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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
The surveillance system is inadequate to handle the security for Juvenile Hall. The 2010-2011 Grand Jury Report stated: “Members of the Grand Jury were told by Juvenile Hall’s interim superintendent that the surveillance system was ‘inadequate’. The current system has no recording capability, and there is a need for additional cameras to cover several high security/high liability areas of the property.” (http://www.yubacourts.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/GrandJury/GJR 2010.PDF) The 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 Grand Juries also found the surveillance system to be inadequate. The Probation Office and the Yuba County Board of Supervisors agreed with these findings. (http://www.yubacourts.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/GrandJury/GJR2012.PDF; http://www.yubacourts.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/GrandJury/GJR2013Resp.pdf; http://www.yubacourts.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/GrandJury/GJR2014Resp.pdf) All three Grand Jury reports recommended that the system be updated. Two responses advised that the cost was being examined and the third response advised that it was not cost effective at this time. As of this date the surveillance system has been ‘inadequate’ for more than five years and this security deficiency is not expected to be corrected for another three years, minimum. This security surveillance system does not have recording capability and too few cameras to cover several high security and high liability areas.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approves funds to upgrade the presently inadequate surveillance cameras to provide broader security. Although funding has been allocated for a new facility, it is not expected to be occupied for a minimum of three years. For the safety of the juvenile inmates, this deficiency must be corrected immediately. Further recommend that the Chief Probation Officer immediately, upon approval of funding by the Board of Supervisors, should direct installation of needed cameras. (See F1)
F2
Staffing levels remain low which can create problems in the supervision of the juveniles when staff members take time off due to vacation or illness, however extra help employees are available to reduce overtime. The recommendation of the 2013-2014 Grand Jury has not been met.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Chief Probation Officer and the Facility Director immediately hire additional staff. (See F2)
F3
The 2014-2015 Grand Jury found insulation on a wall in the indoor recreation area continues to be in disrepair. No action has been taken to remedy this same finding from previous Grand Jury Reports. 2014-2015 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Yuba County Juvenile Facilities The 2011-2012 Grand Jury found: “Members of the Grand Jury noted that there was damage to the exposed insulation within the indoor recreation area of the Camp Singer building. This building also houses classrooms, laundry facilities, as well as woodworking and construction classes.” (http://www.yubacourts.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/GrandJury/GJR 2012Resp.pdf ) The 2012-2013 Grand Jury found that the facility was deteriorating due to inadequate funding and recommended that funding be allocated for maintenance. The Program Manager agreed and advised that there are many costly repairs and maintenance for the facility and that they were looking into possible State funding (http://www.yubacourts.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/GrandJury/GJR2013Resp.pdf).
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Repair the insulation in the indoor recreation area. (See F3) Commendations: C1. The staff of both juvenile facilities were observed during the site visit showing a caring manner in which they interact with juveniles encouraging the youths to express themselves in socially acceptable ways. The staff was also observed guiding the juveniles to view themselves as worthy and capable. C2. Camp Singer has implemented highly admirable enrichment programs. Vocational programs include basic tool knowledge, general construction techniques, and basic electrical. There also is a woodworking/furniture building class as well as computerized drafting and engineering training. 2014-2015 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report
Commendations 3
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CM1 Page 66C1. The staff of both juvenile facilities were observed during the site visit showing a caring manner in which they interact with juveniles encouraging the youths to express themselves in socially acceptable ways. The staff was also observed guiding the juveniles to view themselves as worthy and capable. C2. Camp Singer has implemented highly admirable enrichment programs. Vocational programs include basic tool knowledge, general construction techniques, and basic electrical. There also is a woodworking/furniture building class as well as computerized drafting and engineering training. 2014-2015 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Page 66 of 120
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CM2 Page 67Yuba County Juvenile Facilities Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses as follows: From the following governing bodies: Yuba County Chief Probation Officer (F1-F3, R1-R3) Deputy Superintendents of Institutions (F1- F3, R1- R3) Yuba County Board of Supervisors (F1- F3, R1- R3) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted in accordance with Penal Code §933(c) and subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. 2014-2015 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Page 67 of 120
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CM3 Page 592014-2015 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Page 68 of 120
No Responses Found 1
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