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Monterey County Grand Jury • 2023-2024

Cannabis Tax Revenues: Highs and Lows

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 33

In 2022, there were 662 sworn officers in Monterey County. Those without the 40- hour CIT training, offered twice a year for 35 first responders per session, are unlikely to be as effective at responding to people in crisis, leading to potentially dangerous outcomes for officers and community members.

F2 Page 33

There has not been a comprehensive public awareness campaign to inform County residents of a specific crisis line number and the new 24/7 (as of January 1, 2024) capacity of the Mobile Crisis Team to respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis causing the public to remain unaware of the availability of this resource.

F3 Page 33

The Mapping Project found no formal collaboration exists among the various entities that respond to people with mental health difficulties who are in crisis. A case-by- case response is not a consistent or effective strategy and does not serve the community well.

F4 Page 33

SPD and MCSO have not prepared annual training needs assessments and plans as required by their internal policies. Consequently, their training plans are out of date leaving officers and deputies less equipped/prepared to respond to crisis calls for service and putting themselves and the public at risk.

F5 Page 33

Current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials are not conspicuously posted on either SPD or MCSO websites(cid:3) causing them to be out of compliance with California Senate Bill 978 and making it more difficult for the public to obtain such information. 18

Recommendations 5

R1
Page 34

Monterey County Department of Behavioral Health develop a POST-certified, abbreviated in-service training course on CIT by December 31, 2024, designed for law enforcement officers who have not taken the 40-hour course to be facilitated annually by Field Training Officers.
R2
Page 34

Monterey County increase its public awareness campaign regarding the Mobile Crisis Team’s 24/7 availability to include more social media posts, news articles, and advertising
R3
Page 34

Monterey County appoint a liaison to establish regular meetings among entities such as MCBH, LEAs, 911 dispatchers, hospital ER staff, and relevant nonprofit service providers that respond to individuals with mental health difficulties
R4
Page 34

The Salinas Police Chief and the Monterey County Sheriff prioritize the completion of an annual training needs assessment and plan by no later than July 31, 2024, and by the end of each fiscal year thereafter. (cid:3) (cid:3)
R5
Page 34

The Salinas Police Department and Monterey County Sheriff’s Office conspicuously post all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials to their websites

Agency Responses 7

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Auditor-Controller's Response to the Cannabis Tax Revenues, Highs and Lows report

June 28, 2024 • 4 pages View Details ▾

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County of Monterey's Additional Response to the Cannabis Tax Revenues, Highs and Lows

February 28, 2025 • 2 pages View Details ▾

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County of Monterey's Response to the Cannabis Tax Revenues, Highs and Lows

August 01, 2024 • 6 pages • 1 response View Details ▾

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1 response to findings and recommendations

F10

La mayoría de las Compañías de bomberos del MFD trabajan y viven en instalaciones de 70 años de antigüedad que no han sido sometidas a pruebas exhaustivas para detectar materiales de construcción peligrosos que puedan poner en peligro su salud y seguridad.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

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Monterey County District Attorney's Response to the Cannabis Tax Revenues, Highs and Lows

May 24, 2024 • 2 pages • 2 responses View Details ▾

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2 responses to findings and recommendations

F18

Algunos miembros del personal del MFD desconocen el proceso para acceder a un Terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar Licenciado contratado por la Ciudad o al personal del Departamento de Salud Conductual del Condado, lo que compromete su bienestar mental. 17

Response: Unknown Score: 0

Finding 8 - Criminal/Civil penalties for most illicit business activities may be adjudicated as a misdemeanor by the District Attorney's office with less than a year probation and/or a fine of $1,000 or less, resulting in an ineffective deterrent system. California voters approved Proposition 64 in 2016, significantly reducing criminal penalties for unlicensed cannabis activities. This proposition reduced and reclassified most cannabis-related crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. Additionally, in 2021, California Assembly Bill 1950 amended state laws, reducing misdemeanor probation terms from...

R19

La Administración del MFD finaliza y distribuye las políticas AAR y CISM asegurando que cada incidente crítico sea reportado, y que los servicios de apoyo mental después de la acción estén disponibles para el 31 de octubre de 2024. SOLICITUD DE RESPUESTAS Se requieren las siguientes respuestas de conformidad con las secciones 933 y 933.05 del Código Penal: De los siguientes órganos de gobierno en un plazo de 90 días a partir de la publicación de este informe:  Ayuntamiento de Monterey o Conclus...

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Recommendation 9 - The District Attorney's office in cooperation with the Cannabis Program and Sheriff/Coroner's office increase prosecutorial efforts of unlicensed and underreporting cannabis growers to the maximum extent of the law; by using existing resources, potential grant funding, and assistance from the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP) by Decembe

Monterey County Sheriff's Office Response to the Cannabis Tax Revenues, Highs and Lows

June 25, 2024 • 2 pages • 3 responses • Score: 0 (+0, 1, 0) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

F17

El MFD no utiliza los perros de las instalaciones que se han empleado con éxito para mejorar el bienestar de los primeros intervinientes y establecer relaciones positivas en la comunidad.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

Finding 7: Illicit activities are one of several major factors contributing to the reduction in funds available for community needs. Response: I disagree partially with this finding. Illicit activities will affect legal activities, but I would not consider it a major contributing factor. Annual legal cannabis sales in California have continued to decrease since the nations biggest cannabis market launched recreational sales nearly 8 years ago. In 2022, legal sales reached $5.3 billion, according to figures released by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. This is down 8.2% ...

R18

La ciudad de Monterey coloca en cada parque de bomberos información relativa a la disponibilidad del Terapeuta Matrimonial y Familiar Licenciado contratado para el 30 de julio de 2024.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Recommendation 8: MCSO increase enforcement of the regulations regarding illicit activity by licensed and unlicensed growers by Septembe

R19

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

Recommendation 9: The District Attorneys Office in cooperation with the Cannabis Program and Sheriff/Coroners Office increase prosecutorial efforts of unlicensed and underreporting cannabis growers to the maximum extent of the law; by using existing resources, potential grant funding, and assistance from the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP) By Decembe

Treasurer-Tax Collector's Response to the Cannabis Tax Revenues, Highs and Lows report

June 18, 2024 • 3 pages View Details ▾

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Spanish - Cannabis Tax Revenues: Highs and Lows

May 14, 2024 • 16 pages View Details ▾

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