requested legislative updates on the truancy bill.
There was a consensus among the board to try to obtain calls for service data information.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING: PART 2

CareerSource Board Room

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, March 24^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order – Dr. Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the February 24^th, 2024 Minutes (see attachments, pages 2-10)

V. Chair's Comments

VI. Executive Director Updates

A. 2016 CJC By-Laws Revision and Amendments - Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director (see attachments, pages 11-54)

VII. New Business

A. Crime Prevention Trust Fund Budget Transfer Request – Public Safety Department (see attachments, pages 55-56)

VIII. Presentations

A. 2025 CJC APM Prioritization Survey Results - Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director (see attachments, pages 57-63)

IX. Member Comments

X. Guest Comments

XI. Adjournment

Next Meeting

Monday, April 28^th, 2025 at 12 p.m.

CareerSource Board Room

3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 3-24-25 Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

FULL COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, November 17^th, 2025, at 12 pm

AGENDA
* 16 MEMBERS NEEDED FOR QUORUM *

I. Call to Order – Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the October 27^th, 2025, Minutes (see attachments – pages 3-12)

V. Chair's Comments

A. Letter of Support for Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police

VI. Executive Director Updates

Annual Planning Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23^rd, 2026 from 9am to 3pm at the Wellington Community Center Grande Ballroom, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414

VII. Presentation & Discussion Items

A. Discussion on Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation & CJC – Jervonte Edmonds, Palm Beach County Legislative Delegate

B. Update: Public Defender Pre-Trial Services Placement Program – Jennifer Loyless, Palm Beach County Public Defender's Office (see attachments – pages 13-17)

VIII. New Business

A. CJC Sponsorship of the Prison Tour Bus for the March 24-25, 2026, two-day Judge Marvin Mounts Annual Prison Tour – Judge Jonathan Gerber, Fourth District Court of Appeal, 15^th Judicial Circuit Court (see attachments –pages 18-20)

B. Nominating Committee: Recommendations for 2026 CJC Officers and Executive Committee Membership (see attachments – pages 21-22)

a. Elections for 2026 CJC Officers

i. Chair – Michelle Suskauer

ii. Vice Chair – Maria S. Antuña

iii. Treasurer – Jorge Garrido

iv. Secretary – Karen Hansen

b. Motion to Approve CJC Executive Committee Membership

i. Gregory Starling

ii. Oswald Newbold

IX. CJC Task Forces

Upcoming CJC Committee and Task Force Meetings (see attachments – pages 23-24)

X. Member Comments

XI. Guest Comments

XII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, December 8^th,2025 at 12 pm

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Agenda

Title: 11-17-25 Agenda

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
CJC FULL MEETING
CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, October 27, 2025, at 12 p.m.

MINUTES

Members Present:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church
Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Jervonte Edmonds, Florida State Representative, District 88 and PBC Legislative Delegate
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Karen Hansen, The Collective Projects
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer
Maria S. Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Members Absent:
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, PBC
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.
Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Mike Caruso, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Ric Bradshaw, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Guests Attending:
Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Chief Coleman, Riviera Beach Police Department
Jane Tierney, Catalyst for Justice
Jessica Hidalgo, Reentry Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Jessica Bober-Rosenthal, Assistant County Attorney, Palm Beach County
John Port, Finance Division, Public Safety Department
Kariana Ingram, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs
Kenya Madison, Community Resident
Marianela Diaz, Finance Division, Public Safety Department
Michelle Cruz, PBC Court Administration
Nicole Bishop, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Norman Belle, PBC Resident
Randi Taylor, Youth Reentry Program, Public Safety Department
Richard Markoe, PBC Clerk and Comptroller
Rosalind Murray
Stephanie Sejnoha, Director, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Tom Nadler, Assistant County Administrator
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, District 3 Commissioner Joel G. Flores
William Freeman, People of Purpose
Winter Jones, Victim Services, Public Safety Department

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Administrative Assistant III
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

I. Call to Order –Michelle Suskauer, Vice Chair

Vice Chair, (Michelle Suskauer), called the meeting to order. She advised the members that the Chair Rachel Docekal is sick and will not be here today. She stated that the Chair is missed and appreciated.

