San Bernardino County Grand Jury • 2016-2017

Grand Jury Report 2016/2017 Full Report (7.7 Mb)

Published: June 30, 2017 175 pages Consolidated Report

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Findings 14 findings

F1 Page 26

The AVUSD relied on California Vehicle Code section 22850.5(a) to charge a vehicle release fee and to make increases in that fee. The vehicle code section relied upon gives authority to charge this fee to "...a city, county, or city and county, or a state agency." AVUSD- PD is not a city, county, or city and county or a state agency, and thus has no authority to charge this fee.

F2 Page 26

Based on interviews with several AVUSD-PD personnel and several owners/drivers of vehicles that were towed at the direction of AVUSD-PD, the registered owners and legal owners were not notified of their right to a poststorage hearing to determine the validity of the storage, as mandated by California Vehicle Code section 22852(a).

F3 Page 26

After interviewing several AVUSD personnel and owners/drivers of some of the vehicles that were towed by the authority of AVUSD-PD, proper notice of their right to a tow hearing was not given as mandated by California Vehicle Code section 22852(a).

F4 Page 26

Through the combined interviews conducted by the Grand Jury of AVUSD personnel, interviews with drivers/owners of vehicles that were towed at the direction of the AVUSD-PD, review of documents provided by AVUSD-PD, and a legal opinion from San Bernardino County Counsel, it was determined that, in many cases, the AVUSD-PD did not have authority to stop, cite, and tow vehicles. Many owners could not pay the tow and storage fees, and their vehicles were subsequently lien sold.

F5 Page 26

Based on interviews with AVUSD and AVUSD-PD personnel and based on a review of documents submitted by AVUSD, the AVUSD-PD was authorizing the towing of vehicles using only one tow service for a number of years, with no written contract, no signed Memorandum of Understanding, and without the involvement of the AVUSD Administrative Services Division. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Apple Valley USD PD 17

F6 Page 27

Based on interviews with AVUSD-PD personnel, interviews with AVUSD personnel, and a review of California Penal Code section 830.32, Education Code 38000, and case law, the majority of instances where the AVUSD-PD stopped, cited, and authorized the towing of vehicles exceeded the authority of the AVUSD police officers, since most instances did not indicate an immediate threat to persons or property.

F7 Page 27

Based on the examination of citations written by the AVUSD-PD during the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, there is a constant increase in the number of citations written and vehicles being towed, with the vast majority of citations being for non-hazardous vehicle code violations. This activity results in the officers being taken away from their primary duty, which is the protection of school children, school personnel, and school property.

F8 Page 27

The AVUSD has operated without a signed MOU with SBCSD.

F9 Page 27

Based on the tow log received by the AVUSD-PD on all cars that department ordered to be towed by the only tow company used during the years 2014, 2015, and 2016, and compared to the cars that the tow company received during 2014, 2015, and 2016, over 500 cars are unaccounted for even though both the AVUSD-PD and the tow company stand by their records.

F10 Page 43

Updating of CFS website is limited. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Children and Family Services 34

F11 Page 119

At charter school Board meetings scheduled in January 2017 for NSLA and in March 2017 for DTPA, NSLA had few teachers present and DTPA had none.

F12 Page 119

Parents attending Board meetings at NSLA and DTPA were limited in number and usually were the ones serving as Board members.

F13 Page 119

The charter school liaison exceeds the minimum number of charter school visits which is one per school year.

F14 Page 119

Work orders are prioritized by AESD but not repaired accordingly.

Recommendations 5

R1
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2 - INTERNAL CONTROLS Direct management to refine processes for ensuring the comprehensive documentation of business processes and transactions. RESPONSE Agree. SBIAA [San Bernardino International Airport Authority] efforts in the document production process for the San Bernardino County Grand Jury enabled SBIAA staff to determine areas where business processes and transactions could potentially be improved. This will be an ongoing effort to be presented to the SBIAA Commission to continually refine processes by and through the SBIAA Finance and Budget Committee and establishment of other SBIAA Commission formed committees as appropriate for formal submission to the SBIAA Commission. Timeline for completion: CURRENT STATUS Has been completed. The SBIAA Commission continues to implement and refine this practice in its adopted policies and procedures which require annual review and update every October. That continued process has led to implementation of industry best practices, adoption of a new 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Response Accountability: SB International Airport 132 Strategic Plan, as well as several process enhancements such as implementation of new Finance and Accounting software, property management and compliance systems, and electronic records management systems.
R2
Page 170

1c - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Enforcing all provisions in the Terminal and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) leases requiring the developer to provide detailed monthly progress reports. The Commission should also require the developer to provide and present such reports at all Commission meetings. RESPONSE Agree. The SBIAA Commission will require the Chief Financial Officer to submit copies of detailed First American Fund Control reports and other documentation on the Terminal and FBO 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Response Accountability: SB International Airport 133 projects to the SBIAA Commission on a monthly basis at its regularly scheduled public meetings as an adjunct to its Register of Demands information. At the discretion of the SBIAA Commission, the developer may be required to provide additional information upon demand. Timeline for completion: 1 month CURRENT STATUS Has been completed. The Terminal and FBO leases, as well as related contracts, were terminated in their entirety in 2012. The most recent construction policies and procedures document was last updated on October 26, 2016, and requires traditional design-bid-build construction contracts.
R3
Page 172

3 - EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION Set a regular schedule for reviewing, revising and formally approving updates to the purchase policy. RESPONSE Agree. All current SBIAA policies and procedures, including the Strategic Plan, include a provision requiring annual evaluations and/or update. Many of these coincide with the annual SBIAA budget approval process. All proposed and future updated SBIAA policies and procedures will include such annual evaluations and/or update provisions. Timeline for completion: CURRENT STATUS Has been completed. The SBIAA Commission continues to implement this practice as it is included in its adopted policies and procedures. All policies and procedures, including the purchasing policy, are reviewed and updated in October of every year. The most recent update was approved by the SBIAA Commission on October 26, 2016. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Response Accountability: SB International Airport 135
R4
Page 173

1 - LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT Engage the services of a reputable, independent auditing firm to examine the representations and warranties made by Norton Aircraft Maintenance Services (NAMS) and SBD management in connection with the Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement and, if found to be false or untrue, demand immediate repayment of the Insurance Loan, Rent Credit and Temporary Aircraft Rehabilitation Loan balance. RESPONSE Agree. The SBIAA Commission will seek proposals from independent legal experts to review the referenced documents and to provide recommendations to the SBIAA Commission accordingly. Timeline for completion: CURRENT STATUS Has been completed. The contracts with NAMS and SBD were terminated in their entirety in 2012 via court order.
R5
Page 173

1 - CONTRACTOR RELATIONS Direct staff to review current contracts for construction services and Airport operations to identify modifications that may be necessary to protect Inland Valley Development Agency and SBIAA from potential future risk. RESPONSE Agree. On July 27, 2011, the SBIAA Commission received the memorandum of a noted aviation attorney specializing in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory matters. The SBIAA Commission will seek proposals from 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Response Accountability: SB International Airport 136 other independent legal experts to review the referenced agreements. Timeline for completion: 12 months CURRENT STATUS All contracts with such entities were terminated in their entirety in 2012 via court order. Current adopted policies and procedures include industry best practices and protective provisions. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Response Accountability: SB International Airport N T Y OF SAN BERN A R D O U IN C O G R Q A uae N rite D Ver i J ta U tem R Y Information regarding the San Bernardino County Grand Jury or an application to serve on the Grand Jury can be obtained by contacting the Office of the Grand Jury 172 West Third Street, Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0243 Office: (909) 387-9120 Information is also provided on the website at http://cms.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/Home.aspx

