Glenn County Grand Jury • 2014-2015

Of the Findings and Recommendations June 15, 2015

Published: June 15, 2015 61 pages Consolidated Report
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, F17, F18, F19, F20, F21, F22, F23, F24, F25, F26, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F35, F36, F37, F38, F39, F40, F41, F42, F43, F44, F45, F46, F47, F48, F49, F50, F51, F52, F53, F54, F55, F56, F57, F58, F59, F60, F61, F62, F63, F64, F65, F66, F67, F68, F69, F70, F71, F72, F73, F74, F75, F76, F77, F78, F79, F80, F81, F82, F83, F84, F85, F86, F87, F88, F89, F90, F91, F92, F93, F94, F95, F96, F97, F98, F99, F100, F101, F102, F103, F104, F105, F106, F107, F108, F109, F110, F111, F112, F113, F114, F115, F116, F117, F118, F119, F120, F121, F122, F123, F124, F125, F126, F127, F128, F129, F130, F131, F132, F133, F134, F135, F136, F137, F138, F139, F140, F141, F142, F143, F144, F145, F146, F147, F148, F149, F150, F151, F152, F153, F154, F155, F156, F157, F158, F159, F160, F161, F162, F163, F164, F165, F166, F167, F168, F169, F170, F171, F172, F173, F174, F175, F176, F177, F178, F179, F180, F181, F182, F183, F184, F185, F186, F187, F188, F189, F190, F191, F192, F193, F194, F195, F196, F197, F198, F199, F200, F201, F202, F203, F204, F205, F206, F207, F208, F209, F210, F211, F212, F213, F214, F215, F216, F217, F218, F219, F220, F221, F222, F223, F224, F225, F226, F227, F228, F229, F230, F231, F232, F233, F234, F235, F236, F237, F238, F239, F240, F241, F242, F243, F244, F245, F246, F247, F248, F249, F250, F251, F252, F253, F254, F255, F256, F257, F258, F259, F260, F261, F262, F263, F264, F265, F266, F267, F268, F269, F270, F271, F272, F273, F274, F275, F276, F277, F278, F279, F280, F281, F282, F283, F284, F285, F286, F287, F288, F289, F290, F291, F292, F293, F294, F295, F296, F297, F298, F299, F300, F301, F302, F303, F304, F305, F306, F307, F308, F309, F310, F311, F312, F313, F314, F315, F316, F317, F318, F319, F320, F321, F322, F323, F324, F325, F326, F327, F328, F329, F330, F331, F332, F333, F334, F335, F336, F337, F338, F339, F340, F341, F342, F343, F344, F345, F346, F347, F348, F349, F350, F351, F352, F353, F354, F355, F356, F357, F358, F359, F360, F361, F362, F363, F364, F365, F366, F367, F368, F369, F370, F371, F372, F373, F374, F375, F376, F377, F378, F379, F380, F381, F382, F383, F384, F385, F386, F387, F388, F389, F390, F391, F392, F393, F394, F395, F396, F397, F398, F399, F400, F401, F402, F403, F404, F405, F406, F407, F408, F409, F410, F411, F412, F413, F414, F415, F416, F417, F418, F419, F420, F421, F422, F423, F424, F425, F426, F427, F428, F429, F430, F431, F432, F433, F434, F435, F436, F437, F438, F439, F440, F441, F442, F443, F444, F445, F446, F447, F448, F449, F450, F451, F452, F453, F454, F455, F456, F457, F458, F459, F460, F461, F462, F463, F464, F465, F466, F467, F468, F469, F470, F471, F472, F473, F474, F475, F476, F477, F478, F479, F480, F481, F482, F483, F484, F485, F486, F487, F488, F489, F490, F491, F492, F493, F494, F495, F496, F497, F498, F499, F500, F501, F502, F503, F504, F505, F506, F507, F508, F509, F510, F511, F512, F513, F514, F515, F516, F517, F518, F519, F520, F521, F522, F523, F524, F525, F526, F527, F528, F529, F530, F531, F532, F533, F534, F535, F536, F537, F538, F539, F540, F541, F542, F543, F544, F545, F546, F547, F548, F549, F550, F551, F552, F553, F554, F555, F556, F557, F558, F559, F560, F561, F562, F563, F564, F565, F566, F567, F568, F569, F570, F571, F572, F573, F574, F575, F576, F577, F578, F579, F580, F581, F582, F583, F584, F585, F586, F587, F588, F589, F590, F591, F592, F593, F594, F595, F596, F597, F598, F599, F600, F601, F602, F603, F604, F605, F606, F607, F608, F609, F610, F611, F612, F613, F614, F615, F616, F617, F618, F619, F620, F621, F622, F623, F624, F625, F626, F627, F628, F629, F630, F631, F632, F633, F634, F635, F636, F637, F638, F639, F640, F641, F642, F643, F644, F645, F646, F647, F648, F649, F650, F651, F652, F653, F654, F655, F656, F657, F658, F659, F660, F661, F662, F663, F664, F665, F666, F667, F668, F669, F670, F671, F672, F673, F674, F675, F676, F677, F678, F679, F