14 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
The industrial/office grade partitions used in the Central Justice Center’s screening areas to channel the public entering and departing the facility do not provide ballistic protection for Sheriff’s Special Officers in the case of an active shooter emergency.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The pedestrian screening areas located at the entrances to the Central Justice Center are heavily used and become congested during high traffic times. Pedestrian crowding prevents the Sheriff's Special Officers from having an adequate view of persons entering the facility. Disagrees wholly with the finding. The Orange County Sheriff's Department adequately deploys Sheriff Special Officers at the entrances of the screening areas to visually inspect all visitors and court employees as they enter the screening areas. Additionally, a Sheriff Special Officer is stationed at the exterior of the fron...
R2
The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager by January 2017 in order to develop a plan that includes objectives and funding options for providing a better system for channeling pedestrians at the points of entry for each court facility. (F3)
Response: Implemented
Due: January 2017
Scheduled: FY 2016-17
Score: 0
The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager no later than September 2017 to determine which space designation (County, Court, or Common) applies to points of ingress and egress at the county's courthouses to help determine fiscal responsibility for security /safety improvements. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5) The recommendation has been implemented. The Sheriff's Department has and continues to coordinate with the Court Facility manager with regard to security and safety improvements. The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate ...
R3
The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager by January 2017 to develop a plan to replace existing industrial/office grade partitions at the courthouse entrances and screening stations with ballistic partitions. (F2)
Response: Implemented
Due: January 2017
Scheduled: FY 2016-17
Score: 0
Response: The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager no later than September 2017 to determine which space designation (County, Court, or Common) applies to points of ingress and egress at the county's courthouses to help determine fiscal responsibility for security /safety improvements. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5) The recommendation has been implemented. The Sheriff's Department has and continues to coordinate with the Court Facility manager with regard to security and safety improvements. The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to c...
F4
None of the County jail or court facilities visited uses full body scanners to prevent the public from bringing non-metallic weapons, tools or other contraband into the facility.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agrees with the finding. The Orange County Sheriff's Department and Court Facilities Manager have been and are currently working to identify ballistic barriers to adequately accommodate the individual floor plan design and provide additional protection for our staff at each of Justice Center's screening areas. Thete is no system for regulating or channeling the public in order to prevent crowding at the scanning stations. Sheriff's Special Officers must use verbal commands in order to maintain public order and organization. Disagrees partially with the finding. The screening areas in each Just...
R4
The Orange County Sheriff should continue best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager by January 2017 to support the current project to upgrade and expand the video surveillance system at the Harbor Justice Center. (F5)
Response: Implemented
Due: January 2017
Scheduled: FY 2016-17
Score: 0
R.6.
Response: Justice Center's screening areas. The project will be completed as funding becomes available. The Orange County Sheriff should continue best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager by January 2017 to support the current project to upgrade and expand the video surveillance system at the Harbor Justice Center. (F5) The recommendation has been implemented. The Harbor Justice Center security/surveillance system upgrade was installed in the month of May 2016 to the exterior of the facility. The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate with the Cou...
R6
The Orange County Sheriff should continue working with John Wayne Airport management to develop a plan by September 2017 for the funding and replacement of outdated surveillance equipment at John Wayne Airport, to include placing a redundant off- site backup system. (F7) 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Sheriff’s Temporary Detention/Holding Areas, Patrol Areas and Special Services
Response: Implemented
Due: September 2017
Scheduled: FY 2016-17
Score: 0
Response: Justice Center's screening areas. The project will be completed as funding becomes available. The Orange County Sheriff should continue best efforts to coordinate with the Court Facilities Manager by January 2017 to support the current project to upgrade and expand the video surveillance system at the Harbor Justice Center. (F5) The recommendation has been implemented. The Harbor Justice Center security/surveillance system upgrade was installed in the month of May 2016 to the exterior of the facility. The Orange County Sheriff should make best efforts to coordinate with the Court Fac...
F7
The Command Center at John Wayne Airport uses outdated surveillance equipment.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R.8.
Response:
R.9.
Response: The Orange County Sheriff should coordinate with the Airport Director for John Wayne Airport to develop a plan by September 2017 for the funding, and repair or replacement of the K-9 Staff Office at John Wayne Airport. (F8) The recommendation has been implemented. John Wayne Airport's FY 2016-17 budget includes a modest pool of funds for multiple identified projects, including the replacement of the K-9 Staff Office. The Airport has estimated that replacement of the existing office, which supports three teams (one deputy and one canine per team) would cost appr...