Conclusions 302

CL1 Page 71

Facility A has an inmate population of approximately 1,113 Level-II Sensitive Needs Yard (SNY) inmates. The facility consists of eight dormitory housing units and each housing unit has a capacity of approximately 140 inmates. The California Code of Regulations defines a Level-II as consisting primarily of open dormitories with a secure perimeter, which may include armed coverage. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 47
CL2 Page 72

Facility B has an inmate population of approximately 977 medium/maximum custody level inmates and serves as a reception center receiving and processing male inmates who have been newly committed to CDCR primarily from Riverside and San Diego County. The Reception Center completes diagnostic tests, medical/mental health screening, and literacy assessments for classification in order to determine the inmate's appropriate institutional placement. In addition to the reception center mission, Facility B includes Palm and Cypress Halls as designated Administrative Segregation Units. These Administrative Segregation units receive inmates from CIM, California Rehabilitation Center, Local CDCR/Cal Fire camps, inmates serving Security Housing Unit terms, and inmates in route to court or other CDCR Institutions.
CL3 Page 72

Facility C has an inmate population of approximately 760 Level-II SNY inmates, many of whom are serving life sentences. The facility consists of four housing units with a capacity of approximately 200 inmates. Facility C is located approximately 2 miles east of CIM's main complex.
CL4 Page 72

Facility D has an inmate population of approximately 2,000 general population inmates and is designated as a Secure Level-I. The facility consists of twelve housing units with each housing unit having a capacity of approximately 200 inmates. The California Code of Regulations defines a Level-I as consisting primarily of open dormitories with a low security level. Inmates with 0 to 18 points (least likely to misbehave) are housed in Level-I facilities. Inmates with minimum custody can be housed and work outside the secure perimeter where inmates with medium custody are housed and work inside the secure perimeter but can live in a dormitory environment. General Information Note: Responses to Grand Jury questions are in bold.
CL5 Page 72

What is the capacity of the facility? 4,728 inmates. Current population of 3,643 inmates.
CL6 Page 72

What is the number of pretrial/presentenced inmates? Numbers vary for Penal Code 1203.03 (referred to as a presentence diagnostic case). Inmates are housed at Facility B reception center for up to 90 days for evaluation and sentencing
CL7 Page 73

Has the facility exceeded capacity since the last state inspection? No per CDCR population report for CIM.
CL8 Page 73

What is the average length of detention? Four years plus for determinate (fixed period) sentenced inmates. CIM also houses Lifer inmates with indeterminate sentences.
CL9 Page 73

Are inmates oriented to rules and procedures? Receive CCR Title 15 and Orientation.
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Are rules and grievance procedures posted? Yes.
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Are rules and grievance procedures understood by inmates? Each inmate is assigned a Correctional Counselor to provide assistance.
CL12 Page 73

Number of suicides 2015 to 2016. One transgender inmate in April 2015.
CL13 Page 73

Number of attempted suicides 2015 to 2016. None reported.
CL14 Page 73

Number of deaths from other causes 2015 to 2016. None.
CL15 Page 73

Numbers of escapes 2015 to 2016. None.
CL16 Page 73

Date of last fire/emergency drill. Conducted quarterly. Staffing
CL17 Page 73

Is there enough staff to monitor inmates? Total staffing 1,709 employees: 896 custody staff (uniformed peace officers) and 813 non-custody staff.
CL18 Page 73

What is number of funded positions? 1,709 employees.
CL19 Page 73

How many vacant positions are there? No custody vacant positions. Non-custody staff can be up to 8% vacant.
CL20 Page 73

Does staff communicate in language that an inmate can understand? Yes.
CL21 Page 73

Diversity of staff. White, Black, Hispanic, Asian represented.
CL22 Page 73

Impression of staff. Staff was professional and knowledgeable. Programs
CL23 Page 73

Educational Programs? General Educational Development (GED), Pre-Release, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literacy and Adult Basic Education (ABE), California State University San Bernardino Visual Arts. College Education Program - inmates enrolled in community college correspondence classes. Prison 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 49 Education & Arts Program - College students tutoring and providing educational resources to inmates who participate in the volunteer education program. Students and program participants are from California Polytechnic State University Pomona.
CL24 Page 74

Self Help Programs? Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Criminal Gang Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, Veterans in Prison, Prison Fellowship Pre-release Program, Center for the Empowerment of Families Fatherhood Group, Victim Offender Education Group, Toastmasters, Global Youth Connection, Alternative to Violence, Fatherhood Program. ASK mentoring program (program mentors inmates that receive little or no visits from family). Celebrate Recovery -12-step recovery program for dysfunction including drugs, alcohol, sexual abuse, and anger. Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG) (restorative justice program helping participants understand the impact of the crimes and effect on the victim, family and community). PRIDE (Prisoners Reaching Independent Decision to Educate) group helps at-risk youth in community through education. Life Changing Mentoring Program (Program provides mentors to the children of incarcerated parents in an effort to break the cycle of crime.)
CL25 Page 74

Drug Treatment Programs? CIM offers a Substance Abuse Program (SAP) with a 150 inmate program enrollment for those inmates that may need addiction recovery assistance.
CL26 Page 74

Work Programs/Vocational Programs? Prison Industry Authority (PIA) laundry (service for California Institution for Men, California Institution for Women, California Rehabilitation Center, and Patton State Hospitals), PIA juice processing and packaging plant, Marine Technology Training Center deep sea diver training program, Janitorial services, Landscape design, Automotive and Electronics repair.
CL27 Page 74

Religious Services? Religious Services are provided by State Chaplains who supervise a total of 500 volunteers from 93 Community Churches and Ministries. Prison Fellowship Pre-release Program - works with inmates who meet the 12 to 18 month release date. Program outline includes one-on-one life coaching skills, care team of volunteers, pre-release curriculum, and seminars. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 50
CL28 Page 75

Is it inside or out? Outside track and sports field.
CL29 Page 75

How frequently is it offered? Seven days a week during designated daylight/evening hours when not programming in a work/academic/vocational assignment.
CL30 Page 75

How much time is each inmate offered? All inmates have equal access with varied times according to privilege level. Telephone
CL31 Page 75

Do inmates have access to telephones? Yes, collect calls. Inmates sign up for telephone use. Correspondence
CL32 Page 75

Is there limited free postage for inmates without money? Free postage, paper, envelopes for indigent inmates with less than $1.00 on their account for 30 consecutive days.
CL33 Page 75

Incoming/outgoing – are inmates aware that mail can be read? Yes, by staff.
CL34 Page 75