680, F681, F682, F683, F684, F685, F686, F687, F688, F689, F690, F691, F692, F693, F694, F695, F696, F697, F698, F699, F700, F701, F702, F703, F704, F705, F706, F707, F708, F709, F710, F711, F712, F713, F714, F715, F716, F717, F718, F719, F720, F721, F722, F723, F724, F725, F726, F727, F728, F729, F730, F731, F732, F733, F734, F735, F736, F737, F738, F739, F740, F741, F742, F743, F744, F745, F746, F747, F748, F749, F750, F751, F752, F753, F754, F755, F756, F757, F758, F759, F760, F761, F762, F763, F764, F765, F766, F767, F768, F769, F770, F771, F772, F773, F774, F775, F776, F777, F778, F779, F780, F781, F782, F783, F784, F785, F786, F787, F788, F789, F790, F791, F792, F793, F794, F795, F796, F797, F798, F799, F800, F801, F802, F803, F804, F805, F806, F807, F808, F809, F810, F811, F812, F813, F814, F815, F816, F817, F818, F819, F820, F821, F822, F823, F824, F825, F826, F827, F828, F829, F830, F831, F832, F833, F834, F835, F836, F837, F838, F839, F840, F841, F842, F843, F844, F845, F846, F847, F848, F849, F850, F851, F852, F853, F854, F855, F856, F857, F858, F859, F860, F861, F862, F863, F864, F865, F866, F867, F868, F869, F870, F871, F872, F873, F874, F875, F876, F877, F878, F879, F880, F881, F882, F883, F884, F885, F886, F887, F888, F889, F890, F891, F892, F893, F894, F895, F896, F897, F898, F899, F900, F901, F902, F903, F904, F905, F906, F907, F908, F909, F910, F911, F912, F913, F914, F915, F916, F917, F918, F919, F920, F921, F922, F923, F924, F925, F926, F927, F928, F929, F930, F931, F932, F933, F934, F935, F936, F937, F938, F939, F940, F941, F942, F943, F944, F945, F946, F947, F948, F949, F950, F951, F952, F953, F954, F955, F956, F957, F958, F959, F960, F961, F962, F963, F964, F965, F966, F967, F968, F969, F970, F971, F972, F973, F974, F975, F976, F977, F978, F979, F980, F981, F982, F983, F984, F985, F986, F987, F988, F989, F990, F991, F992, F993, F994, F995, F996, F997, F998, F999, F1000, F1001, F1002, F1003, F1004, F1005, F1006, F1007, F1008, F1009, F1010, F1011, F1012, F1013, F1014, F1015, F1016, F1017, F1018, F1019, F1020, F1021, F1022, F1023, F1024, F1025, F1026, F1027, F1028, F1029, F1030, F1031, F1032, F1033, F1034, F1035, F1036, F1037, F1038, F1039, F1040, F1041, F1042, F1043, F1044, F1045, F1046, F1047, F1048, F1049, F1050, F1051, F1052, F1053, F1054, F1055, F1056, F1057, F1058, F1059, F1060, F1061, F1062, F1063, F1064, F1065, F1066, F1067, F1068, F1069, F1070, F1071, F1072, F1073, F1074, F1075, F1076, F1077, F1078, F1079, F1080, F1081, F1082, F1083, F1084, F1085, F1086, F1087, F1088, F1089, F1090, F1091, F1092, F1093, F1094, F1095, F1096, F1097, F1098, F1099, F1100, F1101, F1102, F1103, F1104, F1105, F1106, F1107, F1108, F1109, F1110, F1111, F1112, F1113, F1114, F1115, F1116, F1117, F1118, F1119, F1120, F1121, F1122, F1123, F1124, F1125, F1126, F1127, F1128, F1129, F1130, F1131, F1132, F1133, F1134, F1135, F1136, F1137, F1138, F1139, F1140, F1141, F1142, F1143, F1144, F1145, F1146, F1147, F1148, F1149, F1150, F1151, F1152, F1153, F1154, F1155, F1156, F1157, F1158, F1159, F1160, F1161, F1162, F1163, F1164, F1165, F1166, F1167, F1168, F1169, F1170, F1171, F1172, F1173, F1174, F1175, F1176, F1177, F1178, F1179, F1180, F1181, F1182, F1183, F1184, F1185, F1186, F1187, F1188, F1189, F1190, F1191, F1192, F1193, F1194, F1195, F1196, F1197, F1198, F1199, F1200, F1201, F1202, F1203, F1204, F1205, F1206, F1207, F1208, F1209, F1210, F1211, F1212, F1213, F1214, F1215, F1216, F1217, F1218, F1219, F1220, F1221, F1222, F1223, F1224, F1225, F1226, F1227, F1228, F1229, F1230, F1231, F1232, F1233, F1234, F1235, F1236, F1237, F1238, F1239, F1240, F1241, F1242, F1243, F1244, F1245, F1246, F1247, F1248, F1249, F1250, F1251, F1252, F1253, F1254, F1255, F1256, F1257, F1258, F1259, F1260, F1261, F1262, F1263, F1264, F1265, F1266, F1267, F1268, F1269, F1270, F1271, F1272, F1273, F1274, F1275, F1276, F1277, F1278, F1279, F1280, F1281, F1282, F1283, F1284, F1285, F1286, F1287, F1288, F1289, F1290, F1291, F1292, F1293, F1294, F1295, F1296, F1297, F1298, F1299, F1300, F1301, F1302, F1303, F1304, F1305, F1306, F1307, F1308, F1309, F1310, F1311, F1