Summary of Responses to the 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury’s Final Reports

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  The response from Del Puerto Health District did not include a response for Finding F3. The 2016-2017 SCCGJ is satisfied that no response is needed for this finding. The 2016-2017 SCCGJ is satisfied that all the entities requested have responded to the findings and recommendations of the 2015-2016 SCCGJ report within the time frame stipulated by California Penal Code Section 933(c). 5 Stanislaus County Detention Facilities Inspections Case # 16-13-GJ Reason for Investigation The 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) conducted its annual detention facilities inspections, as required by California Penal Code 919(b) [CPC919(b)]. The facilities inspected were: Public Safety Center (PSC), Downtown Main Jail (DJ), Day Reporting Center (DRC) and Juvenile Commitment Center(s) (JCC). Agencies Asked to Respond  Stanislaus County Sheriff-Coroner  Stanislaus County Probation Department Agencies Invited to Respond  Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors d * r e e h d t e O Findings g n id n iF /w e e r g A y lla itr a P s e e r g A y llo h W s e e r g a s iD Recommendations d e t n e m e lp m tn e m e lp m I lliW r u F e N s is y la n A r e h tr u F /t n e m e lp m I t o N lliW I Stanislaus County Sheriff-Coroner Response F1. Closed - circuit video cameras are X R1. The Stanislaus County X used only on doors that access the Sheriff’s Department should facility and each housing unit, and in consider purchase and installation the safety and sobering cells, since of additional CCTV cameras in camera views into cells or showers are the general population units not permitted. where permitted at the Public Safety Center. F2. Currently, Stanislaus County X R2. The Stanislaus County X custodial deputies do not wear body Sheriff’s Department should cameras either in the facilities or on consider equipping custodial the street. Video recording devices are deputies in all detention facilities used only if there is an incident or if with personal body cameras that there is a planned cell extraction. are activated when inmates are in the pods outside of their cells. 6 d * r e e h d e t O F3. Twelve-hou F r in s d h i i n ft g s s a re difficult to X g n id n iF /w e e r g A y lla itr a P s e e r g A y llo h W s e e r g a s iD R3. The R e S c ta o n m is m la e u n s d C a o t u io n n ty s d e t n e m e lp m I tn e m e lp m I lliW r u F e N s is y la n A r e h tr u F * /t n e m e lp m I t o N lliW fill when deputies are unexpectedly Sheriff’s Department should absent. reconsider the current staffing model of 12-hour shifts versus 8- hour shifts. In the alternative, consider creating part-time position (reserve custodial deputies) to augment scheduling in the event of unanticipated absences and to serve as a resource for full-time candidates for hiring. * Explained in report Conclusion F4. Gang members’ logs of custodial X R4. The Stanislaus County X deputies’ names and daily routines Sheriff’s Department should could cause intimidation of custodial consider removing the names of deputies and their families. custodial deputies from their uniforms. F5. The computer lab classroom is X R5. The Stanislaus County X currently not being utilized due to lack Probation Department should of staffing. consider recruiting community volunteers to assist in the staffing of the computer lab classroom. Stanislaus County Probation Department Response F6. The Juvenile Hall has some X R6. The Stanislaus County X shower stall tiles that are in need of Probation Department should re- new grout and repair. grout tiles in the common shower areas. F7. Juvenile Hall has some cells that X R7. The Stanislaus County X have paint being scraped off of the Probation Department should re- walls. paint cells that have paint issues. Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Response F1. Closed circuit video cameras are X R1. The Stanislaus County X used only on doors that access the Sheriff’s Department should facility and each housing unit, and in consider purchase and installation the safety and sobering cells, since of additional CCDTV cameras in camera views into cells or showers are the general population unit where not permitted. permitted at the Public Safety Center. 7 d * r e e h d e t O F2. Currently, S F t in an d i i s n la g u s s County X g n id n iF /w e e r g A y lla itr a P s e e r g A y llo h W s e e r g a s iD R2. The R e S c ta o n m is m la e u n s d C a o t u io n n ty s d e t n e m e lp m I tn e m e lp m I lliW r u F X e N s is y la n A r e h tr u F /t n e t m o N e l l p li m W I custodial deputies do not wear body Sheriff’s Department should cameras either in the facilities or on consider equipping custodial the street. Video recording devices are deputies in all detention facilities used only if there is an incident or if with personal body cameras that there is a planned cell extraction. are activated when inmates are in the pods outside of their cells. F3. Twelve-hour shifts are difficult to X R3. The Stanislaus County X fill when deputies are unexpectedly Sheriff’s Department should absent. consider the current staffing model of 12 hour shifts versus 8 hour shifts. In the alternative, consider creating part -time positions (reserve custodial deputies) to augment scheduling in the event of unanticipated absences and to serve as a resource for full-time. Candidates for hiring. F4. Gang members’ logs of custodial X R4. The Stanislaus County X deputies’ names and daily routines Sheriff’s Department should could cause intimidation of custodial consider removing the names of deputies and their families. custodial deputies from their uniforms.
