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Findings and Recommendations 14 findings
F01
All incarceration facilities in the County meet or exceed the minimum standards of the CSA for the areas reviewed. (FA-01)
No recommendations for this finding
F02
Holding facilities and jails in the County are doing a satisfactory job holding, pre-booking or booking, and incarcerating juveniles. The following PDs have innovative programs dealing with juveniles: Camarillo, Ojai, Port Hueneme, and Moorpark. However, there has been a drop in the number of meetings of the programs due to the low level of parental participation. Referrals are made to the various programs as the need arises or requests are made. This was reported by POC during inspections. (FA-01, 10)
No recommendations for this finding
F03
The VPD does not have an AED. (FA-01, 06, 08) [Ref-04]
No recommendations for this finding
F04
Some areas at the FPD are in need of repairs. The toilet and sink used by the detainees are made of porcelain and the tank cover is removable. The Grand Jury sees an opportunity for detainees to use the cover of the tank as a weapon. Also noted was the floor drain, in the toilet area, which does not have a cover (grate). Contraband could be hidden in the drain and there is a possibility of an accidental fall. (FA-01, 04)
No recommendations for this finding
F05
The registered nurse on duty at the JJC has a keycard for the pharmacy. The door should remain locked at all times, except when the nurse is in the pharmacy. (FA-12) [Ref-09]
No recommendations for this finding
F06
While conducting the inspection at the JJC the following were found: (FA-13) [Ref-09, 10] the medical staff could not be seen by security from the control center (located in the hallway) when a juvenile is received by the medical staff, there is no security staff in the immediate area 6 Detention Facilities Inspections the medical staff have radio(s) for emergencies but place them on the counter/desk, where they would be out of reach the medical staff does not have personal alarms to wear on their person/uniform
No recommendations for this finding
F07
Due to the Grand Jury’s inquiries into the JJC Clinic, the Grand Jury received requested P&Ps governing the pharmacy, rendering medical treatment to juveniles and sight supervision of juveniles by security staff while in the clinic. These policies are dated 2007. (FA-12, 13) [Ref-09, 10]
No recommendations for this finding
F08
The Grand Jury found that bunk-beds in the day-room indicate overcrowding in the Todd Road Jail and Main Jail facilities. (FA-14) Recommendations
No recommendations for this finding
F09
The majority of PDs make an attempt to have at least one officer on duty who has some working knowledge of the Spanish language. Simi Valley officers use their Smart Phones to translate words needed in reports/conversations with arrestees. The Ojai PD has qualified Spanish- speaking officers available on each shift. SVPD has “on-call” Spanish- speaking personnel, if the need arises. (Att-01)
No recommendations for this finding
F10
The following holding cell facilities have developed community outreach programs or faith-based programs for juveniles: Camarillo’s “Diversion Program,” Ojai’s “Project Parenting,” and “Diversion Program,” Moorpark’s “Community Drug Forum,” Simi Valley’s “Project Parenting” and Port Hueneme’s “Cops and Jocks,” (a Leadership Program). These programs are geared toward getting the parents/responsible parties of the offenders more involved and proactive in juveniles’ activities. There has been a drop in the number of meetings of the programs due to the low level of parental participation, as reported by POC staff. [Ref-07]
No recommendations for this finding
F11
During visits to the Main Jail, Special Medical Unit, and Todd Road Jail Clinic, the Grand Jury observed that the keys to the medication drawers were kept in unsecured areas. [Ref-03]
No recommendations for this finding
F12
On three separate visits to the JJC, the Grand Jury observed that the door to the clinic pharmacy was propped open in violation of policy. Policy IMQ Detention Facilities Inspections 5 Standard J-107 (I) states, “Storing Medications: . . . stored in designated room(s) that should be locked at all times.” [Ref-09]
Related Recommendations (1)
R04
The Grand Jury recommends that the Probation Department enforce all policies regarding the clinic/pharmacy in the institutions. The Health and Safety Policies should be made known to all employees. (FI-05-07)
F13
There are areas that cannot be seen in the clinic area at the JJC. Security at the control center is limited to visible areas in the clinic, excluding the examination rooms. Medical staff radio(s), for emergencies, were left unattended on the counter/desk. They also did not have personal alarms on their uniforms. Security cannot see common areas in the clinic from the control center, located in the outer hall. A juvenile, once inside the medical clinic, is no longer supervised by or visible to security staff. [Ref-09]
Related Recommendations (1)
R05
