Placer County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

Placer County Grand Jury Placer County Jails and Holding Facilities: a Consolidated Report Annual Inspections June 23,

Published: June 23, 2016 8 pages Consolidated Report

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Findings 7 findings

All six Placer County Jails and Holding Facilities were clean, well maintained and well managed with the exceptions noted. It was apparent that staff takes great pride in their facilities.

The Burton Creek Substation Jail/Holding Facility is functional and operational, in spite of its age and the fact that it is not ADA compliant. The staff does an exceptional job in utilizing a very outdated facility.

AB109 has impacted Auburn Main Jail and the South Placer Main Jail. With some inmates now spending up to 8 years in a county facility, long-term rehabilitation and medical services as well as educational/vocational opportunities are more critical than ever.

The opening of the booking facility at the South Placer Main Jail will enable south county law enforcement officers to return to duty more quickly than the current system. It will also enable smaller facilities run by cities to expedite their own booking routines.

The floor of the kitchen area in the South Placer Adult Correctional Facility has missing, torn, and/or worn non-slip floor tapes in the food storage and preparation areas.

The floor in the kitchen area of the South Placer Adult Correctional Facility has cracks that could harbor bacteria.

On the day of the inspection of the Historic Courthouse, exposed and damaged drywall or plaster was observed on the bottom right of the doorjamb entering the facility through the sally port. - 6 - -2016 Final Report Conclusion As a result of the shifting of responsibilities from the state to counties, the jail population now consists of individuals incarcerated for more serious offenses and for longer terms. Progress is being made in providing educational, vocational, mental and physical health services. These services are necessary to meet the needs of this evolving inmate population and potentially reduce recidivism rates. All Placer County Jails and holding cells are secured, well managed, and in overall good condition with the exception of the recommendations noted below. The limitations of the old Burton Creek facility hinder the county’s ability to provide adequate services to the eastern end of the county.

Recommendations 4

R1

Repair the drywall or plaster that is exposed on the bottom right of the doorjamb entering the facility from the sally port. Burton Creek
R2

Implement changes to make the facility ADA compliant. South Placer Main Jail
R3

Repair or replace missing, torn, or worn non-slip floor tapes in the kitchen, food storage, and food preparation areas.
R4

Repair the floor cracks throughout the building with special emphasis in sealing the cracks in the kitchen area. South Placer Minimum Security Facility No recommendations Auburn Main Jail No recommendations Santucci Courthouse No recommendations - 7 - -2016 Final Report

Conclusions 1

CL1

As a result of the shifting of responsibilities from the state to counties, the jail population now consists of individuals incarcerated for more serious offenses and for longer terms. Progress is being made in providing educational, vocational, mental and physical health services. These services are necessary to meet the needs of this evolving inmate population and potentially reduce recidivism rates. All Placer County Jails and holding cells are secured, well managed, and in overall good condition with the exception of the recommendations noted below. The limitations of the old Burton Creek facility hinder the county’s ability to provide adequate services to the eastern end of the county.

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