Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Willits Police Department and Holding Cells July 5, 2006
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Findings and Recommendations 14 findings
F1
The budget of the WPD provides for a staff of one Chief, three Sergeants, ten Patrol Officers, one Community Service Officer, five Dispatchers, and one administrative assistant.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
At the time of the Grand Jury’s visit, three patrol officer positions were vacant, two of them unfilled and one unfunded. One dispatcher position was unfilled.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
the Willits City Council fund and fill vacant positions. (Findings 2, 7) Comments A fully staffed Willits Police Department would ensure an increase in safety and protection. Response Required Willits City Council (all findings and recommendations) Willits City Manager (all findings and recommendations) Chief, Willits Police Department (all findings and recommendations)
F3
The Administrative Assistant is in cross training for Dispatcher.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
There currently is neither a female nor a bi-lingual Patrol Officer.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
the WPD actively recruit for bi-lingual and female patrol officers. (Finding 4)
F5
Housing and quality of life are important considerations when recruiting personnel for WPD.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
According to the California Board of Corrections Inspection Report of 2005, the Willits Police Department Holding Cells were out of compliance because not all required Policies and Procedures were included in the Jail Manual.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the WPD comply with the regulations of the California Board of Corrections and update the Policy and Procedure Manual for the WPD Holding Cells. (Finding 6)
F7
On occasion there are not enough officers to adequately staff the Holding Cells and still respond to calls.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
General Orders (operating procedures) for the WPD are being revised with funding provided by Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Currently one staff person is qualified to be a Custodian in the Evidence Room; other staff are undergoing training.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Transportation of prisoners to the County Jail or another facility is carried out within one hour.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
At the time of the Grand Jury’s visit All Holding Cells were clean and facilities were found to be in working order.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
WPD does not possess Tasers.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
The Emergency Plan for the City of Willits was last revised in 1998.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
Total drug arrests are up by approximately 300% over the last five years.
No recommendations for this finding
Comments 1
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CO1A fully staffed Willits Police Department would ensure an increase in safety and protection. Response Required Willits City Council (all findings and recommendations) Willits City Manager (all findings and recommendations) Chief, Willits Police Department (all findings and recommendations) Mendocino County Grand Jury 2005-6 Page 2 of 2
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.