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Jane Fournier (Chair) 2. Raymond Beverly * 3. Don Surdich * 4. Denise Borge * 5. Jerry Pimentel 6. Ann Thurston Audit & Finance/Cities/Special Districts 1. Lori Henenfent (Chair)* 2. Barbara Adams (Successor Chair) 3. Jose Delgadillo 4. Elaine Cortez 5. Charles Reeves County Administration/County Services 1. Karen Arden-Waller (Chair) 2. Helen Amarant 3. Donna Evans 4. Jil Borden 5. Willie Moore Health, Education and Welfare 1. Gene Post (Chair) 2. Harlan Dake 3. Mary Anderson 4. Michelle Garcia* 5. Marcia Forgey *Unable to complete term 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Letter ................................................................................................................2 Merced County Grand Jury .........................................................................................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................4 Livingston Police Department ....................................................................................6 Gustine Police Department .........................................................................................8 DOS PALOS POLICE DEPARTMENT ..................................................................10 MERCED COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT ....................................................13 CITY OF MERCED .................................................................................................15 MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ................................................16 JOHN LATORRACA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ............................................18 IRIS GARRET JUVENILE JUSTICE CORRECTIONAL CENTER .....................20 LOS BANOS JAIL ...................................................................................................22 MERCED COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE ..........................................................24 COMPLAINT # 07-08-01, 07-08-03 & 07-08-06 ....................................................26 Response to Complaints 07-08-01, 07-08-03, 07-08-06 ......................................29 Evaluation of Response - 2007 -2008 Grand Jury Report ....................................33 COMPLAINT 07-08-02............................................................................................34 COMPLAINT # 07-08-04.........................................................................................36 COMPLAINT 07-08-05............................................................................................37 COMPLAINT # 07-08-07.........................................................................................38 COMPLAINT # 07-08-08.........................................................................................39 COMPLAINT 07-08-09............................................................................................40 COMPLAINT 07-08-10............................................................................................40 COMPLAINT 07-08-11............................................................................................40 4 COMPLAINT 07-08-12............................................................................................40 COMPLAINT 07-08-13............................................................................................41 COMPLAINT 07-08-14............................................................................................41 COMPLAINT 07-08-15............................................................................................41 COMPLAINT 07-08-16............................................................................................41 COMPLAINT 07-08-17............................................................................................42 COMPLAINT 07-08-18............................................................................................42 COMPLAINT 07-08-19............................................................................................42 COMPLAINT 07-08-20............................................................................................43 COMPLAINT 07-08-21............................................................................................45 COMPLAINT 07-08-22............................................................................................45 COMPLAINT 07-08-23............................................................................................45 COMPLAINT 07-08-24............................................................................................45 COMPLAINT 07-08-25............................................................................................46 COMPLAINT 07-08-26............................................................................................46 COMPLAINT 07-08-27............................................................................................46 COMPLAINT 07-08-28............................................................................................46 COMPLAINT 07-08-29............................................................................................47 COMPLAINT 07-08-30............................................................................................47 COMPLAINT 07-08-31............................................................................................47 RESPONSES ............................................................................................................48 City of Livingston ................................................................................................................... Merced County ......................................................................................................................... City of Los Banos.................................................................................................................... CITYOF GUSTINE ................................................................................................................ 