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Madera County Grand Jury
• 2020-2021
Madera County Grand Jury 2019-2020 Final Report
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Findings 3 findings
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The MCGJ finds that the Madera Police Department works on multiple levels to build and strengthen positive relationships with community members.
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The MCGJ finds there are 15 funded positions that currently are unfilled at the Madera Police Department.
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The MCGJ finds that Madera County is not effectively handling the individuals Madera Police Department identifies as having a mental health crisis (5150).
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 72MCGJ recommends that the Madera Police Department continue to foster the relationships within the community through the efforts already in place. and be open to the suggestions brought by community groups and individuals. R.2 MCGJ recommends that during Fiscal Year 21/22 currently open positions at the Madera Police Department be filled. 63
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R2Page 72MCGJ recommends that during Fiscal Year 21/22 currently open positions at the Madera Police Department be filled. R3. MCGJ recommends that the Madera Police Department immediately work with the Madera County Board of Supervisors to provide adequate mental health services. REQUIRED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the grand jury requests responses as follows: From the following elected county officials : Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 West 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 Mayor of the City of Madera 205 4th St, Madera, CA 93637 Madera City Council 205 W 4th St, Madera, CA 93637 Madera County District Attorney 209 W Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93637 Madera County Sheriff 2725 Falcon Drive, Madera, CA 93637 INVITED RESPONSES Chief of Police, City of Madera Police Department 330 South C Street, Madera, CA 93637 Department Head, Madera County Department of Public Health 1604 Sunrise Avenue, Madera, CA 93637 Department Head, Madera County Department of Behavioral Health 209 East 7th Street, Madera, CA 93637 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. BIBLIOGRAPY: “Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders. Ruderman Family Foundation White Paper Study. April 2018” 64 SB542 (Section 2. Section 3212.15 “Workers Compensation” California Labor Code) amended 11/18/2019. AB1116 (Section 2. Article 21. Section 8669.5 “California Firefighter Peer Support and Crisis Referral Act” California Government Code) amended 11/18/2019. 65
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R3Page 73MCGJ recommends that the Madera Police Department immediately work with the Madera County Board of Supervisors to provide adequate mental health services.