Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2005-2006

Ukiah Police Department May 4, 2006

Published: May 04, 2006 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1
The Ukiah Police Department (UPD) is staffed in accordance with its budget: one Chief, two Captains, six Sergeants, 13 Patrol Officers, three Police Officers/Detectives, one School Resource Officer, three Police Records Clerks, and one Equipment Mechanic. Six Dispatchers are funded through Public Safety monies.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Currently there is a School Resource Officer located at Ukiah High School who is also available to other schools within the City.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the Ukiah City Council provide secured (non-grant) funds to the UPD for additional School Resource Officers. (Findings 2-3) Comments Measure S funds have made it possible to provide additional Patrol Officers. This increase in staff benefits both UPD and the City of Ukiah. Response Required Ukiah City Council (All findings and Recommendation 1) Ukiah City Manager (All findings and Recommendation 1) Ukiah Police Chief (All findings and Recommendation 1)
F3
In accordance with the Ukiah City budget, the UPD anticipates receiving $372,964 from Measure S funds for the fiscal year 2005/2006.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the Ukiah City Council provide secured (non-grant) funds to the UPD for additional School Resource Officers. (Findings 2-3) Comments Measure S funds have made it possible to provide additional Patrol Officers. This increase in staff benefits both UPD and the City of Ukiah. Response Required Ukiah City Council (All findings and Recommendation 1) Ukiah City Manager (All findings and Recommendation 1) Ukiah Police Chief (All findings and Recommendation 1)
F4
Four additional Police Officers will be funded through Measure S monies.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The UPD does not possess Tasers.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Mental health patients in crisis are transported by the UPD to the Ukiah Valley Medical Center for evaluation, in accordance with California Penal Code §5150.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The City of Ukiah has an Emergency Plan, created in 2002, which addresses natural disasters. A new plan is currently being written in conjunction with the County.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
A significant number of UPD arrests are methamphetamine-related.
No recommendations for this finding

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