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Trinity County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
Final Report of the Trinity C Junty Grand Jury
Published: May 16, 2013
3 pages
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Code Enforcement - Sheriff
June 07, 2012
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4 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: 0
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Keep up the good work.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
RECOMMENDATION 1: The Planning Department in cooperation with the Sheriffs' Office should develop "System" policy and procedures documentation including at minimum: a) concise "Officer" job description. b) clear definition of the chain of command for the "Officer". c) requirements for initial and ongoing "Personnel" training. d) "Personnel" safety procedures (including officer backup requirements and equipment checklist). e) processing procedures for code violations that define the progression from increasing fines and to prosecution by the District Attorney in the event of non-compliance. f) ...
R4
TPUD should sell the parcels, thus placing them on the tax roll, and return the funds to TPUD customers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
RECOMMENDATION 4: In the future, it would be more efficient to rely on less senior peace officers for backup support. The safety of the "Officer" can be enhanced by using a marked patrol vehicle. The Sheriffs' Office in cooperation with the Planning Department should budget funds to provide a) a marked vehicle to substantially enhance safety. b) additional equipment (e.g. laptop computer, efficient measuring devices). c) cost effective and time efficient support for the "Officer" on visits during the months of marijuana harvest season. A pool of peace officers could be provided by part-time an...
R5
TPUD should, without delay, enter into a stand-by agreement with PG&E that would provide TPUD with the immediate ability to utilize PG&E power during an extended outage.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
RECOMMENDATION 5: The current "Officer" should be recognized for the "Officer's" pioneering effort. Provide the "Officer" ongoing code enforcement training consistent with other law enforcement agencies in the state. RESPONSE 5 I appreciate that the Grand Jury recognizes that code enforcement is new territory for the Trinity County Sheriffs' Office and the work being pioneered by the Code Enforcement Officer. To our knowledge there is not another law enforcement agency in The State of California that has a Code Enforcement Officer/Deputy Sheriff. Though Deputy Sheriffs' routinely assist Code E...
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County Administrative Officer's
August 06, 2012
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4 pages
• 11 responses
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Score: +3
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11 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The Camp was found to be clean, neat and well managed. The rehabilitation rate is outstanding in returning inmates as productive members of society.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
f 1/3 credit for time served in custody and new amendments allow the sheriff to release inmates early by cutting an additional 25 days from their sentence from 5 days to 30 days to address overcrowding. A great deal of the overcrowding in the Jail is a result of delays in the Court system, and lack of a fully implemented pre-trial release program.
R1
Keep up the good work.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 1, 2012. Finding #2: The mandates of California Bill AB109 are overloading a Jail facility that is not designed for long term housing. Due to the overcrowding the Law Enforcement Officers S:\Grand Jury\11-12\JU
R2
The Board of Supervisors should do everything in their power to insure the continuance of the Camp in our county.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Recommendation 2b: Pay the State Prison bed fee of $137.00 per day, or CalFire bed fee of $45.00 per day to house these inmates until fundingf or a new facility is acquired. Response: This recommendation also requires further analysis. As stated above, housing expenses are a general fund obligation. While on its face the CalFire bed fee seems inexpensive, it should be noted that the County retains the liability for any inmate placed with CalFire. So, should an inmate be injured on an assignment, the County General Fund would bear those costs. County administration will work with the Sheriff on...
F3
There is a question as to the preservation of the Conservation Camp System because of the decline in inmate population brought about by AB109.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 3: There are a number of maintenance and repairs that need attention. Response: I agree with this finding.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff should work with the California Department of Correction to find a mutually beneficial solution.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Recommendation 3: In conjunction with County General Services staff, use jail trustees to perform required maintenance. For example, but not limited to, holes in the walls, weed control and security cameras. Response: Will be implemented as manpower and financial resources allow.
F4
TPUD accepted four parcels of unimproved land from Trinity County as partial payment for funds advanced to support the Trinity Hospital. Ownership of the unimproved land is not germane to providing TPUD Customers with light, power or heat.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 4: Female staffing continues to be inadequate. Gender specific positions can be advertised for a detention facility. Response: I agree with this finding.
R4
TPUD should sell the parcels, thus placing them on the tax roll, and return the funds to TPUD customers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 4: Advertise andf ill the position that is gender specific. S:\Grand Jury\11-12\JU
F5
TPUD's completion of the Direct Connect to WAPA decreased the California Independent System Operator charges by as much as a million dollars a year and eliminated TPUD customer's reliance on PG&E's sometimes unreliable service.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Finding 5: There is a mixing of inmates that are pre-trial, trustee, and felony offenders. Response: I agree with this finding.
R5
TPUD should, without delay, enter into a stand-by agreement with PG&E that would provide TPUD with the immediate ability to utilize PG&E power during an extended outage.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Recommendation 5: Find alternative means to separate the classes of inmates: such as monitoring devices, work release programs, housing elsewhere. Response: Has been partially implemented. Electronic monitoring is already being done. General Services has already developed a work release program and is implementing it as time and resources allow. As indicated in response to findings 2a and 2b alternative housing requires further analysis.