54 5 Livingston Police Department Inspection On August 21, 2007, members of the Grand Jury inspected the police department facilities at 1446 C Street, Livingston, CA. The Grand Jury members met with Chief Bill Eldridge who provided an overview and a tour of the entire facility and provided a question and answer period. The chief also introduced some of his staff who made presentations concerning their areas of responsibilities which covered crime analysis, gang suppression activities, training and community service. Chief Eldridge has been with the Livingston Police Department since 1992. He is very proud to serve and is completely involved in the department and the community. The Department facility was opened in 1998 and the building and grounds are clean and well maintained. The Health Department and the Fire Department inspections are current. The department is comprised of 35 staff members including an Animal Control Officer as well as paid and unpaid Reserve Officers. The patrol vehicles are well secured in a designated parking area. There are adequate and clean kitchen break room facilities for staff personnel and officers. The Grand Jury members were shown how evidence was processed, documented and stored. The evidence room is well secured and organized; logs are current and efficiently handled. All records are backed by computer input and meet the required retention rates. The dispatch center is well staffed and contains first rate equipment that is arranged for ultimate efficiency and accessibility. The weapons locker is well managed and properly secured under dual control. Upon completion of the tour, the Grand Jury members met in the office of Chief Eldridge. He explained his philosophy on law enforcement and community involvement. His department has built a very strong relationship with the schools in the community. Officers provide outreach and education at the Middle School and the High School including such programs as the Gang Resistance, Education and Training (GREAT) program, Neighborhood Visit program, “Every 15 minutes” program, Red Ribbon Week, Toys 4 Tots, Coats 4 Kids, Safe School Program, and Sober Graduation Night. Police Department On-campus School Resource Officers provide Traffic Safety Education in the classrooms. Chief Eldridge organized the Police Department Citizen Volunteer Program which has grown from two original members in 2000 to a current complement of ten. Their efforts are aimed at crime prevention services and community awareness programs. They patrol the streets of the City in specially marked police vehicles and report to on-duty officers. They participate in Neighborhood Watch, vehicle abatement, bicycle rodeos, Fourth of July celebrations, animal control, traffic control and fingerprinting. They also assist dispatch personnel by answering business telephone lines, handling citizen inquiries and providing general clerical services. Traffic Safety is important to the department. Each major area of traffic safety is addressed including drunk driving, passenger restraint usage, speed enforcement, bicycle helmet use and unlicensed drivers. In particular, drunk driving and seat belt checkpoints and aggressive traffic enforcement send a strong message to traffic violators. Summary: The Livingston Police Department is a highly organized, progressive and professionally managed department which serves the needs of a fast-growing community. All sworn officers and the support staff are to be commended for their efforts. Gustine Police Department Inspection On Tuesday, October 30, 2007, members of the Grand Jury inspected the Gustine Police Department facilities located at 682 3r Avenue, Gustine, CA. Grand Jury members were also invited to a dedication ceremony held on Friday, November 30, 2007, for the new animal shelter constructed on Carnation Road. The Grand Jury members were given a tour of the Gustine Police Department Facilities by Chief of Police Kris Anderson, Records Supervisor Loretta Strickler, and Community Service Officer Joann Freitas. In addition, Officer Earl Warner was present during a discussion and information session. Some Grand Jury members attended the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed animal shelter. In a collaborative effort between the city and the Gustine Lions Club, the shelter was built to improve conditions for personnel who tend to the shelter and the sheltered animals. The previous shelter posed safety and health concerns. The approximate cost of the shelter was $50,000, with the Lions Club donating labor and materials worth approximately $40,000 and the city contributing $10,000. A follow-up interview was conducted with Ms. Strickler and Ms. Freitas on Friday, December 7, 2007 for additional information on recent events within the department. In addition to the interview, the grand jury members were invited by Chief of Police Anderson to attend a ceremony he coordinated. To correspond with the day of the invasion of Pearl Harbor, the ceremony was to recognize and honor four veterans for their service in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Gulf War, respectively. It was one example of his philosophy of the department being community-oriented. The Gustine Police Department (PD) facilities do not include a jail. Persons taken into custody are booked into either the Los Banos or Merced County Jail. The Department is housed in a city building that also houses Council chambers and city government offices. The department has recently moved the evidence room to a larger, secured room. The two evidence handlers attended a workshop in summer 2007 to ensure the Police Department was following good practices in handling of evidence. Some rearranging of offices has also enabled the officers to now have a small break room. The Gustine PD had received some Homeland Security funds approximately two years ago, which the Department originally used to procure some Hazardous Materials (HazMat) handling/abatement equipment. Their intent was to establish and train a HazMat team in cooperation with the Gustine Volunteer Fire Department and members from a local business which also had HazMat issues. However, the business later decided to keep its team as strictly an in-house function. The PD determined that initial and ongoing training costs and time requirements would be prohibitive, so the equipment was transferred to the Merced County fire team (CalFire), which now provides HazMat abatement services to the city. The last visit by a Grand Jury