Confidential correspondence – letter to attorneys, legislators, etc., - how is it handled? Outgoing Confidential mail will be designated “Confidential” on the face of the envelope. Staff will inspect the contents of the letter without reading in front of the inmate. Staff will seal the letter and sign his/her name and date on the back of the envelope. Incoming Confidential mail will be opened by staff in front of the inmate without staff reading contents. Inmate will sign in logbook for the receipt of the Confidential mail. Visiting
CL35 Page 75

Is there adequate space, convenient times or accommodations to family’s work schedule, etc.? Visiting Days: Saturday, Sunday and Designated Holidays (New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Visiting Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 51
CL36 Page 76

Are there provisions for special visits with attorneys/clergy? Yes.
CL37 Page 76

Does staff supervise visits? Staff monitors regular visits. Attorney visits are held in a confidential area if requested.
CL38 Page 76

Do all inmates have access to visiting? Yes. Visiting can be restricted based on privilege level. Grievances
CL39 Page 76

What are the most common types of grievances filed by inmates? Varies; inmates can appeal any decision, action, conditions, or omissions that have an adverse effect on the welfare of inmates.
CL40 Page 76

Is there a record kept based on type and number? Appeals Coordinator maintains logbook.
CL41 Page 76

What is the grievance process? Documented in writing on CDCR 602 form, Inmate/Parolee Appeal. Meals/Nutrition
CL42 Page 76

The kitchen area – Is it clean? Did not tour.
CL43 Page 76

Are meals served in the cell? If not where? Normally in the culinary or kitchen.
CL44 Page 76

Are inmates permitted to converse during meals? Yes.
CL45 Page 76

Length of time allowed for eating? A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal. Health
CL46 Page 76

Medical Services and Dental Services:
CL47 Page 76

How frequently is medical/dental staff onsite? Medical staff is available 24/7. Normal dental treatment is available Monday-Friday during regular work schedule.
CL48 Page 76

How long do inmates wait to be seen? Daily sick call, inmates sign up to be seen the same day.
CL49 Page 76

Is a physician/dentist available by phone or come inside? Yes, both. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 52
CL50 Page 77

What type of onsite health facility is available to inmates? CIM Hospital is not accredited, but can handle most medical and dental procedures.
CL51 Page 77

Mental Health Services:
CL52 Page 77

How frequently is mental health staff onsite? Daily Monday-Friday excluding holidays.
CL53 Page 77

How long do inmates wait to be seen? Same day Monday-Friday or next working day.
CL54 Page 77

What is the process to handle mentally challenged inmates? Inmate self-referral or Staff Referral of inmate to Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist.
CL55 Page 77

Is there special housing and staff training? Yes.
CL56 Page 77

Are there Contracted offsite Hospitals, Dental clinics? CIM has a contract with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) to provide urgent or emergency hospital care for inmates at the Riverside Hospital. Dental treatment is completed at CIM.
CL57 Page 77

How are inmates transported to off-site facilities? Contracted ambulances for emergencies or CDCR van transports for contracted referred medical treatment.
CL58 Page 77

How is security handled? Inmate is put in waist and leg restraint gear unless medical restrictions. Correctional staff accompany inmate to and from the hospital. Site Tour Note the following items as you tour the facility:
CL59 Page 77

Condition of the exterior and interior of the building noting graffiti, peeling paint, unpleasant odors, or other signs of deterioration. The facility is old but it has been maintained satisfactorily. Renovations are underway. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 53
CL60 Page 78

Condition of the grounds, exercise areas, playing fields, and exercise equipment. Condition is satisfactory. The drought has taken its toll on the greenery and old trees dying and diseased are being removed. Grass is no longer green or growing; plants are dead and turned to tumbleweeds. Water conservation is mandated.
CL61 Page 78

General cleanliness of the facility including windows, lighting, lockers, desks, conditions of the mattresses, bedding and pillows. Satisfactory.
CL62 Page 78

Condition of sleeping room door panels. Not inspected.
CL63 Page 78

Temperature of living units. Living units were hot. The temperature outside was 105 degrees. Inmates could benefit from an efficient cooling system.
CL64 Page 78

Safety and security issues including fencing, outdoor lighting, location of the weapons locker. Satisfactory.
CL65 Page 78

If a court holding area is present in the facility, ensure access to toilet and drinking water. Not inspected. INTERIOR OF BUILDINGS (walls, paint, floors, drains, plumbing fixtures working, air vents, windows)
CL66 Page 78

Are cleaning fluids and chemicals labeled and safely stored? Did not observe these items in open areas. Stored in supply closets.
CL67 Page 78

Weapons locker present. Not inspected.
CL68 Page 78

Recreation/sports equipment. Track and sports field.
CL69 Page 78

Are the hallways clear, are doors propped open or closed? Hallways were clear, doors were open or closed as appropriate.
CL70 Page 78

Holding areas (cells/rooms) – (if present), is there access to drinking water and toilet? Did not observe.
CL71 Page 78

Are there individual cells/rooms, or dormitories? There are four facilities on the grounds. They contain both dorms and cells.
CL72 Page 78

Beds – Type of bed and is it off the floor? Bunk beds attached to wall. They appear adequate.
CL73 Page 78

Adequate lighting. Yes. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 54
CL74 Page 79

Temperature. No air conditioning in the cells and central rooms. Cooling provided by large fans and swamp coolers. INDIVIDUAL CELLS/ROOM
CL75 Page 79

Condition of walls. Did not observe.
CL76 Page 79

Personal possessions allowed in cell/room (Art, Books, Etc.). Yes.
CL77 Page 79

Graffiti present. No.
CL78 Page 79

Ample bedding. Yes. PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF INMATES
CL79 Page 79

What is the appearance of inmates (dirty, unkempt, well groomed, etc.)? Well groomed.
CL80 Page 79

Showers – frequency, privacy, maintained. Daily showering.
CL81 Page 79

Are there any reported assaults by inmates on inmates? Yes.
CL82 Page 79

Condition of clothing (does the clothing fit; is it appropriate for the weather, etc.)? Clothing appropriate. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN For the purpose of this report, the Grand Jury obtained information from the following: interview with the Acting Warden and her Executive Staff; a guided tour by the Public Information Officer (PIO); the California Code of Regulations, Title 15 Crime Prevention and Corrections, Division 3; the California Institution for Women Institutional Guidebook; the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Web site www.cdcr.ca.gov; and personal observations by the Grand Jury members. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 55 Inspection Form FACILITY NAME: INSPECTION DATE: California Institution for Women October 11, 2016 and November 7, 2016 FACILITY CAPACITY: 2,042 inmates TYPE OF FACILITY: State Prison housing Current population of 1,886 inmates female inmates. ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 909-597-1771 16756 Chino-Corona Rd., Corona, CA 92880 The California Institution for Women (CIW) opened in 1952. Until 1987, CIW was California's only prison for female felons. CIW was originally called "California Institution for Women at Corona," but Corona residents objected to the use of their city in the prison's name and it was changed March 1, 1962 to "Frontera," a feminine derivative of the word frontier - a new beginning. The campus-like design was in keeping with the 1950's progressive notion of rehabilitation. The mailing address for CIW is in the City of Corona in Riverside County; however, the prison has been physically located in the City of Chino since 2003 following an annexation of land in an area that was previously San Bernardino County. The California Institution for Women (CIW) accommodates all custody levels of female inmates. In addition to its large general population, CIW houses inmates with special needs such as pregnancy, psychiatric care, methadone, and medical problems such as HIV infection. CIW serves as a hub institution for the selection and physical fitness training of female firefighters selected for camp placement. The institution also serves as a higher security facility for female inmates in Administrative Segregation. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 56 General information Note: Responses to Grand Jury questions are in bold.
CL83 Page 81

