Emergency Preparedness - The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies

R1

The Humboldt County Sheriff direct Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services to encourage participation by law enforcement agencies in regular meetings by including standing law enforcement agency-relevant agenda items to gather input for the emergency plans by no later than December 31, 2026. (F1, F2, F3)

R2

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to designate representatives to attend the regular meetings and provide input to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services by no later than December 31, 2026. (F1, F2, F3)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R1

The Humboldt County Sheriff direct Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services to encourage participation by law enforcement agencies in regular meetings by including standing law enforcement agency-relevant agenda items to gather input for the emergency plans by no later than December 31, 2026. (F1, F2, F3)

R2

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to designate representatives to attend the regular meetings and provide input to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services by no later than December 31, 2026. (F1, F2, F3)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R1

The Humboldt County Sheriff direct Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services to encourage participation by law enforcement agencies in regular meetings by including standing law enforcement agency-relevant agenda items to gather input for the emergency plans by no later than December 31, 2026. (F1, F2, F3)

R2

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to designate representatives to attend the regular meetings and provide input to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services by no later than December 31, 2026. (F1, F2, F3)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R3

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to ensure that a complete list of local disaster response needs, priorities, and protocols is included in their individual city disaster response documentation by no later than March 31, 2027. (F4)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R4

The Humboldt County Sheriff request the addition of scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Training Budget. (F5, F6, F7)

R5

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors add scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Training Budget. (F5, F6, F7) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors fund the expenses listed in R5 with existing appropriations in the next fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors, at its earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within Humboldt County.

R6

The Humboldt County Sheriff add scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training for Sheriff’s Office staff to the regular training schedule by no later than July 1, 2028. (F5, F6, F7)

R7

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add scenario-based ICS Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 local police department budget. (F5, F6, F7)

R8

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to add scenario-based ICS Field Response Training to their regular training schedule, by no later than July 1, 2028. (F5, F6, F7)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R4

The Humboldt County Sheriff request the addition of scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Training Budget. (F5, F6, F7)

R5

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors add scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Training Budget. (F5, F6, F7) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors fund the expenses listed in R5 with existing appropriations in the next fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors, at its earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within Humboldt County.

R6

The Humboldt County Sheriff add scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training for Sheriff’s Office staff to the regular training schedule by no later than July 1, 2028. (F5, F6, F7)

R7

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add scenario-based ICS Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 local police department budget. (F5, F6, F7)

R8

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to add scenario-based ICS Field Response Training to their regular training schedule, by no later than July 1, 2028. (F5, F6, F7)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R4

The Humboldt County Sheriff request the addition of scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Training Budget. (F5, F6, F7)

R5

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors add scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Training Budget. (F5, F6, F7) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors fund the expenses listed in R5 with existing appropriations in the next fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors, at its earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within Humboldt County.

R6

The Humboldt County Sheriff add scenario-based Incident Command System Field Response Training for Sheriff’s Office staff to the regular training schedule by no later than July 1, 2028. (F5, F6, F7)

R7

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add scenario-based ICS Field Response Training as a separate line item within the FY 2027-2028 local police department budget. (F5, F6, F7)

R8

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell direct their Police Chiefs to add scenario-based ICS Field Response Training to their regular training schedule, by no later than July 1, 2028. (F5, F6, F7)

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.

R9

The city councils for Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, and Rio Dell, after consultation with their respective police chiefs, add specialized disaster response equipment, maintenance, and training/certification as separate line items within the FY 2027-2028 local Police Department Budget. (F8) Funding Recommendation: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local City Councils fund the expenses listed in R7 and R9 with existing appropriations in the current fiscal year. If current appropriations are not sufficient, the Grand Jury recommends that City Councils, at their earliest opportunity, pursue additional funding from an appropriate organization, including state or federal agencies. Additionally, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that local city councils reassess funding priorities to give greater priority to all areas of emergency management and response within their respective cities. RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation, or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, including an explanation, the scope and parameters of the analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency, where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (F5, F6, F7) and (R5) The Arcata City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell City Council (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 60 DAYS The Humboldt County Sheriff (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9) and (R1, R4, R6) Invited Responses The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond. The Arcata Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Eureka Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Ferndale Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Fortuna Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) The Rio Dell Police Department Chief of Police (All findings) and (R2, R3, R7, R8, R9) Responses are to be sent to both: The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning California Superior Court for Humboldt County 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A 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.