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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 7 findings
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The Hollister Police Department staffing levels are dangerously deficient.
F2
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The addition of a third shift should be considered as an investment in efficient standards.
F3
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Establishing a second K-9 better ensures a Patrol Officer’s safety, especially when working solo in areas that communication with Dispatch is lost, which happens often.
F4
Page 55
An updated retention schedule is sorely needed to alleviate the system’s storage capacity those costs valuable time and money.
F5
Page 55
The establishment of a cannabis program requires the oversight of a Cannabis Officer to ensure that safety elements and regulations are met.
F6
Page 55
One of the 2007-2008 Grand Jury recommendations was to continue with the citizen and youth academy when it was suspended because the Crime Prevention Officer responsible for these academies left the Hollister Police Department and could not be replaced due to lack of budget.
F7
Page 56
None of the findings listed in the Novak Report were implemented.
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 55For the overall safety of the community of all ages, the San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the City of Hollister explores creative options towards developing a comprehensive retention strategy and strength in benefits before the next budget review.
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R2Page 55The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends the establishment of a swing- shift should be encouraged, funded, and implemented as soon as possible, as recommended by the Novak Report.
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R3Page 55The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends hiring a second K-9 Patrol Team as an investment in officer safety that should be funded within the next operating budget.
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R4Page 55The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends the creation of an updated retention schedule for HPD Records Department to destroy antiquated records under the guidelines of the State of California as soon as possible and purge every two years after scanning to paperless.
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R5Page 55The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends the full-time position of a Cannabis Officer should be re-established immediately and the service to the private businesses should be charged to cover the fees.
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R6Page 55The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends the development of funding towards the reinstatement a Citizen and Youth Academy as soon as possible. 55
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R7Page 56When the City of Hollister spends over $44,000.00 for a consulting report, at least 25- 50% of the findings should be implemented.