Sheriff's Office Response

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility staff makes an effort to treat the resident population with respect and compassion, often under very difficult conditions. Response: Agree Every employee is evaluated on how they ahere to the Mission, Vision, Valuses, and Principles of the Sheriffs Office. We take pride in treating all persons with dignity and respect. Sheri[rs Office Mission: To protect and serve our community and to earn the public's trust through compassion and accountability. Vision: To be the safest rural community in California where peace, justice, and freedom thrive. Values: D -Dedication - Committed to our purpose E -Excellence -Being outstanding at everything we do. P -Professionalism -More than a Job, We are skilled and possess the knowledge and character to be CALLED to protect the community. U - Unity - We are one team, one family. Not one of us is more important than the other. Together we can do mighty things. T - Trust - Trust is everything. There is strength in our belief in each othe,: and the communities belief in us. I -Integrity -Strong Character is the foundation that a person and department is built on. E -Engagement - Committed to build ongoing relationship with our community. S -Service - We serve by putting others first and respect for the constitutional rights of others. We give our top priority to protecting the innocent and holding those accountable for breaking the law. Principles: We are Prepared to do what is necessary every day. We are trusted with the Protection of our community and hold this above all else. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Response to Grand Jury Report -Custody and Corrections 3 We are dedicated to Prevention of crime and abuse of all types. We put an emphasis on Problem Solving, always being innovative and solution driven. We seek trust and engagement through Partnership with our employees and everyone in our community.

Incoming and outgoing Correctional Deputies at the Sherif'f s Work Alternative Program - Sheriff's Farm do not regularly have an overlapping period at the Farm, resulting in a lack of transferred knowledge and skills. Response: Agree

The Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter has multiple building maintenance issues such as the compromised roof and obsolete security cameras requiring immediate attention. The security camera issue was also noted by the 2021-2022 Grand Jury. Response: Agree

Several lamp posts in the parking lot of the Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter have collapsed, and others are showing signs of continued deterioration, weakening the integrity of the metal, thereby endangering the public, staff, volunteers, and parked vehicles. Response: Agree

The Humboldt County Coroner's autopsy room cabinets and countertops are constructed of wood, a porous material, creating a potential biohazard for the staff Response: Agree

The Humboldt County Coroner's evidence room lacks organized storage cabinets and has limited space, potentially compromising the secure storage and preservation of material needed for forensic, legal, and administrative purposes. Response: Agree