Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2005-2006

Fort Bragg Police Department and Holding Cell November 3, 2005

Published: November 03, 2005 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings

F1
The FBPD web-site is up and operational at the time of inspection and continues to be expanded and developed.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The FBPD is staffed in accordance with its budget: one Chief, one Lieutenant, four Sergeants, ten Patrol Officers, two Community Service Officers (CSO) (one position is vacant), six Cadets, two Police Service Technicians (one is an Evidence Room Technician), and an Executive Secretary.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The FBPD staffing is affected by the number of officers on temporary disability.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Officer retention rates within rural communities such as Fort Bragg are affected by family circumstance and needs.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Dispatching for the FBPD is performed through a contract with the Sheriff’s Department.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
A high level of cooperation exists between the commanders of the FBPD and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Coast Sector Sub-Station.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Additional safeguards for the disposal of evidence are to be implemented.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Injury claims on the part of the patrol officers have been reduced by 30% with the introduction and appropriate use of Tasers.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The FBPD holding cell is physically located in the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Coast Sector Sub-Station.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
The Fort Bragg Holding facility lacks an audio monitoring system, resulting in non- compliance with California Code of Regulations §6031.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the Mendocino County Department of Building and Grounds install an audio monitoring system in the FBPD Holding Cell that is in compliance with California Code of Regulation §6031. (Finding 10). Comments The FBPD continues to perform well in the face of financial adversity. The Department is able to provide the necessary services and protection for their community but would like to be able to do more with education and prevention within the local school systems. The FBPD is looking for grant funding to carry out special projects and making special efforts to find affordable housing for police personnel. In the course of this investigation the Grand Jury learned that a Fort Bragg Emergency Plan is in place; this is a component of the Mendocino Emergency Services Authority plan which involves all city and County emergency agencies. A tsunami plan for Fort Bragg and environs is currently under development. The Grand Jury believes that city residents should be familiar with the details of these plans, and that the City needs to facilitate this familiarity. Response Required Fort Bragg City Council, Finding 2, 10 Police Chief, FBPD, Findings 1 through 12 and Recommendation 1 Response Requested Director, Mendocino County General Services, Finding 10 and Recommendation 1
F11
Transportation of prisoners to Ukiah or another facility is generally carried out within two hours.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The FBPD estimates that 75% to 80% of arrests are drug-related (methamphetamine or other drugs).
No recommendations for this finding

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