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Siskiyou County Grand Jury • 2023-2024

Siskiyou County Jail Inspection Report

8 pages

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Findings 11 findings

F1 Page 22

There is no procedure in place to document the inventory of tools maintained within the Jail.

F2 Page 22

On the outside (East Side) of the jail, there is a wooden structure, (appears to cover piping coming up from across the street) that is beginning to rot. Nails are also coming loose on the wood.

F3 Page 22

On the far west side of the jail vehicle sally port area, a tree from the neighboring property is overhanging the perimeter wall and is exceptionally low to the razor wire.

F4 Page 22

No metal detector/body scanner is being used at the Jail.

F5 Page 22

Food Services is not maintaining a sample meal tray per Title 15, Section 1243(n) and Section 900.5 of the Siskiyou County Custody Policies and Procedures manual.

F6 Page 22

No rescue litters are available in the jail.

F7 Page 22

The jail does not have Bloodborne Pathogen Kits.

F8 Page 22

The jail does not have an eye wash station available for staff and inmates. On a follow-up visit, staff informed the Jury that an eye wash station was on order.

F9 Page 22

No visitors log is maintained.

F10 Page 22

The current Siskiyou County Policies and Procedures manual for the jail is maintained by a 3rd party vendor and is over 500 pages in length. Although the manual goes into extensive detail, it is an impractical tool for staff to reference for the day-to-day operation of the jail.

F11 Page 22

The Sheriff’s website lacks booking and release information.

Recommendations 13

R1
Page 22

Develop a policy and procedure for conducting a tool inventory at the beginning and end of each shift. The policy should include a procedure for reporting missing/lost tools.
R2
Page 22

Inspect and ensure that a safety issue is not present to the public. A more permanent cover with material other than wood is recommended.
R3
Page 22

Make arrangements to have branches trimmed or removed.
R4
Page 22

Install a walk-through metal detector/body scanner for use in the booking area. Develop a policy and procedure for use of such. Note: A newer metal detector is available in the basement of the Government Center (old courthouse). It is operational and listed as County surplus.
R5
Page 22

Update any pertinent policy and procedures for Food Services to ensure the ‘three-day mainline sample tray’ is being practiced.
R6
Page 22

Purchase a rescue litter for the jail. 18
R7
Page 23

Purchase Bloodborne Pathogen kits. Develop a policy and procedure for use of such kits and provide training to staff.
R8
Page 23

The jail has indicated the eye wash station has been purchased. Confirm that the eye wash station has been installed.
R9
Page 23

Develop a policy for identification and documentation of persons entering the jail, including arrival and departure dates/times.
R9b
Page 23

Post documentation of items not allowed within the jail by all persons.
R9c
Page 23

Post a notice of the “No Hostage” policy for all persons entering the jail.
R10
Page 23

Develop a specific procedures manual relevant for the daily operations of the jail.
R11
Page 23

Update the website to include information about individual bookings, and releases including reason for release.