was many years ago, so the Department has experienced some changes in leadership since the last review. The most recent change in leadership occurred in January 2007 when Chief Anderson was hired. His style of leadership is in stark contrast to his predecessor. This difference in leadership, along with staffing and scheduling, initially created dissention among some of 8 the officers, resulting in a vote of no-confidence in the Chief in July 2007. That vote was rescinded in December 2007 after the city offered to have Police Officers Standards Training (POST) evaluators step in to conduct an assessment of department operations. While the withdrawal of the no-confidence vote does not indicate all issues have been resolved, it is an indication the officers are willing to move on and wait for the POST findings. In addition, the staffing has been brought back to almost full levels which has contributed to improved morale. Currently, the department personnel consist of one chief, two sergeants, one corporal, and nine officers. While the department has three newer vehicles, the fleet also includes some older vehicles with high mileage which should be replaced. The Gustine Police Department also hired a full-time Community Service Officer in 2005; this has contributed to higher effectiveness in the code enforcement and dog licensing. Evidence of this is shown in the following statistics: in 2004, 286 dog licenses were issued; by 2006, 692 dog licenses were issued, and in 2007 approximately 800 dog licenses were issued. Weed and vehicle abatement are two other areas of emphasis for code enforcement Weed abatement is most notably enforced April through May, while vehicle abatement is a focused enforcement in January through February. Other areas are addressed throughout the year. The department is actively pursuing expansion of three particular programs: Reserve, Volunteer and Explorers. The Reserve Program recently swore in two reserves, the Volunteer Program is garnering more interest, and the Explorers Program is continues to enroll a number of young adults.
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The department must obtain and utilize a more secure storage locker for the weapons kept in the evidence room.
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The evidence technician should attend current training for his position as soon as possible.
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Consideration should be given to provide a more secure area in which to park department vehicles. As currently configured, the vehicles could easily be vandalized.
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The department should reassess its need for a K-9 unit. In such a small department, it may prove to be unfeasible or impractical to have a K-9 unit.
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This grand jury strongly recommends that the 2008-2009 grand jury reinspect the Dos Palos 11 Police Department. MERCED COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT On November 7, 2007, members of the Grand Jury inspected the Merced Community College Police Department located at 3600 M Street in the Services Building on the Merced College campus. The last inspection conducted by the Grand Jury was on November 17, 2003. The tour of the facility was conducted by Merced County Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilde. Deputy Wilde is the on-site Law Enforcement Manager for the department. The College District has contracted through the Merced County Sheriff Department for supervision and logistical support for the Police Department. FINDINGS Deputy Wilde has been supervising the department for approximately two years. Under his supervision, the department was remodeled to include a wall in the entrance area for privacy and security. The department was clean and in good condition. There is a central area which serves many purposes including an area for computers where the officers are able to complete their reports. The department consists of a total of 21 personnel including three security officers at the Los Banos campus. There are three full-time P.O.S.T certified police officers, an office manager, three part-time citation officers who work 19 hours per week on an 11 month contract. The remainder are part time security officers who are considered 8 hour a week contract employees. During the investigation of Grand Jury report Complaint # 03-04-11, the grand jury found that some equipment the department had obtained from the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service was being removed from the campus by employees. It thus recommended the equipment be carefully tracked. This equipment was later determined to be excess to the department's needs and was returned to Sharp Army Depot by Sergeant B.J. Jones and other employees of the Merced County Sheriff's Department. The department's Record Management System (RMS) is integrated with the Merced County Sheriff's Department, so that information gathered can be used for reporting and security purposes. The lost and found procedures were updated to include keeping records in house and securing and processing such property separate from evidence items. The lost and found property is now stored in a secure locker. The department has established a working relationship with the California State Parole Agency, Merced County Probation Department and other allied agencies; this has proven to be effective in dealing with various elements of the student population. One new patrol vehicle was purchased recently and has been completely outfitted with 13 appropriate equipment. Assigned police officers are trained in how to respond to on-campus shooting threats. The officers are current with their required P.O.S.T training which is set up through the Merced County Sheriff's Department and is consistent with the patrol staff at the sheriff's department. The officers take part in range training with the sheriff department personnel. The officers as well as other personnel commonly provide classroom presentations on safety and security. Officer Tim Martin is instructing a class at Cruickshank Middle School in the Gang Resistance Education and Training, (G.R.E.A.T) program. Assigned personnel are also pro-active in the area of community relations.
