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Findings 14 findings
F1
Orange County Sheriff Department policies and procedures that could have prevented the death of John Chamberlain were not followed.
F2
Orange County Sheriff Department personnel conducted the initial investigation of the John Chamberlain death, contrary to a 1985 memorandum of understanding that the District Attorney investigate all in-custody deaths. 21
F3
Inmate “shot callers” were used by deputies to enforce rules and discipline on inmates at the Theo Lacy jail.
F4
Access to information on inmate booking charges is available to the public.
F5
The Orange County Sheriff Department does not compile or report comprehensive statistics on inmate-on-inmate sexual assaults in jails.
F6
The Orange County Sheriff Department does not track recidivism rates for former inmates.
F7
Personnel in the guard station at Theo Lacy in the F Barracks watched television, played video games, chatted online and slept while on duty.
F8
The number of dogs in the Correctional Narcotics Canine Program is insufficient.
F9
James A. Musick facility did not have a full-time computer lab instructor.
F10
James A. Musick facility does not have any walk-through metal detectors in the visiting area where inmates and visitors have direct contact, or for some inmates returning from work sites.
F11
In an emergency evacuation situation, the James A. Musick facility has the capacity to accommodate large animals and provide for stabling, food, water and caretakers.
F12
The Inmates Services Division Correctional Programs Unit needs five full-time Employment Specialist positions.
F13
There is an urgent need for more closed circuit television systems in the “blind spots” of the jail system.
F14
In the last year, three deaths occurred after the use of a taser device by law enforcement personnel in Orange County. Responses to Findings F-1 through F-14 are required from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be responded to by the government entity to which it is addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the findings of this report, the 2007-2008 Orange County Grand Jury recommends that:
Recommendations 13
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R1The Orange County Sheriff Department strictly adhere to the existing policies and procedures for jail management.
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R2The Orange County Sheriff Department strictly adhere to the 1985 memorandum of understanding that the District Attorney investigate all in- custody deaths.
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R3The practice of using inmate “shot callers” at any jail be abolished.
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R4The Orange County Sheriff Department discontinue providing booking charges to the public if such information would affect the safety of the inmate.
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R5The Orange County Sheriff Department annually compile and report statistics on all inmate-on-inmate sexual assaults.
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R6The Orange County Sheriff Department compile and report data on the recidivism rates for former inmates enrolled in in-custody rehabilitation programs.
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R7Orange County Sheriff Department prohibit the personal use of all television sets and other electronic devices in all jail guard stations.
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R8The Orange County Sheriff Department purchase two additional trained narcotics dogs.
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R9The Orange County Sheriff Department hire a full-time computer instructor to staff the computer lab at the James A. Musick facility.
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R10The Orange County Sheriff Department purchase four additional walk-through metal detectors for the James A. Musick facility.
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R11The Orange County Sheriff Department formulate a plan for the use of the James A, Musick as a temporary large animal evacuation site, for use in the event of a natural disaster such as fire or flood.
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R12The Orange County Sheriff Department hire five Employment Specialist positions in the Orange County jails. 23
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R13Orange County Sheriff Department install closed circuit television cameras in all “blind” areas of the jails.
Conclusions 1
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CL1During the term of this 2007-2008 Grand Jury, the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department has suffered disgrace and embarrassment. The retirement of the Sheriff, because of his alleged misconduct and criminality, and the subsequent retirement and release of two of his assistant sheriffs after allegations of a cover-up in the death of inmate John Chamberlain, have brought dishonor and mistrust to this department. The Grand Jury recognizes that some reassignments have been made in an effort to improve the management performance in the jails. The new Acting Sheriff has vowed to investigate all allegations of criminality committed by members of this department and to deal with them appropriately. The newly stated goal is to make the actions of the department “transparent” to the public. The Grand Jury finds that there are thousands of men and women working at the Orange County Sheriff Department who are honest, hardworking, and who put their “lives on the line” daily to protect and to serve the citizens of Orange County. We thank them for their service. 20 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2008 Medal of Valor Recipients Jail Operations Sergeant Russell M. Moore Deputy Daniel S. Douthitt Deputy Daniel Flores Saved the life of a Cardiac Arrest Victim On December 26, 2007, Sergeant Russ Moore, and Deputies Dan Douthitt and Daniel Flores, working at the James Musick Facility, responded to an inmate who was unresponsive and without a pulse. They administered CPR and chest compression until the arrival of paramedics who used shock treatments to restart the man’s heart. Emergency authorities credited Moore, Douthitt and Flores with saving the man’s life. The 2007-2008 Orange County Grand Jury congratulates and praises these three 2008 Medal of Valor Recipients for Jail Operations.
Commendations 5
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CM1Correctional Narcotics Canine Program (CNCP)
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CM2Angels of Love Program
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CM3Sew Much Comfort Program
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CM4OCSD Mounted Enforcement Unit
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CM5Jerry Manson and Reyner Guererro (OCSD personnel providing photographs)