Response from Board of Supervisors

Closed - circuit video cameras | X R1. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department should consider purchase and installation of additional CCTV cameras in the general population units where permitted at the Public Safety Center. are used only on doors that access | F2. Currently, Stanislaus County X R2. The Stanislaus County custodial deputies do not wear Sheriff's Department should body cameras either in the facilities consider equipping custodial or on the street. Video recording deputies in all.detention devices are used only if there is an facilities with personal body | incident or if there is a planned cell cameras that are activated | extraction. when inmates are in the pods ~< and in the safety and sobering cells, since camera views into cells: or showers are not permitted. | the facility and each housing unit, outside oftheir cells. 2016-2017 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Final.Report -

In dual polling places, some R2. In dual polling places, a voters would attempt to place their solid barrier should be put into ballots into the wrong ballot boxes. place so that voters cannot cross over into the wrong precinct when placing their ballot into the ballot box. ] | iadT Implemented Conclusion The 2016-2017 SCCG is satisfied that all entities requested have responded to the findings and recommendations of the 2015-2016 SCCGJ Report within the time frame stipulated by the California Penal Code Section 933(c). 2016-2017 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - | Will Not _ Assessment of the Community Services Agency Case #16-23GJ Reason for Investigation The 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Grand Jury (SCCGJ) performed an assessment of the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency (CSA) to determine whether adequate audits/reviews were being performed. The CSA budget for 2015-2016 is $325 million or 29,6% of the total Stanislaus County budget of $1billion. The CSA was chosen because it represents a large portion of the county budget. Agencies Asked to Respond » Community Services Agency Findings Recommendations ree wi Findine lemented Further Analysis A Im

Twelve-hour shifts are difficult | X to fill when deputies are. unexpectedly absent.

Gang members’ logs of X custodial deputies’ names and daily routines could cause intimidation of custodial deputies and their families. Conclusion The 2016-2017 SCCGu is satisfied that all entities requested have responded to the findings and recommendations of the 2015-2016 SCCGJ report within the time frame stipulated by California Penal Code Section 933(c). *With respect to the SCCGJ recommendation F3 to reconsider the current 12- hour shift model, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department responded that they “nartially disagree” with the findings as this labor model was agreed upon through formal negotiations as part of an approved MOU between the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the County Board of Supervisors. They further state that this model has been in effect since February 2015, which is a relatively brief period for analysis, and therefore, believe more time is needed before an effective evaluation can be prepared. The SCCGzJ is satisfied with this response. 2016-2017 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Final.Report - Stanislaus Building Study Case #16-15GJ Reason for Investigation The 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) conducted an investigation to determine if city-owned properties were being used to their highest and best practices. The SCCGJ requested a summary of all properties owned by each city in the county to determine if they were being used appropriately. Agencies Asked to Respond >» City of Waterford >» City of Oakdale » City of Ceres » City of Patterson » City of Hughson >» City of Riverbank » City of Modesto > City of Turlock >» City of Newman Commendation: The City of Waterford is commended for using the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Building Detail Report when responding to the request of the SCCGJ. Findings Recommendations O = CG = LL ~ F i) i) her 3, «f

The computer lab classroom is | X currently not being utilized due to lack of staffing.

A lack of county and Cily of X R6. DPHD should request both | Patterson audits may result in a Stanislaus County and Cily DPHD not receiving revenue to of Patterson audit to ensure all | which it is entitled. revenues and tax X ° X assessments due to the DPHD are correct,

The MPD, SCSD, and TPD are committed to protecting and serving the citizens of their respective cities. .

AMR operates a new program called Community Ambulance to assist SCSD officers when they are dealing with a person with possible mental health issues, The Community Ambulance program follows through with the subject, allowing officers to proceed with their duties. Response: The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. Civil Grand Jury 2016-2017 Case #17-20GJ — Stanislaus County Law Enforcement and Detention Facilities Inspections Recommendations (Requested Response):

The job specifications used by DPHD to recruit for the new position of Administrative Director were modified to more closely match candidates to the position.

Without formal orientation and | X | training processes for board members, dysfunction of the board will continue to exist. Conclusion The response from Del Puerto Health District did not include a response for Finding F3. The 2016-2017 SCCG is satisfied that no response is needed for this finding. The 2016-2017 SCCG\ is satisfied that all the entities requested have responded to the findings and recommendations of the 2015-2016 SCCG4J report within the time frame stipulated by California Penal Code Section 933(c). 2016-2017 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - Stanislaus County Detention Facilities Inspections Case # 16-13-GJ Reason for Investigation The 2015-2016 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) conducted its annual detention facilities inspections, as required by California Penal Code 919(b) [CPC919(b)]. The facilities inspected were: Public Safety Center (PSC), Downtown Main Jail (DJ), Day Reporting Center (DRC) and Juvenile Commitment Center(s) (JCC), Agencies Asked to Respond “+ Stanislaus County Sheriff-Coroner “* Stanislaus County Probation Department Agencies Invited to Respond “+ Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors

The audits show that the This finding received a accounting policies of Stanislaus X commendation from the are being followed and the office of the Stanislaus County Auditor- Jury. Controller has excellent leadership and management.

There fs minimal public } outreach to the communily to explain the mission of DPHD and to attract qualified board members. 2016-2017 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - X R10. The DPHD should X develop an action plan to inform and educate the voters within DPHD on the following: a) The responsibilities of the | board b) The role of a board member. c) The qualifications necessary to serve on the board. =

Finding; The Stanislaus County Library funding is dependent on a portion of county sales tax revenue that must be voter-approved on a regular basis. Failure to receive voter approval would result in cuts of approximately 85% of library services for residents of the county. The Stanislaus County Grand Jury finds this budgetary uncertainty to be a limiting factor in SCL strategic planning for future needs and operations of the library system.