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Q&A on Commissioner Holmes' agenda for revitalizing DOP
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Council Member Amanda Farias asks Commissioner Juanita Holmes about her agenda for revitalizing the Department of Probation, referencing an op-ed that outlined goals for organizational restructuring and enhancing operational efficiencies. Key points:
- The op-ed was written by a vendor without Commissioner Holmes' approval
- Farias asks about specific steps taken to achieve the objectives mentioned in the op-ed
- The question sets the stage for Holmes to discuss improvements and changes in DOP operations
Amanda Farias
0:17:09
Okay.
0:17:09
We'll follow-up with these questions just so we can make sure and clarify that that's the transference of funds that we're looking at from the state down or the response needed, but appreciate the follow-up.
0:17:18
Commissioner Holmes, in your 10/10/2024 Amsterdam news op ed you described your work as revitalizing an agency that has launched innovative practices over the years but has also been burdened by decades old outmoded policies, flawed data and inefficiencies.
0:17:36
You also said that your agenda includes organizational restructuring, optimizing programs and enhancing operational efficiencies and that it is not just about setting new goals, it's about improving how the organization functions at every level beyond surface level improvements.
0:17:53
We are interested to learn more about what specific steps you and the department have taken to achieve these objectives.
0:17:58
What policies were found to be outmoded and how was that to be determined?
Juanita Holmes
0:18:03
So that is not my op ed.
0:18:06
That's an op that was written by Mercury, a vendor, never approved by me, never edited by me, and released without my permission.
0:18:15
My general counsel is aware of that.
0:18:17
The law department is aware of that.