The Grand Jury recommends that all policies and procedures be updated annually and enforced. JJC administrator and health services administrator, California Forensic Medical Group Inc. should work together to implement their policies. It is recommended that security staff remain in the clinic when juveniles are treated. (FI-05-07) Responses Responses Required From: City Council, City of Fillmore (FI-01, FI-02, FI-04) (R-01) City Council, City of Santa Paula (FI-01) (R-01) City Council, City of Ventura (FI-03) (R-3) Ventura County Sheriff (FI-04) (R-01, R-05) Ventura County Probation Department (FI-05, FI- 06) (R-04, R-05) Detention Facilities Inspections 7 Provided for Information Only: City Council, City of Camarillo (FI-01, FI-02) City Council, City of Moorpark (FI-01, FI-02) City Council, City of Ojai (FI-01, FI-02) City Council, City of Oxnard (FI-01, FI-02) City Council, City of Port Hueneme (FI-01, FI-02) City Council, City of Simi Valley (FI-01, FI-02) City Council, City of Thousand Oaks (FI-01, FI-02)
F14
There were bunk-beds along the walls in the dayrooms at the Main Jail and Todd Road Jail. Findings
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 2
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CM1 Page 3The Grand Jury commends the Probation Department, Sheriff’s Department and the various Police Departments of Ventura County for their continuing efforts to foster community-based programs that bring together and develop better relationships between law enforcement and the public. References Ref-01. State of California, Penal Code section 919(b) http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/919.html (Accessed April 16, 2013) Ref-02. State of California, Penal Code section 921 http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/921.html (Accessed April 16, 2013) Ref-03. California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Corrections Standards Authority, Title 15 and Title 24, CCR. http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/CSA/FSO/Regulations.html (Accessed October 2012) Ref-04. American Heart Association http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/WorkplaceTraining/AED- Ref-05. Ventura County Star. “County adds staff to deal with crowded jail conditions.” October 9, 2012 http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/oct/09/county-adds-staff-to-deal- with-crowed-jail/ (Accessed May 31, 2013) Ref-06. Thompson, Don. Associated Press. Ventura County Star. “County jails face hurdles, lawsuits Transfer of prisoners leads to overcrowding.” March 20, 2013. 8 Detention Facilities Inspections
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CM2 Page 11Ref-07. Principe, Darleen. “War on drugs starts at home.” Moorpark Acorn. February 1, 2013. Page 1. Ref-08. State of California, Penal Code Section 1170(h) http://www.rightchoicelaw.com/penal-code-section-1170h Ref-09. Ventura County Probation Department. “Ventura County Juvenile Hall Policy and Procedure Manual.” page 13, 287, and 288. Ref-10. Ventura County Probation Department. “Post Order. Part 1, Section IX, Subject Health Services.” January, 2007. Disclaimer This report is issued by the 2012-2013 Ventura County Grand Jury. Due to a potential conflict of interest, a member of this Grand Jury was excused from participating in any aspect of the production of this report.
Observations 9
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OB1 Page 7The majority of PDs make an attempt to have at least one officer on duty who has some working knowledge of the Spanish language. Simi Valley officers use their Smart Phones to translate words needed in reports/conversations with arrestees. The Ojai PD has qualified Spanish- speaking officers available on each shift. SVPD has “on-call” Spanish- speaking personnel, if the need arises. (Att-01)
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OB2 Page 7The following holding cell facilities have developed community outreach programs or faith-based programs for juveniles: Camarillo’s “Diversion Program,” Ojai’s “Project Parenting,” and “Diversion Program,” Moorpark’s “Community Drug Forum,” Simi Valley’s “Project Parenting” and Port Hueneme’s “Cops and Jocks,” (a Leadership Program). These programs are geared toward getting the parents/responsible parties of the offenders more involved and proactive in juveniles’ activities. There has been a drop in the number of meetings of the programs due to the low level of parental participation, as reported by POC staff. [Ref-07]
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OB3 Page 7During visits to the Main Jail, Special Medical Unit, and Todd Road Jail Clinic, the Grand Jury observed that the keys to the medication drawers were kept in unsecured areas. [Ref-03]
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OB4 Page 7On three separate visits to the JJC, the Grand Jury observed that the door to the clinic pharmacy was propped open in violation of policy. Policy IMQ Detention Facilities Inspections 5 Standard J-107 (I) states, “Storing Medications: . . . stored in designated room(s) that should be locked at all times.” [Ref-09]
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OB5 Page 8There are areas that cannot be seen in the clinic area at the JJC. Security at the control center is limited to visible areas in the clinic, excluding the examination rooms. Medical staff radio(s), for emergencies, were left unattended on the counter/desk. They also did not have personal alarms on their uniforms. Security cannot see common areas in the clinic from the control center, located in the outer hall. A juvenile, once inside the medical clinic, is no longer supervised by or visible to security staff. [Ref-09]
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OB6 Page 8There were bunk-beds along the walls in the dayrooms at the Main Jail and Todd Road Jail. Findings
