S100-Philosophy and Goals Flashcards
The departments mission is to ______ the laws of the commonwealth and _______the citizens of Suffolk County
enforce/protect
What is the department dedicated to
Strengthening public safety though corrections and providing specialized support services to all Criminal justice agencies
The Sheriff is committed to maintaining the,,,
safe and secure custody of inmates while offering extensive rehabilitation opportunities to effectively reduce recidivism
Dept. philosophy is to classify an inmate at a
level of security consistent with public safety, and provide an appropriate range of needs-based program services
The dept. has established long range goals and measurable objectives that are reviewed at least
annually and updated as needed
Long range goals include:
A. meeting or exceeding state and national corrections standards for all Department operations;
Long range goals include:
B. establishing sound correctional policies, procedures, and programs consistent with nationally accepted standards and best practices;
Long range goals include:
C. providing consistent, high quality training and support for all staff;
Long range goals include:
D. safely and humanely incarcerating inmates at the appropriate security level;
Long range goals include:
E. providing inmate work, education, and evidence based programming to create opportunities for positive behavioral change;
Long range goals include:
F. emphasizing reentry services to inmates as they return to their communities; and becoming an accessible public resource to the communities of Suffolk County.
