Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Coast Sector Sub-station and Holding Cells in Fort Bragg March 22, 2007
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The present staff consists of one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, 13 Deputies, one Detective, and one Secretary. A deputy acts as Bailiff; the Secretary serves as the Evidence Technician. At the present time there are three unfilled Deputy positions. Two others are seeking employment elsewhere.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the three vacant deputy positions be filled. (Findings 1 & 2)
F2
Staff shortages place a burden on remaining officers to provide effective enforcement.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
the existing prisoner transport system be extended to the entire county. (Findings 2 & 3)
F3
Deputies are required to transport prisoners to Ukiah and may make two or more trips per shift.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury determined there was no definitive budget for the Coast Sector operations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
a comprehensive and site-specific MCSO budget be developed for the Coastal Sector facilities and operations. (Finding 4)
F5
The two holding cells are clean and recently modified to prevent injury to prisoners. Both cells require painting to complete the modifications.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
repair of perimeter fencing and security gate be maintained on a priority basis. (Findings 6 & 7)
F6
The security gate controlling access to the rear of the sub-station is inoperable. It is intended to protect impounded vehicles, hazardous materials, an outside evidence room and the sallyport (prisoner intake/outtake). It has been intermittently inoperable for several years due to coastal weather conditions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
the security gate be made operable and suitable to the coastal environment (Finding 6)
F7
The barbed wire atop the perimeter fencing is in a state of disrepair.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The MCSO Sector Sub-Station lacks a security alarm system which would further protect impounded property.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
an alarm system be installed at the Sub-Station. (Finding 8) Comments By filling the three vacant deputy positions, the Coastal Sector would be better able to provide enforcement services to the community. A recommended solution for the County would be to provide a 24/7 prisoner transport service. The problem with the security gate is one of continual deterioration due to a hostile coastal environment. The gate when operational provides an important security feature for the Sub-Station. It is considered imperative that it remain in operating order. Response Required Mendocino County Board of Supervisors: Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Recommendations 1 through 6 Sheriff, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department: Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Recommendations 1 through 6 Director, Mendocino County Department of General Services: Findings 5, 6, 7, and Recommendations 4 and 5
Comments 1
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CO1By filling the three vacant deputy positions, the Coastal Sector would be better able to provide enforcement services to the community. A recommended solution for the County would be to provide a 24/7 prisoner transport service. The problem with the security gate is one of continual deterioration due to a hostile coastal environment. The gate when operational provides an important security feature for the Sub-Station. It is considered imperative that it remain in operating order. Response Required Mendocino County Board of Supervisors: Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Recommendations 1 through 6 Sheriff, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department: Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Recommendations 1 through 6 Director, Mendocino County Department of General Services: Findings 5, 6, 7, and Recommendations 4 and 5
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