CJCC
Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) was established in June of 2008 to review issues that will enhance cooperation and collaboration among all areas of the criminal justice system. The Executive Committee of the CJCC was officially appointed on July 1, 2008. On January 23, 2024, the bylaws were updated to include the following members:
- Chair, Polk County Board of Supervisors
- Additional member of the Polk County Board of Supervisors
- Polk County Attorney
- Chief Judge, Fifth Judicial District of Iowa
- District Director, 5th District Iowa Department of Corrections
- Chief Attorney, Des Moines Office of the State Public Defender
- Polk County Sheriff
- One Police Chief Representative of all other Polk County Law Enforcement Agencies
- City of Des Moines Police Chief
- Chief Juvenile Court Officer, Fifth Judicial District of Iowa
- Director, Polk County Behavioral Health and Disability Services
- Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of Iowa
- Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools
CJCC Mission Statement
The mission of the Polk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is to assist in making sustainable, data-driven improvements to the criminal justice system existing in Polk County, Iowa. By developing innovative solutions to challenges and collaborating with stakeholders, the CJCC aims to achieve coordinated solutions for the criminal and juvenile justice systems. The CJCC strives to improve public safety, uphold justice, and responsibly and effectively use the tax payer’s dollars.
In carrying out our mission, we are committed to:
- Public Safety impacts every person’s quality of life.
- Improved outcomes in criminal justice are achieved through collaboration at all levels.
- Informed decision-making in criminal justice relies on collection, analysis, and use of data.
- Research helps guide, inform, and achieve the best outcomes for criminal justice systems.
The CJCC meets bi-monthly at a time/date set at the beginning of each calendar year.
Jerry L. Evans
CJCC Coordinator
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
515-577-6935
Jerry.Evans@polkcountyiowa.gov
Annie Uetz
CEO of Behavioral Health and Disability Services
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-286-3580
Annie.Uetz@polkcountyiowa.gov
Behavioral Health
Community Safety
Deflection and Diversion