What is the capacity of the facility? 2,042 inmates. Current population of 1,886 inmates.
CL84 Page 72

What is the number of pretrial/presentenced inmates? Numbers vary for Penal Code 1203.03 Diagnostic 90 day cases at reception center.
CL85 Page 81

What is the average length of detention? 2 years plus for determinate sentenced inmates. CIW also houses approximately 300 Lifer inmates with indeterminate sentences.
CL86 Page 81

Number of suicides 2015 to 2016. 2 suicides. Last suicide April 14, 2016.
CL87 Page 81

Number of attempted suicides September 2015 to September 2016. 45 attempted suicides. Reduced from January 2016 to September 2016 (17 attempted suicides).
CL88 Page 81

Number of deaths from other causes 2015 to 2016. Two.
CL89 Page 73

Date of last fire/emergency drill. Conducted quarterly. Last completed October 20, 2016. Staffing
CL90 Page 81

Is there enough staff to monitor inmates? Yes. Total staffing 1,259 employees: 378 Custody staff, 412 non-custody staff and 469 Mental Health/Medical/Dental.
CL91 Page 81

What is number of funded positions? 1,259
CL92 Page 81

How many vacant positions are there? No Custody vacant positions. Non-custody can be up to 8% vacant. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 57
CL93 Page 82

Educational Programs? Adult basic education, English Secondary Language (ESL), GED, Literacy program, Chaffey College (Associate degree), Coastline (Associate degree), Palo Verde (Associate degree), UCLA African American Studies (Bachelor degree program), California Coast University (Bachelor degree program), Choice Theory Connection Program.
CL94 Page 74

Self Help Programs? Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Victim Awareness, Bike refurbishing program with repaired bikes donated to charities. Prison Puppy Program to train service dogs. Avon Cancer walk that raised over $42,000 by inmates and staff. "Continuing the Dream" program where inmates volunteer to participate in video conferences with the San Bernardino Unified School District to discourage kids from getting into crime. Lifer Summit in which 30 former Lifer inmates came back to CIW to discuss with currently incarcerated inmates on how they are dealing in a free society.
CL95 Page 82

Drug Treatment Programs? Currently 96 inmate enrollment for the Substance Abuse Program. Adding an additional 50 inmate positions in the future.
CL96 Page 74

Work Programs/Vocational Programs? Prison Industry Authority (PIA): Clothing and textile manufacturing (shirts, shorts, jeans, smocks, aprons, bedspreads, handkerchiefs, bandanas, Nomex firefighting clothing), and construction. Prison Puppy program. Computer training, Data Processing, Word Processing, Building Maintenance, Cosmetology. Forestry/Camp Training and Pre-Forestry training program for Forestry Firefighters.
CL97 Page 82

Religious Services? Services provided for Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Native American, Buddhist, Jehovah Witness, and Wicca.
CL98 Page 75

Is it inside or out? Outside track and sports field. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 58
CL99 Page 75

How much time is each inmate offered? All inmates have equal access with varied time according to privilege level. Telephone
CL100 Page 76

What are the most common types of grievances filed by inmates? Inmates can appeal any decision, action, condition, or omission that have an adverse effect on the welfare of inmates.
CL101 Page 84

The kitchen area – Is it clean? Yes.
CL102 Page 84

Are meals served in the cell? If not where? In the kitchen. Daily two hot meals and one sack lunch.
CL103 Page 76

How long do inmates wait to be seen? Daily sick call. Inmates sign up to be seen the same day.
CL104 Page 76

Is a physician/dentist available by phone or come inside? Yes, both.
CL105 Page 77

What type of onsite health facility is available to inmates? Medical Clinic that can handle most medical and dental procedures. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 60
CL106 Page 85

How frequently is mental health staff onsite? Mental Health staff is available 24/7.
CL107 Page 85

How long do inmates wait to be seen? Same day if required.
CL108 Page 85

Are there Contracted offsite hospitals, dental clinics? CIW has a contract with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) to provide urgent or emergency hospital care for inmates at the Riverside Hospital. CIW also has contracts with Chino Valley Medical Center, Pomona Valley Medical Center, and Kaiser Hospital. Dental treatment is completed at CIW.
CL109 Page 85

How are inmates transported to offsite facilities? Contracted ambulances for emergencies or CDCR van transports for contracted referred medical treatment.
CL110 Page 85

How is security handled? Inmate is physically put in restraint gear and Correctional staff accompany inmate to and from the hospital. Site Tour Note the following items as you tour the facility:
CL111 Page 78

Condition of the grounds, exercise areas, playing fields, and exercise equipment. All dirt because no watering permitted because of the drought. Few plants.
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Condition of sleeping room door panels. Small two person cells. Clean and tidy.
CL113 Page 85

Temperature of living units. Humid in some cells. Large fans used for air circulation. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 61
CL114 Page 78

Safety and security issues including fencing, outdoor lighting, location of the weapons locker. Outside areas well lit.
CL115 Page 78

If a court holding area is present in the facility, ensure access to toilet and drinking water. N/A. INTERIOR OF BUILDINGS (walls, paint, floors, drains, plumbing fixtures working, air vents, windows)
CL116 Page 78

Are cleaning fluids and chemicals labeled and safely stored? Yes
CL117 Page 86

Recreation/sports equipment. Exercise class daily for one hour.
CL118 Page 78

Are the hallways clear, are doors propped open or closed? Hallways clear. Doors open or closed as appropriate.
CL119 Page 78

Holding areas (cells/rooms) – (if present), is there access to drinking water and toilet? Yes.
CL120 Page 78

Are there individual cells/rooms, or dormitories? 2 person cells.
CL121 Page 86

Beds – Type of bed and is it off the floor? Bunk type with mattresses.
CL122 Page 78

Adequate lighting. Yes.
CL123 Page 86

Condition of walls. Clean.
CL124 Page 79

Personal possessions allowed in cell/room (Art, Books, Etc.). Books allowed and some personal items.
CL125 Page 86

Ample bedding. Yes. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 62 PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF INMATES
CL126 Page 79

What is the appearance of inmates (dirty, unkempt, well groomed, etc.)? Inmates clean and well groomed.
CL127 Page 79