312, F1313, F1314, F1315, F1316, F1317, F1318, F1319, F1320, F1321, F1322, F1323, F1324, F1325, F1326, F1327, F1328, F1329, F1330, F1331, F1332, F1333, F1334, F1335, F1336, F1337, F1338, F1339, F1340, F1341, F1342, F1343, F1344, F1345, F1346, F1347, F1348, F1349, F1350, F1351, F1352, F1353, F1354, F1355, F1356, F1357, F1358, F1359, F1360, F1361, F1362, F1363, F1364, F1365, F1366, F1367, F1368, F1369, F1370, F1371, F1372, F1373, F1374, F1375, F1376, F1377, F1378, F1379, F1380, F1381, F1382, F1383, F1384, F1385, F1386, F1387, F1388, F1389, F1390, F1391, F1392, F1393, F1394, F1395, F1396, F1397, F1398, F1399, F1400, F1401, F1402, F1403, F1404, F1405, F1406, F1407, F1408, F1409, F1410, F1411, F1412, F1413, F1414, F1415, F1416, F1417, F1418, F1419, F1420, F1421, F1422, F1423, F1424, F1425, F1426, F1427, F1428, F1429, F1430, F1431, F1432, F1433, F1434, F1435, F1436, F1437, F1438, F1439, F1440, F1441, F1442, F1443, F1444, F1445, F1446, F1447, F1448, F1449, F1450, F1451, F1452, F1453, F1454, F1455, F1456, F1457, F1458, F1459, F1460, F1461, F1462, F1463, F1464, F1465, F1466, F1467, F1468, F1469, F1470, F1471, F1472, F1473, F1474, F1475, F1476, F1477, F1478, F1479, F1480, F1481, F1482, F1483, F1484, F1485, F1486, F1487, F1488, F1489, F1490, F1491, F1492, F1493, F1494, F1495, F1496, F1497, F1498, F1499, F1500, F1501, F1502, F1503, F1504, F1505, F1506, F1507, F1508, F1509, F1510, F1511, F1512, F1513, F1514, F1515, F1516, F1517, F1518, F1519, F1520, F1521, F1522, F1523, F1524, F1525, F1526, F1527, F1528, F1529, F1530, F1531, F1532, F1533, F1534, F1535, F1536, F1537, F1538, F1539, F1540, F1541, F1542, F1543, F1544, F1545, F1546, F1547, F1548, F1549, F1550, F1551, F1552, F1553, F1554, F1555, F1556, F1557, F1558, F1559, F1560, F1561, F1562, F1563, F1564, F1565, F1566, F1567, F1568, F1569, F1570, F1571, F1572, F1573, F1574, F1575, F1576, F1577, F1578, F1579, F1580, F1581, F1582, F1583, F1584, F1585, F1586, F1587, F1588, F1589, F1590, F1591, F1592, F1593, F1594, F1595, F1596, F1597, F1598, F1599, F1600, F1601, F1602, F1603, F1604, F1605, F1606, F1607, F1608, F1609, F1610, F1611, F1612, F1613, F1614, F1615, F1616, F1617, F1618, F1619, F1620, F1621, F1622, F1623, F1624, F1625, F1626, F1627, F1628, F1629, F1630, F1631, F1632, F1633, F1634, F1635, F1636, F1637, F1638, F1639, F1640, F1641, F1642, F1643, F1644, F1645, F1646, F1647, F1648, F1649, F1650, F1651, F1652, F1653, F1654, F1655, F1656, F1657, F1658, F1659, F1660, F1661, F1662, F1663, F1664, F1665, F1666, F1667, F1668, F1669, F1670, F1671, F1672, F1673, F1674, F1675, F1676, F1677, F1678, F1679, F1680, F1681, F1682, F1683, F1684, F1685, F1686, F1687, F1688, F1689, F1690, F1691, F1692, F1693, F1694, F1695, F1696, F1697, F1698, F1699, F1700, F1701, F1702, F1703, F1704, F1705, F1706, F1707, F1708, F1709, F1710, F1711, F1712, F1713, F1714, F1715, F1716, F1717, F1718, F1719, F1720, F1721, F1722, F1723, F1724, F1725, F1726, F1727, F1728, 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Findings 11 findings

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Policies and procedures relating to Fiscal and Administrative issues are in place, but have not been followed. The Orland Unified School District Board of Trustees needs to understand and implement the existing fiscal and administrative policies which are set forth in the Board of Trustees Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.
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Hire additional correctional officers and maintenance personnel.
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Pursue expanding the sally port doors to accommodate the larger vehicles.
