NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

NEVADA DEPARTMENT

OF CORRECTIONS 2017 Legislative Session

Presentation to the:

Assembly Judiciary Committee

Assembly Corrections, Parole, and Probation Committee

February 13, 2017

Brian Sandoval Governor

James Dzurenda Director

Nevada Department of Corrections

Presentation Outline • Introduction to NDOC

• Facilities

• Populations

• Staffing and Security

– Improved Security Improves Programming • NDOC Recommended New Posts Based on ASCA Post Study

• Employee Training (Pepper Spray, Baton, Launchers)

• Staff Scheduling

• Transparency (Intranet, Town Hall Meetings, Community Events)

• 40mm Launchers and Cameras

• Telephone Replacement

– House 200 Inmates Out of State

• Medical and Mental Health Services

– Medical Services Connecting to the Community Through EMR

– Mental Health • Consolidation to NNCC

• New Mental Health Director Position

• Training for Inter/ Multi-disciplinary Team

• Proactive Focus

– Treatment and Programming • Video Visitation

• Education, Industries, Training, DETR, Jobs, Veteran’s Services

• Substance Use [Vivitrol]

– Liability • Best Practices (Electronic Communication Devices)

• National Litigation

• Other Consultants and Organizations

• Segregation/ Isolation/ Inmate Discipline [VERA Institute]

– Transfer of Pre-Release Planning to DPS-Parole and Probation Division

– Second Chance Act Grant

– Re-Entry Program

• Conclusion, Contacts, Questions and Answers

February 13, 2017 2017 Legislative Session 2


Introduction

Mission The Nevada Department of Corrections will improve public safety by ensuring a safe and humane environment that incorporates proven rehabilitation initiatives that prepare individuals for successful reintegration into our communities.

Vision Reduce victimization and recidivism by providing offenders with incentive for self-improvement and the tools to effect change.



Facilities


• 7 Major Institutions

– Lovelock

– Carson City • Northern Nevada

Correctional Center

• Warm Springs Correctional Center

– Ely

– Las Vegas • High Desert State

Prison

• Southern Desert Correctional Center

• Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center

• 9 Conservation Camps

• 2 Transitional Housing Centers


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Total Correctional Population History and Forecast (Actual 2005 - 2016, Forecast 2017-2019)

Total Total Frcst

Governor Recommends Budget Phase


Populations


Parole Housing, 193, 3.29%

Parole Violators, 848, 14.47%

New Committments, 3119, 53.23%

Probation Violators, 1447,

24.69%

Safekeepers, 253, 4%

SFY 2016 Admissions

Fiscal Year Total = 5,860


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Admissions versus Releases by SFY

Admissions Releases


Staffing and Security

“Inmates will not participate in programs if they do not feel safe.”

• NDOC Recommended New Posts Based on the ASCA Post Study

• Employee Training (Pepper Spray, Baton, Launchers)

• Staff Scheduling

• Transparency (Intranet, Town Hall Meetings, Community Events)

• Equipment (Launchers and Cameras)

• Telephone Replacement

• Housing 200 Inmates Out of State



Medical and Mental Health Services

• Medical Services Connecting to the

Community Through EMR

• Mental Health

– Consolidation to NNCC

– New Mental Health Director Position

– Training for Inter/ Multi-Disciplinary Team



Proactive Focus


• Treatment and Programming

– Video Visitation

– Education, Industries, Training, DETR, Jobs,

Veteran’s Services

– Substance Abuse [Vivitrol]


Proactive Focus


• Liability

– Best Practices (Electronic Communications Devices)

– National Litigation

– Other Consultants and Organizations

– Segregation/ Isolation/

Inmate Discipline [VERA

Institute]


Proactive Focus


• Transfer Pre-Release Planning

from NDOC to the Department

of Public Safety - Parole and

Probation Division

• Second Chance Act Grant

• Re-Entry Program


Conclusion and Contacts

Thank you for this opportunity and your consideration!

Director James Dzurenda

[email protected]

(702) 486-9910

(775) 887-3260



Conclusion and Contacts

NDOC Executive Management

Deputy Director of Support Services

John Borrowman

(775) 887-3346

[email protected]

Deputy Director of Operations

Quentin Byrne

(775) 887-3266

[email protected]

Deputy Director of Programs

David Tristan

(702) 486-9990

[email protected]

Deputy Director of Industrial Programs

Brian Connett

(702) 486-9997

[email protected]


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