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

Executive Director Pickett completed the roll call of the members and determined there was a quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

(Marcia Andrews or Maria Antuna) made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by (Chief Dominick Pape) and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the September 22, 2025 Minutes

(Chief Dominick Pape), made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Marcia Andrews and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer and the CJC members congratulated CJC Member Shania Grant for being a recipient of FAU's 2025 Talon Leadership and Service Student Award. The ceremony will be held on November 6^th(see attachment – page 11). We are proud of you and keep up the good work.
Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer and the CJC members welcomed Palm Beach County Legislative Delegate Jervonte Edmonds to the Criminal Justice Commission. Jervonte is a member of the Florida House of Representatives and will be serving as the Deputy Whip for the Florida House Democratic Caucus for 2026. She extended warm congratulations to him and expressed her happiness to have him here.
CJC Seat Vacancies & Reappointments for 2026-2028 Terms
Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer assured the members that we are working on this actively. They had asked at the last meeting for anyone interested to please let them know. They have been working with the Economic Council as some of the openings are from the Economic Council. They have reached out to the Chair Michelle Jacobs and are hoping to have an update by the next meeting in November and hopefully have everything filled by the end of this year so we can hit the ground running in January 2026.

VI. Executive Director Updates

Executive Director Angelique Pickett stated for the record for attendance purposes the following are present: Alexia Cox, Karen Hanson, and Leontyne Brown. Executive Director Pickett stated that our Executive Director update today is going to be covered by our Deputy County Administrator Tom Nadler.

A. Deputy County Administrator Tom Nadler - Criminal Justice Commission (County Department) shift to a Division of the PBC Public Safety Department and update on termination of the SJC grant agreement and associated contracts, projects, and personnel – Tom Nadler, Palm Beach County Deputy County  Administrator (see attachment – page 12)

Deputy County Administrator Tom Nadler explained to the members that when he came on board, he met with the State Attorney's office, the Public Defender's office, and law enforcement as well as members on this board to see how to take this initiative in a better direction and make some changes for the CJC. He stated that we have pulled back from the MacArthur Foundation grant that was approved by the BOCC at their last commission meeting. There were discussions with the Public Defender on some concerns about money. They were able to find funding as there was a sum of about $215,000. He will take about $80,000 out of the Public Safety budget where the CJC has now moved under. He also met with Sheriff Bradshaw and the Law Enforcement Trust fund will help fund some of the other initiatives. Therefore, the initiative will continue as follows: Why'd You Stop Me Training, community education for Ebike safety helmets, lights, locks, the Public Defender community-based support programs, court text reminder system and maintenance, and the data dashboard. He believes a lot of the moves were made to bring back together and unite a lot of the people that stepped away from the board. He would also like to see more law enforcement components brought back to this board. He is looking forward to working with everyone and making this a success again and making the CJC what it was meant to be in the justice system in this county.

Questions, Answers & Comments (If applicable)

Q. Nellie King: Question

Since they had a hiatus over the summer, she wanted to know what were the negatives that brought us to this place? As it seemed like the majority of the CJC was not involved in this decision. What were the pluses and the minuses that brought us here? Also why was there no widespread involvement or analysis of it among this group?

A: Deputy Admin Tom Nadler: Answer

Deputy Admin Tom Nadler stated that the concerns were the direction that we were getting from Tallahassee and Broad from Washington DC under the new administration that came, there's a big impact on what's going on from our funding from Tallahassee and NDC. So that was brought to the administrator. He mentioned that he felt like the view as an outsider looking in that this was more of a MacArthur kind of grant run from the money versus a community-based program. Our commissioners have put a lot of effort and money into this program, and we just want to bring it back home. He has heard a lot for the short time he has been here from law enforcement that they stepped away and there were reasons why they stepped away after the grant took over and thought that we need to include law enforcement and everything there we're doing here.

Nellie King stated that she thinks there was a lot of good work that this body did, and Law enforcement was always invited. She mentioned that they were always trying to keep them at the table and did not want that to be overlooked. She stated that we also lost key staff members that for years did the work for the backbone of the CJC

Questions, Answers & Comments (if applicable)

Q. Nellie King: Question?
Have there been any layoffs or firings as a result of these decisions?

A: Deputy Admin Tom Nadler: Answer
No, the firing and terminations were done based on other things that happened. He stated that he is not going to discuss the county and employee staff, but the two positions that were eliminated from the grant found a new home within the county and they are still working

Questions, Answers & Comments (if applicable)

Q. Leontyne Brown: Question?
I have a couple of questions. I really appreciated what you said regarding where the money comes from, kind of dictating what happens. I absolutely believe that everyone around the
table as professionals understand that that who holds the wallet sometimes has a bit more control. So now that you all have the wallet of Palm Beach County, the wallet is now back into your hand, the programs that you have identified that will be moving forward. Did you have conversations with staff about the cherry picking of programs that would continue and
were we all on the same page when it came to that as an organization or because now you all have a wallet, are you all now kind of dictating

A: Deputy Admin Tom Nadler: Answer
There was a direction both from the board and staff of what to continue. There was a comment from the county. We sat in front of the board when we made our decisions, and we got directions of which programs they wanted to keep as well as staff.

