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Findings 8 findings
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County Jail officials are diligently working to visitors the ability to make appointments for implement changes at the jail mandated by AB visits 109. • mental health socialization • Alcoholics Anonymous F2. Results of the Realignment Plan will not be known for some time. • Narcotics Anonymous • anger management
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Medical care meets mandated requirements and is None available as needed.
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CFMG has held a contract for medical services at • parenting skills the Yolo County Jail since 1990. The 2005 contract 11 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt with CFMG for medical services was renewed ReCoMMendAtionS in 2011 for an additional five years without a competitive bidding process. The Grand Jury R1. The contracting practice of Yolo County Health finds that the duration of this extension without a Department with CFMG should be reviewed to competitive bidding process needs review. determine if contracting requirements have been met.
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The jail officials are pleased with the level of ser- R2. Plans for remodeling/expansion of the laundry vice provided by CFMG and their responsiveness room, kitchen and medical beds should be imple- to the jail population’s changing needs. mented when funds become available.
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The County Jail building exteriors and grounds appear clean and well maintained. ReQueSt FoR ReSponSeS
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Medical beds, kitchen and laundry facilities may Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933(c) and 933.05, become inadequate as the detainee population the Grand Jury requests responses as follows: increases. From the following governing bodies:
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The Correctional Command Team and the jail staff are dedicated, long term employees who are • Yolo County Health Department: Recommenda- fully trained and proactive which promotes a tion R1 healthy culture and unity of staff. • Yolo County Board of Supervisors: Recommen- dations R1 and R2 12 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt Yolo County Juvenile to be dedicated to helping the detainees improve their lives through educational opportunities, behavior detention Facility modification and special programs. Management and staff meetings are held regularly to go over the problems and needs of the staff and detainees. SuMMARY Facility The Grand Jury found the Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility (YCJDF) to be appropriately staffed, The Grand Jury determined that the facility was clean, well maintained, with good medical care and clean, well maintained and temperature comfortable. accessible educational programs. A well maintained The facility has a capacity of 90 detainees. There are library provides a variety of appropriate reading three housing units called pods: A, B and C. Pod C is materials. The sports and exercise area is above average currently used as a library instead of a housing unit. and is an important part of the YCJDF facility. The The Grand Jury toured Pod A where females, younger YCJDF has in place a set of rules to encourage the males, and the “less sophisticated” federal juvenile incarcerated minors to cooperate. They are given the detainees are housed. Pod B is used to house the more opportunity to receive various privileges during their serious offenders, some of whom are facing charges as detainment when they comply with the rules. adults in Superior Court. The YCJDF opened in 2006 and was designed to ReASon FoR ViSit have four pods, however, only three have been built to date. Each pod includes 18 rooms, consisting of 6 single Pursuant to Penal Code Section 919(b) “The Grand and 12 double detainee rooms. There are classrooms Jury shall inquire into the conditions and management with computer stations in each pod. In addition, there of the public prisons within the county”. is a supervised common area where detainees have an opportunity to watch television and eat their meals ACtionS tAKen together. Showers are adjacent to the common areas. The Grand Jury inspected the YCJDF, located The Monroe Detention Facility, located next to the in Woodland, in October 2011. The Grand Jury met YCJDF, provides the meals and most of the laundry with management, obtained background information, service. However, some of the laundry needs are taken discussed policy and procedures, and was given an care of at the YCJDF. The food is nutritious and special overview of how the staff handles various situations. diets are provided for detainees with special needs. While touring the facility the Grand Jury had the opportunity to meet with and ask questions of custodial, The sports and exercise area is an important part of clinical and educational staff. the YCJDF facility. The exercise yard has new artificial turf that was installed in 2011 and is used for a variety of supervised games including football, soccer, etc. WHAt tHe GRAnd JuRY deteRMined Courts are available for basketball and volleyball. Staff Security The management and staff were enthusiastic, The federal government considers YCJDF the only dedicated, and proud of their work. Many of the staff high security level facility for juveniles in Northern members are bilingual, mainly in Spanish. The staff California. It has a modern central control room that is required to be physically fit and complete peace electronically monitors all movement throughout the officer training. The management and staff appeared interior and outside perimeter. 