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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
米 During the first inspection, the Grand Jury found the showers, toilet areas, and BOARD STAFF common areas in poor condition. Julieta Martinez Response: The Board agrees with this finding. Allison Pierce
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Continue to follow the new policies and procedures as established by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Tulare County Main Jail has continued with its established cleaning procedures for all housing floors. The shower curtains were replaced with new ones, as have the floor mats in all showers. Staff members have continued to utilize "Bathroom Brite E-San 64" for the daily cleaning of all showers and a pressure washer has been purchased to assist in cleaning of the shower 4 25 35 mats. All shower mats are cleaned on a weekly basis, unless specific cleaning is needed earlier.
R3
Continue to pursue contract process for Main Jail improvements. Response: The recommendation is in the process of being implemented under the interpretation that the recommendation refers to the bid process to perform specified improvements. On 02/16/15, repairs and refurbishment were started on the inmate showers at the Main Jail. Upon starting the repairs and painting on the showers, an unforeseen issue with the paint not adhering to the tile in the showers was discovered. There has been a temporary pause in painting until a solution for these issues can be corrected, which we anticipate will be soon. Sincerely, Steven Worthley, Chairman Tulare County Board of Supervisors Julare County Office of MIKE BOUDREAUX Sheriff-Coroner 2404 W. Burrel Ave Visalia, CA 93291-4580 Proudly Serving Since 1852 (559) 636-4716 April 14, 2015 Administration The Honorable Brett D. Hillman (559) 636-4690 Tulare County Superior Court Magistrate County Civic Center, Room 303 Detentions 221 S. Mooney Boulevard (559) 735-1700 Visalia, CA 93291 Investigations Re: Main Jail Inspection (559) 735-1898 Dear Judge Hillman, Operations (559) 636-4625 The following is my response concerning the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury Report regarding the Tulare County Main Jail Inspection.
F2
Melissa Withnell During the second inspection, the Grand Jury found the showers, toilet areas and common areas had minimal improvements. 米 Response: The Board agrees with this finding. CLERK OF
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Continue to follow the new policies and procedures as established by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Tulare County Main Jail has continued with its established cleaning procedures for all housing floors. The shower curtains were replaced with new ones, as have the floor mats in all showers. Staff members have continued to utilize "Bathroom Brite E-San 64" for the daily cleaning of all showers and a pressure washer has been purchased to assist in cleaning of the shower 4 25 35 mats. All shower mats are cleaned on a weekly basis, unless specific cleaning is needed earlier.
R3
Continue to pursue contract process for Main Jail improvements. Response: The recommendation is in the process of being implemented under the interpretation that the recommendation refers to the bid process to perform specified improvements. On 02/16/15, repairs and refurbishment were started on the inmate showers at the Main Jail. Upon starting the repairs and painting on the showers, an unforeseen issue with the paint not adhering to the tile in the showers was discovered. There has been a temporary pause in painting until a solution for these issues can be corrected, which we anticipate will be soon. Sincerely, Steven Worthley, Chairman Tulare County Board of Supervisors Julare County Office of MIKE BOUDREAUX Sheriff-Coroner 2404 W. Burrel Ave Visalia, CA 93291-4580 Proudly Serving Since 1852 (559) 636-4716 April 14, 2015 Administration The Honorable Brett D. Hillman (559) 636-4690 Tulare County Superior Court Magistrate County Civic Center, Room 303 Detentions 221 S. Mooney Boulevard (559) 735-1700 Visalia, CA 93291 Investigations Re: Main Jail Inspection (559) 735-1898 Dear Judge Hillman, Operations (559) 636-4625 The following is my response concerning the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury Report regarding the Tulare County Main Jail Inspection.
F3
THE BOARD Michelle Baldwin Distinct odor gave problems with air quality during the second inspection; several Chief Clerk members of the Grand Jury inspection team experienced eye irritation, difficulty breathing and coughing during and for a short time after leaving the facility. 米 Administration Bldg. 2800 West Burrel Visalia, CA 93291 1.00 Response: The Board cannot agree or disagree with this finding since the Board does not know what the members of the Grand Jury experienced or the cause of any experiences.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Tulare County Sheriff's Office needs to follow-up on systematic monitoring of air quality. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Sheriff has purchased and installed additional fans to assist the air circulation for each of the housing floors. Our maintenance staff are also inspecting the air filters at the Main Jail every 30 days and replacing them if needed, but filters will be replaced regardless at 60 days. Main Jail maintenance staff have also increased the air purging system at the Main Jail and cleaned numerous vents and vent shafts to assist with the air quality.
F4
Tulare County Grand Jury is also concerned about air quality within the building for the inmates and Sheriff's Deputies. Response: The Board cannot agree or disagree with this finding since the Board does not have knowledge of the concerns of the Grand Jury.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Tulare County Sheriff's Office needs to follow-up on systematic monitoring of air quality. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Sheriff has purchased and installed additional fans to assist the air circulation for each of the housing floors. Our maintenance staff are also inspecting the air filters at the Main Jail every 30 days and replacing them if needed, but filters will be replaced regardless at 60 days. Main Jail maintenance staff have also increased the air purging system at the Main Jail and cleaned numerous vents and vent shafts to assist with the air quality.
F5
Prior to the third inspection, the Sheriff Department had developed Weekly and Daily Maintenance Logs due to the request of the Grand Jury following the second inspection. Response: The Board agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
During the third visit there were noticeable improvements in the air quality of the showers and toilet areas. Response: The Board cannot agree or disagree with this Finding since the Board does not have knowledge of what the members of the Grand Jury experienced on either visit.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
During the inspection, the Grand Jury discovered conditions had dramatically improved. Response: The Board agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
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