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Findings 10 findings
F1
Correctional officers and civilian workers at Rountree Detention Center appear to be respectful of inmate rights, experienced in dealing with inmates, and well trained in security procedures.
F2
Inmate visits in both facilities are well managed and beneficial to both the inmates and their families.
F3
The maintenance and cleanliness of all areas of both facilities is good.
F4
There are a commendable variety of constructive activities and skill building classes for inmates although few are conducted by Spanish-speaking teachers.
F5
Because the Rountree jail inmate populations are consistently under capacity, the facilities could be better utilized to relieve the overcrowding at the Main Jail.
F6
The staffing of the facilities is inadequate to properly oversee, protect, and transport the inmate population.
F7
Onsite medical care is currently available 40 hours a week. The newly approved nursing weekend hours are needed to assure that medical problems are properly assessed and expeditiously treated. This weekend coverage will allow qualified inmates who need mental health maintenance medications to be transferred from the Main Jail to Rountree.
F8
The video surveillance system has been noted to be inadequate in earlier Grand Jury reports, but it has still not been improved.
F9
Installation of fencing around the facility would prohibit the public from entering the facility without permission and would deter contraband from entering the facility.
F10
The Grand Jury agrees with the Environmental Health Report that the shower posts, flooring and support walls at the Jail Farm are in need of repair and replacement.
Recommendations 8
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R1The Grand Jury recommends that the County Office of Education provide additional Spanish-speaking teachers or teacher’s aides for the skill-building classes.
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R2The Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff’s Office develop new strategies to house more of the County’s Main Jail population at the Rountree facilities.
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R3It is recommended that the Sheriff’s Office finish recruiting for the weekend nursing position.
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R4It is recommended that the Sheriff’s Office and the Board of Supervisors locate funding for additional correctional officers, at least one per shift per facility, to assure the safety of staff and inmates.
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R5The Grand Jury strongly recommends that the Sheriff’s Office provide a recording of all surveillance camera activity.
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R6The Grand Jury strongly recommends GSD put the shower repair project out to bid as soon as possible.
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R7The Grand Jury strongly recommends GSD go out to bid for the fencing project as soon as possible.
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R8The Grand Jury recommends the Sheriffs Department and the Board of Supervisors secure the necessary funds to install fencing around the remaining perimeter of both facilities.