Are there any reported assaults by inmates on inmates? Occasionally.
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Condition of clothing (does the clothing fit; is it appropriate for the weather, etc.)? Prison issued, appropriate for weather. DESERT VIEW MODIFIED COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY For the purpose of this report, the Grand Jury obtained information from the following: interview and site tour with the Warden; the California Code of Regulations, Title 15 Crime Prevention and Corrections, Division 3; the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Web site www.cdcr.ca.gov; and personal observations by the Grand Jury members. Inspection Form FACILITY NAME: Desert View Modified INSPECTION DATE: Community Correctional Facility October 11, 2016 and November 7, 2016 FACILITY CAPACITY: 700 inmates TYPE OF FACILITY: State Prison housing male inmates. ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-246-1171 10450 Rancho Rd., Adelanto, CA 92301 The Desert View Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) is a restricted, medium security facility designed to house custody inmates and parole violators for the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), who are designated as Level-II custody. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 63 Facility Description The 96,963 sq. ft. one-story masonry building was financed, designed and built by GEO Group, private corporation, on 20 acres of land. It has a health care unit and rooms for classroom instruction, counseling, and visitation. Educational areas include a computer laboratory, a library, and outdoor recreational areas. The facility is well furnished with a fully equipped kitchen and dayrooms and dormitory sleeping areas are clean and comfortable. The dormitory style facility has 2 dorms with 86 beds and 6 dorms with 88 beds, and an additional 13 single-bunked cells for inmate segregation. Two cells with single bunks are reserved for medical purposes. The facility design enables modern correctional techniques such as direct supervision. The building perimeter and control centers utilize state-of-the-art electronic surveillance and detection techniques. Security enhancement measures include a central control room that contains closed circuit television monitors allowing staff to survey interior as well as perimeter areas. Housing units are designed so that inmates can move about freely under the direction of officers who monitor their activities and movement between areas. General Information Note: Responses to Grand Jury questions are in bold.
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What is the capacity of the facility? 700 inmates.
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What is the number of pretrial/presentenced inmates? None.
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What is the average length of detention? 5 years.
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Are rules and grievance procedures understood by inmates? Given a handbook upon arrival.
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Number of suicides 2015 to 2016. None.
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Number of attempted suicides 2015 to 2016. None.
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Date of last fire/emergency drill. Conducted monthly. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 64 Staffing
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Is there enough staff to monitor inmates? Yes. Total staffing 156 employees: 90 custody staff and 66 non-custody staff.
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What is number of funded positions? 90
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How many vacant positions are there? Two vacancies.
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Diversity of staff. White, Black, Hispanic, Asian represented. Yes, 50 percent female staff.
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Impression of staff. Staff was professional and knowledgeable. Yes. Programs
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Educational Programs? GED, Adult Basic Education, Coastline College (AA) degree.
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Self Help Programs? Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Pre-release life/social skills development programs.
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Drug Treatment Programs? Yes, Substance Abuse Program (SAP).
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Work Programs/Vocational Programs? Yes.
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Religious Services? 32 volunteers to assist in any and all denominations including a sweat lodge for Native Americans.
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How frequently is it offered? Seven days a week during daylight hours.
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How much time is each inmate offered? All inmates have equal access. Telephone
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Do inmates have access to telephones? Yes, collect calls. A record is kept of telephone numbers that inmates are not allowed to call based on court orders such as restraining orders or victim's rights. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 65 Correspondence
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Do all inmates have access to visiting? Yes. Restricting visiting is no longer used as punishment. Grievances
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What are the most common types of grievances filed by inmates? Varies, inmates can appeal any decision, action, conditions, or omissions that have an adverse effect on the welfare of inmates.
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Is there a record kept based on type and number? Appeals Coordinator maintains logbook. Appeals are coordinated by CDCR. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 66
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The kitchen area – Is it clean? Spotless.
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Are meals served in the cell? Meals are served in the dining room. Trays are given in a “blind delivery” system. Server does not see recipient.
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Length of time allowed for eating? Twenty minutes is allotted for the meal but seldom does it take that long. Health
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How frequently is medical/dental staff onsite? The Doctor is present 40 hours per week. The Dentist is present 20 hours per week. In case of emergency a local hospital would be used.
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What type of onsite health facility is available to inmates? This facility has an infirmary type medical facility. Major cases are taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, emergencies go to St. Mary Medical Center or Desert Valley Hospital.
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How frequently is mental health staff onsite? Inmates requiring Mental Health treatment are transferred to the State Hub Prison in Lancaster.
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How long do inmates wait to be seen? Transferred to State Hub Prison as soon as possible, normally same day. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 67
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What is the process to handle mentally challenged inmates? Desert View MCCF does not provide Mental Health treatment. Inmates identified for Mental Health treatment are transferred to the State Hub Prison in Lancaster.
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Is there special housing and staff training? No special housing. Staff trained to refer inmate requiring Mental Health Services for transfer to State Hub Prison for treatment.
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Are there Contracted offsite Hospitals, Dental clinics? Yes.
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How is security handled? Inmate is transferred by transfer team. Site Tour Note the following items as you tour the facility:
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Condition of the grounds, exercise areas, playing fields, and exercise equipment. All clean.
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Condition of sleeping room door panels. Clean, painted and not damaged.
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Temperature of living units. Air conditioned with outside air temperature of 87 degrees, pleasant.
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Safety and security issues including fencing, outdoor lighting, location of the weapons locker. Weapons locker kept by CDC personnel. Indoor lighting fixtures good. This was a daytime inspection. The Grand Jury cannot comment on outdoor lighting.
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Are cleaning fluids and chemicals labeled and safely stored? Yes.
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Weapons locker present. Kept by CDC personnel, locked up in secure area.
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Recreation/sports equipment Yes.
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Are the hallways clear, are doors propped open or closed? Hallways clear and clean, doors closed.
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Holding areas (cells/rooms) – (if present), is there access to drinking water and toilet? All holding cells had water and a toilet.
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Are there individual cells/rooms, or dormitories? Dormitories.
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Beds – Type of bed and is it off the floor? All beds off the floor, one-piece mattress and pillow system.
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Adequate lighting Yes.
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Temperature. Satisfactory. INDIVIDUAL CELLS/ROOM
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Condition of walls. Clean, one wall had just been painted as we walked through.
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Personal possessions allowed in cell/room (Art, Books, Etc.) Yes.
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Graffiti present. Only on aforementioned window.
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What is the appearance of inmates (dirty, unkempt, well groomed, etc.)? Inmates appeared clean with clean clothes.
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Showers – frequency, privacy, maintained. Inmates have unlimited showers, as many as they want each day. Showers are only closed so that they may be cleaned in the evening each day. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 69
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Are there any reported assaults by inmates on inmates? There is possibly one altercation per month, nothing of a major nature, more like a push or disrespectful speech.
