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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 7 findings
F1
The Tulare County Sheriff's staff did not follow established use of force policies and procedures.
F2
The Tulare County Grand Jury found inconsistencies between written reports and video footage.
F3
Evidence reviewed by the Grand Jury did not indicate if additional training and/or discipline had been administered to all participants in the incident.
F4
Subsequent to the Grand Jury's receipt of this complaint, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department has instituted: a) comprehensive correctional officer training; b) reforms in hiring practices; c) review of disciplinary processes; and, d) upgraded technology.
F5
The Tulare County Grand Jury found misconceptions to exist on the part of the staff of the Office of the District Attorney with respect to the investigative role, jurisdiction, and responsibilities of the Grand Jury.
F6
After review of all evidence presented, the Grand Jury determined that physical abuse occurred and unwarranted force was used.
F7
The Grand Jury was not advised by the Office of the District Attorney as to the rationale for declining prosecution of this case.
Recommendations 3
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R1Consider the expansion of sensitivity and stress reduction training.
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R2Expand the implementation of body cameras for custody personnel.
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R3Include audio as part of video footage monitoring system. ĺ . REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Sheriff's Department 2. Office of the Tulare County District Attorney OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY COUNTY OF TULARE Tim Ward, District Attorney March 31, 2016 The Hon. Bret Hillman Presiding Judge Tulare County Superior Court County Civic Center, Room 303 221 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93291 Re: Grand Jury Report entitled "Justice for All" Dear Judge Hillman: On March 29, 2016, the Office of the District Attorney received a copy of a portion of the 2015/2016 Tulare County Grand Jury Final Report related to the Department for review and response. The report had no recommendations for the Department. It did contained seven