San Francisco County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Inquiry into the Operation and Programs of the
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
More than 50 deputies are presently out on long term disability. Their positions are being held, preventing the hiring of new deputies. This results in serious overtime costs and additional responsibilities and workload for staff. The City has a policy of limiting the time an employee receives temporary disability payments, which leads to eventual permanent disability status and financial closure, thereby opening up positions for new hires.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1a
The City’s policy for limited-time temporary disability payments should be followed for the Sheriff’s Department, thereby eventually moving any work injury claim to permanent disability status and financial closure of those claims, opening positions for new hires.
R1b
The Board of Supervisors should request an audit conducted by the Budget and Legislative Analyst of payments made on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department for workers compensation claims and related overtime costs.
R1c
The Sheriff’s Department should review its safety programs with the Workforce Development Division, analyze the cause of worker injuries, and update safety education programs for both staff and inmates.
R1d
Communication between the Sheriff’s Department and the appropriate City personnel in the Worker’s Compensation Division who adjust workers’ compensation claims should occur on a regular basis to review ongoing status of all outstanding claims.
F2
Title 15 requires that jails establish policies and procedures for conducting daily activities and that it plans and prepare for emergencies. This is particularly necessary during times of transfer of custody or when custody duties are shared between departments.
Related Recommendations (4)
R2a
The Sheriff’s Department should review and update all policies and procedures for conducting daily activities, and planning and preparing for emergencies every 2 years.
R2b
Inmates admitted to general wards at San Francisco General Hospital must be guarded. Procedures for both nighttime and daytime staffing should be immediately reviewed and all policy and procedure documents updated.
R2c
Inmates are transferred between SFPD stations and when necessary, to San Francisco General Hospital. Procedures for any transfers should be clarified and established as a policy and procedure document. 10
R2d
During transfers, inmates may be intoxicated or needing minor medical care. Procedures for handling this situation should be clarified with the Department of Health to establish a policy and procedure document.
F3
Title 15 requires that inmates at intake and upon transfer to another jail facility receive written orientation materials. Current guidelines for incoming inmates regarding safety, behavior standards, and daily routines need to be reviewed for content and appropriate level of reading ability.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3a
The Sheriff’s Department should review and revise its written Orientation Guide for incoming inmates regarding safety, behavior standards, and daily routines.
R3b
Appropriate reading level should be ascertained and applied to the guidelines in Recommendation 3a.
F4
Title 15 states that if other public provisions are not available to educate those held in custody that the Sheriff can develop education programs with whatever resources are available. The accomplishments of the Five Keys Charter School have proven noteworthy. The recidivism rate is 44% for program graduates, compared to 68% for inmates who do not participate in the program.
Related Recommendations (2)
R4a
An Advisory Committee of educators and industry professionals should be organized to advise each Five Keys program on further development of goals and practices to expand student attendance, academic studies, and job preparation.
R4b
Further outreach into the community should be accomplished to incorporate more and varied job opportunities for graduates of Five Keys after their release. RESPONSE MATRIX
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