Criminal Justice Collaborating Council — Minutes

Benjamin Lindsay, Chairperson Judge Chris Ohlis, Vice-Chair Alex Weiland, Coordinator Individuals in need of accommodations should contact 262-284-8170 CJCC Meeting Minutes The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council met in Room 240 of the Ozaukee County Justice Center on May 11th, 2026. Present: Benjamin Lindsay, Chris Ohlis, Jeff Hansher, Christy Knowles, Kevin Hingiss, Barb Pierce, Kara Minneti, Kim Falkner, Ross Hafeman Committee Members Absent/Excused: Adam Gerol, Connie Mueller, Rhonda Gordon Call to Order/Proper Notice/Adoption of Agenda: Chairperson, Benjamin Lindsay called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Benjamin Lindsay to approve the February 9th, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Christy Knowles. Coordinator Report: Substance Use Coalition used SOR funds to pay for a Radio PSA targeted towards older adults and alcohol abuse. The message is based on the Real Talks awareness campaign designed by the Wisconsin DHS. Financial Report: On track and there is nothing left to spend. TAD Report: February 9, 2026 – May 11, 2026 Current Statistics 286 total cases in Diversion/DPA program to date 13 current cases at present TAD Program Admissions/Discharges: Recent Period • 7 graduations • 5 terminations • 2 new admissions during the recent period • 6 referrals during the recent period Recidivism Rates: Diversion/DJA & ATR programs Diversion/DPA: 2015 – present • 160 total program graduations (64%) out of 249 total discharged participants to date Benjamin Lindsay, Chairperson Judge Chris Ohlis, Vice-Chair Alex Weiland, Coordinator Individuals in need of accommodations should contact 262-284-8170 • 76 participants recidivated while in the TAD programs (30.52% recidivism rate) • 11 participants recidivated post-successful discharge from the program (4.5% recidivism rate) ATR: 2017 – 2019 • 37 total discharged cases to date • 18 participants recidivated while in the TAD program (50% recidivism rate) • Only 7 participants recidivated post-successful discharge from the program (20.6% recidivism rate) Program Satisfaction To Date: • 90% of participants strongly agree that this program helped them better understand their thinking and attitudes around alcohol and drug use. • 100% of participants agree that they learned some useful new skills in this program • 100% of participants agree that they have more decision-making tools now than before they were in the program CJCC Updates: • DA: THC Drink- massive issues with dosage; larger discussion of THC/ hemp products being sold at smoke shops, no age restrictions at state level. o Inform public from DA o Using THC, not getting behind the wheel 8+ hours needs to be sent to public o Nonstop vape collection at schools • Health and Human Services day treatment program: partial hospitalization with 30 spots • Sheriff: HOPE kits out the door soon. Chief DeBoer is trying to get local fire departments on board. The Health Department is helping to stock them with naloxone. • Coordinator designee, Ross, gave update on strategy timeline for coalition reports on interventions. Public Comment None. Discussion and Possible Action Items Washington County convened task force for general truancy with 1st meeting underway; convening same committee in Ozaukee County in 2027. Kim F has said there is an informal task force in OZ already underway, but it needs a more formalized process. Adjourn: The meeting closed at 2:30 pm. Benjamin Lindsay, Chairperson Judge Chris Ohlis, Vice-Chair Alex Weiland, Coordinator Individuals in need of accommodations should contact 262-284-8170 A quorum of members of committees of Ozaukee County Board may be in attendance at this meeting for purposes related to committee or board duties, however, no formal action will be taken by the other committees or board at this meeting.