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Pursue in-­‐house or local dental services 5. Update wage and benefit packages to be competitive with surrounding counties. VI. Responses Required: Glenn County Sheriff Glenn County Board of Supervisors Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report JANE HAHN JUVENILE HALL I. Purpose: To review, inspect, and assess conditions and staffing at the Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall facility in Willows, California. II. Background: Members of the Grand Jury visited the facility as mandated by the California Penal Code 919 (b) and met with the Chief Probation Officer for clarification on expenditures. III. Findings The facility is a locked building, where all visitors are buzzed into a small ante room, and asked to sign in. We were met by the facility manager and were given basic information and written handouts, from a wall mounted display case. Parents/juveniles are given a copy of the rules upon booking. Juveniles are awarded points for adhering to the rules and points taken away when violations occur. If juveniles need to be separated from the communal areas, they are kept in their rooms for twenty-­‐three (23) hours a day, with one hour allowed for shower and exercise. There are cameras throughout the facility and staff ratio is 1:10, with at least one male and female per shift. At the time of our visit, there were eight (8) males, with a total capacity of twenty-­‐two (22). Bookings continue to be done by hand, as the upgrade to the computer system has not been done. The overall appearance of the building was clean, uncluttered, and in good repair. Copies of site inspections were provided. The Grand Jury was given an impressive presentation by staff of Willowglen Juvenile Court School, functioning under Glenn County Office of Education at no cost to the Juvenile Hall’s budget. The staff is committed to providing all aspects of education, geared to each juvenile’s ability, with goals of graduation and information on becoming prepared for life after they leave the facility. All juveniles have the option to meet with religious leaders. At the present time only one religious group is providing this service. The Juvenile Justice Handbook is provided to schools within the county as a source of information for students and families. Medical care is provided by California Forensic Medical Group in-­‐house and when needed juveniles are transported to a local hospital. Release from custody is the procedure when hospitalization is required. There is no Anger Management program in place. Frustration was heard from staff of low wages with no increases. Management states it’s frustrating to train an officer only to have them leave for better wages. All staff is working overtime and when census is low, on call status is used. Call back pay is low, therefore grumblings were heard. Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Jane Hahn Juvenile Hall The practicality of closing the juvenile hall was discussed with the Chief Probation Officer and his staff. Loss of funding occurred when Colusa County removed their juveniles from our county. An “evidence-­‐ based” risk assessment tool is used to observe the risk that a juvenile could re-­‐offend, with some level of success. Risk assessment is handled by a probation officer who typically meets with both the parents and juvenile within forty-­‐eight (48) hours. Juveniles are rated as low, moderate, or high risk. After the assessment the juvenile is placed in a program that helps to identify and address problem areas (diet, medications, social circles, etc.) to reduce the risk that a juvenile will re-­‐offend. IV. Conclusions: The staff is working overtime due to some officers out on medical leave as a result of juvenile attacks. Higher paying wages and benefits in surrounding counties result in trained officers seeking other employment. Closing the Juvenile Hall would not benefit the County due to ongoing expenses of housing juveniles outside the County. Transportation, payment for beds used or not, staff’s time away from county, and cost of reopening the facility in the future, would be prohibitive. Due to the limited participation of religious groups services may not be available. Management has provided locked complaint boxes, for both staff and juveniles. Every complaint is investigated. There is also a written complaint form that may also be used. V. Recommendations: 1. Look into contracting with other counties for placement of their juveniles here in Glenn County.
