San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury • 2015-2016 • Agency Response
Response to: Continuity_Report

County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors Agenda Item Transmittal ) Department (2) Meeting Date (3) Contact/phone*

Published: June 28, 2016 10 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1
Of the eight county law enforcement agencies (Sheriff and the seven city police departments), not every agency had a formal training program for PC1269c. Submitted June 30, 2016
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The District Attorney should coordinate the development of uniform written policies and procedures for local law enforcement agencies to make requests of the court for appropriate bail increases.
F2
The recommendation of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court regarding the responsibility of officers to seek a bail increase "...if the scheduled bail is not adequate for the crime ... " and to "... make their personnel cognizant of Penal Code Sections 1269c . . ." was not being adhered to by all law enforcement agencies.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The District Attorney should coordinate formal training programs for the local law enforcement agencies in the process for obtaining bail increases.
F3
The failure of law enforcement officers to be "... cognizant of Penal Code Sections 1269c . . . " and be regularly trained in its use can lead to situations where public safety is compromised and/or justice is thwarted.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Local law enforcement agencies should work with the District Attorney in the development of the above policies and programs within the resources of their respective departments. Submitted June 30, 2016
F4
The processes are in place for San Luis Obispo County law enforcement officers to readily prepare requests for bail increases and submit the requests to a judge for approval.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Local law enforcement agencies should rely only on California State Law when considering whether a bail increase is appropriate.
F5
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court has advised local law enforcement agencies to be mindful of this tool when considering bail.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The few crimes handled by San Luis Obispo County law enforcement officers warranting a bail enhancement increases the importance of ongoing training in this area to maintain knowledge and proficiency.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Not all of the county law enforcement officers are aware of the current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold procedures.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The District Attorney is in the best position to coordinate and lead an effort to ensure that each law enforcement agency in the county provides training to its personnel on bail enhancement tools. RECOMMENDATIONS
No recommendations for this finding

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