13 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt Population Programs and Activities The Grand Jury determined that there are three pods The Grand Jury determined that detainees are with the capability of housing a maximum capacity of evaluated for math, English, and reading skills. They 30 detainees in each pod. Only two of the pods are being are advised of policies, disciplinary procedures and used at this time. There were an estimated 59 detainees due process rights. They are allowed contact with their at the time of the tour. Detainees have either been families, when appropriate, through mail and weekly accused of felonies and/or are being detained by federal visits. immigration authorities. YCJDF houses a population of juvenile offenders from across the nation, awaiting Educational, tutoring and literacy services are resolution of their immigration issues. The County has provided. There is an onsite school, Dan Jacobs School, a contract with the Federal Government to house these operated by the Yolo County Office of Education. detainees. Tuolumne County also contracts with Yolo Detainees, upon request, may receive testing for a County to house their juvenile offenders. Juveniles who General Equivalency Diploma (GED). A number of are not federal detainees with minor offenses are booked classes are offered to keep them on track to obtain their and released or placed on probation. The following is high school diploma or GED. Seventy-one detainees an approximate breakdown of the population during the have received their GED since 2004. month of September 2011: The Grand Jury determined that a medical • Yolo County Detainees – 26 (44%) professional is on site during the day and on call at • Federal Detainees – 27 (46%) night. A physician is on call 24/7. Medical evaluations • Tuolumne County Detainees – 6 (10%) are done within 96 hours of booking. However, if it appears there is a serious health risk, detainees are taken The overall budget for the Yolo County Juvenile to the hospital for evaluation. Mental health services Detention Facility also includes the budget for the Work are available through the Yolo County Department of Alternative Sentencing Program and Transportation Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health. Psychiatric services Unit as reported by the Yolo County Budget Report for are available via video conferencing and are not done 2011-2012. This budget includes the following revenue face to face. sources: Community participation by local volunteers is important. According to staff, “We could not do what Revenue Source Amount Percentage we do without them”. Volunteers and grant funding provide: General Fund $ 991,868 15% • mentoring programs Public Safety $1,717,123 26% • spiritual services Federal/State Government $ 149,665 2% • teen parenting skills • coping skills Contract Fees (Federal and Tuolumne) $3,853,415 57% • Aggression Replacement Training • Alcoholics Anonymous Total $6,712,071 100% • Narcotics Anonymous 14 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt The behavior modification process encourages F4. Management and staff are dedicated, enthusiastic better behavior through the use of rewards. Examples and well trained. of the rewards would be to watch television and eat in the common area with other detainees. F5. Outside contracts with the Federal Government and Tuolumne County represent 56% of the population and 57% of the budget. FindinGS
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No Brown Act violations were found. • DFPD Fire Chief: Findings F1, F4, F5 and F8;
Recommendations 8
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R1The YCPD Policy Manual should be completely • Yolo County Probation Department: Recom- revised and distributed to all employees by July 1, mendations R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6 2013. • Yolo County Human Resources Department:
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R2The Probation Department should designate a Recommendations R3, R4 and R5 position to be in charge of the training program to ensure that employees have the necessary From the following individual: skills to properly perform the duties of their job in compliance with the Mission Statement and to • Yolo County CAO: Recommendations R5 and R6 meet the goals of the YCPD.
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R3All employees in the Probation Department need diSClAiMeR to be evaluated on an annual basis. A follow up system needs to confirm that the reviews are This report was issued by the Grand Jury with completed. the exception of one member who may have had a perceived conflict of interest. This juror was excluded
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R4The format and purpose of employee reviews from all parts of the investigation, including interviews, should be made clear to all employees. inspections, deliberations, and the preparation and acceptance of this report.
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R5The HR Department should implement periodic interviews with staff and supervisors to determine employee morale and their concerns about the office environment in the Probation Department. This information should be shared with the CAO, Chief Probation Officer and Assistant Chief Pro- bation Officer.
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R6YCPD management should conduct follow-up interviews with YCPD staff to determine if the workplace environment and morale have been improved. 19 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt dunnigan Fire protection with Section 33000) of the Health and Safety Code, or a joint powers agency created pursuant to Chapter district 5 (commencing with Safety Code Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, and, in addition to any other investigatory powers granted SuMMARY by this chapter, may investigate and report upon the methods or systems of performing the duties of such The Grand Jury investigated the Dunnigan Fire agency or authority. (California Penal Code, Section Protection District (DFPD) also known as The Dunn- 933.1) igan Volunteer Fire Department, regarding the retention of volunteer firefighters, staffing protocol and possible Brown Act violations. The Grand Jury found no viola- ACtionS tAKen tions of the Brown Act process. The Grand Jury found the process for retention of volunteer firefighters was The Grand Jury interviewed the complainant, in compliance with policy. The Grand Jury did find firefighter staff and members of the Dunnigan deficiencies with the protocol for response to medical Fire Protection Board. The Grand Jury completed emergencies. an oversight tour of the Dunnigan firehouse and community room in September 2011. The Grand Jury reviewed DFPD Policies and Procedures regarding ReASon FoR inVeStiGAtion recruitment, hiring and non-retention of probationary voluntary firefighters, District by-laws, Firefighters’ This investigation was initiated in response to a Bill of Rights, training records, staff rosters, records complaint