Trinity County Detention Facility*

R1

b: Perform interim repairs as practical, with highest priority on those that affect inmate and staff safety and security. Look at funding from Homeland Security, FEMA, and/or other revenue sources including CA Assembly Bill ABIll. for a new Jail Facility and/or ideally a green Justice Center that would include providing reserve beds for temporary Federal Government prisoners (a potential revenue source). Although it may seem extreme, we have an extreme problem. Investigate non-traditional funding sources, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Yahoo!, or the ABC "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" program for assistance with creating a new Jail Facility. For other alternatives see JUR2010/2011-001, "Trinity County Jail - A Mandate or a Dead Weight?".

R1a

The facility must be brought into CSA compliance and/or be replaced to be eligible for State protection from potential lawsuits.

R1b

Perform interim repairs as practical, with highest priority on those that affect inmate and staff safety and security. Look at funding from Homeland Security, FEMA, and/or other revenue sources including CA Assembly Bill AB111, for a new Jail Facility and/or ideally a green Justice Center that would include providing reserve beds for temporary Federal Government prisoners (a potential revenue source). Although it may seem extreme, we have an extreme problem. Investigate non-traditional funding sources, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Yahoo!, or the ABC "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" program for assistance with creating a new Jail Facility. For other alternatives see JUR2010/2011-001, "Trinity County Jail - A Mandate or a Dead Weight?".

R2a

Aggressively pursue repair and/or replacement of aging items and install proper ventilation systems to keep the Jail functioning. Explore utilizing state surplus for compatible parts to replace the camera system in the Jail.

R2b

Advertise Jail positions to a broader spectrum of the population and fill needed positions on the Jail staff to meet state compliance.

R3

Follow through and complete needed repairs and purchases to bring the Jail into compliance with Environmental Health.

R4

Due to building constraints, the only way to come into compliance is to build a new Jail/Justice Center. Until such time as a new facility is available, convert the dining/multi-purpose room into a stand-alone Communications Center and use the opened space for the Livescan System and booking area. Pursue grants for transfer and implementation of the communication services. Lower the wall of the sobering cell to accommodate needed checks.

R5

Request County Counsel to revisit the contracts with the Mapping System vendors and explore options to have these issues corrected as expediently as possible. Work with Information Technology (IT) to be prepared when minor issues present themselves and pursue revenue sources for when shortfalls are encountered. Explore software for Global Positioning System (GPS) to assist in locating emergency calls made from cell phones.

R6

Upon hiring, train new Dispatchers in the geographic service areas (including mile markers) of Trinity County to ensure correct dispatch of emergency services. Develop and maintain effective reference materials in the Communications Center to support accurate location identification.

R7

Identify and contract with a qualified installer to replace the concertina wire.

R8

When medical staff is on-site, administration of medications by correction officers should be moved to an actual medical room on the premises. Installation of a camera in the medication room for monitoring purposes would improve safety of staff and inmates.