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Condition of clothing (does the clothing fit; is it appropriate for the weather, etc.)? Clothing looks adequate for the season. GLEN HELEN REHABILITATION CENTER For the purpose of this report, the Grand Jury obtained information from the following: interview and guided tour with the Captain of the facility from the San Bernardino Sheriff Department; the California Code of Regulations, Title 15 Crime Prevention and Corrections, Division 1, Board of State and Community Corrections, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities; personal observations by the Grand Jury members; and the San Bernardino County Sheriff/Coroner Department Web site: http://cms.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/CourtsCorrections/GlenHelenRehabilitationCenter. Inspection Form FACILITY NAME: INSPECTION DATE: September 9, 2016 Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center FACILITY CAPACITY: TYPE OF FACILITY: County Female and 324 Female inmates and 1,024 Male inmates Male inmates housed in separate facilities. ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 909-473-3689 18000 Institution Road, Devore, CA 92407 The Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center lies on nine acres of land and consists of three inmate- housing facilities under the command of a Captain from the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department. Glen Helen is San Bernardino County's primary facility for housing both male and female inmates sentenced to County commitments. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 70 There are three levels of inmate classification. GP for general population ranked 1 through 7 with 1 being the highest risk based on offense(s). There is an HS classification for High Security inmates, and RH classification for Restricted Housing (pregnancy, bullied inmates, etc.). The Male Facility opened in 1960 as a work camp and had a capacity of 100 inmates in a maximum housing unit. The original site was also used as the Sheriff's Basic Academy until many years later when the training center was moved to the property just north of the jail. The current facility has two Minimum Security Housing Units and a Maximum Security Housing Unit. Glen Helen has a maximum capacity of 1,024 inmates and averages a daily population of 1,020. Glen Helen's Female Facility originally opened in 1988 with three dorm units for the housing of county sentenced inmates. An additional Maximum Security Unit was added in 2003 and the complex now houses both pretrial and sentenced females. The Female Facility has the capacity to house 326 inmates and averages an inmate population of 240 inmates per day. General Information Note: Responses to Grand Jury questions are in bold.
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What is the capacity of the facility? 1,024 Male inmates. 326 Female inmates. Capacity will increase when housing units M1 and M2 are fully remodeled.
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What is the number of pretrial/presentenced inmates? 720 inmates.
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Has the facility exceeded capacity since the last state inspection? No.
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What is the average length of detention? 143 days.
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Are inmates oriented to rules and procedures? Yes.
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Are rules and grievance procedures understood by inmates? Yes.
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Number of deaths from other causes 2015 to 2016. None. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 71
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Numbers of escapes 2015 to 2016. None, last escape in 2013.
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Date of last fire/emergency drill. August 2016 during the Blue Cut vegetation fire. Staffing
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Is there enough staff to monitor inmates? Yes, fourteen inmates to one staff member.
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What is number of funded positions? 60 custody staff (25% women).
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How many vacant positions are there? Four. These positions will be filled by Sept. 8, 2016 academy graduation class.
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Does staff communicate in language that an inmate can understand? Yes, several languages are available. Outsourcing is also used for less common languages.
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Diversity of staff. Very diverse staff evident.
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Impression of staff. Very professional and knowledgeable. Programs
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Educational Programs? GED (General Education Diploma). The Sheriff’s Department partners with Chaffey Adult School, California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and the County Department of Workforce Development to offer a variety of occupational training to increase an inmate’s chance to gain employment upon release.
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Self Help Programs? Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Anger Management, Individual and Group Counselling, Veteran’s Administration assistance, Parent and Child Connection (PAAC), Teaching and Loving Kids (TALK), Gift a Quilt Program, Health Education, and Life Skill Development during Pre-Release class.
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Drug Treatment Programs? Substance Abuse, "INROADS" (Inmate Rehabilitation Through Occupational and Academic Development). Inmates who enter the INROADS program without a high school diploma are required to attend classes and earn their GED while in custody. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 72
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Work Programs/Vocational Programs? "Work Release Program." Under the direction of the court, the inmate can be released before the maximum sentence has been completed in order to reestablish ties with his/her family. In this way, the individual can return to his/her former employment and serve the community on his/her non- scheduled workdays. Vocational classes available while in custody for Commercial Baking, Culinary Arts, Custodial Occupations, and Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.
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Religious Services? Yes, inmates are allowed on a voluntary basis to participate in religious services conducted by in-house chaplains and volunteers from various religions and organizations. Muslim inmates are accommodated with prayer rugs for prayer times at three intervals per day. Special religious events and meals are observed by the institution.
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Is it inside or out? Outside, basketball courts available.
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How frequently is it offered? Daily.
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How much time is each inmate offered? Mandated minimum of three hours per week; however, the average time higher at eight to nine hours per week. Telephone
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Do inmates have access to telephones? Yes. Correspondence
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Is there limited free postage for inmates without money? Inmates who are without funds shall be permitted at least two postage paid letters each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid letters to his or her attorney and to the courts.
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Incoming/outgoing – are inmates aware that mail can be read? Yes, by staff. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 73
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Confidential correspondence – letter to attorneys, legislators, etc., - how is it handled? Jail staff shall not review inmate Confidential mail to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office; however, jail staff may open and inspect Confidential mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the inmate. Visiting
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What are the most common types of grievances filed by inmates? 25 grievances were reviewed from January-August 2016. Grievances varied for different issues with no observable pattern in one area over another.
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Is there a record kept based on type and number? Yes.
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What is the grievance process? An inmate may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any conditions of confinement, included but not limited to: medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Meals/Nutrition
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The kitchen area – Is it clean? Kitchen area is exceptionally clean, no mold or unusual smells.
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Are meals served in the cell? If not where? Meals and special dietary meals are prepared in the kitchen. Inmates take their meals in the dorm area; there is no 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 74 talking and no passing of food. Inmates receive two hot meals and one cold meal daily.
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Are inmates permitted to converse during meals? No.
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How frequently is medical/dental staff onsite? Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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How long do inmates wait to be seen? A daily sick call conducted for all inmates. Policies and procedures to ensure emergency and medically required dental care is provided to each inmate.
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What type of onsite health facility is available to inmates? Medical, Dental, Eye Care. Limited Mental Health services. Inmates with more severe Mental Health issues are typically transferred to West Valley Detention Center.
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Are there Contracted off site Hospitals, Dental clinics? YES, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for cases not able to accommodate at the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 75
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How are inmates transported to offsite facilities? Contracted ambulances for emergencies or Sheriff van transportation to contracted referred medical treatment facilities.
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Condition of the grounds, exercise areas, playing fields, and exercise equipment. Satisfactory, grass is green, some stress evident from reduced watering during the drought, exercise areas are clean with no debris, exercise equipment appears to be in good condition.
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Condition of sleeping room door panels. Satisfactory.
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Temperature of living units. Satisfactory, outside air temperature approximately 84 degrees at 11:30 a.m., inside satisfactory.
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Safety and security issues including fencing, outdoor lighting, location of the weapons locker. All appear in good condition and functioning.
