Madera County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
Madera County Grand Jury Report 1415-04 Chowchilla Police Department Pursuant to section 919(A) and 919(b) of the
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Findings and Recommendations 17 findings
F1
Sworn staff, which has increased by only one since the recession, is inadequate.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
There are times when sick and administrative leave reduces the number of officers on patrol.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
K-9 handler teams increase officer safety and provide a proactive response to narcotic crimes.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
CPD organizes fundraisers for its K-9 unit.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
CPD is recruiting a K-9 handler in anticipation of acquiring a second trained narcotics and apprehension dog.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The purchase of the dog is dependent on the money raised by a fundraiser in March 2015.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
CPD has not pursued K-9 grant funds.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Training of the handlers and dogs is continuous.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The Lexipol policy manual is customized for CPD by the law firm of Ferguson, Praet & Sherman of Santa Ana, CA and by the CPD command staff.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Lexipol provides regular updates in response to legislative mandates, case law and changes in best practices.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
CPD is regularly notified of policy changes and immediately updates their manual.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
All staff members are held accountable for being familiar with the manual and policy changes. Officers also receive daily training bulletins.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Officers have discretion in whether or not to cite or arrest an individual, except in driving under the influence (DUI) matters.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
All officers are expected to enforce impaired driving laws with due diligence.
No recommendations for this finding
F15
Drivers suspected of DUI are administered field sobriety tests.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
Senior officers handle sensitive investigations, calling upon California Highway Patrol, Madera County Sheriff’s Office and the Madera Police Department in conflict of interest situations. The mutual aid is reciprocal.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
CPD command staff sees vehicle cameras as positive for the officers and the community.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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