Security of Fresno County Buildings

Recommendations 8

• R50

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  A complete and thorough security survey be conducted by either the Fresno County Sheriff or the United States Marshals Service. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #50: Fresno County agrees with the findings that the Sheriff and the Marshals Service are capable and willing to perform security reviews of County facilities. The recommendation has not been implemented; however, Fresno County’s General Services Security conducts security surveys of County facilities on a routine basis. General Services Security will continue to work with the Sheriff’s Department to review all Fresno County security needs.
• R51

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  Based upon the findings of the security review, a new management directive on work site security be written and issued by the County of Fresno. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #51: Fresno County agrees with the finding that the current Management Directive concerning Work Site Security is outdated. The recommendation will be implemented by February 1,
• R52

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  The County of Fresno place and monitor security cameras in appropriate locations in County garages and buildings. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #52: Fresno County partially disagrees with the finding that security cameras in County facilities are virtually nonexistent. During the past year, the County has placed security cameras in and around various County facilities. The newly remodeled Heritage Center has a state-of-the-art security camera system that monitors the interior and exterior of the facility. Cameras have been installed at the County Plaza Building, with additional cameras scheduled to be placed in the Plaza Garage. The recommendation will be implemented and the County will continue to add security camera systems to facilities depending upon security need and financial ability.
• R53

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  Access gates be placed at all entrances to the Plaza Garage where none currently exist. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #53: Fresno County agrees with the finding that one of the two entrances to the Plaza Garage contains a restrictive gate and that the gate is not utilized during business hours. The recommendation requires further analysis prior to implementation. The Plaza Garage is available for use by the 24-hour County operations housed in the Plaza Building, as well as during the evenings and on weekends for functions held in the Plaza Ballroom. An evaluation will be completed by February 1, 2004, to determine the appropriateness, cost, and feasibility of installing gates at the Plaza Garage. 41
• R54

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  Pedestrian access into the Plaza Building and the Hall of Records be restricted to only one entrance into and one exit door from each building and both buildings be closely monitored by security personnel. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #54: Fresno County agrees with the findings regarding entrances and the presence of security officers in the Plaza Building and Hall of Records. The recommendation will not be implemented. The Plaza Building and the Hall of Records are public facilities, accessed by hundreds of people daily to conduct business with the County. Restricting or reducing access to these facilities is not in the best interest of the citizens of Fresno County. The County will be increasing the use of video camera surveillance of these facilities, which will enhance security. General Services Security will continue to monitor the public within these facilities with routine security patrols throughout the normal business day. The Hall of Records has been equipped with the “Hirsch” access control system, which eliminates public access to the facility outside of the normal business day, thus significantly increasing the safety and security of County staff. This system is scheduled to be installed at the Plaza Building during the current fiscal year. Additional security measures will be implemented as warranted.
• R55

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  A management directive be issued making it mandatory that all County employees wear identification badges in the work place. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #55: Fresno County agrees with the findings that County employees are issued identification badges, however, there is no uniform compliance regarding the use of employee identification badges. The recommendation will be implemented by February 1,
• R56

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  Fresno County Board of Supervisors increase security for the safety of all employees and the public, and for the protection of the facilities of Fresno County. Fresno County’s Response to Recommendation #56: Fresno County agrees with the finding regarding the responsibility for security patrol of all County facilities. The recommendation has been implemented. In addition to the enhanced security measures outlined above, General Services Security will continue to evaluate security needs and make recommendations as necessary.
• R57

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  The 2003/2004 Fresno County Grand Jury continue to monitor the progress of the implementation of security improvements throughout the County of Fresno. See Appendix A. 42