Madera County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
2011-2012 Madera County Grand Jury Final Report on Madera County Sheriff Oakhurst Substation
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The Grand Jury found that the purpose of the substation is to provide a greater presence of the Madera County Sheriff Department to better serve the citizens of Eastern Madera County.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Grand Jury found that the facility was well planned and suitably designed.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Grand Jury found that a private cleaning service is currently contracted to clean the facility twice a week.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury found that the facility was clean and neat. However, staff expressed dissatisfaction with the facility's condition between cleanings.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Grand Jury found that security cameras were located in and around the building. These cameras did not cover the North side or completely cover the East side of the building where prisoners are received.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Grand Jury found that monitoring equipment for the security cameras was located in the wiring closet.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Grand Jury found that the security camera equipment was not consistently monitored during normally staffed hours and not at all after hours and on weekends.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The Grand Jury found that the touch pad to open the automatic gate to enter the compound is located out of reach of the driver of a vehicle. Conclusions:
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 6
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CL1The Grand Jury concluded that the Madera County Sheriff Substation in Oakhurst provides valuable services to citizens in Eastern Madera County. The layout of the facility was well planned, meets current needs, and will accommodate future growth. The layout provides an ergonomic design for efficient staff interaction and work flow.
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CL2The Grand Jury concluded that additional cleaning would help maintain a cleaner overall appearance and extend serviceability of the facility.
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CL3The Grand Jury concluded that security cameras are necessary to enhance safety and security. Security cameras need to cover the entire perimeter of the facility. Better coverage of the North and East sides of the building is needed, giving emphasis to the back entrance.
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CL4The Grand Jury concluded that security cameras should be monitored by the front desk as well as by the watch commander’s office. The security cameras also need to be monitored by Sheriff Dispatch in Madera. This is a security issue as well as an officer safety issue.
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CL5The Grand Jury concluded that when a vehicle drives up to the closed gate, the driver must exit the vehicle and walk to the touch pad to activate the opening of the gate. This is inconvenient as well as a personal safety concern.
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CL6The Grand Jury recommends that either the gate touch pad be relocated or a remote activation device be placed in the vehicles. Respondents: written response required pursuant to PC 933(c) Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 Madera County Sheriff Department Sheriff/Coroner 14142 Road 28 Madera, CA 93638
No Responses Found 1
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