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Extracted from Consolidated Report
This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.
San Benito County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
SAN Benito County Sheriff's Department
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Findings 2 findings
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The item on the tax bill appeared to have expired.
F2
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The ballot measure in question was not worded so that the voting public was made aware of actual end dates and items that will remain in perpetuity.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 20– The County should look at new ways to create outreach for local employment, including outreach to the high school and Gavilan College to promote career opportunities in public safety.
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R2Page 20– Salaries and benefits should be improved to attract and retain local talent in San Benito County.
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R3Page 20– Raising salaries to a more competitive level, including enhancing the benefits package will aid in recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
Conclusions 9
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CL1 Page 22Examined the Adopted Budget.
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CL2 Page 22Conducted several visits and inspections, some unannounced, during various hours of the day and night.
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CL3 Page 22Interviews were conducted with varied staff members, including with the contracted medical healthcare provider.
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CL4 Page 22Review of prisoner complaints. 22
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CL5 Page 23Interviews with multiple inmates and follow-up with staff.
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CL6 Page 23Review of Policy and Procedures manuals and state reports.
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CL7 Page 23Review of local newspaper articles and other public documents
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CL8 Page 23Review of San Benito County’s Jail web site and other relevant web sites.
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CL9 Page 23An exit interview was conducted with the most knowledgeable officials to review and confirm the draft report’s findings.