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Check with the school and ask if the free literature is being provided to all students.
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Look into the possibility of updating security protocols to include the use of tasers to discourage juvenile attacks. VI. Responses required: Glenn County Board of Supervisors Glenn County Probation Department Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Animal Control Division 2014-­‐2015 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION OF THE GLENN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE I. Purpose The Glenn County Grand Jury heard concerns that Animal Control services were being implemented inconsistently within Glenn County. Dogs were being euthanized at the pound, and the carcasses being disposed of at the Glenn County Landfill. The purpose of this inquiry is as follows: 1. To be informed on Animal Control Unit operations 2. To learn how the Pound services are contracted and monitored 3. To learn if the Pound is operating in a legally acceptable and humane manner II. Background On February 3, 2015, the Public Safety Committee of the Grand Jury met with the Sheriff, Undersheriff, an Animal Control Officer and an administrative employee. The Committee appreciated the time and cordial sharing of information about our inquiry. The Grand Jury was provided a copy of the Pound contract, and a data collection summary regarding dispatch calls. We learned the following: The Animal Control Division is a unit which has been overseen by the Glenn County Sheriff for approximately eight years. It had previously been an independent department with four (4) employees. The shift of the Animal Control Division to the Sheriff’s Office occurred because of the need for the County to down-­‐size the budget. Currently, there are two Animal Control positions, with administration being performed by Sheriff’s Office staff. The Animal Control officers attended 80 hours of training provided by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) when first hired. Additionally, they receive on-­‐the-­‐job training riding along with an experienced Deputy Sheriff Patrol Officer for the first 12 weeks of employment. Though not sworn in as a peace officer, the Animal Control Officer is made knowledgeable of the Sheriff’s Office demands and expectations and is an important part of the Sheriff’s Office cadre of manpower. If a public safety issue arises outside of the Animal Control Officers’ schedules, Deputy Sheriff Officers must handle those emergencies. Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Animal Control Division The Animal Control Division is responsible for domesticated animals; California Fish and Wildlife is responsible for wild animal services. Each Animal Control Officer works four 10-­‐hour days per week, overlapping on one day. This provides 80 hours per week of animal control service for the County. On most days there is only one Assistant Animal Control Officer to cover the entire County area. Services provided by the Animal Control Division include routine patrol, responding to complaints from the public regarding domesticated animals, animal cruelty investigations, rabies prevention, including monitoring the vaccination and licensing of dogs. Animal Control also supports the cities of Orland and Willows by transporting animals to be sheltered to Burnham Veterinarian Clinic in Willows, which is contracted to provide animal shelter and vaccination services. There are two Animal Control vehicles in operation. The Grand Jury inspected one of the trucks. It was found it to be clean and set up well for effective functioning. These vehicles are leased from County Fleet Services and need replacement at 5 to 6 year intervals. There are no firearms used by Animal Control Officers. The officer does have a Taser, a baton, and a noose to capture stray dogs. There have been no on-­‐ the-­‐job injuries or Workmen’s Compensation Claims related to animal control services. In 2013-­‐2014, the Sheriff’s dispatcher received 2408 calls for the Animal Control Division. Of the 2408 calls, 54 were sent to the District Attorney’s office on charges of Animal Cruelty. The Animal Control Division issued 124 other citations. Most of the calls concerned animals at large, and most of them were dogs. If an animal is picked up, there is an Animal Control Division fee of $40 for first-­‐timers, $65 for second-­‐timers, and $90 for third-­‐timers. There is also a board and care fee from Burnham’s Veterinary Clinic (the Pound) of $9 per day. Rabies prevention and testing is a primary charge of the Animal Control Division. Bats, skunks, possums, and unvaccinated dogs are red flags. Testing is done when one of these animals comes in contact, or may have