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Yolo County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
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Findings 8 findings
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The Correctional Division of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office is understaffed. Until staffing levels can be improved the Walter J. Leinberger Detention Center cannot be opened and operated.
F2
With adequate staffing, the culinary class proposed for the Monroe Detention Facility kitchen will be an excellent addition to other programs offered at the facility.
F3
A new vendor is needed to provide seamless and robust Record Management System/Jail Management System capabilities, resulting in paperwork reduction and an increase in staff and officer availability.
F4
The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek an online RFID system that would work best in their facility. This technology would significantly boost the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office’s ability to further meet the needs of incarcerated individuals while maintaining accountability. RECOMMENDATIONS The Grand Jury makes the following recommendations:
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Each department within Yolo County Animal Services (kennel/field/medical services) has a supervisor, except for the front office. This may lead to fragmentation of services and inefficiencies throughout Yolo County Animal Services.
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With the change in oversight from the Yolo County Sheriff to the Department of Community Services, the Grand Jury could not determine how weapons are stored when not in use by the Field Officers.
F7
The Grand Jury could not determine how firearm certification or any other specialized certification needed to qualify as a Field Officer is achieved in light of the transition from the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department.
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The Grand Jury could not identify any formal facility inspection process. Yolo County Animal Services – MOVING FORWARD, June 2024 RECOMMENDATIONS The Grand Jury recommends the following:
Recommendations 8
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R1The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office should continue to strive to find new ways to hire new staff so that the Walter J. Leinberger Detention Center can be opened.
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R2The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office should continue to fill vacant positions to offer the culinary training as an added program to assist incarcerated persons to develop marketable skills that can be used upon release.
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R3The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office should continue to find a contractor to procure Record Management System/Jail Management System programs within the 2024-2025 budget year.
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R4The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office should continue the search for an RFID system that is compatible with the facilities and, if found, submit a request to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors by April 1, 2025, to invest in this technology. REQUIRED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses for the following Findings and Recommendations : ▪ Yolo County Board of Supervisors F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4; and R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 ▪ Yolo County Sheriff F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4; and R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 COMMENDATIONS The Grand Jury found that incarcerated persons appreciated the professionalism of staff and the excellence of the food provided by the MDF. The Grand Jury commends the In-Custody Program Manager. All programs are now functioning, and the Program Manager continues to make improvements to the programs. This position creates opportunities to support incarcerated persons and helps them prepare for successful re-entry into the community. The Grand Jury commends the classroom teacher for the dedication, instructional abilities, enthusiasm, and encouragement given to the students. ACRONYMS/
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R5The Department of Community Services should request that the Yolo County Board of Supervisors authorize a change in the Animal Services organization structure to appoint a director of operations who would supervise the front office staff or appoint a front office staff supervisor. This position would report directly to the Director of Animal Services.
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R6The Department of Community Services should establish a policy by September 1, 2024, for how weapons are secured after hours.
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R7The Department of Community Services should establish by September 1, 2024, a policy defining how Field Officers will achieve firearm and any other certification to qualify as a Field Officer.
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R8The Yolo County Board of Supervisors should hire a consultant for an evaluation of the facility and workflow optimization and how it can be improved. COMMENDATION The many local partner organizations and volunteers who support the Yolo County Animal Services should be commended for their hard work and dedication to improve the current situation at the shelter. The formation of the Yolo Animal Services Planning Agency, a Joint Powers Authority, is broadly acknowledged as successful. REQUIRED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section(s) 933 and 933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses to its Findings and Recommendations as follows: ▪ Yolo County Board of Supervisors Yolo County Animal Services – MOVING FORWARD, June 2024
Commendations 4
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CM1Type I Facility: a local detention facility used for the detention of persons for not more than 96 hours, excluding holidays, after booking. May also be used for short-term sentences, depending on local policy.
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CM2Type II Facility: a local detention facility used for the detention of persons pending arraignment, during trial, and upon a sentence of commitment. 7 | P age
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CM3Type III Facility: a local detention facility used only for the detention of convicted and sentenced persons.
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CM4Type IV Facility: a local detention facility or portion thereof designated for housing under Penal Code Section 1208 for work/education furlough or other programs involving access into the community. Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 8 | P age
No Responses Found 2
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