El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
El Dorado County 2017-2018 Grand Jury El Dorado County Jails Inspections Case 17-03 • June 30, 2018
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Stained ceiling tiles were observed in both County Jails.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Stained ceiling tiles should be replaced immediately after leak repairs are accomplished.
F2
Graffiti and chipped paint was observed on interior County Jail walls, in visiting booths and other surfaces.
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R2
Graffiti removal and repainting of chipped paint should occur on a continuous basis.
F3
The full body metal detector in Placerville Receiving and Release was not working.
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R3
In the Placerville Jail Receiving and Release, the full body scanner should be operational and used during inmate intake.
F4
The culinary program is the only vocational program available in either jail.
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R4
The jails should institute life skills and vocational programs.
F5
Female inmates cannot participate in the culinary programs at both jails.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The culinary program should allow both male and female inmates to participate.
F6
The Vanir Report has inconsistent numbers for attempted suicides in both jails from 2011 to 2016. They are inaccurate and do not correlate with County numbers.
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R6
Jail staff should be trained to better classify and document attempted suicide for more accurate record keeping. June 2018 El Dorado County Jails Inspections 5
F7
Assembly Bill AB 109 has created a hardship to County Jails.
No recommendations for this finding
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El Dorado County Sheriff
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