come into contact with a person. Without rabies testing services, the person must decide to take a series of rabies shots or risk contracting rabies. Cats may be considered a domesticated animal (free-­‐roaming, no leash required). As such Animal Control may impound cats much the same as dogs. If the cat is obviously feral it is not in the jurisdiction of Animal Control. Cats may be trapped in the cities of Orland and Willows and brought to the Pound. The cost for this service belongs to the two cities, rather than the county. Animal Control also provides a service of leasing cat traps. There is $20 deposit fee, of which $1 per day’s use is charged. If a citizen traps cats, the cost of humane disposal resides with the citizen, not the county or city. Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Animal Control Division Once an animal is impounded, locating the owner is a priority. Having tags on collars aids in a quicker search effort. Attempts are made to contact the owner (if known) by both phone and mail. If no one comes forward, an ad is placed in the newspaper for four days. At the end of the advertising the Sheriff is charged with making the decision about what happens next. Options include adoption, fostering until an adoptive home becomes available, and using the Animal Rescue Networks to take an animal, or to euthanize. Because of these efforts, Glenn is close to becoming a “no kill” county. If the animal is euthanized, its remains are taken to the Glenn County Landfill. Arrangements for burial must be made in advance as Landfill staff must have the site ready, and must promptly cover the grave. Other private or Glenn County entities support the work of the Animal Control Division. Stray horses may be sheltered at the Glenn County Sheriff Posse Grounds until the owner can be found. Orland Livestock Yard will house stray livestock for four days, and if no one claims it, it will be sold. Glenn County Public Health Department funds lab-­‐testing of animals suspicious for rabies. Glenn County contracts with Burnham Veterinary Clinic to shelter and vaccinate animals impounded by the Animal Control Division. The current term of agreement is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 at an annual rate of $20,000. This contract was entered into following a formal bidding process with a Request for Proposals issued to all known facilities in Glenn County capable of impounding animals on a day-­‐to-­‐day basis, 24 hours a day. Other facilities with adequate space and equipment did not apply. Pound facility condition regulations are specified in the California Code of Regulations Sections 2030 and 2032 et seq. The California Veterinary Medical Board is responsible for oversight of these regulations. Additionally, the Animal Control Officers visit the facility on a regular basis and may report concerns directly to the clinic staff. Acting as the County Animal Impound facility, Burnham Veterinary Clinic handled 627 dogs, 241 cats, and 12 other types of animals. The outcomes included adoption, redemption to owners, transfers to rescue organizations, euthanasia, death other than being euthanized, disposal of carcass requests, and escape from the facility. Ninety-­‐six of the 627 dogs were euthanized. As specified by contract, Burnham Veterinary Clinic does not make the decision to euthanize; this power resides with the Sheriff. The clinic is responsible for keeping a secure and sanitary facility, and providing nutrition and veterinary treatment to all animals impounded 24 hours per day. No animal can be released from the pound without proof of rabies vaccination or vaccination provided pre-­‐release. Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Animal Control Division III. Findings 1. Animal Control services are provided for domesticated animals within the unincorporated areas of Glenn County.
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Several local facilities support the impounding of other animals: Orland Livestock Yard, Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, Animal Rescue Network, Glenn County Public Health, and people who chose to adopt animals from the Pound.
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Burnham Veterinary Clinic is contracted with the County to provide 24/7 shelter, nutrition, veterinary services, and vaccination services within a sanitary, safe, adequate facility. That contract is monitored by Sheriff’s Office administration.
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Burnham Veterinary Clinic facility conditions are also monitored by California Veterinary Medical Board as set forth in the California Code of Regulations. IV. Conclusion: 1. Glenn County Animal Control Division of the Sheriff’s Office is operating efficiently within a large geographic area.