alleging violations of various policy and of call response activities, and the Yolo County Radio procedures related to the operation of the DFPD. The Procedures Manual. Additionally, copies of Fire alleged violations include: Protection District correspondence were reviewed. • Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting) procedures WHAt tHe GRAnd JuRY deteRMined • retention of volunteer firefighters Dunnigan is a small residential community approx- • staff policies imately 25 miles north of Woodland. DFPD provides fire protection and emergency medical services to • operational procedures approximately 1,450 community residents (based on 2010 census), 300 of whom live in the Country Fair A county grand jury has limitations in its “watchdog” Estates, a senior mobile home park. function. Generally, the grand jury has jurisdiction over any public entity that is supported by public funds The Grand Jury determined that the average response that originate within the county. The California Penal time for rural fire departments such as Dunnigan is 10 Code allows the grand jury to investigate and report on minutes. DFPD’s response time is slightly less than the the operations, accounts, and records of the officers, average at 7.56 minutes. During the period of time from departments, or functions of the county, including June 1-December 22, 2011, there were 14 medical calls special districts and any incorporated city or joint at the mobile home park. These were approximately powers agency located in the county. (California Penal 10% of the total calls. Code Sections 925 and 925a) The fire station appears to be kept in good con- A grand jury may at any time examine the books dition and is equipped with six fire trucks and one other and records of a redevelopment agency, a housing vehicle. Equipment appeared well maintained. Turnout authority, created pursuant to Division 24 (commencing gear (firefighters protective clothing and gear) was not 20 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt viewed but the Grand Jury was informed that it was The Grand Jury determined that when a response adequate and in good condition. New turnout gear is call is received, the firefighters are notified by radio, purchased on an as needed basis. pager, phone and the District siren. The protocol is for at least two firefighters to report to the firehouse and then The Grand Jury determined through testimony that proceed to the call. The main purpose for this protocol citizens interested in serving as a volunteer firefighter is in case one is injured there is another responder able with the DFPD may submit an application to the Chief. to assist and manage the situation. However, there The applicant’s qualifications are reviewed, and if the are certain circumstances when this protocol is not applicant is qualified, the existing volunteers vote to followed. In responding to medical emergencies, where accept or not accept the applicant. Volunteers serve a there is less risk to the firefighters, protocol may not be one year probation. Prior to the end of the probationary followed. period, the volunteer firefighters vote again on whether to retain the person on a permanent status. This decision The Grand Jury determined through testimony that is based on the volunteer’s performance, training and in medical emergency situations such as these, it would interpersonal skills. be more expedient for the first responder to use their personal vehicle and report directly from their location The DFPD staff includes 22 volunteer firefighters, to the emergency rather than report to the fire station, both local and out-of-area firefighters. Out-of-area while the second responder goes to the fire station firefighters comprise over 50% of the volunteers. and arrives at the scene with emergency equipment. Along with the one paid firefighter, they are required Although these situations deviate from established to staff the firehouse at least one day per five day protocol, the need is determined by the firefighter on a week on a scheduled basis so that there are always two case by case basis and is reviewed by the Chief. firefighters on duty Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Evenings and weekends are covered by local All DFPD firefighters receive training in public firefighters. Other firefighters may report as available. safety, medical and first aid, coronary pulmonary The Grand Jury determined that only one full time resuscitation, fire truck driving procedures, structure firefighter is paid a full salary. The Firefighter Chief fires, woodland fires, and vehicle extraction. and the DFPD Secretary receive a stipend, which is less than a full salary. A captain is the designated Training Officer. Training is provided on a regularly scheduled basis and After ten years of service, firefighters may apply to all volunteers are required to be present unless excused. become reserve firefighters if they are unable to perform the regular duties of a firefighter. They are assigned The Grand Jury determined that there are only six to cover the office and perform other light duties. On certified medical technicians (CMT) and five emergency occasion, cadets from local fire training facilities are medical technicians (EMT) from the 22 total volunteers accepted to assist with the DFPD workload. They may on the roster. become full time volunteer firefighters after completion of the cadet training program. Although not required, the Dunnigan Fire Protection Board held an open meeting to hear personnel As Dunnigan is a small community, sometimes local appeals. This meeting complied with the Brown Act volunteer firefighters are not available immediately. requirements, therefore no violation occurred. Under the Mutual Aid process the Arbuckle Fire Department will be called for backup assistance. They have full time staff on duty and can respond in FindinGS a reasonable time, approximately 10-15 minutes. The Grand Jury determined that Arbuckle assisted twice F1. Retention procedure of the volunteer firefighters during the period of June 1-December 22, 2011. follows the DFPD policy. 21 2011–2012 Yolo CountY GRAnd JuRY FinAl RepoRt
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R7Page 1WIB should provide services to unemployed
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R8Page 1The WIB should circulate informational minutes
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