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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 31 , 1989 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, Schroder, McPeak & Torlakson
'NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Probation Department' s Intensive Supervision Program
Supervisor Schroder brought to the attention of the Board a
report dated December 21, 1988, he received from Gerald S. Buck,
County Probation Officer, advising that his Department' s Intensive
Supervision Drug Program (ISP) will expire in February 1989 and
citing the need for funds if this program is to continue.
On recommendation of Supervisor Schroder, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that this matter is REFERRED to the Finance Committee for
review.
9 hereby cert)fy that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on thedateshown,
ATTESTED: AN 3 1 1989 --
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
cc: Finance Committee By
A�� .a %AD-s f% ,Deputy
County Administrator
Probation Officer
Pi babon Department Contra Gerald S. Buck
Costa
County Probation Officer
Administrative Offices (�,�/-J�
10th Floor County
Administration Building
651 Pine Street
Martinez,California 94553-1289
(415)646-2700
December 21 , 1988 FkT:-1Vp.r.)
Mr. Robert Schroder
D`C 27 1988
Board of Supervisors Sim'E ?1iiS R SCR®t�E�
District 3
510 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
Dear Supervisor Schroder:
Re: Intensive Supervision Program -
Clean Streets Probation Component
This is to inform you that due to the lack of available funds, this
Department' s Intensive Supervision Drug Program (ISP) will expire in
February, 1989 .
ISP was initiated in 1987, following its approval for funding as one
of five National Model Demonstration Projects by the U.S. Department
of Justice. This program was linked to the "Clean Streets"
operation, which involves the District Attorney and law enforcement
efforts to combat the drug abuse problem in the west county area.
ISP has been evaluated by the Rand Corporation through separate
funding and their findings should be published early next year.
Analysis to date indicates that ISP has proven to be an effective
counter drug abuse program. It has utilized non-traditional methods
of surveillance, control and enforcement.
ISP has worked closely with the Courts, police, District Attorney
and a wide range of community treatment programs. Not only has this
concerted effort proven to be needed but also its exclusive focus on
the drug offender has led to a clearer picture of the dimensions of
the drug abuse problem and how to more effectively deal with it.
For example, ISP has been able to individually apply the unique
authority of the Probation Officer as both preventative and
treatment measures. Furthermore, ISP was credited with starting a
Narcotics Anonymous Program in Richmond and it has shown dramatic
growth.
Many other experiences have been recorded pointing to the
effectiveness of intensive probation supervision with the "drug
abuse population" . Not only were many individuals deterred from use
of drugs, but many of those who were not, were rapidly placed in
custody or residential treatment programs before they committed more
crimes. Thus, ISP provided needed alternative sanctions and
preventative measures which are not possible by placing drug
offenders in large caseloads.
Mr. Robert Schroder
12/21/88
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My Department has vigorously sought County funds to continue ISP but
were unable to secure a budget supplement for this purpose. Should
either local or outside funding become available, we will give this
project a high priority for reinstitution.
While much valuable anti-drug abuse work was done by ISP it is clear
that this very serious problem is continuing to grow and is of great
community concern. Therefore, we deeply regret our inability to
continue to provide this valued protective community service.
Sincerely,
G00' RALD S. BUCK
COUNTY PROBATION OFFICER
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