Resolution accepting the Biannual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the Juvenile Probation Department.

This resolution formally accepts the Biannual Surveillance Report for the Juvenile Probation Department's (JUV) web filtering software, as required by Administrative Code Section 19B.6. The report details the software's use, effectiveness, and any complaints or violations. The software filters harmful content, including social media, games, and inappropriate material, to ensure young people focus on academic and vocational coursework. Since its implementation in 2023, the technology has reduced staff time spent on manual browsing history checks by approximately 75%, with daily usage reports now taking less than 25% of the previous manual review time. Between April-May 2025, 11,700 websites were visited with 466 blocked; between September-October 2025, 23,800 websites were visited with 334 blocked. This represents a 28% decrease in blocked sites despite a 100% increase in web usage, indicating responsible browsing. No public complaints or violations were reported.

The Juvenile Probation Department's use of web filtering software helps ensure that youth in their care are accessing appropriate and educational online content, contributing to a safer online environment and more focused learning. The department also reports no public complaints regarding this technology.

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