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Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
• Agency Response
A Report by the 2019-2020 Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury*
Published: June 30, 2020
19 pages
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Contra Costa County Board Of Education
September 10, 2020
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Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
July 13, 2020
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3 pages
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11 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
EBMUD’s response to the American Water Infrastructure Act is timely and conforms to all requirements of this Act.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F1: As of the date of this report, the County does not have a comprehensive operational PSPS response Master Plan for County departments. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Note: The County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), supporting De-energization Plan, and Continuity of Operation Planning template currently serve as the comprehensive operational response plans for all County departments.
F2
EBMUD’s use of staff rather than an outside consultant for the Risk and Resilience Assessment complies with the American Water Infrastructure Act requirements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F2: Not all County departments have formalized PSPS plans. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F3
EBMUD expects to reuse existing plans to comply with the American Water Infrastructure Act Emergency Response Plan. The Act does not discuss the reuse of existing plans, and the impact on EBMUD’s certification cannot be determined.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F3: The County Office of Emergency Services has a supporting plan to the Contra Costa County Emergency Operations Plan dated June 16, 2015, that is used for long-term power outages. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Note: The County Office of Emergency Services supporting plan was updated Septembe
F4
EBMUD’s public security notice on its website does not include a discussion about previous risk assessments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F4: Emergency Services plan as a guide for the development of their departments'specific PSPS plan. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F5
EBMUD’s public security notice on its website does not discuss the American Water Infrastructure Act requirements, or how EBMUD intends to comply with this Act.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5: During the Octobe
F7
CCWD's response to the American Water Infrastructure Act is timely and conforms to all requirements of this Act.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F7: With cell, cable, and internet phone service impacted by the loss of power, there were communication issues among the staff of public safety departments. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F8
CCWD’s use of staff and an outside consultant for the Risk and Resilience Assessment complies with the American Water Infrastructure Act requirements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F8: There were not enough emergency generators pre-positioned for adequate backup to essential County services during the October events. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. During the PSPS event of Octobe
F9
CCWD’s designated Risk and Resilience Assessment & Emergency Response Plan team received specific, relevant training in the areas specified under Section 2013 of the American Water Infrastructure Act.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9: location in San Ramon was not close to areas most impacted by the shutdown. The locations of the Community Resource Centers were improved in the second event on Octobe
F10
There is no CCWD public website statement on the issue of cybersecurity or its program to counter cyberattacks.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F10: The interface between some County entities and the resource facility providers was not clearly established. Therefore, the County did not have enough information about available services at non-PG&E resource facility locations. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Grant opportunities for County PSPS support are available through various State and
F13
Recruits and young officers’ expectations about work/life balance contribute to the challenges of officer recruiting and retention.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F13: Federal agencies. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F15
As of the date of this report, the County’s After-Action Report for the two October 2019 PSPS events has not been made publicly available.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F15: As of the date of this report, the County's After-Action Report for the two Octobe
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Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
May 27, 2020
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4 pages
• 14 responses
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14 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
EBMUD’s response to the American Water Infrastructure Act is timely and conforms to all requirements of this Act.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F1: Low officer staffing ratios and/or unfilled officer positions present challenges in maintaining police services. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F2
EBMUD’s use of staff rather than an outside consultant for the Risk and Resilience Assessment complies with the American Water Infrastructure Act requirements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F2: Low officer staffing ratios and/or unfilled officer positions have resulted in reducing or eliminating staffing of traffic units, school resource officers, community outreach, or other police services. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Due to low officer staffing ratios and/or unfilled officer positions, officers are often
F3
EBMUD expects to reuse existing plans to comply with the American Water Infrastructure Act Emergency Response Plan. The Act does not discuss the reuse of existing plans, and the impact on EBMUD’s certification cannot be determined.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F3: required to put in mandatory overtime to cover critical services. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F4
EBMUD’s public security notice on its website does not include a discussion about previous risk assessments.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
f 4 Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek should consider directing their police departments to apply annually, or when offered in 2021, to the Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program, which provides funding for hiring additional officers, by June 30, 2021. The Office of the Sheriff has applied for COPS funding multiple times and has not received funding. The following are the dates of application: March 9, 2020 June 21, 2017 June 22, 2016 May 28, 2015 June 23, 2014 Note that COPS funds $125,000 per officer position (which is only half of a Deputy Sheriff...
F5
EBMUD’s public security notice on its website does not discuss the American Water Infrastructure Act requirements, or how EBMUD intends to comply with this Act.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F5: Low officer staffing ratios and/or unfilled officer positions may contribute to increased average response times for Priority 1 (emergency) calls. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. 651 PINE STREET • MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553 • (925) 335-1500 Letter to Anne N. Granlund, Foreperson, 2019-2020 Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury May 27, 2020 Page 2 o
F6
Federal funding is available through the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program that could strengthen EBMUD’s cybersecurity infrastructure. These grants help offset water rate increases that customers might otherwise pay.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F6: standards and complete the rigorous testing process. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Negative perceptions of policing and the availability of less dangerous job opportunities
F7
CCWD's response to the American Water Infrastructure Act is timely and conforms to all requirements of this Act.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F7: contribute to fewer applicants for law enforcement positions. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Each Contra Costa police agency (except those that contract with the Sheriff's Office)
F8
CCWD’s use of staff and an outside consultant for the Risk and Resilience Assessment complies with the American Water Infrastructure Act requirements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F8: conducts its own recruiting program to attract potential applicants. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F9
CCWD’s designated Risk and Resilience Assessment & Emergency Response Plan team received specific, relevant training in the areas specified under Section 2013 of the American Water Infrastructure Act.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F9: The process of hiring and training new officers takes an extensive amount of time and resources to complete. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Each Contra Costa police agency (except those that contract with the Sheriff's Office)
F10
There is no CCWD public website statement on the issue of cybersecurity or its program to counter cyberattacks.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F10: manages its own screening process for police officer positions, resulting in a replication of efforts across the County. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Contra Costa cities that contract with the Sheriff for police services are generally able to
F11
The Grand Jury found no evidence regarding CCWD’s National Institute of Standards and Technology Tier level. The National Institute of Standards and Technology Tier level is releasable to the public and essential to inform CCWD of how safe its water supply is from cyberattacks.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F11: fill vacancies faster than non-contract cities. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F12
Federal funding is available through the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program that could strengthen CCWD’s cybersecurity infrastructure. These grants help offset water rate increases that customers might otherwise pay.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F12: Recruits and young officers have different expectations than in the past regarding work/life balance. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. Recruits and young officers' expectations about work/life balance contribute to the
F13
Recruits and young officers’ expectations about work/life balance contribute to the challenges of officer recruiting and retention.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F13: challenges of officer recruiting and retention. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding.
F14
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs offered by Contra Costa police agencies aid retention of police officers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F14: Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs offered by Contra Costa police agencies aid retention of police officers. The Office of the Sheriff agrees with the finding. As for the recommendations:
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Contra Costa County Superintendent Of Schools
September 10, 2020
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