Stanislaus County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
• Agency Response
Response to Report – Civil Grand Jury Case #08-25*
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
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Proceed with the design and construction of a new facility with larger work areas, larger storage areas, and larger inmate housing areas.
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Expand the Video Arraignment program to reduce staffing needs and security needs.
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Improve housekeeping to eliminate standing water on floors.
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Evaluate placing mentally unstable inmates in this facility.
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Use cable spools for loose cables, remove or repair severed cables.
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Conduct a staffing analysis.
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Digitize records to save storage space.
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Continue good housekeeping. Response We concur with the findings of the Civil Grand Jury. All of the recommendations are in place including the current Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) grant, which focuses on mentally ill offenders and their well being. Findings for Sheriff's Honor Farm ( ) The Civil Grand Jury reports that the Honor Farm is crowded, in poor to fair condition, and because of its age when built, is not ADA compliant. In addition, the facility lacks a backup generator and has serious sewer problems. As with the Main Jail, the Honor Farm has been recommended for replacement in the 1988 Needs Assessment and Master Plan. The Civil Grand Jury recommends the following regarding the Honor farm:
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Conduct a staffing analysis and increase staffing. Stanislaus 250 East Hackett Rd. • Modesto, CA 95358 (209) 525-7216 • FAX (209) 525-7106 STRIVING TO BE THE BEST www.StanislausSheriff.com . The Honorable Donald E. Shaver, Presiding Judge July 14, 2008 Superior Court of Stanislaus County Re: Response to Report - Case #08-25 Response We concur with the findings of the Civil Grand Jury. All of the above recommendations are currently moving ahead and showing progress. Findings and Recommendations for Public Safety Center ( ) The Civil Grand Jury reports that this newer facility is in overall excellent condition and appears clean and well maintained. The Civil Grand Jury recommends the following regarding the Public Safety Center: 1. Expand the Video Arraignment program to reduce staffing needs and security needs.
Related Recommendations (1)
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Seek partnerships with community regarding inmate programs. Response We concur with the findings of the Civil Grand Jury. All of these recommendations are currently moving forward including the acquisition of a backup generator and program expansion such as the newly implemented tree-planting program in partnership with the City of Modesto Parks Department. The Honorable Donald E. Shaver, Presiding Judge July 14, 2008 Superior Court of Stanislaus County Re: Response to Report 08-25 Conclusion The Sheriff's Department completed a new and current Needs Assessment in 2007, and we are currently entering the programming phase for the build out of the Public Safety Center, which will include a staffing analysis. We appreciate the time the Civil Civil Grand Jury has devoted to inspecting our facilities and operations, and providing recommendations that help to improve our overall operations. As with prior inspections and recommendations, the appropriate improvements will be completed as soon as practical. If I can be of further assistance or answer any questions, please don't hesitate to call me. Sincerely ADAM CHRISTIANSON Sheriff- Coroner Stanislaus County Richard Robinson, cc: Chief Executive Officer Stanislaus County
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CL1 Page 3The Sheriff's Department completed a new and current Needs Assessment in 2007, and we are currently entering the programming phase for the build out of the Public Safety Center, which will include a staffing analysis. We appreciate the time the Civil Civil Grand Jury has devoted to inspecting our facilities and operations, and providing recommendations that help to improve our overall operations. As with prior inspections and recommendations, the appropriate improvements will be completed as soon as practical. If I can be of further assistance or answer any questions, please don't hesitate to call me. Sincerely ADAM CHRISTIANSON Sheriff- Coroner Stanislaus County Richard Robinson, cc: Chief Executive Officer Stanislaus County
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