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If a court holding area is present in the facility, ensure access to toilet and drinking water. Did not observe. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 76 INTERIOR OF BUILDINGS (walls, paint, floors, drains, plumbing fixtures working, air vents, windows)
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Are cleaning fluids and chemicals labeled and safely stored? No cleaning fluids and chemicals stored in open.
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Weapons locker present. Did not observe.
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Recreation/sports equipment. Available for checkout.
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Are the hallways clear, are doors propped open or closed? Hallways clear, doors open or closed as appropriate.
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Are there individual cells/rooms, or dormitories? Dormitories and cells.
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Beds – Type of bed and is it off the floor? Three-tier bunk beds off the floor. Top bunk is considered the best.
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Temperature. Good. INDIVIDUAL CELLS/ROOM
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Personal possessions allowed in cell/room (Art, Books, Etc.). Yes, stored in tubs/boxes under bunk.
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Graffiti present. No graffiti observed.
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Showers – frequency, privacy, maintained. Showers clean and available as requested.
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Are there any reported assaults by inmates on inmates? Some but minor in nature.
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Condition of clothing (does the clothing fit; is it appropriate for the weather, etc.)? Yes. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 77 CENTRAL VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION & ASSESSMENT CENTER For the purpose of this report, the Grand Jury obtained information from the following: interview and guided tour with the Superintendent; the California Code of Regulations, Title 15 Crime Prevention and Corrections, Division 1 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities; the San Bernardino County Probation Department Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center Orientation Handbook; the San Bernardino County Probation Department Web site www.joinprobation.org; a Computer Disk containing 366 files San Bernardino County Probation Department policy and procedures documents; and personal observations by the Grand Jury members. Inspection Form FACILITY NAME: Central Valley Juvenile INSPECTION DATE: September 1, 2016 Detention & Assessment Center FACILITY CAPACITY: 280 juvenile TYPE OF FACILITY: County Female and inmates Male juvenile inmates housed in separate Current population of 33 Female inmates and facilities referred to “Youth or Minor.” 182 Male inmates ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: 909-473-3689 18000 Institution Road, Devore, CA 92407 The Central Valley Juvenile and Assessment Center (CVJDAC) was completed for 62 million dollars and opened in 2011. CVJDAC consists of a group of buildings in a "campus" style arrangement with related site developments and utilities. The design reflects the current emphasis on consolidating services such as dining, medical, education and others as much as possible in order to streamline operations and minimize the need for transporting individuals from one area to another. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 78 CVJDAC is located on a 9.7-acre site. The housing consists of three 80-bed housing units and one 40-bed housing unit arranged in 20-person modules for a total of 280 beds. Each module measures one story and 75,000 square feet and is composed of classrooms and program space for group therapy, religious activities and medical services. To create an interior courtyard area offering indoor activity space for juvenile detainees, modules were designed in a triangular fashion with basketball courts for each housing unit. Consolidated support facilities include classrooms, common areas, exercise areas, outdoor sports facilities, an intake/booking area, a warehouse, kitchen, and a 47,000-square-foot, single-story administrative building. The administration building includes intake, clinic, library, central control station, as well as offices. CVJDAC is also equipped with a state-of-the-art security system. General Information Note: Responses to Grand Jury questions are in bold.
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What is the capacity of the facility? 280 bed facility (three 80-bed housing units and one 40-bed housing unit). Current population of 215 inmates (182 males, 33 females).
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What is the number of pretrial youth? Varies.
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Has the facility exceeded capacity since the last inspection? No, population divided between two Juvenile Detention Assessment Centers. (CVJDAC and High Desert Juvenile Detention Assessment Center).
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What is the average length of detention? Approximately 60 days.
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Are youths oriented to rules and procedures? Yes, Probation Correction Officers (PCO) orientation staff will provide information about facility procedures, rules, behavior expectations, services and programming. Orientation shall be provided no later than 24 hours after arrival to a unit.
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Are rules and grievance procedures understood by youths? Yes, provisions are made to provide information to youths who are impaired, disabled or do not speak English.
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Number of attempted suicides 2015 to 2016. Unknown, none reported. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 79
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Date of last fire/emergency drill. Conducted monthly. Staffing
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Is there enough staff to monitor youths? Yes, youths are monitored by Probation Correction Officers (PCO’s) along with the use of Closed Circuit Television Security System. Cameras monitor and record youth activities and interactions with other youths and staff 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. In order to maintain privacy, Closed Circuit Cameras are not located in restrooms, showers or youth’s sleeping rooms.
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What is number of funded positions? 139 full time staff. Ratio: 1 supervision staff to 10 youths. (5 female Probation Corrections Supervisor I, and 3 female Probation Corrections Supervisor II).
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How many vacant positions are there? Eight vacancies.
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Does staff communicate in language that a youth can understand? Yes, provisions will be made to provide information to youths who are impaired, disabled or do not speak English.
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Diversity of staff. Very diverse.
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Impression of staff. Professional and knowledgeable. Programs
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Educational Programs? Every youth entering a Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center is provided a quality educational program that includes instructional strategies designed to respond to the different learning styles and abilities of students for K-12 grade. School has 14 full time teachers. Teaching staff work closely with each youth’s former high school to earn him/her a high school diploma.
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Self Help Programs? Yes, drug and alcohol.
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Drug Treatment Programs? Volunteer and/or court mandated drug and counseling programs available to all youths. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 80
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Work Programs/Vocational Programs? Regional Occupational Program (ROP) career technical training.
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Religious Services? Yes, the Religious Services Coordinator maintains oversight of all religious activities within each facility and along with the Chaplains, assigns religious volunteers to provide services to youths. Religious Volunteers in Probation have passed a background check and have been trained and approved by the Religious Services Coordinator or Volunteer Coordinator. Religious services Wednesday and Sunday open to all youths.
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Is it inside or out? On a daily basis, unit programs and activities are scheduled by staff, which includes indoor activities-approved television/radio programs, video games, board games/card games, art activities, reading material, indoor games, letter writing, phone calls and outdoor activities- basketball, kickball, soccer, calisthenics.
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How frequently is it offered? Youths participate in recreational or exercise activity for a minimum of 3 hours a day, and up to 5 hours a day on weekends, providing behavior is appropriate. Telephone
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Do youths have access to telephones? Yes, youths are allowed access to the unit/staff telephone ONLY to contact their Probation Officer or Attorney. Youths may contact family or others on the unit’s collect-only telephones. Correspondence
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Is there limited free postage for youths without money? There is no limit on the volume of mail you may send or receive. Youths will be provided with pencils, paper, envelopes, and staff will ensure that sufficient time is set aside to write letters. Correspondence is not permitted between probation facilities. Letters to other correctional facilities are permitted to immediate family members, but only with written approval from both facilities. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 81
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Incoming/outgoing – are youths aware that mail can be read? Yes, prior to mail leaving the facility, staff will ensure that mail is properly addressed, not sealed, no slogans or symbols shall appear on the outside of an envelope.
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Confidential correspondence – letter to attorneys, legislators, etc., - how is it handled? Staff without reading, screen for contraband in front of youth. Visiting
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Are there provisions for special visits with attorneys/clergy? Right to contact your attorney by telephone, during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Once the religious/spiritual leader has been cleared at the request of the youth, the approved visit will be scheduled.