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R1Page 1While it appears that the Dos Palos Police Department has made efforts to implement the recommendations of last year's grand jury, there remains much work to be done. The job description for the police chief needs to be updated and revised to reflect current needs and standards. The city administrator then needs to assess the chief's qualifications and ensure that the chief meets those requirements.
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R2Page 3The department must obtain and utilize a more secure storage locker for the weapons kept in the evidence room.
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R3Page 3The evidence technician should attend current training for his position as soon as possible.
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R4Page 3Consideration should be given to provide a more secure area in which to park department vehicles. As currently configured, the vehicles could easily be vandalized.
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R5Page 4The department should reassess its need for a K-9 unit. In such a small department, it may prove to be unfeasible or impractical to have a K-9 unit.
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R6Page 4This grand jury strongly recommends that the 2008-2009 grand jury reinspect the Dos Palos 11 Police Department. MERCED COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT On November 7, 2007, members of the Grand Jury inspected the Merced Community College Police Department located at 3600 M Street in the Services Building on the Merced College campus. The last inspection conducted by the Grand Jury was on November 17, 2003. The tour of the facility was conducted by Merced County Deputy Sheriff Jim Wilde. Deputy Wilde is the on-site Law Enforcement Manager for the department. The College District has contracted through the Merced County Sheriff Department for supervision and logistical support for the Police Department.
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CM1 Page 20The jury toured the entire facility, examining the intake area, medical service station, dormitories, classrooms and recreational facilities. The Assistant Chief Probation Officer and the Facility Supervisor conducted the tour. FINDINGS The facility was very clean, well organized and in overall excellent condition. It consists of two buildings, each with four wings in an "X" pattern, with a very modern control station centrally located in the center of each "X". This enables correctional staff to closely monitor and control all activity in each building. Each wing has a classroom and teachers are permanently assigned to conduct regular academic classes at the facility. In addition, some vocational training is available to the minors. The population of the facility varies from 85 to 95 minors at any one time. There are 69 staff members currently assigned to the center; 75 are authorized. Officials are attempting to recruit for the open positions. The food service facility was also inspected by the grand jury and found to be clean and well managed. Well balanced meals, including snacks consisting mostly of fresh fruit, are prepared at the nearby John Latorraca Correctional Facility and transported to the center at appropriate times. There are well organized and supervised recreational activities available to the minors. Staff appear to be very much in control of a difficult job. There is a courtroom co-located in the center which expedites the court process and eliminates transportation costs. Of particular note is a relatively new program initiated at the center, called the Bear Creek Academy. It is a program through which selected minors can earn their way out of detention more quickly. The program operates on a point system whereby the selected minors can earn points through good behavior or lose points through bad behavior. They can also earn additional points through various endeavors, such as community service work in grounds maintenance. The program thus provides incentive for good behavior, especially when minors see others being released more quickly through their own actions. 20 COMMENDATION The staff and administration of the Merced County Juvenile Justice Center are to be commended for the excellent work they are doing. The facility is very secure and well managed, thus helping to ensure the safety of the community as well as the minors. 21 LOS BANOS JAIL MANDATED INSPECTION INTRODUCTION On January 9, 2008, the Merced County Grand Jury inspected the City of Los Banos jail at 945 5th St. Los Banos, Ca. The Grand Jury Law and Justice Committee spoke with Chief Chris Gallagher of the Los Banos Police Department (LBPD). The chief had been "at the helm" for approximately 16 months at the time of the meeting. He turned the tour and discussion over to Administrative Commander and Jail Manager Dan Fitchie who has served with the LBPD for 26 years. FINDINGS Los Banos operates a Type 1jail facility which allows the department to house no more than 20 inmates for up to 96 hours, excluding holidays. On the day of the grand jury's visit there were no inmates being held in the facility. The California Highway Patrol, Dos Palos Police Department, California Fish and Game Department, Merced County Sheriff's Department and Gustine Police Department all use the LB jail for booking purposes. In 2007 there were 3552 bookings at the jail. The jail, part of the police department facility, was designed according to the standards in effect at the time of its construction in the 1960s. As such, it no longer meets criteria in effect today, and cannot be modified to meet today's standards. The jail has passed all required inspections, including those of the health department, fire department and juvenile justice agencies. Its next inspection by state authorities was scheduled to be performed shortly after the grand jury's visit. Notwithstanding its age, the facility is clean and well maintained. There is one cell designed to hold inmates who may be