Commissioner Joel G. Flores stated that when this determination was made, we made sure that we continued all of the programs. He stated that he thinks the remaining was about half a million dollars, that was 400,000 and some change, 200,000 of which was primarily programs, which we have received commitment from the administration that they're going to be fully funded, and those decisions were made at this level. So, we just pretty much ended the program about a year and some change early. And you've heard from Tom, why we had to make that decision. But from the administration standpoint, we're continuing the commitment of the work of this particular board.

Deputy Admin Tom Nadler stated and to add to the commissioner's statement, there were a lot of discussions with the public defender, which a lot of the programs are funded there, the texting program are continuing. He stated that it's up to this board to get funding. We're not looking to hold the purse string. His goal is for this board is to be self-sustained, and we have the staff to support it and it's going to be a task for the board to go out there and try to get more grants. And we have the people to support and our staff to support and to try to accomplish that. As you stated clearly if someone's going to support the whole organization, we're going to follow how they want us to go. He said that he thinks by getting multiple sources of grants and money coming in, we can diversify it and be more inclusive to this whole community and work together.

Questions, Answers & Comments (if applicable)

Q. Leontyne Brown: Question
And then my final question was in terms of the positioning after what happened at the meeting, I just wanted to make sure that there was some marketing or communication that went out that continued to show the commission's support of this particular board as well as its staff.

Ms. Brown explained that she felt like it was a little murky. She watched the meeting as she watched all the meetings, and it felt a little murky. It was us against them. And so just for consideration, she wouldn't mind seeing some communication go out that says this board is still strong and we are continuing all the programming. This is just so that residents, consumers, stakeholders understand that the murkiness that may have happened during the meeting, that there's a consensus now that the board is still strong, organization is still strong, we're still moving forward.

A: Deputy Admin Tom Nadler: Answer
Deputy Admin Tom Nadler stated that he would love Ms. Brown to get together with staff and see what she likes. He does not feel that in the meaning in any way, shape, or form there was any derogatory anything that was done versus the CJC.

Marcia Andrews stated that she did get a chance to look at the commission meeting and was pleased with the commissioners fighting for the employees to save their jobs because when she heard the county commissioner say that you had so many vacancies, it came up at that meeting, why would we be losing a couple of people? So, she was happy to see that you came together as a commission to save those folks and not have them out on the street.

Questions, Answers & Comments (if applicable)

Q: Marcia Andrews: Question
Mrs. Andrews stated that she wanted to make sure as the public that there is a process in place for if someone's not doing their job, that there are processes in place for them to improve before the final termination of filing.

A: Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer Answer
Michelle Suskauer stated that she discussed this topic with the Chair Rachel, and they agreed that if any HR concerns come up, that this is not this the board's purview, if there's something to discuss about specific HR, this is not something that the CJC does. She understands and thinks that the concerns are all valid. However, it's not something that should be discussed here.

Nellie King stated that in response to the comments that seem to encapsulate maybe how law enforcement felt that she hopes that we don't get away from one of the core initiatives of this body, which was to monitor the jail population and to consider disparate impact as it
pertains to race and how many folks are in the jail based on the color of their skin. Because that was something that we tackled. And if that's an improper optic, she thinks we need to be honest about it right now. Are we supposed to get away from having real conversations about race and the impact of race in the criminal legal system? Because she would like to know that right now, because she volunteered my time here for a lot of years. In her estimation, race is at the heart of much of what we do as far as systemic reform or just being an advocate or an opponent in the system. And if it's just the name MacArthur, that has somehow changed course, she would just like to know that now before she puts in more time

Commissioner Joel G. Flores stated that no, we are not changing what we're doing. This board drives the objectives that we are trying to achieve and agrees with everything she just said. There will be no pushbacks from me. There have been a number of things that we have had to do on that commission to please the administration and sometimes we have to play along to get along and I want to make that abundantly clear. Sometimes decisions have to be made for the betterment of the community and how we move forward. The objectives, the mission and the goals of this board are solely set by this board. What the county has had to do to maneuver through specific situations, has no bearing on what we do here. So, he wanted to clarify that this board still drives the messaging. So, I hope that everybody understands that component here, how we fund some of these programs moving forward.
Whether we dealt with that reality today or in two years, we had to figure out where the funding was going to come from. So, we have provided a bridge or gap funding for that time being. While we have an overriding vote, we are not telling this board how to move forward. So, I just want to make that clear that the decisions that we have to make at the county level have no impact on the decisions of how we move forward here.

Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer stated that this was a great discussion, and we are governed by ordinance. The ordinance has not changed what our objectives are and our objectives regarding research are still the same. The way that she looks at this and moving forward is that there's a challenge that we turn into an opportunity and it's an opportunity to refocus, hopefully, to have more voices at the table, which is always a good thing and to be stronger and to get a lot done. She appreciates everyone's very strong feelings about this and now it's time to move on to presentations.

VII. Presentations
A. Update: Improve Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program Grant Services (see attachments, pages 13 - 31)

Nicole Bishop, Director of PBC Victim Services and introduced herself and Winter Jones, Grant Coordinator and gave a brief presentation on the Improve Criminal Justice Response Program.

B. Open Carry Legislation Restrictions & PBC Legislative Updates – Chief Dominick Pape, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department and President of PBC Association of Chiefs of Police & PBC Legislative Affairs (see attachments, pages 32-49)

Chief Dominick Pape introduced himself and provided a brief presentation on the Open Carry Legislation Restrictions. He asked that the CJC draft a letter supporting the Palm Beach County Police Chiefs Association's position on changing state statute 790.12 subsection A from "handgun" to "firearms" to address open carry restrictions.
Motion by Chief Dominick Pape Seconded by Commissioner Joel G. Flores. Passed Unanimously

Questions, Answers & Comments

Q. Leontyne Brown:

Would you be open to a work group helping you and your association with crafting messaging strategy in order to in fact get this message out to the community?

A: Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer: Answer

I don't know if that's something that the CJC should be involved with messaging for their organization. I don't know. Could we table that until the next meeting to discuss it? And I could put that on Rachel's plate.

Leontyne Brown expressed that she would like to have it on the agenda because she thinks that the CJC is responsible for community engagement

VIII. New Business – (if applicable or No Report)
A. Nominating Committee

Nominations for 2026 CJC Officers
Nominations for CJC Executive Committee

Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer stated that the Nominating Committee met but they will have to meet again before the November meeting. We will put it on the agenda to approve as there are folks that are not running again.

IX. Discussion Items/Updates
A. Approval of 2026 CJC Full Commission Meeting Dates and Times (see attachment, page 50)

Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer discussed the proposed 2026 meeting schedules for the CJC as they will need a motion to approve one of them.
Executive Director Pickett stated on page 50 the recommendation was made to move up the December meeting so its not so close to the Christmas Holiday to December 14^th.
Motion by Chief Dominick Paper and seconded by Marcia Andrews

B. Approval of 2026 CJC Executive Committee Meeting Dates and Times (see attachment, page 51)

Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer mentioned that the Executive Committee meets as needed and although there was a proposed meeting for alternate days, she thought that if the executive committee needs to meet it would be more convenient to meet at 11 on the same day as the CJC meeting.

Motion by Karen Hansen seconded by Marcia Andrews passed unanimously

X. Task Force Reports – (if applicable)

A. Upcoming CJC Committee and Task Force Meetings (see attachments – pages 52-53)

The CJC Task Force meeting schedules were provided to the members
They are hoping to add more law enforcement to these task forces as well.

B. February 23, 2026 Annual Planning Meeting

Co-Chair Michelle Suskauer would like to create a work group to help plan and track the activities for the task forces.
Members were encouraged to let her or Angelique know if they are interested in joining the work group via email.

XI. Member Comments – (if applicable or No Report)

Commissioner Joel G. Flores discussed the recent courthouse tour with CJC staff as it was very informative.
Leontyne Brown asked that we as a county support Jamaica and the surrounding Caribbean islands during and after Hurricane Melissa.

XII. Guest Comments – (if applicable or No Report)

Norman Bell a retired armed forces captain discussed his participation with the Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy. He came to the meeting to speak about Rosalind Murray who is no longer with the county. He expressed his appreciation for all of the years that she ran the academy and provided the members with his business background.
Representative Jervonte Edmonds thanked the CJC for having him here today as this is definitely a full circle for him. He was a Safety and Justice Analyst for the CJC and in his freshman year as a Legislator, he passed a law to put Narcan in every single college and University. He reminded the members of the November 21, 2025 deadline for Appropriations and encouraged members and participants to reach out to him for any support.

