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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
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Building 300 does not have adequate space for the number of personnel assigned to the building.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
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The Board of Supervisors (BOS) should provide adequate facilities to house personnel of the Sheriff's Department.
F2
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Crowding of desks and file cabinets in Building 300 results in very poor working conditions including improper lighting and ergonomic problems.
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R2
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The Department of General Services should upgrade the ventilation and refrigeration systems of Building 300 to meet current health and safety standards.
F3
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Evidence storage areas are located in the old jail area of Building 300. Evidence stored in these areas includes both hazardous and biological materials. The inside storage areas do not have adequate ventilation or proper refrigeration facilities.
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R3
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The Sheriff's Department should see to it that good housekeeping practices are observed at all times.
F4
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General housekeeping in the evidence storage area was lacking.
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R4
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The Department of General Services should upgrade two remaining air conditioning / air handling systems to current standards or replace them.
F5
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Of the three air-conditioning or air handling units in use at Building 300, only one was in good working condition. The other two are very old. Repair parts are hard to procure, and in some cases must be manufactured. This leads to long delays in making repairs.
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R5
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The Sheriff's Department should identify and obtain new storage areas to protect the integrity of stored evidence.
F6
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Some evidence is stored in an uncovered outdoor area. This can lead to the evidence being degraded.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
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The Department of General Services should upgrade the exercise room in Building 300 to meet current health and safety standards.
F7
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A portion of the old jail area of Building 300 is being used as an exercise room for Sheriff's Department personnel. This area has numerous problems, which include: 125 Most of the ceiling tiles are missing. The remaining ceiling tiles are loose and falling out. There is frayed and temporary electrical wiring. Ventilation is inadequate. Floor tiles are missing and/or deteriorated. •
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R7
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The dressing room and shower area in Building 300 should be expanded to meet current needs.
F8
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The Officer's dressing and shower area is too small for the number of personnel using it.
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R8
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It is recommended that the 2001/2002 Grand Jury re-inspect Bldg. 300.
F9
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Housekeeping in the dressing and shower area was inadequate.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
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Numerous violations were noted on a fire safety inspection performed by the Fire Marshal during March 2000. As of April 2001, no re-inspection had been performed to verify corrective actions.
No recommendations for this finding
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