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Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Bring Back the Dog! a Report on the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Fort Bragg Substation
Published: March 09, 2010
3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
F5
There is no security camera to monitor the south entrance of the building, including the fenced area securing the parking lot.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Agency Responses 21
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
September 02, 2010
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4 pages
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
June 21, 2010
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6 pages
• 13 responses
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
June 14, 2010
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3 pages
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
June 09, 2010
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4 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: -5
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has no ability to implement Recommendations 1-6.
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has no ability to implement Recommendations 1-6.
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has no ability to implement Recommendations 1-6.
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has no ability to implement Recommendations 1-6.
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has no ability to implement Recommendations 1-6.
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
June 09, 2010
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4 pages
• 1 response
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Score: +1
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R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4: This Recommendation will be implemented once funding is available.
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
June 03, 2010
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8 pages
• 13 responses
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
June 03, 2010
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6 pages
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
May 14, 2010
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3 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: -1
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has no legal authority to implement Recommendation No.5 (Finding 9)
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
May 14, 2010
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3 pages
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
May 12, 2010
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Mendocino County District Attorney
June 21, 2010
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Score: +1
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
:
All law enforcement personnel be given quarterly training regarding the Code of Conduct (Finding 4) Response: Health and Safety Code section 11469(e) states that: "Seizing agencies shall implement training for officers assigned to forfeiture programs, which training should be ongoing." Peace Officers in Mendocino County that have not received this initial and ongoing training are not allowed to seize assets for asset forfeiture purposes. This training is provided at least annually. This training includes instruction on the "Code of Conduct." It would be impractical and very costly to do thi...
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation No. 3 is not supported by the law or the Findings listed; consequently, should agencies requested funds as suggested, the request will be denied. Finding No. 6 simply states that the MCDAP is in charge of collection and distribution of AF funds. Finding No. 12 discusses the fact that the MCDAO can recover the costs of selling seized
<b>District Attorney Response</b> property. For example, if a vehicle must be towed for storage, the tow fees would be properly paid. Health & Safety Code section 11489(b)(1) states: To the state agency or local governmental entity for all expenditu...
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Mendocino County District Attorney
June 14, 2010
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10 pages
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Score: -3
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F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
above.
Finding No. 5:
The MCDA chose not to institute the civil proceedings against a Supervisor which were cited in PC §932. Response: The District Attorney disagrees with Finding No. 5. The District Attorney, after carefully reviewing the matter, did choose not to file because, as discussed below, there was insufficient evidence of intent. The current District Attorney believes that this was also the decision of the previous District Attorney. The current District Attorney has chosen to recommend an alternative method that will fully reimburse the county without the expenses of a lawsuit a...
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Please see Response to Finding No 2 above.
Finding No. 5:
The MCDA chose not to institute the civil proceedings against a Supervisor which were cited in PC §932. Response: The District Attorney disagrees with Finding No. 5. The District Attorney, after carefully reviewing the matter, did choose not to file because, as discussed below, there was insufficient evidence of intent. The current District Attorney believes that this was also the decision of the previous District Attorney. The current District Attorney has chosen to recommend an alternative method that will fully reimburse the county...
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The District Attorney disagrees with this finding as there is no 2009-2010 report on file until the completion of this response. If the GJ is referring to prior responses, the responses speak for themselves. The basis for lack of criminal prosecution was the element of specific intent to defraud - it could not be proved, based on the evidence provided that the Supervisor had a specific intent to defraud. Thus to bring criminal charges would be unethical.
Recommendation No. 4:
In the absence of the recovery of BOS travel overpayment(s), the Mendocino County District Attorney pursue collection...
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Mendocino County District Attorney
June 09, 2010
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10 pages
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F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District Attorney cannot agree or disagree with this finding, as she has no knowledge of how many items of evidence are in the possession and control of the MCSO or the size of the storage facility. The District Attorney is aware that she used District Attorney asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $18,893.00 to pay for the expansion of the Sheriff's impound yard.
Finding No. 10:
The GJ observed the facility to be at maximum storage capacity. Response: The District Attorney cannot agree or disagree with this finding, as she has no knowledge of what the GJ observed regarding the facilit...
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Mendocino County District Attorney
June 09, 2010
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R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
below for the explanation of why the District Attorney will not adopt the Evidence Release Memo created by a Sheriff's Office clerk. The District Attorney's Office facilitated a "query" with the Information Services Department, which allowed the Sheriff's Office evidence clerks to access the Court and District Attorney's Office information directly. This information, including the Information Services Clerk's name and phone number, was given to LEAs at the August 14, 2008, Major Crimes Task Force meeting. The Sheriff attended this meeting. Consequently, the proposed form is not necessary.
Fin...
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District Attorney agrees with the finding No. 7.
