Peoria County Board Public Safety & Justice Committee Regular & Budget Meeting
The committee reviewed the fiscal year budget, including department-specific appropriations for the Circuit Clerk, Coroner, Sheriff, and State's Attorney offices. Key topics included updates on the Jail Master Plan, recruitment and retention efforts at the Juvenile Detention Center, and the implementation of the FAIR Act. The committee also considered resolutions regarding grant fund appropriations for the Family Violence Coordinating Council and the purchase of CAT simulators for Probation and Court Services. Additionally, updates were provided on animal protection services operations, including adoption events and bequest acceptance, alongside discussions on records management and development plans.
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Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee Meeting
The committee meeting featured updates on several key operational and strategic matters. The Public Defender provided a quarterly report detailing staffing changes, recruitment processes, and extensive caseload data across felony, misdemeanor, DUI, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile abuse and neglect cases. There was a notable discussion regarding the competitive disadvantage in retention compared to neighboring Tazewell County, focusing on benefit structures and workload complexity. Additionally, a strategic plan update was provided concerning the jail master plan, specifically regarding the kitchen expansion project. Finally, the committee addressed a budget transfer for the circuit clerk document storage fund to complete an ongoing scanning project.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting
Peoria County Board Public Safety & Justice Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several operational and administrative items. Informational updates included status reports from the Circuit Clerk, Coroner, and PCAPS, as well as a quarterly report from the Public Defender's office which discussed challenges regarding retention and compensation. The committee also received an update on the 2026 strategic plan, noting progress on the Jail Master Plan. Action items included the approval of a budget transfer for the Circuit Clerk's Document Storage Fund to support part-time staffing and microfilming projects. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved a resolution regarding cost-of-living adjustments for the Sheriff and Public Defender, which included an amendment to increase the Sheriff's annual compensation from 80% to 85% for one calendar year. Finally, the committee approved the receipt of a $33,000 grant from the state for the Sheriff's organized retail crime initiative.
Apr 28, 2026·Board meeting
Peoria County Board Public Safety & Justice Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed updates from the Coroner's office, including progress on an in-house toxicology machine project. The PCAPS monthly update covered the Finder to Foster program and upcoming vaccination clinics. The Public Defender's office provided a quarterly report and discussed staffing. The committee approved resolutions regarding the Sedlak Vaughan Trust grant and ordinance amendments for PCAPS fees.