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Design and conduct professional development training for Governing Board Members on existing policies, policy development and monitoring, and fiscal oversight and management. • Personnel 1. Policies and procedures relating to personnel are in place, but have not been followed. The Orland Unified School District Board of Trustees needs to understand and implement the existing personnel policies which are set forth in the Board of Trustees Board Policy and Administrative Regulations. • Bond/Building/Real Estate Projects 1. Revise Board Policy and Administrative Regulations to restrict the Superintendent’s authority to enter into specified contracts and agreements without prior full Board review and approval.
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Also stated, the State of California does fund some of the AB 109 program under the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) with funding going towards staffing. It was noted that known gang members were housed in different pods and exercised at different times. Only walking is allowed in the facility and handball is allowed in the exercise yard. Showers are allowed daily and during the day as requested by an inmate. Dental and medical care is provided by California Forensic Medical Group. In the event of an emergency, the inmate is transported to the Glenn Medical Center. Dental care appointments are made every other Friday at Butte County Jail, with emergencies or urgent care done locally. The total cost of the health care contract for inmates is approximately $900,000. If an inmate is hospitalized while incarcerated, the first $15,000 is covered by the contract. Therefore, inmates are released until their medical care has been taken care of privately. Sometimes that means that their incarceration stay is interrupted until their medical problems are stabilized. Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Jail The sally port continues to pose a problem, especially with the newer bigger vehicles. When the courthouse is remodeled, the fencing outside the sally port will be extended, allowing the vehicles to be fully inside the fencing. During the time of courthouse remodeling, the inmates will be taken by van to court. Upon our walk through, it was noted that the facility was clean, organized, and the noise levels rather quiet. We were cautioned about the narrow stairs to the tower, as a correctional officer was injured while descending with a tray in hand. While in the tower, we were able to observe all pods and areas of surveillance. The officer in the tower is responsible for opening all doors within the facility. A correctional officer trainee joined the tower officer while we were present, and we were able to observe the procedure of an employee entering the tower. All equipment was placed in a slot and the officer was able to retrieve it after he entered the tower. The jail is equipped with a fire suppression system and an emergency generator. Fire drills are not needed due to the suppression system. The emergency generator is tested every two weeks with a full load testing done monthly. It was stated that the generator will support all electrical systems within the jail. Inmates have been currently curtailed from work programs outside of the jail, due to drugs being brought back in. An ongoing investigation is currently in place due to two incidents. Inmates are made aware of "no drugs" allowed within the facility. If drugs are found on an inmate, there are several alternatives the Sheriff’s Office may take, including arresting the inmate and forwarding the information to the District Attorney for prosecution. Inmates are awakened for cleaning their pod at 4:30 am. Meals are served at 6:30 am, 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm with snacks provided for diabetic inmates. The general population is allowed to buy items such as Top Ramen, personal hygiene products, coffee, and snacks, through a commissary when money is in their individual accounts. Each inmate is given a cup and spoon which they use daily. IV: Conclusions: The jail was found to be clean and organized. The laundry room has an industrial washer/dryer, with automatic chemicals added to cycles. No chemicals are handled by inmates. There were inmates working in the kitchen as we toured. It was noted that “sharps”, e.g., knives, blender blades, etc., were locked. Inmates are cleared medically before being allowed to work in the kitchen and are screened before being allowed back into their pods. The total budget for the jail is currently at $3.4 million to $3.8 million. This does not cover much of the maintenance needed for an aging facility. Currently, there is one maintenance employee to service the facility, with safety being a priority. Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Jail Staffing has minimally three correction officers on duty at all times, with at least one each of male and female. At the time of our visit there were two male and one female, plus the Commander and kitchen staff. A male trainee was added to the shift prior to our departure. There are currently seven (7) unfilled positions. Staff continues to work overtime to cover the needs of the jail. Recruitment is ongoing. A new correctional officer’s training and clearances take approximately eight months. A problem exists with Glenn County training new hires, only to have them relocate to other counties where wages are higher. In reviewing former Sheriff Larry Jones’ reply to the 2013-­‐2014 Grand Jury Report, we are in agreement that funding is a big concern. A needed grant was lost to another county, resulting in Glenn County still in need of more funding. V. Recommendations: The Glenn County Grand Jury recommends the following: 1. The Board of Supervisors and the Glenn County Sheriff continue to explore all avenues of funding, including grants, to keep the jail in compliance with all codes and laws.

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