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San Bernardino County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Aviation and Towing Investigations
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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Not all flights are recorded in the Aviation Flight Logs.
F2
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The majority of waivers for civilian Ride-Alongs, including background checks, are not properly completed and /or approved prior to the applicants’ flights on SBCSD aircraft.
F3
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Lack of clear direction as to whether the SBCSD policies that apply to patrol vehicle civilian Ride-Alongs are also applicable to aviation civilian Ride-Alongs.
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Staff personnel are not adhering to Division SOPs. Towing Agreements
F5
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The SBCSD Policy and Procedures Manual has been updated regarding the purchase of seized vehicles by employees.
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The SBCSD appears to be aware of issues regarding towing and sale of both towed and seized vehicles and has taken steps to resolve them. Aero Squadron
F7
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Aero Squadron members are complying with SBCSD policies regarding refueling of personal aircraft. 2014-2015 San Bernardino County Grand Jury – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation and Towing Investigations 117
Recommendations 6
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R15-15Page 126Review and update Division SOPs for training personnel on accurate procedures.
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R15-16Page 126Accurately log all flight information on an independent computer based program. Information to include, but not be limited to: crew and passenger names, date and times of flights, flight’s purpose, Ride-Along waiver information, flight authorization, Hobbs numbers, and any mechanical problems noted.
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R15-17Page 126Maintain consistent Sheriff Department Policy and Procedures for all division personnel.
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R15-18Page 126Recognize the Aero Squadron for their dedication, volunteerism and adherence to division policy and procedures.
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R15-19Page 126Continue to monitor the towing issues
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R15-20Page 126Revise and update the SBCSD Manual and the TSAs.