Detention (Jail) Division

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Mission
The mission of the Detention Division is to consistently deliver safe and secure housing of inmates for the benefit of the court, the citizens of Lynnwood, and our contract agencies, while simultaneously providing cost effective detainment and alternatives to incarceration.

Personnel
Authorized staffing for the Detention Division was one police commander and seventeen full-time custody officers.

Activity
Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Woodway, Mill Creek, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. The facility will also hold inmates for the local state Department of Corrections office, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DEA, and FBI on a short-term basis. Local police agencies pay $65 per day (plus an initial booking fee of $10) to the City of Lynnwood for each inmate housed at the Lynnwood Jail.

Billing Comparison	2008	2009	% Change
Bothell	$15,682	$14,225	-9%
Brier	$2,259	$3,400	51%
Edmonds	$85,696	$47,326	-45%
Mountlake Terrace	$39,798	$43,883	10%
Snohomish County	$4,505	$3,395	-25%
Lake Forest Park	$16,705	$17,365	4%
Mill Creek	$8,526	$5,926	-30%
Woodway	$252	$193	-23%
Totals	$173,423	$135,713	-22%

The reduction in revenue for the housing of inmates from other police agencies directly correlates to a substantial increase in the number of Lynnwood prisoners housed in the Lynnwood Jail.

Accomplishments
Two-thousand nine proved to be the most active year in the history of the Lynnwood Jail. The table below highlights an increase in bookings as well as bed days served at the Lynnwood Jail by Lynnwood inmates. This relates to a cost-saving emphasis of keeping more Lynnwood inmates in our own facility as well as mid-year changes in sentencing practices in the Lynnwood Municipal Court.

Detention Statistics	2008	2009	% Change
Bookings	6,237	6,629	6%
Females	1,596	1,892	19%
Males	4,641	4,737	2%
Juveniles	374	362	-3%
Average Daily Population	44	48	9%
LPD Jail Bed Days*	16,031	17,571	10%
Overflow Bed Days**	24,347	18,439	-24%
Total In-Custody Days	40,378	36,010	-11%
Total Jail Alternative Days***	9,840	15,172	54%
Total of All Sentenced Days	50,218	51,182	2%

*    The number of Lynnwood inmate bed days specifically served in the Lynnwood Jail.
**   The number of Lynnwood inmate bed days served at other contracted agency jails.
*** The number of days served out of jail custody in both the Community Service
and Electronic Home Detention programs.

• Passed the Annual Jail Inspection:  The facility passed a thorough inspection that covered all points of operations. The Accreditation Committee of the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs stated that this was “the cleanest jail they have ever seen.”
• Upgrade of Computerized Fingerprint System:  The jail’s computerized fingerprint system software and scanning system was upgraded to enhance operations at no cost to the City. The new scanner includes the ability to take finger and palm prints in a more efficient manner.
• Staffing Additions/Replacements:  One new custody officer was hired and full staffing levels achieved. The addition of the extra officer allowed the Detention Division to support two officers to coordinate the alternatives to incarceration programs on a full time basis.
• Facility Enhancements:  New workstations were added in the jail booking hallway. This has enabled patrol and custody officers to increase efficiency and productivity with processing inmates, writing reports, project organization, and jail management.
• Operational Achievement:  In the year 2009, the Lynnwood jail housed more prisoners and realized the most significant benefits of incarceration alternatives in the history of the police department. Inmate population management was a key focus for all officers.
• Jail Cost Reduction: With support of the Mayor and City Council, the police department, municipal court and the City prosecutor’s office worked in partnership during the spring of 2009 to amend sentencing and prisoner housing practices in an attempt to contain significant “overflow housing costs.”  The result was a 59% reduction in excess prisoner housing expenses from August-December (compared to the first five months of the year). This saved nearly $400,000 in overflow housing costs for 2009.
• Training: All officers in the Detention Division participated in continuing education in 2009. A variety of training opportunities provided the necessary skills and proficiency to maintain a safe and productive division. The courses included: courtroom security and transport, crisis intervention training,  cell extraction and small room clearing drills, firearms training, mental combat training, defensive tactics training, ethics, police skills refresher courses, and computer systems recertification. Training hours for 2009 totaled 859 hours (compared to 479 hours in 2008). This is a 79% increase in training hours.
• Field Training Officers: The Detention Division added two new FTO’s in 2009. A total of six training officers instructed new recruits and conducted in-house training to the entire division.
• Inmate Housing Searches: Custody officers increased their vigilance and safety enforcement by conducting numerous cell searches for contraband, rule violations, health and safety issues, and illegal activity. Eighty-six cell searches were conducted in 2009 (compared to 26 in 2008). The results of the cell “shakedowns” provided a safer environment for officers and detainees, a cleaner jail, a reduction or elimination of contraband, and better inmate behavior.
• Court Security: A new full time court security officer from the Detention Division was appointed for 2009 for the Lynnwood Municipal Court. The officer was responsible for implementing upgrades to screening procedures, equipment, and security enhancements. A second off-site court was established in the City Council Chambers to further process civil hearings. The Detention Division was responsible for providing security for that site as well. A second walk-through metal detector was acquired, security measures were implemented, and procedures were enhanced to provide safety and security to city officials and the public.

