Trinity County Grand Jury • 2011-2012 • Agency Response

The video system is failing and plans are underway to have it replaced in the coming weeks*

Published: July 02, 2012 3 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2, F3, F4, F5

Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

F1
The 8/15/11 response to the 2010-2011 Grand Jury Report stated, "The video system is failing and plans are underway to have it replaced in the coming weeks." Although new security cameras have been purchased (some time ago), to date, they have not been installed. At the time of the tour, only one of the old cameras appeared to be working. Response: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
It is imperative for the safety of the staff and inmates that the monitoring system be functional. It is the top priority for replacement. Complete the installation immediately. Response: Will not be implemented by IT staff. The Sheriff's Department contracts out the installation of cameras for the jail. As the Network Administrator, neither I nor members of my department have been involved in setting up or maintaining jail cameras. Medice Siglila 1Trinty Count Network Administrator TRINITY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Michael Singleton, Network Administrator 11 Court Street, P.O. Box 1828 Weaverville, CA 96093 PHONE (530) 623-1263 FAX (530) 623-8366
F6
Lack of supervisorial personnel and funding has been the catch-all excuse for many years. With the County's limited resources, management must prioritize both staffing and funding needs. Response: Agree. To minimize the County's liability issues,
No recommendations for this finding

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