Response to the Civil Grand Jury Final Report on Protecting Our Most Vulnerable*

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  It is recommended that the city council, by motion, authorize the mayor to execute and submit a response to the Civil Grand Jury's report on protecting elder and dependent adults from abuse. Background: Each year the Santa Clara County Superior Court convenes a Civil Grand Jury (CVJ) for the purpose of reviewing the functions of government within the county. The CVJ typically reviews an aspect of local government operations within the county and drafts a report with findings and recommendations. Discussion: The CVJ report this year relates to protecting elder and dependent adults from abuse and advocates a revision to the county-wide policy on this issue as used by law enforcement. The CVJ report applies to all local governments within the county that operate law enforcement services that investigate elder abuse claims. The CVJ did not make any findings related to the Gilroy Police Department, but did offer a recommendation that he Gilroy Police Department advocate for revision of the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Protocol for Santa Clara County Law Enforcement through the county police chiefs association. The administration and police department concur with the CVJ recommendation and will advocate for revision of the county- wide policy. A response letter has been drafted consistent with Penal Code §933(c) for review by the council and signature by the mayor and is recommended for approval for submission to the Superior Court. Fiscal Impact: There is not a fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. 17
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  The City of Gilroy Police Department, as a member of the Police Chiefs' Association of Sana Clara County, should advocate for revision of the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Protocol for Santa Clara County Law Enforcement. <b>City Response:</b> The City acknowledges the Grand Jury's recommendation and will advocate for a revision to the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Protocol for Santa Clara County Law Enforcement through the Santa Clara County Police Chiefs Association. Sincerely, Imalel J. Gag Admin. (408) 846-0310 Comm. (408) 846-0350 Gilroy Police Department Records (408) 846-0300 Fax (408) 846-0339 City of Gilroy DENISE J. TURNER 7301 Hanna Street Gilroy, California Chief of Police 95020-6129 ILE NOV 0 4 2015 October 30, 2015 DAVID H. YAMASAKI Executive Officer/Clerk ount of CA County of Santa DEPUTY Honorable Rise Jones Pichon, Presiding Judge Santa Clara County Superior Court 191 North First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Dear Judge Jones Pinchon: Enclosed please find copies of response letters from former City Administrator Tom Haglund, dated August 17, 2015 and Mayor Don Gage, dated August 18, 2015. Please advise if you need any further information. Thank you. Sincerely, none Bur Nonie Barbieri Administrative Secretary to Chief Denise Turner PROTECTION OUR DUTY, PREVENTION OUR GOAL Telephone (408) 846-0202 Facsimile (408) 846-0500 City of Gilroy http://www.ci.gilroy.ca.us 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, California DONALD F. GAGE 95020-6197 MAYOR August 18, 2015 Honorable Risë Jones Pichon Presiding Judge of the Superior Court 191 North First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Response to the Civil Grand Jury Final Report on Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Subject: Residents Dear Judge Pichon, The city of Gilroy has received and reviewed the above-captioned report and provides the Court the following response to the Grand Jury recommendation below: <b>Grand Jury