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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 3 findings
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Jail is understaffed due to comparatively low pay, lengthy recruitment processes, inability of candidates to pass background checks and low transfer rates from other agencies due to pension reform rules.
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Inmates reported lack of activities to occupy time spent in custody.
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Current Jail facility makes it difficult to segregate inmates based on inmate classifications.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 36Improve marketing of law enforcement opportunities to local educational institutions at the high school and community college levels. R2. Conduct a salary and benefit survey to identify comparative benefits. R3. Consider a scholarship program/hiring bonus incentive to attract potential officers. R4. Streamline and prioritize the recruitment process. R5. Partner with other agencies to offer enhanced recreational, educational and vocational programs. R6. Solicit additional funding from the State of California to house, staff and operate additional programs consistent with those offered by State prison facilities. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code Section 935.05, the following response is required, : • Sutter County Sheriff: Respond to FI-F4 and RI-R6 INVITED RESPONSES The Sutter County Grand Jury invites the following responses, : • Sutter County Board of Supervisors: Respond to FI-F4 and RI-R6 • Sutter County Director of Human Resources: Respond to FI-F4 and RI-R6
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R2Page 36Conduct a salary and benefit survey to identify comparative benefits.
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R3Page 36Consider a scholarship program/hiring bonus incentive to attract potential officers.
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R4Page 36Streamline and prioritize the recruitment process.
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R5Page 36Partner with other agencies to offer enhanced recreational, educational and vocational programs.
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R6Page 36Solicit additional funding from the State of California to house, staff and operate additional programs consistent with those offered by State prison facilities.