Inspection Report for San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement and Detention Facilities In this report, the 2019-2020 San

Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F5

Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1

There is an ongoing problem with introduction of contraband into the facility via the West Facility fence near the exercise yard.

Related Recommendations (1)

R1

The State should consider additional security measures to monitor blind spots in the security fence in the West Facility.

F2

The WWII era buildings that are used to house the fire crews in the West Facility are in poor repair. San Luis Obispo County Jail

Related Recommendations (1)

R2

The State should plan for the rehabilitation or replacement of the WWII era buildings in the West facility. San Luis Obispo County Coroner’s facility

F3

The Sheriff’s Department has done an exceptional job of improving the overall quality of care for inmates.

Related Recommendations (1)

R3

Plans for additional space should be developed to expand the working area.

F4

The use of Wellpath, being overseen by the County Chief Medical Officer, to provide the medical, dental and mental health care for the inmates, has improved the recognition of potential problems before they become major issues. COMMENDATION We commend the Sheriff and his staff, who have worked diligently to meet and improve conditions for the additional inmate population issues. San Luis Obispo County Coroner’s facility

Related Recommendations (1)

R4

Coroner’s records should be digitized to save space.

F6

It is the observation of the Grand Jury that the space is inadequate and insufficient and needs to be addressed.

Related Recommendations (1)

R6

Injuries a) Injuries to inmates due to aggression/agitation b) Accidental injuries to inmates requiring medical attention greater than first aid c) Injuries to staff by inmates due to assault or managing inmate aggression/agitation

Additional Recommendations 5

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

R5

Health services a) How delivered b) Common medical problems c) Public health concerns
R7

Suicide a) Suicide attempts/deaths b) Serious self-injury incidents requiring medical attention beyond first aid
R8

Drugs a) Drug overdoses b) Drug deaths by overdose
R9

Deaths a) Other deaths
R10

Training (title, hours, and instructor credentials for each type) a) Managing inmate violence b) Handling mental health behaviors c) Responding to drug/alcohol related problems

Commendations 2

CM1

It is the observation of the Grand Jury that the space is inadequate and insufficient and needs to be addressed.
CM2

We commend the Sheriff and his staff, who have worked diligently to meet and improve conditions for the additional inmate population issues. San Luis Obispo County Coroner’s facility F6. It is the observation of the Grand Jury that the space is inadequate and insufficient and needs to be addressed.

Agency Responses 3

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Dispatch Response - BoS

January 05, 2021 • 4 pages • 3 responses • Score: -3 (+0, 0, -3) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

R2

The State should plan for the rehabilitation or replacement of the WWII era buildings in the West facility. San Luis Obispo County Coroner’s facility

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

Will not be implemented, at this time. Contracting dispatch services is the choice for each incorporated city. Even though there is likely cost savings, there are other factors they must consider, such as long-term dependencies on service and the loss of some control. If all cities chose to contract for services, the Sheriff's current facility would not be large enough to accommodate them. If PG&E were to vacate their offices in the EOC building it is possible the vacated floorspace could be used to expand existing Sheriffs dispatch operations, however, as the Grand Jury has noted in its repor...

R3

Plans for additional space should be developed to expand the working area.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

Will not be implemented, at this time. Amendment one to a contract between the County and PG&E is on the Board of Supervisor's agenda on December 8, 2020 to allow for lease extensions through 2029 of the Emergency Operations Facility at 1525 Kansas Avenue in San Luis Obispo. The amendment also includes transfer of ownership of the building to the County on January 1, 2030. Additionally, the County is using a design-build bidding process for a new co-located dispatch center. The facility is planned to allow for estimated expansion over the next 20 years. Responses from the Sheriff-Coroner to Re...

R4

Coroner’s records should be digitized to save space.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

Will not be implemented, at this time. Amendment one to a contract between the County and PG&E is on the Board of Supervisor's agenda on December 8, 2020 to allow for lease extensions through 2029 of the Emergency Operations Facility at 1525 Kansas Avenue in San Luis Obispo. The amendment also includes transfer of ownership of the building to the County on January 1, 2030. Additionally, the County is using a design-build bidding process for a new co-located dispatch center. The facility is planned to allow for estimated expansion over the next 20 years. Responses from the Sheriff-Coroner to Re...

Inspection Response - BoS

December 20, 2020 • 3 pages • 2 responses • Score: -2 (+0, 0, -2) View Details ▾

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2 responses to findings and recommendations

R3

Plans for additional space should be developed to expand the working area.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

Will not be implemented, at this time. The Sheriff's Office has developed a plan and would like to add additional space. Once the space becomes available and the budget supports the expansion, the Sheriff's Office will implement a plan. <b>

R4

Coroner’s records should be digitized to save space.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

Will not be implemented, at this time. The Sheriff's Office has developed a plan and would like to add additional space. Once the space becomes available and the budget supports the expansion, the Sheriff's Office will implement a plan. <b>

PHF - BoS

December 02, 2020 • 5 pages • 2 responses • Score: +1 (+1, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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2 responses to findings and recommendations

F1

There is an ongoing problem with introduction of contraband into the facility via the West Facility fence near the exercise yard.

Response: Agree Score: +1

agree with the findings numbered: F.1 2.

R1

The State should consider additional security measures to monitor blind spots in the security fence in the West Facility.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

The County's contract with the Security company does include 4 FTEs of security support. However, the contracted agency has not always had appropriate staffing to continuously fill those slots. Behavioral Health will continue to work with the company to increase staffing availability. If it is unable to maintain the level of contracted positions, Behavioral Health will consider other options, including a new request for proposal to elicit responses from other companies.