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I_JailStandardsCommission_2023A 09/08/2023 11:10:59 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  COLORADO JAIL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Date 09/08/2023
Attendance
Carl Anderson X
Taj Ashaheed E
Vincent Atchity X
Candice Bailey X
Commissioner Warren Brown X
Myra Buys X
Sheriff Garth Crowther E
Danielle Culp X
Division Chief Greg Demo X
Alex Floyd X
James Karbach X
Denise Maes E
Christina O'Neill X
Janelle Orozco E
Commissioner Tamara Pogue E
Jack Reed X
Lindsay Saunders-Velez E
Henry Solano E
Joel Watts E
Sheriff Allen Cooper E
Meghan Baker X
Time 11:10:59 AM to 12:56:08 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Meghan Baker
This Report was prepared by Jessika Shipley
Hearing Items Action Taken
Discussion and Approval of Final Standards Committee Discussion
Continued Discussion of Standard Review and Revision Process Committee Discussion
Other Business Committee Discussion Only

Discussion and Approval of Final Standards - Committee Discussion


11:15:00 AM  
Chair Baker explained
that the security standards will be voted on today and asked Subgroup 4
to present the standards. She went through the topics included under the
security standards.


11:19:03 AM
Motion Approve topics 1 through 3 under the Security standards.
Moved Meghan Baker
Seconded
Carl Anderson
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity
Candice Bailey
Commissioner Warren Brown
Myra Buys
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Danielle Culp
Division Chief Greg Demo
Alex Floyd
James Karbach
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue Excused
Jack Reed
Lindsay Saunders-Velez Excused
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts Excused
Sheriff Allen Cooper Excused
Meghan Baker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 9   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:19:11 AM  
Chair Baker raised a question about topic five.
11:22:10 AM  
The commission discussed
the various pieces of equipment that might be required under topic five
and whether they should be specified in the standards.


11:32:31 AM
Motion Approve topics 4 and 5 under the Security standards.
Moved Meghan Baker
Seconded
Carl Anderson
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity
Candice Bailey
Commissioner Warren Brown
Myra Buys
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Danielle Culp
Division Chief Greg Demo
Alex Floyd
James Karbach
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue Excused
Jack Reed
Lindsay Saunders-Velez Excused
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts Excused
Sheriff Allen Cooper Excused
Meghan Baker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 9   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:32:33 AM  
Chair Baker began a discussion of topics six and seven. For topic six, she wanted to move language from one section to another, she was concerned about the use of force in defense of property, and she asked for opinions about reporting requirements. Commissioner Karbach raised concerns about sections d, e, and f under topic six. Other commissioners weighed in.
11:41:16 AM  
Discussion about the use of force continued.
11:55:22 AM  
Discussion continued. Chair Baker suggested changes in topic 6 to reflect language in topic seven. Members of subgroup 4 explained their reasoning in writing the standards the way they did.
12:07:21 PM  
The commission continued to discuss the use of force in the security standards.


12:18:15 PM
Motion Approve topics 8 through 20 under the Security standards.
Moved James Karbach
Seconded
Carl Anderson
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity
Candice Bailey
Commissioner Warren Brown
Myra Buys
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Danielle Culp
Division Chief Greg Demo
Alex Floyd
James Karbach
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue Excused
Jack Reed
Lindsay Saunders-Velez Excused
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts Excused
Sheriff Allen Cooper Excused
Meghan Baker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 9   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:24:27 PM
Motion Include topics 6, 7, and 9 in the final packet with a header indicating that they are subject to revision.
Moved James Karbach
Seconded
Carl Anderson
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity
Candice Bailey
Commissioner Warren Brown
Myra Buys
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Danielle Culp
Division Chief Greg Demo
Alex Floyd
James Karbach
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue Excused
Jack Reed
Lindsay Saunders-Velez Excused
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts Excused
Sheriff Allen Cooper Excused
Meghan Baker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 9   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



Continued Discussion of Standard Review and Revision Process - Committee Discussion


12:30:00 PM  
Chair Baker explained
the current review and revision process for the standards.


12:33:19 PM
Motion Approve the technical changes made by legislative staff to the combined approved standards document.
Moved Meghan Baker
Seconded
Carl Anderson
Taj Ashaheed Excused
Vincent Atchity
Candice Bailey
Commissioner Warren Brown
Myra Buys
Sheriff Garth Crowther Excused
Danielle Culp
Division Chief Greg Demo
Alex Floyd
James Karbach
Denise Maes Excused
Christina O'Neill
Janelle Orozco Excused
Commissioner Tamara Pogue Excused
Jack Reed
Lindsay Saunders-Velez Excused
Henry Solano Excused
Joel Watts Excused
Sheriff Allen Cooper Excused
Meghan Baker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 9   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



Other Business - Committee Discussion Only


12:44:05 PM  
The commission heard updates from the enforcement and funding subgroups.
12:44:41 PM  
Ms. Burger raised some logistical issues.


12:56:08 PM   The committee adjourned.