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OB7 Page 6Average Capacity 160 0 90 0 42 0 8 5 2 0 4 6 1 0 2 7 5 4 2 6 2 5 6 Average Length of Stay (Hours) NA NA NA 1 yr. 8 6 3 2 2 6 6 6-9 6 2 Cell Cleanliness & Sanitation E E S S E E S E S S S N E S Arrestee/Inmate Clothing/Personal Hygiene S S S S S S S S S S S S E S Bedding/Linens S S S S S NA NA S S S S NA E NA Toilet Accessibility S S S S S S N S S S S N S S Bodily Fluids Cleansers/Drainage S S S S S S N S S S S S S S Showers S S S S S NA NA S NA NA NA NA S NA Safety & Maintenance S E S S E S S S S S S S S S Phone Accessibility S S S S S NA S S S S S S S S Water Accessibility S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Food/Snacks S E S S S S S S E S S S S S First Aid/Medical Necessities and AED Accessibility S S S S S S N E S S S S S N Classification/Segregation by Male/Female S S S S NA NA S S NA S S S S S Classification/Segregation by Charge/Violence S S S NA NA NA S S NA NA NA S NA NA Appropriate Use of Restraints S S S S S S S S E S S S E S English/Spanish Translators S S S S S S S S E S S S E S Special Accommodations for Juveniles Appropriate Use of Restraints S S S S NA E S S S S S S S S Segregation from Adults S S NA NA NA S S S S S S S S S Shouting Distance to Staff S NA NA NA NA S S S S S S S S S Phone Call to Parents S NA S NA NA S S S S S S S S S Interview before Transfer to Juvenile Hall NA NA NA NA NA S S S S S S S S S Log S NA S NA NA S S S S S S S S S Longest Time a Juvenile Held (Hours) 2 NA NA NA NA 6 2 3 2 2-6 2 2-4 6 4 4 Detention Facilities Inspections
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OB8 Page 7FA-02. The officers at FPD have received all mandated training for the year. However, the disaster training which is coordinated with the City of Fillmore has yet to be scheduled due to lack of finances and vacant positions. [Ref-01-03] FA-03. The cells at the SPPD were dirty. [Ref-01, 03] FA-04. For both FPD and SPPD, there were no toilets in the cells. There is a toilet in the FPD booking area for use by the detainees. The toilet in the FPD is in need of replacement, as the tank cover could be removed. There was also an open floor drain, no grate over the hole, in the FPD. [Ref-01, 03] FA-05. The cleaning agents for bodily fluids were not easily located by the FPD staff in the booking area. [Ref-01] FA-06. The FPD and VPD did not have ample supplies in their first aid kits. The FPD first aid kit was located in an Emergency Medical Technician bag. The VPD did not have an AED in their section of the building. In addition, there were insufficient signs indicating the location of a first aid kit at the FPD or AED at the VPD. [Ref-04] FA-07. The following facilities exceed the standards of the CSA in the area of facility cleanliness: Main Jail, Todd Road Jail, East Valley Facility/Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark, Ojai, Port Hueneme and Simi Valley. (Att-01) [Ref-03] FA-08. The American Heart Association recommends that all public service personnel have access to and receive training in the use of the AED. [Ref-04] FA-09. The majority of PDs make an attempt to have at least one officer on duty who has some working knowledge of the Spanish language. Simi Valley officers use their Smart Phones to translate words needed in reports/conversations with arrestees. The Ojai PD has qualified Spanish- speaking officers available on each shift. SVPD has “on-call” Spanish- speaking personnel, if the need arises. (Att-01) FA-10. The following holding cell facilities have developed community outreach programs or faith-based programs for juveniles: Camarillo’s “Diversion Program,” Ojai’s “Project Parenting,” and “Diversion Program,” Moorpark’s “Community Drug Forum,” Simi Valley’s “Project Parenting” and Port Hueneme’s “Cops and Jocks,” (a Leadership Program). These programs are geared toward getting the parents/responsible parties of the offenders more involved and proactive in juveniles’ activities. There has been a drop in the number of meetings of the programs due to the low level of parental participation, as reported by POC staff. [Ref-07] FA-11. During visits to the Main Jail, Special Medical Unit, and Todd Road Jail Clinic, the Grand Jury observed that the keys to the medication drawers were kept in unsecured areas. [Ref-03] FA-12. On three separate visits to the JJC, the Grand Jury observed that the door to the clinic pharmacy was propped open in violation of policy. Policy IMQ Detention Facilities Inspections 5
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OB9 Page 8Standard J-107 (I) states, “Storing Medications: . . . stored in designated room(s) that should be locked at all times.” [Ref-09] FA-13. There are areas that cannot be seen in the clinic area at the JJC. Security at the control center is limited to visible areas in the clinic, excluding the examination rooms. Medical staff radio(s), for emergencies, were left unattended on the counter/desk. They also did not have personal alarms on their uniforms. Security cannot see common areas in the clinic from the control center, located in the outer hall. A juvenile, once inside the medical clinic, is no longer supervised by or visible to security staff. [Ref-09] FA-14. There were bunk-beds along the walls in the dayrooms at the Main Jail and Todd Road Jail.
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