F6
The extent of the benefit being realized by TPUD customers and the additional benefits that could be utilized from their use of Preferential Power is not well known.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Finding 6: Lack of supervisorial personnel and funding has been the catch all excuse for many years. With the County's limited resources, management must prioritize both staffing and funding needs. Response: I disagree with this finding in part. Lack of personnel and funding is not an excuse. It is a reality in Trinity County. There have been continual on-going recruitments for law enforcement personnel. Often times we are unable to get qualified candidates out of the applicant pool. As to funding, in a County with stagnant revenues and rising costs, there will always be more need than there i...
R6
Upon hiring, train new Dispatchers in the geographic service areas (including mile markers) of Trinity County to ensure correct dispatch of emergency services. Develop and maintain effective reference materials in the Communications Center to support accurate location identification.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation 6a: To minimize the County's liability issues, management must prioritize resources for maintenance and repairs. Response: Has been implemented to the degree fiscally possible. Regular maintenance and repairs are performed by General Service's staff. Contractors are brought in on an as needed basis to speed up repair and maintenance services.
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County Administrative Officer's
May 15, 2012
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3 pages
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Sheriff's
June 26, 2012
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5 pages
• 12 responses
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The Camp was found to be clean, neat and well managed. The rehabilitation rate is outstanding in returning inmates as productive members of society.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 1: The 08/15/11 response to the 2010-2011 Grand Jury report stated, "The video system is failing and plans are underway to have it replaced in the coming weeks". Although new security cameras have been purchased (some time ago), to date they have not been installed. At the time of the tour only one of the old cameras appeared to be working.
R1
Keep up the good work.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 1: It is imperative for the safety of the staff and inmates that the monitoring system be functional. It is the top priority for replacement. Complete the installation immediately. Response 1: Installation is currently underway and completion is expected in the very near future. Unfortunately, due to numerous physical obstacles, funding, and staffing issues the installation has taken longer than originally anticipated. However, several of the new cameras have been installed and are functional. The installation of the remaining cameras is ongoing.
F2
5 Trinity County receives a number of very valuable services from this Camp, not the least of which is fire protection.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 2: The mandates of California Bill AB109 are overloading a Jail facility that is not designed for long term housing. Due to the overcrowding the Law Enforcement Officers are having to make a determination as to whether to arrest, or just cite an individual because "There is no room at the Inn".
R2
The Board of Supervisors should do everything in their power to insure the continuance of the Camp in our county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 2b: Pay the State Prison bed fee of $137.00 per day, or CalFire fee of $45.00 per day to house these inmates until funding for a new facility is acquired. Response 2b: The County does not have an adequate level of funding to cover these expenses. The current level of funding received as a result of AB109 does not cover all of the expenses associated with realignment. -
F3
There is a question as to the preservation of the Conservation Camp System because of the decline in inmate population brought about by AB109.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 3: There are a number of maintenance and repairs that need attention.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff should work with the California Department of Correction to find a mutually beneficial solution.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 3: In conjunction with County General Services staff, use jail trustees to preform required maintenance. For example, but not limited to, holes in the walls, weed, control and security cameras. Response 3: Maintenance issues are currently being addressed on a priority basis as funding becomes available. Trustees have been used in the past and will continue to be utilized in the future based upon their personal ability and security issues.
F4
TPUD accepted four parcels of unimproved land from Trinity County as partial payment for funds advanced to support the Trinity Hospital. Ownership of the unimproved land is not germane to providing TPUD Customers with light, power or heat.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 4: Female staffing continues to be inadequate. Gender specific positions can be advertised for a detention facility.
R4
TPUD should sell the parcels, thus placing them on the tax roll, and return the funds to TPUD customers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 4: Advertise and fill the position that is gender specific. Response 4: The Sheriff's Office has completed two separate recruitments for Correctional Officer/Dispatcher in the past twelve months. An eligibility listed will be maintained of qualified applicants for appointment to vacant positions as soon as funding becomes available. Appointments will be made based upon the needs of the facility at the time.
F5
TPUD's completion of the Direct Connect to WAPA decreased the California Independent System Operator charges by as much as a million dollars a year and eliminated TPUD customer's reliance on PG&E's sometimes unreliable service.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 5: There is a mixing of inmates that are pre-trial, trustee, and felony offenders.
R5
TPUD should, without delay, enter into a stand-by agreement with PG&E that would provide TPUD with the immediate ability to utilize PG&E power during an extended outage.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 5: Find alternative means to separate the classes of inmates: such as monitoring devices, work release programs, housing elsewhere. Response 5: Inmates are classified and housed based on their past and current history, along with other safety related issues. Housing is limited in the current facility, but every inmate is housed with the safety of the inmate and staff in mind. Electronic monitoring and alternative sentences programs are already being utilized and plans are underway to implement a work release program. In extreme circumstances inmates have been housed at state and...
F6
The extent of the benefit being realized by TPUD customers and the additional benefits that could be utilized from their use of Preferential Power is not well known.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Finding 6: Lack of supervisorial personnel and funding has been the catch all excuse for many years. With the County's limited resources, management must prioritize both staffing and funding needs.
R6
Upon hiring, train new Dispatchers in the geographic service areas (including mile markers) of Trinity County to ensure correct dispatch of emergency services. Develop and maintain effective reference materials in the Communications Center to support accurate location identification.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 6a: To minimize the County's liability issues, management must prioritize resources for maintenance and repairs. Response 6a: As previously mentioned maintenance issues are currently being addressed on a priority basis as funding becomes available
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