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Does staff supervise visits? Visits will be supervised by Probation Correctional Officer at all times.
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Do all juvenile inmates have access to visiting? Yes, regular visits with Parents, Grandparents, and Legal Guardians. Grievances
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What are the most common types of grievances filed by youths? Varies, youths can grieve anything.
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Is there a record kept based on type and number? Yes, Superintendent reviews all grievances.
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What is the grievance process? Grievance forms available in each housing unit. Youths have the right to file a grievance if any staff has violated the youth’s rights in the facility, or living conditions, medical, food, religious issues and/or school issues. After completing a grievance form, a Probation Correction Officer will attempt to resolve the issue within 4 days. If the issue remains unresolved, a Supervisor will review the grievance and make a determination. If still not satisfied with the 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 82 outcome, a request for an appeal will be sent to a facility administrator. The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, not probation, would address grievances involving school state or conditions. Meals/Nutrition
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Are meals served in the cell? If not where? Meals are prepared in the kitchen and then delivered to each pod. Youths eat in common dining area in each of the pods.
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Are youths permitted to converse during meals? Yes.
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Length of time allowed for eating? A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal. Health
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How frequently is medical/dental staff onsite? A Correctional Nurse is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Chief Medical Officer regular hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and also on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. Dentist regular hours every other Thursday. Optometrist regular hours every other Thursday.
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How long do youths wait to be seen? Youths sign up for sick call to be seen by the Correctional Nurse within the same day at the clinic.
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Is a physician/dentist available by phone or come inside? Doctor and Dentist on call.
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What type of onsite health facility is available to youth? Medical clinic that provides medical services for sick call, dental services, and optometry.
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How frequently is mental health staff onsite? 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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How long do youths wait to be seen? Youths may at any time request counseling services if experiencing an emotional crisis, feeling sad, wanting to hurt himself/herself, are depressed, or cannot emotionally adjust to a detention setting. Youths will be referred to FAST (Forensic Adolescent 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 83 Services Team) for services. FAST will see the youth immediately, within 24 hours, within 48 hours, or within 14 days based on the level of care required.
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What is the process to handle mentally challenged youths? Youth self-referral or staff referring youth for mental health/counselling treatment.
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Is there special housing and staff training? Yes, all staff trained to recognize need to refer youth for Mental Health services based on youth’s stress, anxiety, etc.
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Are there Contracted offsite Hospitals, Dental clinics? Appointments or treatment may be completed at the Medical Clinic, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dental provider, or by referrals to youth’s private medical physician.
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How are juvenile inmates transported to off-site facilities? Youths are transported in transport vans by Probation Correction Officers for non- emergency appointments or ambulances for emergencies.
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How is security handled? Emergency and non-emergency appointments/treatment, youths are placed in physical restraints typically waist and leg restraints unless medical restrictions and accompanied by Probation Correctional Officers. Site Tour Note the following items as you tour the facility:
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Condition of the grounds, exercise areas, playing fields, and exercise equipment. Green and clean.
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Condition of sleeping room door panels. Clean. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 84
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Temperature of living units. Air conditioned, comfortable temperature.
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Safety and security issues including fencing, outdoor lighting, location of the weapons locker. No safety or security deficiencies noted.
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Are cleaning fluids and chemicals labeled and safely stored? Yes, youths do not have access to cleaning fluids or chemicals unless under direction supervision of Probation Correction Officer.
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Weapons locker present. Yes, for staff, no youth access.
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Recreation/sports equipment. Basketball courts.
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Are the hallways clear, are doors propped open or closed? Hallways clear, doors not propped open. Doors closed.
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Holding areas (cells/rooms) – (if present), is there access to drinking water and toilet? Rooms have toilet and sink.
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Are there individual cells/rooms, or dormitories? Most two-person rooms, a few one- person rooms.
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Beds – Type of bed and is it off the floor? Two-person room: lower bunk-concrete slab with mattress and upper bunk-solid metal frame with mattress. Single room: concrete slab bed off the floor with mattress.
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Adequate lighting. Yes, all areas well lit.
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Temperature. Air conditioned, comfortable temperature. INDIVIDUAL CELLS/ROOM
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Condition of walls. Clean and well maintained.
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Personal possessions allowed in cell/room (Art, Books, Etc.). Limited property. 2016-2017 San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury – Inspections of Jails/Prisons/Detention Centers 85
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Ample bedding. Yes, pillow part of mattress. PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF JUVENILE INMATES
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What is the appearance of juvenile inmates (dirty, unkempt, well groomed, etc.)? Youth observed clean and well groomed.
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Showers – frequency, privacy, maintained. Clean and well maintained, with swinging shower door for privacy.
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Are there any reported assaults by youth on youth? Occasional fights.
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ICEMA would like to begin the detailed planning process in conjunction with key EMS system stakeholders to fully develop the MedCon as soon as possible. The concept has been discussed extensively in the APOD Task Force and in a number of other forums. ICEMA has received generally positive feedback during these discussions. In fact, the need to proceed rapidly is a continuing theme that has emerged from these discussions. Based on the feedback received this clearly represents an unprecedented opportunity to be proactive rather than reactive to the many challenges that are occurring in healthcare in the United States that directly affect the provision of EMS. The implementation of the MedCon concept has been identified as central to the strategy of reducing APOD and its unintended consequences. viii Attachment 2 ICEMA Bed Delay Report i Report Detail This report collects and summarizes the "Bed Delay" for a selected group of hospitals. "Bed Delay" is the time between arrival of an ambulance at a hospital and the hospital receiving the patient. The first 25 minutes are excluded from consideration. The only type of transports that are considered are 911 calls where the patient is treated and transported via ambulance. Abbreviated Name Full Name Name Full Name ARMC Arrowhead Regional Medical Center BCH Barstow Community Hospital BVCH Bear Valley Community Hospital CVMC Chino Valley Medical Center CRMC Colorado River Medical Center CHSB Community Hospital San Bernardino DVMC Desert Valley Hospital Center HDMC Hi-Desert Medical Center KHF Kaiser Hospital Medical Center - Fontana KHO Kaiser Hospital Medical Center - Ontario LLUMC Loma Linda University Medical Center MHMC Montclair Hospital Medical Center MCH Mountains Community Hospital RDCH Redlands Community Hospital SARH San Antonio Regional Hospital STBMC St. Bernardine Medical Center STMMC St. Mary Medical Center VALL JLP VA Loma Linda VVGMC Victor Valley Global Medical Center ICEMA, ePCR Database. Compiled 1/9/2017, PW. ii Total Bed Delay Hours* and Bed Delay Transports by Hospital January 2016 – December 2016 Total Bed Bed Delay Total Bed Delay Average Bed Delay Median Bed Delay Hospital Delay Hours Transports Transports Percentage by Patient by Patient ARMC 2073:08 4,552 13,314 34.2% 0:27 0:15 BCH 312:40 770 5,630 13.7% 0:24 0:14 BVCH 36.33 169 1,702 9.9% 0:12 0:06 CVMC 399.15 1,007 5,475 18.4% 0:23 0:11 CRMC 18:02 35 808 4.3% 0:30 0:11 CHSB 2077:03 3,298 6,214 53.1% 0:37 0:19 DVMC 4213:2 7,000 11,167 62.7% 0:36 0:20 HDMC 207:43 722 5,072 14.2% 0:17 0:09 KHF 3087:22 5,115 13,534 37.8% 0:36 0:17 KHO 1841:43 3,000 7,890 38.0% 0:36 0:19 LLUMC 2849:14 5,778 13,472 42.9% 0:29 0:16 MHMC 481:23 885 2,885 30.7% 0:32 0:17 MCH 10:45 44 512 8.6% 0:14 0:09 RDCH 3033:13 5,265 9,514 55.4% 0:34 0:20 SARH 3522:47 5,803 14,571 39.8% 0:36 0:18 STBMC 4288:59 7,673 13,754 55.8% 0:33 0:17 STMMC 4232:59 6,715 11,708 57.4% 0:37 0:18 VALL 104:30 6,715242 1,162 20.8% 0:25 0:13 VVGMC 3250:13 4,093 7,053 58.0% 0:47 0:21 Total 36040:59 62,167 145,437 42.7% 0:34 0:18 iii iv v 45 INSPECTIONS OF JAILS/PRISONS/DETENTION CENTERS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

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