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Humboldt County Grand Jury • 2002-2003

03-jl-07 Eureka City Jail

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Findings 4 findings

F2 Page 23

The Substation could use another vehicle.

F3 Page 23

The Substation is not ADA compliant.

F4 Page 23

Weeds on the outside of building are a fire danger when dry.

F5 Page 23

The current janitorial schedule is insufficient.

Recommendations 4

R2
Page 23

Recommendation pertinent to F2: The grand jury recommends that the Sheriff's Department consider another vehicle be supplied for prisoner transport.
R3
Page 23

Recommendation pertinent to F3: The grand jury recommends structural modification to the door threshold for wheelchair accessibility.
R4
Page 23

Recommendation pertinent to F4: The grand jury recommends weed removal and maintenance.
R5
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Recommendation pertinent to F5: The grand jury recommends the janitorial schedule be increased. RESPONSES: THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO REPORT 03-JL-06 ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE 933 AND THE STANDARD FORMAT FOR RESPONSES. 1. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Department shall respond to R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5. GRAND JURY REPORT NO: 03-JL-07 EUREKA CITY JAIL Jail Committee INTRODUCTION: The Humboldt County Grand Jury inspected the Eureka Police Department's (EPD) jail on November 18, 2002. The entire facility was clean and in good repair. There are three holding cells. One is currently being used as evidence storage. The other two are monitored by audio only. Cell checks are done every 30 minutes. There are no meals served to detainees. There are no cells adequate for disabled persons. Jewelry and belts are removed but the detainees may retain their shoes with shoe laces unless they seem suicidal. Each cell can hold up to four detainees. There is no visitation. Detainees are held no longer than six hours in the holding cells. There are no detox or safety cells. No medical services are provided at EPD. If treatment is 22