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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Imperial County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Annual Inspection Jusification: California State Law mandates that the Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) will
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Findings 4 findings
F1
Potential conflicts arising from the dual role of Human Resources individuals working with coworkers could lead to biases and discomfort among employees.
F2
Absence of a structured procedure to mitigate conflicts of interest within the Agency.
F3
The ICGJ also noted an inconsistency in the entry process for all visitors at the facility. Staff indicated that approved form of identification required for entry did not include foreign identification to include identification issued by the Mexican Consulate. However, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations indicates these forms of identification are acceptable.
F4
The facility is well run, with extensive inmate programs to include a peer support pilot program.
Recommendations 3
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R1Restructure HR roles to avoid potential biases and conflicts in decision-making processes.
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R2Implement a formal procedure to reduce conflicts of interest within the organization. DISCLAIMER: Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. Imperial County 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Calipatria State Prison ANNUAL INSPECTION Jusification: California State Law mandates that the Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) will inspect all prison and jail facilities on a yearly basis. 19
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R3Clarify the policy and training to staff so the procedure for entry to the facility is consistent with information posted on the State’s website.