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Findings and Recommendations
5 findings
The 08/15/11 response to the 2010-2011 Grand Jury report stated, "The video system is failing and plans are underway to have it replaced in the coming weeks". Although new security cameras have been purchased (some time ago), to date they have not been installed. At the time of the tour only one of the old cameras appeared to be working.
Related Recommendations (1)
It is imperative for the safety of the staff and inmates that the monitoring system be functional. It is the top priority for replacement. Complete the installation immediately. Response 1: Installation is currently underway and completion is expected in the very near future. Unfortunately, due to numerous physical obstacles, funding, and staffing issues the installation has taken longer than originally anticipated. However, several of the new cameras have been installed and are functional. The installation of the remaining cameras is ongoing.
The mandates of California Bill AB109 are overloading a Jail facility that is not designed for long term housing. Due to the overcrowding the Law Enforcement Officers are having to make a determination as to whether to arrest, or just cite an individual because "There is no room at the Inn".
No recommendations for this finding
Female staffing continues to be inadequate. Gender specific positions can be advertised for a detention facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
Advertise and fill the position that is gender specific. Response 4: The Sheriff's Office has completed two separate recruitments for Correctional Officer/Dispatcher in the past twelve months. An eligibility listed will be maintained of qualified applicants for appointment to vacant positions as soon as funding becomes available. Appointments will be made based upon the needs of the facility at the time.
There is a mixing of inmates that are pre-trial, trustee, and felony offenders.
Related Recommendations (1)
Find alternative means to separate the classes of inmates: such as monitoring devices, work release programs, housing elsewhere. Response 5: Inmates are classified and housed based on their past and current history, along with other safety related issues. Housing is limited in the current facility, but every inmate is housed with the safety of the inmate and staff in mind. Electronic monitoring and alternative sentences programs are already being utilized and plans are underway to implement a work release program. In extreme circumstances inmates have been housed at state and/or other county facilities due to medical, mental health, or security reasons. However, this practice is limited to the most extreme cases.
Lack of supervisorial personnel and funding has been the catch all excuse for many years. With the County's limited resources, management must prioritize both staffing and funding needs.
No recommendations for this finding
