Score: -4
(1/0/5)
Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
Public Safety at What Cost?
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
The advent of the Guardian RFID system provides a better process of tracking. It significantly reduces the likelihood of human error, negligence, and falsification of documentation of custody security and safety check procedures.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Weaknesses in the utilization of the video security camera system were involved in the lack of detection of all the escapes. The failure to utilize the video camera system to capture in progress escapes remains to this day.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Sheriff’s Office hire an outside consultant to study the Jail’s video surveillance motion detection alerting system capabilities activation to maximize desired alarms and minimize unwanted ones. Implementation
F3
In both the November 2019 and January 2021 escapes, weaknesses in the physical security structures were involved. Some remedial changes were implemented to alleviate or at least greatly lessen the known weaknesses.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff’s Office immediately hire an outside consultant to perform an audit of physical security systems of the entire facility and implement remediations
F4
The long-awaited new structure’s addition to the Jail property holds promise of better security and safety for employees, inmates, and the public.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The new facility creates efficiency, relief from overcrowding, and reduces the need to escort inmates to ancillary and centralized services.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The 911 Dispatch Center has updated their notification procedures to mitigate lapses in communication of escapes from the Jail.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Jail’s Operations Manual does not provide communication algorithms for varying levels of risk with escapes dependent upon each situation. 11
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Sheriff’s Office and BOS agree on appropriate practices for notifications when Jail escapes occur, based upon levels of risk to the community. Complete
F8
The BOS does not have statutory powers to oversee the Sheriff’s Office. AB1185 provides an opportunity to address this issue since historically, the communication between the BOS and Sheriff’s Office has been trying at best.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The BOS and the Sheriff’s Office collaborate on the implementation of AB1185. Complete by Dec. 31, 2022
F9
The Sheriff’s Office and Jail continue to have less than optimal staffing to meet the needs of both mandated Jail conditions and adequate field patrol staffing functions.
Related Recommendations (2)
R5
The BOS approve funding for mandatory staffing in the jail each fiscal year, starting July 1, 2023.
R6
The BOS approve funding for optimal patrol coverage in the County each fiscal year, starting July 1, 2023.
F10
The Sheriff Office and Jail appear to be more reactive than proactive when addressing security weaknesses.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 3
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Monterey County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office