XIII. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

ACTION ITEMS

Deputy County Admin Tom Nadler will meet with Chief Pape to discuss open carry legislation and potential county legislative support for proposed changes to state statute 790.12 (a).
Motion to create a CJC Work Group to draft a letter supporting the Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police position on changing state statute 790.12 (a) from "handgun" to "firearm" to address open carry restrictions.

Motion by Chief Dominick Pape Seconded by Commissioner Joel G. Flores. Passed Unanimously

Abstained from topic (work group for letter of support to change 790.12 (a))

Representative Edmonds
Vanessa Klein
Judge Kathleen Kroll

Vice Chair Michelle Suskauer suggested creating a work group to help with community messaging about open carry laws on the agenda for the next meeting.
CJC Members should contact Executive Director Angelique Pickett or the Chair to express interest in joining the February 23rd planning meeting work group.
CJC Members - Email back interest in participating in various task forces and subcommittees mentioned in the meeting materials.
The CJC Nominating Committee will meet again before the November meeting to finalize nominations for board positions.
Representative Jervonte Edmonds will accept any bill ideas or appropriations requests from CJC members before the November 21st deadline for the upcoming legislative session.

Leontyne Brown expressed that she would like her idea for the CJC to form a work group to craft a message strategy to educate the community on the new open carry gun legislation

Next Meeting: Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12 p.m.
CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

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Year: 2025

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

FULL COMMITTEE MEETING

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, October 27, 2025, at 12 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order – Rachel Docekal, Chair

II. Roll Call – Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the September 22^nd, 2025, Minutes (see attachments – pages 3-10)

V. Chair's Comments

Welcome Palm Beach County Legislative Delegate Jervonte Edmonds to the Criminal Justice Commission
Congratulations to CJC Member Shania Grant: Recipient of FAU's 2025 Talon Leadership and Service Student Award, to be held November 6^th(see attachment – page 11)

CJC Seat Vacancies & Reappointments for 2026-2028 Terms

VI. Executive Director Updates
  Criminal Justice Commission (County Department) shift to a Division of the PBC Public Safety Department and update on termination of the SJC grant agreement and associated contracts, projects, and personnel – Tom Nadler, Palm Beach County Deputy County Administrator (see attachment – page 12)

VII. Presentations
A.   Update: Improve Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program Grant – Nicole Bishop, Director of Palm Beach County Victim Services (see attachments, pages 13 - 31)

B.   Open Carry Legislation Restrictions & PBC Legislative Updates – Chief Dominick Pape, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department and President of PBC Association of Chiefs of Police & PBC Legislative Affairs (see attachments, pages 32-49)

VIII. Old Business

IX. New Business

A. Nominating Committee

a. Nominations for 2026 CJC Officers

b. Nominations for CJC Executive Committee

X. Discussion Items/Updates

A. Approval of 2026 CJC Full Commission Meeting Dates and Times (see attachment, page 50)

B. Approval of 2026 CJC Executive Committee Meeting Dates and Times (see attachment, page 51)

XI. Task Force Reports

Upcoming CJC Committee and Task Force Meetings (see attachments – pages 52-53)

XII. Member Comments

XIII. Guest Comments

XIV. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12 p.m.

CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
FULL COMMITTEE MEETING
CareerSource, 3400 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Monday, September 22^nd, 2025, at 12 p.m.

MINUTES

Members Present:
Alexcia Cox, State Attorney, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Dan Eisinger, Public Defender, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Darcy Davis, Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare District
Demetrios Thomas, Special Agent Supervisor at Florida Department of Law Enforcement, PBC
Derek Gibson, Circuit Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections
Dominick Pape, Chief, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Glenn Kelley, Chief Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit
Gregory Starling, Chief Probation Officer, Circuit 15, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Jorge Garrido, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management Strategies
Joseph Casello, PBC Legislative Delegate
Julia Dattolo, President/CEO, CareerSource PBC
Kathleen Kroll, Administrative Judge, Juvenile Division
Karen Hansen, The Collective Projects
Lauren Whetstone, FPL Energy Services, Inc.
Lawrence Gordon, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Leontyne Brown, d.b.a Leontyne Brown
Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County School Board Member and CJC Treasurer
Maria S. Antuña, Chief Executive Officer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and CJC Secretary
Michelle Suskauer, Attorney, The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A. and CJC Vice-Chair
Mike Caruso, Clerk of the PBC Circuit Court & Comptroller
Oswald Newbold, Reentry Coordinator, the Reentry Center of Riviera Beach
Rachel Docekal, Chief Executive Officer, Hanley Foundation, and CJC Chair
Shania Grant, Student, Florida Atlantic University