F8
The K-9 office located at John Wayne Airport is in need of repair or replacement.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Response: The roll-up doors located at the Harbor Justice Center do not prevent some observation of inmates arriving and departing the court by the Sheriff's transportation vehicles. Agrees with the finding. The replacement of the roll up gates with roll-up privacy gates has been added to the security project list. In addition, the bus bay area is currently under review due to the new fleet of OCSD buses which have larger dimensions. The increased size of the bus fleet may result in a redesign of the bus bay area which will include privacy gates. The Command Center at John Wayne Airport uses o...
R8
The Orange County Sheriff should develop a plan by September 2017 to fund and equip Harbor Control watercraft with dashboard and handheld cameras contained in waterproof housings. (F9)
Response: Implemented
Due: September 2017
Scheduled: FY 2016-17
Score: 0
The Orange County Sheriff should coordinate with the Airport Director for John Wayne Airport to develop a plan by September 2017 for the funding, and repair or replacement of the K-9 Staff Office at John Wayne Airport. (F8) The recommendation has been implemented. John Wayne Airport's FY 2016-17 budget includes a modest pool of funds for multiple identified projects, including the replacement of the K-9 Staff Office. The Airport has estimated that replacement of the existing office, which supports three teams (one deputy and one canine per team) would cost approximately $150,000. This project ...
F9
The Harbor Patrol Marine Operations Bureau does not have waterproof dashboard or handheld video cameras for use at all three harbors in its patrol area.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Response: The Harbor Patrol Marine Operations Bureau does not have waterproof dashboard or handheld video cameras for use at all three harbors in its patrol area. Disagrees wholly with the finding. All primary vessels in the Sheriff's fleet are equipped with waterproof GoPro cameras. Additionally, each of the 3 stations has a digital camera capable of taking still photos and video for evidentiary purposes. Research is currently being conducted regarding the addition of body worn cameras. Adequate long-range surveillance equipment is not available to Dana Point deputies performing harbormaster ...
R9
The Orange County Sheriff should develop a plan by September 2017 to fund and equip the harbormaster deputies with long-range surveillance equipment. (F10)
Response: Implemented
Due: September 2017
Scheduled: FY 2016-17
Score: 0
Response: The Orange County Sheriff should coordinate with the Airport Director for John Wayne Airport to develop a plan by September 2017 for the funding, and repair or replacement of the K-9 Staff Office at John Wayne Airport. (F8) The recommendation has been implemented. John Wayne Airport's FY 2016-17 budget includes a modest pool of funds for multiple identified projects, including the replacement of the K-9 Staff Office. The Airport has estimated that replacement of the existing office, which supports three teams (one deputy and one canine per team) would cost approximately $150,000. Thi...
F10
Adequate long-range surveillance equipment is not available to Dana Point deputies performing harbormaster duties. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Sheriff’s Temporary Detention/Holding Areas, Patrol Areas and Special Services
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Response: Response: The Harbor Patrol Marine Operations Bureau does not have waterproof dashboard or handheld video cameras for use at all three harbors in its patrol area. Disagrees wholly with the finding. All primary vessels in the Sheriff's fleet are equipped with waterproof GoPro cameras. Additionally, each of the 3 stations has a digital camera capable of taking still photos and video for evidentiary purposes. Research is currently being conducted regarding the addition of body worn cameras. Adequate long-range surveillance equipment is not available to Dana Point deputies performing har...
R10
The Orange County Sheriff should coordinate with the City of Aliso Viejo by January 2017 to develop a plan for the funding and construction of a wall or fence along the entire rear of the Aliso Viejo Sheriff’s Station facility. (F11)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The Orange County Sheriff should coordinate with the City of Aliso Viejo by January 2017 to develop a plan for the funding and construction of a wall or fence along the entire rear of the Aliso Viejo Sheriff's Station facility. (F11) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. 'The existing fencing at the Aliso Viejo Sheriff's Station facility is sufficient for the Sheriff's Department's security needs. The Orange County Sheriff should develop a plan by January 2017 for the funding, purchase and installation of Full Body Scanners for each courthouse entrance. (F4) '...
R11
The Orange County Sheriff should develop a plan by January 2017 for the funding, purchase and installation of Full Body Scanners for each courthouse entrance. (F4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Response: The Orange County Sheriff should coordinate with the City of Aliso Viejo by January 2017 to develop a plan for the funding and construction of a wall or fence along the entire rear of the Aliso Viejo Sheriff's Station facility. (F11) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. 'The existing fencing at the Aliso Viejo Sheriff's Station facility is sufficient for the Sheriff's Department's security needs. The Orange County Sheriff should develop a plan by January 2017 for the funding, purchase and installation of Full Body Scanners for each courthouse entran...