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  The 2016-2017 SCCGJ is satisfied that all entities requested have responded to the findings and recommendations of the 2015-2016 SCCGJ report within the time frame stipulated by California Penal Code Section 933(c). *With respect to the SCCGJ recommendation F3 to reconsider the current 12-hour shift model, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department responded that they “partially disagree” with the findings as this labor model was agreed upon through formal negotiations as part of an approved MOU between the Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the County Board of Supervisors. They further state that this model has been in effect since February 2015, which is a relatively brief period for analysis, and therefore, believe more time is needed before an effective evaluation can be prepared. The SCCGJ is satisfied with this response. 8 Stanislaus Building Study Case #16-15GJ Reason for Investigation The 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) conducted an investigation to determine if city-owned properties were being used to their highest and best practices. The SCCGJ requested a summary of all properties owned by each city in the county to determine if they were being used appropriately. Agencies Asked to Respond  City of Waterford  City of Oakdale  City of Ceres  City of Patterson  City of Hughson  City of Riverbank  City of Modesto  City of Turlock  City of Newman Commendation: The City of Waterford is commended for using the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Building Detail Report when responding to the request of the SCCGJ. d * r e e h d t e O Find ings g n id n iF /w e e r g A y lla itr a P s e e r g A y llo h W s e e r g a s iD Recomme ndations d e t n e m e lp m I tn e m e lp m I lliW r u F e N s is y la n A r e h tr u F /t n e m e lp m I t o N lliW F1. The City of Waterford is the only R1. The Stanislaus County Grand city to use the Central San Joaquin Jury recommends that all cities in Valley Risk Management Authority Stanislaus County should Building Detail Report. This report consider using the Central San has a complete summary of each Joaquin Valley Risk Management property, including date built or Authority Building Detail Report acquired, address, type of to efficiently account for and construction, services, features, report to the public all city-owned valuations, and conclusions. In properties. addition, each property has a current photo. Other cities would benefit from using the same system to list their inventory. 9 d * r e e h d e t O Find ings g n id n iF /w e e r g A y lla itr a P s e e r g A y llo h W s e e r g a s iD Recomme ndations d e t n e m e lp m I tn e m e lp m I lliW r u F e N s is y la n A r e h tr u F /t n e m e lp m I t o N lliW City of Ceres X X City of Hughson X X City of Modesto X X City of Newman X * The City of Newman “agrees with the recommendation.” City of Oakdale X X City of Patterson Response did not directly relate to X
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  The 2016-2017 SCCGJ is satisfied that all entities invited to respond to the findings and commendations of the 2016-2016 SCCGJ Report within the time frame stipulated by the California Penal Code Section 933 (c). 12 Stanislaus County County Financial Audit Report Reason for Investigation In accordance with California Penal Code Section 925, civil grand juries are required to investigate and report on the operations, accounts, and records of the departments or functions of the county. Therefore, the 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) reviewed the Stanislaus County Fiscal Year 2015 Single Audit Report dated June 30, 2015. The audit was conducted by Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation. Agencies Asked to Respond  Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller  Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors d * r e e h d e t O Find ings g n id n iF /w e e r g A y lla itr a P s e e r g A y llo h W s e e r g a s iD Recomme ndations d e t n e m e lp m I tn e m e lp m I lliW r u F e N s is y la n A r e h tr u F /t n e t m o N e l l p li m W I 13 F1. The audits show that the This finding received a accounting policies of Stanislaus are X commendation from the being followed and the office of the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller Jury. has excellent leadership and management. F2. The continuity of management at This finding received a all levels has resulted in a depth of X commendation from the knowledge and a commitment to Stanislaus County Civil Grand adhere to the accounting policies and Jury. procedures established.
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  The 2016-2017 SCCGJ is satisfied that all entities have responded to the findings and commendations of the 2015-2016 SCCGJ report within the time frame stipulated by the California Penal Code Section 9339(c). Board of Supervisors of the County of Stanislaus Response to the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury 2015-2016 Final Report Reason for Investigation Each year, civil grand juries submit a final report of findings to county boards of supervisors. The report identifies several areas of investigation concerning the operations of various public agencies. As the governing body overseeing the public agencies under review, the Board of Supervisors has been either invited or requested to respond to specific findings and recommendations identified in the report. The pertinent responses are included in the previous charts where appropriate. As stipulated in Penal Code 933.05(c), the Board only addresses those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. Agencies Asked to Respond  Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.  The Sheriff-Coroner, Chief Probation Officer, and Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters have also responded to the SCCGJ Final report within the time frame allowed.
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  The 2016-2017 SCSG is satisfied that the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has responded to the findings and recommendations of the 2015-2016 report within the time frame stipulated by the California Penal Code Section 933(c). 14