County of El Dorado State of California April 3, 2025 The Honorable Vicki Ashworth Presiding Judge of the El Dorado

The California Code of Regulations mandates the implementation of annual multi-hazard practice drills, including fire drills. There requirements apply to both adult and juvenile facilities. State law requires districts to implement multi-hazard practice drills (e.g., fire, lockdown, active shooter, or evacuation drills) without requiring inter-agency coordination. Drills have not been completed at either jail per these requirements. The Sheriff agrees with this finding. As of March 7, 2025, both jails, Placerville, and South Lake Tahoe, have completed a spontaneous scenario-based fire drill. Sheriff's Response to the Grand Jury's Recommendations R 1 Develop and implement a plan to resume annual multi-hazard practice drills, including fire drills at each jail by September 1, 2025. Headquarters• 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 • 530-621-5655 • Fax 530-626-8163 Jail Division• 300 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667 • 530-621-6000 • Fax 530-626-9472 Tahoe Patrol • 1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 100, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 • 530-573-3000 • Fax 530-544-6809 Response: The Sheriff Office currently has policy (EDSO Custody Manual 4. Emergency Planning) which outlines requirements, roles, and responsibilities. The Sheriff's Office will implement the policy in compliance with the law. Headquarters• 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 • 530-621-5655 • Fax 530-626-8163 Jail Division• 300 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667 • 530-621-6000 • Fax 530-626-9472 Tahoe Patrol• 1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 100, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 • 530-573-3000 • Fax 530-544-6809