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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The Grand Jury finds that:
The temperature in the housing units is maintained no higher than 82 degrees which satisfies mandated requirements.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Grand Jury finds that:
Evaporative coolers are state-of-the-art, more cost-effective than air conditioning, and provide a healthier humidity level. Evaporative coolers cost about one-half as much to install as central air conditioners and use about one-quarter as much energy1.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Grand Jury finds that:
The treatment facility's water is potable. Staff and inmates drink the water supplied by the water treatment system and the culinary department cooks with the same water.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury finds that:
The jobs at CALPIA require technical skills resulting in better pay than a janitor or a culinary worker earns at the institution. The skills attained working for CALPIA improve the ability for inmates to secure gainful employment upon release.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Grand Jury finds that:
The "Pawsitive Change" Program had previously been beneficial to the institution and the community. COMMENTS: The Grand Jury thanks the Wasco State Prison staff and Marley's Mutts for their time and information. The tour was very informative and instrumental for our findings and
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Wasco State Prison continues working with Marley's Mutts to affect the return of the "Pawsitive Change" program no later than January 31, 2025. (Finding #5) NOTES: The Wasco State Prison should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public view. Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other-agencies/grand-jury Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other- agencies/grand-jury 1 Evaporative Coolers | Department of Energy (https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/evaporative-coolers) RESPONSE DEADLINE: REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM: Warden, Wasco State Prison 0
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R70-701500 80 1800 × 0 DEFARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABLITATION STATE OF CAUFORNA INSIDE TEMPERATURE RECORD CDCR 2031 (04/18) From May 1st hrough October 31st, the warden shall designate staff to be responsible to monitor and log the INSIDE ambient air temperature in all non-eli-conditioned housing units where an inmate on the heat fisk list may be housed. (Note: Air-conditioned housing units with air conditioned noting units will also be monitored when the a Using an accurate thermometer on the highest location in the housing unit (e.g., top tier) where an inmate on the heat risk list is housed. The inside oir temperature is to be taken every three (3) hours, seven (7) days a week- Institution: 4WSP Housing Unit: 4 Temp. Reading Location: The L (e.g., 1" tier, 2" tier, 3" tier, etc.) 6001 when the inside air temperature reaches Immediately notify the Watch Commander at extension 90 degrees and again at 95 degrees. Tuesday. Monday Name (Print) Date Time. Temp. Name (Print) Temp. Time Date 10 0300 0300 50 0600 30 80 0600 0900 STALE. Sie 0900 20 1200 38 25/100 80 1200 1500 1500 80 1800 1800 2100 A 80 2100 80 2400 2400 80 Thursday. Wednesday Name (Print) Date Time Temp. Name (Print) Date | Time Temp. 80 0300 0300 80 0600 0600 20° 80 0900 80 0900 80 1200 80 1200 90 1500 1500 82 124 YU 1800 82 1800 20 2100 80 2100 2400 30 80 2400 Saturday Friday Name (Print) Temp. Date | Time Name (Print) Temp. Date, Time 0 /0300 10 0300 81 N 0600 0600 80 0900 0900 80 1200 81 1200 1500 92 1500 81 1800 18 2 1800 81 81 2100 2100 61 2400 | 60 1 2400 Notes Sunday Name (Print) Date | Time Temp. 80 0300 80 0600 7/21/24 0800 50 1200 180 1500 STATE OF CALIFORNIA — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR DIVISION OF ADULT INSTITUTIONS WASCO STATE PRISON - RECEPTION CENTER P.O. Box 8800 Wasco, CA 93280 (661) 758-8400 February 24, 2025 Honorable John W. Lua, Presiding Judge Kern County Superior Court 1415 Truxton Avenue, Suite 212 Bakersfield, Ca 93301 This letter is in response to the 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury Final report on Wasco State Prison. We are thankful for the visit and agree with all the findings made by the Grand Jury. Additionally, Wasco State Prison will continue to welcome the "Pawsitive Change" program whenever they are available to reimplement the program. Currently, the Division of Rehabilitative Program intends to award Wasco State Prison an Innovative Programming Grant to provide rehabilitative programming beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which will include Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue. If you have any further requests or concerns regarding this response, please contact Salvador Sanchez, Administrative Assistant/ Public Information Officer at (661) 758-8400 extension 5013. Respectfully submitted, Christian Pfeiffer Warden Wasco State Prison-Reception Center ECEIVE MAR 0 4 2025 RY:
Comments 1
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CO1APPENDIX: A IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Por favor hable con alguien que lo pueda traducir. The Wasco State Prison Water System Has levels of 1,2,3-TCP Above Drinking Water Standards Our water system recently failed a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what you should do, what happened, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. The standard for 1,2,3- Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) is equivalent to 0.005 ug/L (micrograms per liter). Water sample results received in Second Quarter, 2024 showed 1, 2, 3-TCP levels ranging from 0.09 ug/L to .021 ug/l from these sources well # 1 & well # 2 . Compliance with the 1, 2, 3-TCP maximum contaminant level (MCL) is based on an annual average. The average level of 1, 2, 3-TCP over the last year ranged from N/D to .025 ug/L, which is above the standard or MCL for 1, 2, 3-TCP. What should I do? You do not need to use an alternative (e.g., bottled) water supply. This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately, However, . some people who drink water-containing 1, 2, 3-trichloropropane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. If you have other health issues concerning the consumption of this water, you may wish to consult your doctor. What happened? What was done? 4 On December 14, 2017, a regulation change enacted a new Maximum contaminant level (MCL) for 1,2,3 - TCP. Recent monthly tests have shown a level of 1, 2, 3, - TCP above the standard of 0,005 ug/L CDCR is researching the appropriate treatment solution to address this situation. We anticipate resolving the problem within 3 years. Quarterly testing and notification will continue, We are currently in the process of installing a GAC system to remove the 1, 2, 3-TCP from the potable water. For more information, please contact: [Name of Contact] [Phone Number] or [Mailing Address] Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not heve received this notice directly (for example, people in epartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this public notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. Secondary Notification Requirements Upon receipt of notification from a person operating a public water system, the following notification must be given within 10 days [Health and Safety Code Section 116450(g)]:
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