Electronic Home Detention(EHD) Program
In 2009 the EHD program realized record levels of participation as a result of the court’s continued involvement, program popularity, and active recruiting of eligible candidates. In August 2009 the police department added a second officer (full time) to assist with the EHD program as well as coordinate the Community Service program.

EHD Program	2008	2009	% Change
Participants	299	409	37%
Days Served	8,211	11,960	46%
Net Revenue Generated	$143,043	$90,494	-37%

The Electronic Home Detention program has saved the jail valuable inmate bed space.  The 11,960 days served on the program equates to a savings for the city of $717,600.  This figure, in addition to the $90,494 of net program revenue listed in the table above, totals $808,094. This cost is based on the average of $60 per day (the average rate for overflow for housing of inmates outside of the Lynnwood Jail.)

The decrease in program revenue this year relates to the economic downturn in today’s financial system. In order to increase participation, program fees were reduced to give potential inmates an opportunity to participate in the alternative programs. By making the program more affordable, and a reduction in the minimum number of sentence days for eligibility, the EHD program achieved record levels of participation.

Community Service Program
The Community Service program continued to be a valuable incarceration alternative for the City.  With an additional officer to manage the program, participation more than doubled from the previous year. The Parks Maintenance division, Public Works, and the Community Development departments of the City continued to provide work opportunities for participants.  Additionally, the Lynnwood Police Department’s cadets continued to be active in supervising community service labor for the detailing and washing of police vehicles and City property clean up. The Community Service Coordinator provided opportunities to offer service to Lynnwood’s Parks and Recreation, outdoor and building maintenance, litter control, Lynnwood Food Bank, Lynnwood Public Library, and other locations throughout the City. As a result of the Community Service program in 2009, the City avoided a total of 3,212 bed days in the Lynnwood Jail. This translates into a total cost savings of $192,720 of prospective incarceration fees.

Community Service	2008	2009	%Change
Total Participants	290	635	119%
Total Days Served	1,629	3,212	97%
Administrative Fees Collected for Program Participation	$8,700	$19,050	119%
Administrative Fees Collected for Jail Commitment Extensions	$11,600	$15,620	35%
Program Revenue Total	$20,300	$34,670	71%

The total combined incarceration cost savings and revenue generation of the Electronic Home Detention ($808,094) and the Community Service program ($227,390) was $1,035,484.  This is an overall increase of 37% from the previous year.  

General Information on the Lynnwood City Jail
Visitation Days

Detention Booking Room

Sundays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in one hour time blocks. Inmate must have been sentenced to more than seven days or on bail hold and have already served seven days to be eligible for visitation. Call the Saturday before after 4:00 pm to obtain the assigned visitation time for the specific inmate – 425.670.5600. All visitors must comply with the conduct and dress code.

Mailing Address for Inmates
Inmates can receive mail. Address your correspondence to an inmate as follows:

(Inmate Name)
c/o Lynnwood City Jail
P.O. Box 5008
Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008

Programs Available
The Lynnwood Jail offers alternative to jail programs for those who qualify: Electronic Home Detention (EHD) and Community Service. Detailed information on these programs is available at the Lynnwood Police Department and the Lynnwood Municipal Court. The primary point of contact for the EHD program and the community service program is Officer Tim Fasnacht @ 425.670.5640 tfasnacht@ci.lynnnwood.wa.us.