Members Absent:
Anthony LaCosta, Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Antonio Araujo, Chief, West Palm Beach Police Department
Cesar Daniel Arbolaez, Pastor, Passion Church
Joel G. Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 3
Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Nellie L. King, Attorney, the Law Offices of Nellie L. King, P.A.
Vanessa Klein, Director of Reentry Services, The Lord's Place

Guests Attending:
Andrea Rocha, Director, Court Operations, Palm Beach County Clerk's Office
April Bristow, County Criminal Court Judge, 15^th Judicial Circuit Court
Arlene Griffiths, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Jaime-Lee Bradshaw, Community Partners of South Florida
Jessica Hidalgo, Reentry Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Jeesica Bober-Rosenthal, Assistant County Attorney, Palm Beach County
Kariana Ingram, Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs
Nicole Bishop, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Shantel Drayton, Manager of Court Services, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Shirlon St. Amour, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Stephanie Sejnoha, Director, Palm Beach County Public Safety
Tom Nadler, Assistant County Administrator
Vivian Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, District 3 Commissioner Joel G. Flores

CJC Staff Present:
Angelique J. Pickett, Executive Director
Brad Allen, Criminal Justice Analyst
Christopher Slydell, Criminal Justice Analyst
Dawn Caveness-Davenport, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst
Katherine Hatos, Criminal Justice Systems Manager
Margo Smith, Criminal Justice Analyst
Rosalind Murray, Community Engagement Coordinator
Stephanie Molière, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst

I. Call to Order

Chair Rachel Docekal called the meeting to order.

II. Roll Call

Executive Director Angelique J. Pickett completed roll call of the members and announced there was quorum.

III. Approval and/or corrections to the Agenda

Michelle Suskauer made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Marcia Andrews and passed unanimously.

IV. Approval and/or Corrections to the May 27th, 2025, Minutes

Marcia Andrews, made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Maria S. Antuña and passed unanimously.

V. Chair's Comments

A. Passing of CJC Member: Representative Joe Casello

The meeting began with a moment of silence to honor Representative Joe Casello, a CJC member who passed away during the summer holiday.

B. Welcome Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Mike Caruso to the Criminal Justice Commission

Chair Rachel Docekal welcomed the new Clerk and Comptroller of Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Mike Caruso.
Clerk & Comptroller Caruso expressed his excitement about serving in this role and noted that former Clerk Joseph Abruzzo left the office in excellent condition. He acknowledged having "a great team" and mentioned they are working on improvements while maintaining the strong foundation already in place.

C. Introduction and welcome to Deputy County Administrator Tom Nadler to Palm Beach County Administration

Chair Docekal welcomed new Palm Beach County Deputy County Administrator Tom Nadler to the Criminal Justice Commission.
Deputy County Administrator Nadler stated he brings 30 years of law enforcement experience, having retired from the Broward Sheriff's Office and most recently serving with the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. He emphasized his commitment to supporting the CJC and announced that the CJC has been placed under the Public Safety Division, with Executive Director Angelique now working alongside Public Safety Director Stephanie Sejnoha in the public safety arena. Deputy County Administrator Nadler expressed his goal to bring all stakeholders back to the table to ensure the CJC's success.

D. CJC Seat Vacancies & Reappointments for 2026 – 2028 Term

Director Pickett reported four letters of reappointment will be brought to the Nominating Committee and then back to the CJC. She continued to report for the terms 2026 to 2028 there will be five new appointees to be reviewed with one for the vacancy that is running out in 2027. She hopes to present the appointments at the next full CJC.
Chair Docekal encouraged members to recommend any of their colleagues who are interested in serving on the CJC.