in danger of injuring themselves. Again, due to its age, the materials used in that cell are no longer available, and repairs to the surfaces are difficult to accomplish, expensive, and only minimally satisfactory. There is a kitchen area where sandwiches and other snacks are prepared for inmates. Although all persons entering the jail area, including uniformed officers, are required to place any dangerous devices such as guns, knives, etc. in a secured locker, on the day that the grand jury visited the jail there was a sharp knife in one of the kitchen drawers. Los Banos police officials will not hold what they call "unique" inmates, such as violent or mentally disturbed detainees. Such inmates are immediately transported to more appropriate Merced County facilities. The LBPD however, proudly states that its jail has been effectively utilized by keeping approximately 16,000 inmates out of county jail facilities over a ten year period. Generally speaking, these have been "cite and release" or bailed out detainees. Commander Fitchie told the grand jury that the LBPD is very pleased with the cooperation it receives from other Westside law enforcement agencies. In particular, he noted that the Merced County Sheriff's Department to leave a vehicle based at the LBPD to transport inmates to county facilities each day, if needed, thus saving the LBPD the resources required to make a round trip for that purpose. The LBPD is authorized to employ seven Community Service Officers (CSO) who are used as jail monitors under the supervision of an on-duty sergeant. At the time of the grand jury's visit, 22 the department had only three CSOs on staff, four short of the seven authorized, and one out on maternity leave. One CSO is funded under Measure P (Public Safety Fund 2004), one is funded through Community Facilities District and five are funded from the city's general fund. The city is currently in the midst of a hiring freeze; hence the unfilled CSO positions cannot be filled at this time. When CSOs are not available, the jail area is under constant surveillance by police dispatch personnel. The LBPD is planning to build a new facility which may include some holding (12 hour maximum) cells.
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CM2 Page 25A strong effort, including assistance from the Office of the Sheriff and/or the Board of Supervisors if needed, be made to complete the power requirements for the decomposition room so that it can be fully utilized.
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CM3 Page 25Although a radiation caused death is unlikely in this area, such an occurrence is possible. A standard procedure should be developed and published for handling and processing such cases.
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CM4 Page 25Deputy Coroner Mike Harris and his staff are to be commended for the improvements that have been made to the coroner's facility, and their continuing efforts to make further improvements. 25 COMPLAINT # 07-08-01, 07-08-03 & 07-08-06 Livingston City Council Summary Several complaints were received from residents of Livingston about three members of the city council of that city. Specific complaints alleged that city staff was being harassed, non-agenda items were being voted on at council meetings, the Brown Act was being violated and improper conduct was taking place. The Grand Jury found that city staff are being intimidated, some improper requests of city staff are being made, one member of the council, Councilman Rodrigo Espinoza, did not comply with the California Health & Safety Code, the public is unaware of how to obtain copies of official minutes of council meetings and council meeting rules are not being followed. The Grand Jury also found that serious personal differences among city council members are negatively impacting the ability of the council to govern the city effectively. Introduction The complainants, of which there are three, allege that three members of the Livingston City Council, Mayor Gurpal Samra, Councilman Rodrigo Espinoza and Councilman William Ingram, repeatedly interrupt the work of and harass the city hall staff, vote on non-agenda items at City Council meetings, violate the Brown Act, and engage in conduct which is questionable and/or unethical. The Grand Jury agreed to investigate the complaints. All three complaints are related, so the Grand Jury decided to combine them into one investigation. Method of Investigation The County Administration/County Services Committee interviewed each of the complainants separately. All three stated that their primary complaint was that certain members of the city council do not follow proper procedures and protocol in contacting city hall staff, and that they make unreasonable demands of the staff. The complainants also stated that: The position of a Code Enforcement Officer, urgently needed in the city, had been provided for in past and current budgets, but has not yet been filled. Some council members' conduct and decision making is unethically made for self-gain and not in the best interests of the community which they were elected to serve. Council member Rodrigo Espinoza has purchased property in the redevelopment area while he is a director of the Redevelopment Agency, thus creating a conflict of interest. The committee also interviewed several senior city officials, members of the city staff and a member of the public, as well as city council members. One member of the council, Mr. Rodrigo Espinoza, even after being subpoenaed, refused to answer any questions, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self- incrimination. He also refused to sign any documents, even the standard admonishment against discussing any matters or questions asked of him by the Grand Jury. The committee also reviewed audio recordings and published minutes of city council meetings, 26 memoranda of record written by city officials and staff, city ordinances and other official documents. Several grand jury members also attended selected city council meetings.
