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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Lake County Correctional Facility Oversight
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
Page 241
Policies and procedures are comprehensive, well developed and implemented.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 241
With a total staff of 60+ and an average daily inmate capacity of 280, LCCF does not have an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 242
The Grand Jury strongly recommends that LCCF obtain an AED immediately as it is an inexpensive but priceless life-saving tool. (F2, F11)
F3
Page 241
An inmate–maintained garden on jail grounds provides fresh produce in summer. 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Page 242
LCCF could consider a winter garden as a cost-effective work program and an alternative to purchasing vegetables. (F3, F8, F10, F11) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: Lake County Board of Supervisors ( ) Lake County Sheriff ( ) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F4
Page 242
The committee noted a good working relationship between correctional and medical staff. Several officers indicated LCCF is a “good place” to work.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 242
Changes in administration with recent in house disciplinary issues appear to have left moral intact.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 242
The Grand Jury recommends that every effort be made to secure sufficient kitchen staffing, to fill vacant kitchen positions, and to use the registered dietician effectively. (F5, F6, F7, F10)
F6
Page 242
An half-time employee is in charge of the kitchen; a full-time position remains vacant. It is difficult to maintain the necessary supervision in the kitchen if staffing is not optimum.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 242
The Grand Jury recommends that every effort be made to secure sufficient kitchen staffing, to fill vacant kitchen positions, and to use the registered dietician effectively. (F5, F6, F7, F10)
R3
Page 242
It is requested that LCCF recognize the need to serve the largest, cooked meal in the evening. (F6, F7, F8, F10, F11)
F7
Page 242
The largest meal, a hot lunch served at noon (although the menu show it at dinner time), may be more convenient for kitchen staff but does not serve the inmates well, esp. the juvenile hall clients.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 242
The Grand Jury recommends that every effort be made to secure sufficient kitchen staffing, to fill vacant kitchen positions, and to use the registered dietician effectively. (F5, F6, F7, F10)
R3
Page 242
It is requested that LCCF recognize the need to serve the largest, cooked meal in the evening. (F6, F7, F8, F10, F11)
F8
Page 242
There is a 14 hour time span between the brown-bagged dinner and breakfast – both somewhat meager in amount.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
Page 242
It is requested that LCCF recognize the need to serve the largest, cooked meal in the evening. (F6, F7, F8, F10, F11)
R5
Page 242
LCCF could consider a winter garden as a cost-effective work program and an alternative to purchasing vegetables. (F3, F8, F10, F11) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: Lake County Board of Supervisors ( ) Lake County Sheriff ( ) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F9
Page 242
Inmates receive a prescribed number of calories but this does not reflect the actual amount of food served.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Page 242
Although the committee was informed that financial limitations are a concern LCCF is operating within budget.
Related Recommendations (4)
R2
Page 242
The Grand Jury recommends that every effort be made to secure sufficient kitchen staffing, to fill vacant kitchen positions, and to use the registered dietician effectively. (F5, F6, F7, F10)
R3
Page 242
It is requested that LCCF recognize the need to serve the largest, cooked meal in the evening. (F6, F7, F8, F10, F11)
R4
Page 242
The Grand Jury suggests a larger exercise yard be developed in the available space on county land. (F10, F11)
R5
Page 242
LCCF could consider a winter garden as a cost-effective work program and an alternative to purchasing vegetables. (F3, F8, F10, F11) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: Lake County Board of Supervisors ( ) Lake County Sheriff ( ) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F11
Page 242
The exercise yard is small and sterile; there exists no way to facilitate large muscle exercise or even relaxation.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
Page 242
The Grand Jury strongly recommends that LCCF obtain an AED immediately as it is an inexpensive but priceless life-saving tool. (F2, F11)
R3
Page 242
It is requested that LCCF recognize the need to serve the largest, cooked meal in the evening. (F6, F7, F8, F10, F11)
R4
Page 242
The Grand Jury suggests a larger exercise yard be developed in the available space on county land. (F10, F11)
R5
Page 242
LCCF could consider a winter garden as a cost-effective work program and an alternative to purchasing vegetables. (F3, F8, F10, F11) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond: Lake County Board of Supervisors ( ) Lake County Sheriff ( ) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F12
Page 242
The majority of the 2009-2010 Grand Jury‘s recommendations for LCCF require minimal expenditures.
No recommendations for this finding