VI. Executive Director Updates

Budget Report Out

Director Pickett reported that the Finance and Fundraising Committee, chaired by Marcia Andrews, presented new monthly budget reporting formats to provide greater transparency to the CJC. She explained the report breaks down the general fund (CJC staff and operations), various trust funds (Drug Abuse, Crime Prevention, and Domestic Violence), and grant transfers. She expressed this initiative ensures the board members have current information about available funds for decision-making purposes.
Chair Docekal thanked the Finance and Fundraising Committee Chair, Marcia Andrews, and committee members for the time they put into the committee.
Jorge Garrido stated the discussion during the Finance and Fundraising Committee was on the MacArthur Foundation grant, which ends in September of 2026. He continued to state the CJC have to replace significant amounts of funds by that time.
Deputy Administrator Nadler reported DOGE visited the County a couple of months ago and announced that the MacArthur Foundation grant will be terminated earlier than originally planned. He stated the grant was scheduled to end in September 2026, but the county has decided to cut ties with the MacArthur Foundation "as soon as possible" based on recommendations from the state level. He expressed they are preparing to be present to the Board of County Commissioners, and they are looking at other avenues to supplement.
Marcia Andrews expressed serious concern about this development, noting that the CJC operates with a very small staff budget and that the MacArthur funding has enabled significant community outreach and programming. She emphasized the urgent need to secure replacement funding to maintain services for Palm Beach County residents.
Chair Docekal reported that the community-based projects and initiatives funded through the MacArthur Foundation Capstone grant will not be followed through on.
Maria S. Antuña called on all board members to actively seek grant opportunities and organizational partnerships to help replace the lost funding.
Deputy Administrator Nadler explained they are analyzing contract by contract. And what needs to be done with each one of them. He continued to state he will work very, very closely with the Board and make sure that things are done properly. He reported this decision came from the state department.

VII. Presentation

Sentencing Presentation

County Court Judge April Bristow of the 15^th Judicial Circuit introduced herself and gave a brief presentation on the sentencing requirements.

VIII. Old Business

Text Reminder System: Maintenance MOU with Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Palm Beach County, contracted services with Uptrust/Fieldware, and funding through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge

Executive Director Pickett reported that the Uptrust/Fieldware, originally funded through MacArthur Foundation initiatives, will continue through other partnerships with other county entities who have found value in the program.

Community Partners of South Florida contract completion – Stage II Community Engagement Final Report

Jaime-Lee Bradshaw of Community Partners of South Florida presented the Stage Two Community Engagement Final Report. She reported on the key accomplishments and sustainability measures.

IX. New Business

A. Probation and Advisory Board: Annual Contract Compliance Monitoring Audit of Professional Probation Service, Inc. (PPS) – CY 2023-2024

Executive Director Pickett read a statement from Judge Zuckerman on behalf of the Probation Advisory Board into the record:

The Probation Advisory Board was created in 1993 as a subcommittee to the CJC to monitor and review the scope of work and contract compliance regarding the dispensation of misdemeanor probation services in Palm Beach County through statute. Since 2012, Professional Probation Services Incorporated (PPS) has operated as the contract provider for misdemeanor probation services as a not-for-profit organization under a fee-for-service operation that does not include ad valorem funding, with PPS paying the county $5,000 per year to offset monitoring costs. The Probation Advisory Board completed a comprehensive two-year review of misdemeanor probation services spanning January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, examining a random sample of 320 closed cases from approximately 6,000 total cases handled. While PPS did not achieve full compliance in each category, the board found overall compliance with the service contract, and PPS is actively working on implementing the recommendations made by the Probation Advisory Board. The board unanimously endorsed the findings at their August 11, 2025, meeting and recommended extending the current service contract for another year with one additional renewal year option before going to RFP in 2027. The next contract compliance review period is set for October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, and will include a deeper analysis of general characteristics of those on probation including demographics, education levels, and income levels.

Public Defender Daniel Eisinger requested additional data on probation failure drivers to help improve the current 70% success rate, specifically asking for information on whether failures are due to relapses, new charges, or financial barriers to drug testing compliance.

B. Finance and Fundraising Committee: Update on CJC funding request processes for CJC member consideration

Internal processes to handle funding request processes for intergovernmental transfer, donation, and sponsorship funding requests.