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District Attorney agrees that certain evidence requires a court order for release. The Sheriff's Office, especially in the area of drugs, obtains the court order directly from the court, without the involvement of the District Attorney's Office. In other instances, criminal defense counsel requests an order for the release of evidence. The District Attorney disagrees that evidence should be "released" by the District Attorney's Office. At all times, evidence collected by the Sheriff's Office is in the care, custody and control of the Sheriff's Office, except when a deputy brings evidence t...
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District Attorney agrees that the MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. However, the District Attorney disagrees with the implication that it is the responsibility of the District Attorney to notify the Sheriff's Office regarding final case disposition for evidence destruction or that such lack of notification causes the accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed. The MCDAO facilitated a "query" through information services that allows the evidence clerks to access the information (from the Court and MCDAO) to assist with their work in ev...
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Mendocino County District Attorney
June 09, 2010
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R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The District Attorney recognizes the importance of community service officers. However, the use of the funds in the manner suggested is prohibited. Health and Safety Code section 11489D(d) states: "All the funds distributed to the state or local governmental entity pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) shall not supplant any state or local funds that would, in the absence of this subdivision, be made available to support the law enforcement and prosecutorial efforts of these agencies." According to H&S Code § 11489D(d), asset forfeiture money is designated f...
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Mendocino County District Attorney
June 03, 2010
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County District Attorney
May 12, 2010
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5 pages
• 13 responses
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County District Attorney
May 12, 2010
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6 pages
• 13 responses
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County District Attorney
May 12, 2010
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5 pages
• 13 responses
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Mendocino County Sheriff-Coroner
May 12, 2010
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5 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: +5
(+9, 0, -4)
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The staff includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, one Evidence Technician/Office Assistant, nine Deputies, one Animal Control Officer, and one Detective.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the Findings numbered: 1,2,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13
R1
the Mendocino County Sheriff fill the two vacant deputy positions. (Finding 2)
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: Timeframe attached as required
Score: +1
The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in thefuture, attached, as requiredis atimeframe for implementation: ] ,2,3,5
F2
The Coast has two unfilled Deputy positions; one is the South Coast Resident Deputy and the other would be assigned to the Substation in Fort Bragg.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the Findings numbered: 1,2,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13
R2
the Mendocino County Sheriff recruit and train a student to aid in office duties at the Fort Bragg substation. (Finding 3)
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: Timeframe attached as required
Score: +1
The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in thefuture, attached, as requiredis atimeframe for implementation: ] ,2,3,5
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
I(we) disagreewhollyor partiallywiththe Findings numbered below, and have attached, asrequired, a statement specifyinganyportion of the Findingthatare disputed with an explanation ofthe reasons therefore. 3,7,8,14
R3
the Mendocino County Sheriff replace the K-9 unit. (Finding 4)
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: Timeframe attached as required
Score: +1
The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in thefuture, attached, as requiredis atimeframe for implementation: ] ,2,3,5
F4
The MCSO/FB Substation no longer has a K-9 unit for officer protection or drug recognition.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the Findings numbered: 1,2,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13
R4
General Services install an additional security camera to monitor the south entrance and fenced parking area. (Finding 5)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The following Recommendations will NOT be implemented because they are not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable, attached, as required is an explanation therefore: 4
R5
the Mendocino County Sheriff encourage the Mendocino County District Attorney to adopt and use the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo. (Findings 7-9)
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: Timeframe attached as required
Score: +1
The following Recommendation(s) have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in thefuture, attached, as requiredis atimeframe for implementation: ] ,2,3,5
F6
The communication system has been improved. The system has three main channels: North County, Coast, and Ukiah.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the Findings numbered: 1,2,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13
F7
The Mendocino County District Attorney has not adopted the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office Disposition-Evidence Release Memo.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
I(we) disagreewhollyor partiallywiththe Findings numbered below, and have attached, asrequired, a statement specifyinganyportion of the Findingthatare disputed with an explanation ofthe reasons therefore. 3,7,8,14
F8
Evidence should be released by the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office, (MCDAO), when a case is dismissed or adjudicated. Certain evidence, such as weapons, drugs, and evidence obtained with a search warrant, requires a court order for release.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
I(we) disagreewhollyor partiallywiththe Findings numbered below, and have attached, asrequired, a statement specifyinganyportion of the Findingthatare disputed with an explanation ofthe reasons therefore. 3,7,8,14
F9
The MCDAO does not notify the evidence room when a case has reached final disposition. This results in an accumulation of evidence that is no longer needed.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
I (we) agree with the Findings numbered: 1,2,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13
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Mendocino County Sheriff-Coroner
May 12, 2010
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3 pages
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1 response to findings and recommendations
F3
The Evidence Technician/Office Assistant position has been reduced to 32 hours per week.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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