Okaloosa County BOCC — January 19, 2016 — BOCC letter demonstrating safe operations

Board of County Commissioners State of Florida January 19, 2016 Bea Hansen, Principal Deputy Director Office on Violence Against Women 145 N Street, NE Suite 10 W.100 Washington, DC 20530 Dear Director: This letter serves to certify that, in fulfillment of the statutory applicant requirement, Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners will ensure that the contract service provider, Safe Connections will: Demonstrate that adequate security measures, including adequate facilities, procedures, and personnel capable of preventing violence, and adequate standards are, or will be, in place (including the development of protocols or policies to ensure that confidential information is not shared with courts, law enforcement agencies, or child welfare agencies unless necessary to ensure the safety of any child or adult using the services of a program funded by OVW), if the applicant proposes to operate supervised visitation programs and services or safe visitation exchange. Sincerely, Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman Courthouse County Administration 101 E. James Lee Blvd.  Crestview, FL 32536 1250 N. Eglin Pkwy.  Shalimar, FL 32579 (850) 689-5030  FAX: 689-5059 (850) 651-7100