Marcia Andrews expressed it was a pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Finance and Fundraising Committee, recognized the committee members and thanked the CJC staff. Marcia Andrews explained that the Finance and Fundraising Committee has developed comprehensive procedures for funding requests. She emphasized that this new process addresses a significant gap that previously existed. Marcia Andrews highlighted that the committee worked collaboratively with staff, particularly Executive Director Pickett, to make corrections and improvements to the procedures. She noted that the Finance and Fundraising Committee had multiple meetings over the summer to develop these guidelines.
Executive Director Pickett stated that they worked over the summer with guidance from the Finance and Fundraising Committee, which held a couple of meetings and has another one scheduled for next month to review what was discussed. She reported the committee put together internal procedures on how they would handle any requests that are incoming, starting with the beginning stage that deals with intergovernmental transfers, drug testing donations, tour bus funding for prison tours, and sponsorships for events like the Youth Summit and Reentry Summit.
Executive Director Pickett explained that the procedures document includes the purpose of the funding, when updates would be warranted, the scope of what would be involved, and definitions of key terms.
Executive Director Pickett highlighted that the committee needs clarification from the full group regarding eligibility criteria and types of funding requests and the specific criteria requiring approval.
Jorge Garrido explained that the idea behind the 12-month restriction was to ensure that if they fund an organization, that organization will put the resources in place and commit to continuing whatever program is being funded. He emphasized they don't want to fund organizations that use the money for something but then lack commitment to continue the program afterward.
Jorge Garrido clarified that the one-time funding approach prevents organizations from receiving grants year after year, ensuring it's not something they become dependent on annually. This approach is designed to encourage organizational sustainability and prevent the appearance of impropriety or favoritism in relationships.
The Commission began discussions on the funding request process.
Lawrence Gordon expressed concern about the termination of the MacArthur Foundation grant, questioning whether the decision is final and if there's any possibility of saving the funding. He emphasized that this represents a significant amount of money that supports numerous community activities, and he believes replacing these funds will not be easy.
Deputy Administrator Nadler stated that the relationship with the MacArthur Foundation will be cut short sooner than the original September 2026 end date due to state recommendations and budget constraints, though he expressed confidence that the Commission can work together with community support and the new county administrator's connections to find alternative funding sources and continue the CJC's important work.
Marcia Andrews requested assistance of the Clerk and Comptroller of the Circuit Court Mike Caruso to work with the CJC Finance and Fundraising Committee with their expertise in grant writing and funding.

Consideration of implementing a CJC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process to handle requests from non-governmental entities for Trust Fund monies.

Executive Director Pickett reported in the light of the BCC meeting regarding the NOFO process, the Finance and Fundraising Committee will meet in October and move forward in addressing the CJC NOFO process.

X. Discussion Items/Updates

A. CJC Task Force Change Confirmation: Racial Equity Task Force to now be known as the System Trends Review for Impartial Data Evaluation (STRIDE) Task Force – Objective/Purpose: To identify the drivers behind any demographic inconsistencies within the Palm Beach County criminal justice system, based upon data and research, to make specific strategy recommendations to the Criminal Justice Commission.

There were no discussions.

B. 2026 CJC Full Committee Meeting Dates and Times

Executive Director Pickett presented the 2026 CJC Full Committee Meeting Dates and Times to the Commission for their review.

C. 2026 CJC Officer Nominations to be presented by the Nominating Committee at the October 27, 2025, full CJC meeting. Anyone interested in self-nominating and/or nominating other CJC Members for Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, or Secretary are asked to make their selection known during this meeting or submit their nominations to Executive Director Pickett via email no later than Thursday, September 25, 2025. All nominees will be presented for consideration to the CJC Nominating Committee during the first week of October.

Executive Director Pickett announced that the nominating committee is scheduled to meet on October 6th, and all committee representatives need to submit self-nominations or nominations of other CJC members for the four officer positions: chair, vice chair, treasurer, and secretary. She emphasized that nominations must be collected by September 25th and can be submitted by calling, texting, or emailing her directly, with the nominations being included in the public meeting packet one week prior to the nominating committee meeting.

D. Data Request Status Updates

Chair Docekal directed the board's attention to the data request status document which contains a status table of various data requests made by the board, noting that while some requests are still marked as "TBD" (to be determined), others are scheduled for completion by the end of September and will be brought back at future meetings.

XI. Task Force Reports

A. Upcoming CJC Committee and Task Force Meetings

Chair Docekal also highlighted two important items in the meeting packet: first, a schedule of committees and task force meetings planned for the upcoming year.

B. 50^th Session of the Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy (CCJA)

Chair Docekal explained that this special 50th session represents "the best of" the Citizens Criminal Justice Academy, featuring hot topics that began the previous Wednesday and would run through mid-December.

C. Probation and Advisory Board: Annual Contract Compliance Monitoring Audit of Professional Probation Service, Inc. (PPS) – CY 2023-2024

Michelle Suskauer, made a motion to approve the Annual Contract Compliance Monitoring Audit of Professional Probation Service, Inc. (PPS), seconded by Marcia Andrews and passed unanimously.

XII. Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned

Group Name: Full

Year: 2025

Category: Minutes

Title: 9-22-25 Minutes