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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Santa Barbara County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Truancy Prevention – a Class Act, Off to a Good Start
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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That the existing bus port creates a potential safety hazard for court officials and employees, as well as the public, because in the process of loading and unloading, the detainees can visually observe the vehicles in the parking lot.
F2a
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That the holding cells in the basement of the Santa Barbara Court Holding Facility, Figueroa Street, do not have enough cells to house the detainees whose cases are before the courts that day.
F2b
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That the detainees are handcuffed to railings in the corridors due to the lack of holding cell space.
F2c
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That this overcrowding creates a dangerous environment for both deputies and detainees. 2 012-2013 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury
F2d
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That shackled detainees have to be escorted across Figueroa Street to courtrooms by deputies in full view of the passing public. Such a procession is a potential security and safety hazard.
F3
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That the holding cell level lacks cameras.
F4
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That the facility is currently open only from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. daily.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 55That the existing bus port be modified so that detainees cannot visually observe the parking lot. Santa Barbara Court Holding Facility, Figueroa Street
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R2Page 56That the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff support all efforts to address these potential hazardous situations. Santa Maria Court Services Holding Facility, Cook Street
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R3Page 56That the Sheriff fund and install cameras to be placed on the cell level, for the safety of all detainees and deputies. Santa Maria Station
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R4aPage 56That the Sheriff fund this location to be open and operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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R4bPage 56That the Sheriff hire and staff this location to allow it to stay open and be operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
No Responses Found 2
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