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CM5 Page 9The City and the Gustine Lions Club are to be highly commended for their collaboration on the new animal shelter. Chief Anderson is also to be highly commended for his community-based policing. 9 DOS PALOS POLICE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION INTRODUCTION The Merced County Grand Jury has, at its discretion under California Penal Code 925A, the option to investigate and report on the operations, accounts, and records of officers, functions, methods or system of performing duties of law enforcement agencies within Merced County. Since there were two complaints registered against the Dos Palos Police Department (PD) with the 2005-2006 grand jury and four more with the 2006-2007 grand jury, this panel chose to follow up and investigate the Dos Palos PD again this year. The grand jury's Law & Justice Committee visited the Dos Palos PD on two occasions, the first of which was to observe the overall operation and see what changes, if any, had been made since the previous grand jury had been there. The second visit was a follow-up to look at some records which had not been available on the first visit. Police Chief Barry Mann conducted a tour of the facility during the first visit, which included a trip to the newly built animal control center. The animal control officer conducted a thorough tour of the center. During the second visit, members again met with Chief Mann and discussed several questions which had been asked by other members of the grand jury during their meetings. The members also inspected appropriate officers' training records.
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CM6 Page 14Deputy Wilde and his staff should be commended for the improvements that have been made and implemented since the last Grand Jury tour. 14 CITY OF MERCED POLICE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION INTRODUCTION The Law and Justice Committee of the Grand Jury conducted an inspection of the Merced Police Department on November 28, 2007. The tour of the facility, located at 611 West 22nd Street, Merced, was conducted by Commander Jeff Shindler.
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CM7 Page 15The Merced Police Department is well organized and responsive to the community's needs. The facility is clean and well maintained and presents a professional appearance. Education of officers and staff and service to the community are top priorities of the chief and his administration. 15 MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAIN JAIL MANDATED INSPECTION INTRODUCTION The Merced County Grand Jury inspected the main Merced County jail at 700 W. 22nd Street, Merced, on November 14, 2007. This inspection is mandated to be performed annually by California Penal Code 919. Members of the grand jury met with Sgt. Dan Bobrowski and Commander Rick Thoreson, who provided an overview of jail operations and a report of employment needs. They also conducted a thorough tour of the facility.
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CM8 Page 19The staff and supervisory personnel at the Latorraca facility are to be commended for their efforts under trying and often dangerous conditions. 19 MERCED COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT IRIS GARRET JUVENILE JUSTICE CORRECTIONAL CENTER MANDATED ANNUAL INSPECTION INTRODUCTION California Penal Code, Section 919, mandates the grand jury inspect correctional facilities within the county each year. The grand jury undertook a tour and inspection of the Iris Garret Juvenile Justice Correctional Center located at 2586 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, on December 5, 2007. The jury toured the entire facility, examining the intake area, medical service station, dormitories, classrooms and recreational facilities. The Assistant Chief Probation Officer and the Facility Supervisor conducted the tour.
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CM9 Page 21The staff and administration of the Merced County Juvenile Justice Center are to be commended for the excellent work they are doing. The facility is very secure and well managed, thus helping to ensure the safety of the community as well as the minors. 21 LOS BANOS JAIL MANDATED INSPECTION INTRODUCTION On January 9, 2008, the Merced County Grand Jury inspected the City of Los Banos jail at 945 5th St. Los Banos, Ca. The Grand Jury Law and Justice Committee spoke with Chief Chris Gallagher of the Los Banos Police Department (LBPD). The chief had been "at the helm" for approximately 16 months at the time of the meeting. He turned the tour and discussion over to Administrative Commander and Jail Manager Dan Fitchie who has served with the LBPD for 26 years.
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