Nevada County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Grand Jury Inspections of Correctional Facilities in Nevada County Truckee Holding Facility
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
The holding facility was built in the early 1960’s and has an inmate capacity of 11.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The holding facility is staffed with six female correctional officers, one court bailiff and one transport officer.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The holding facility includes an outdoor inmate loading/unloading dock located in an unsecured open area in close proximity to a public library.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Board of Supervisors should make every effort to expedite the Spring 2006 construction of the high-security fence enclosure at the holding facility.
F4
Inmates are walked, or driven, by an armed officer to and from the nearby courthouse. Inmates are handcuffed and in leg shackles during transport. ___________________________________________________________________________ Grand Jury 0506 LAW __
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Sheriff’s Department should direct that transportation of inmates between the holding facility and the courthouse is always done in a secure vehicle. ___________________________________________________________________________ Grand Jury 0506 LAW __
F5
The Sheriff’s Department has requested installation of a high-security fence enclosure around the loading/unloading area (sally port). The 2003-2004 Grand Jury recommended a security enclosure. The enclosure is scheduled for installation in the spring of 2006.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Inmates are generally not thoroughly searched due to gender-specific officer limitations.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The inmate worker housed in the facility is responsible for cooking, general cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The inmate worker has unmonitored access to the outside area adjacent to the holding facility, including the parking lot, public library and courthouse.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff’s Department should monitor the inmate worker at all times while he/she is outside the holding facility.
F9
The inmate worker is not searched for contraband on his return from the area outside the holding facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff’s Department should monitor the inmate worker at all times while he/she is outside the holding facility.
F10
Construction of a new regional correctional facility has been informally discussed within the law enforcement community. CONCLUSIONS
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Board of Supervisors should continue to review the feasibility of a regional correctional facility in light of the rapidly growing population in the Truckee community and surrounding area.
Conclusions 4
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CL1 Page 2The public, including young children, is exposed to a potentially dangerous situation when prisoners are walked to and from the holding facility.
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CL2 Page 2The public is exposed to potentially dangerous situations when the inmate worker is left unmonitored.
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CL3 Page 2The high-security fence enclosure would enhance security of the holding facility and safety of the officers and public.
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CL4 Page 2A new regional correctional facility would benefit the Town of Truckee and the counties of Nevada, Placer, Sierra and El Dorado.
No Responses Found 2
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