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Lake County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

Public Safety Committee Reports

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Findings and Recommendations 33 findings

F1 Page 172
One cell was damaged by a detainee and was not in service.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 172
A mobile fingerprint station had a loose door, hanging by one of two hinges.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 172
The jail was not designed to house overnight prisoners.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 172
Some arrestees are transported directly to the Hill Road Correctional Facility operated by the Sheriff’s Office.
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 172
The actual booking process is completed at the Hill Road Correctional Facility. 2008-2009 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
No recommendations for this finding
F6 Page 172
An arrestee may be detained for several hours, if necessary, to accommodate interviews by investigative personnel.
No recommendations for this finding
F7 Page 172
If an arrestee is detained for six or more hours, a meal is provided.
No recommendations for this finding
F8 Page 172
Persons arrested for public intoxication are detained until detoxification is complete, or Penal Code 849(b) (arrest is only a detention, not criminal prosecution).
No recommendations for this finding
F9 Page 172
A screening process is in place to identify any special needs of the arrestee. Part of the screening process is to ensure rival gang members are separated for safety.
No recommendations for this finding
F10 Page 172
Arrestees in need of medical attention are taken to local hospitals.
No recommendations for this finding
F11 Page 172
In the event of an emergency, medical first responders are called.
No recommendations for this finding
F12 Page 172
An emergency evacuation was written and a printed diagram showing escape routes was posted in a convenient location.
No recommendations for this finding
F13 Page 172
The jail consists of five separate cells; one is large enough to hold five individuals.
No recommendations for this finding
F14 Page 172
Two of the cells have resilient floors to protect intoxicated persons.
No recommendations for this finding
F15 Page 172
Police personnel physically check on all detainees every thirty minutes.
No recommendations for this finding
F16 Page 172
The dispatch office monitors all cells on cameras. They can also monitor sound.
No recommendations for this finding
F17 Page 172
No mental health questions appear on the screening intake form.
No recommendations for this finding
F18 Page 175
Disciplinary meals, loss of commissary privileges, and similar reprimands are used to deter repeated bad behavior.
No recommendations for this finding
F19 Page 175
Medical staff approves special medical diets.
No recommendations for this finding
F20 Page 175
Kitchen personnel consult with a nutritionist and have a computer program that compiles menus, determines dietary needs, and orders supplies. 180 Public Safety Committee
No recommendations for this finding
F21 Page 175
Juvenile Hall meals are prepared at the facility.
No recommendations for this finding
F22 Page 175
The facility contracts with the California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) for health care.
No recommendations for this finding
F23 Page 175
CFMG supplies a mental health nurse, and a physician’s assistant. There is also a facility physician and a nurse available, as needed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
No recommendations for this finding
F24 Page 175
The facility has a coordinator who manages the volunteer program.
No recommendations for this finding
F25 Page 175
Lake County Mental Health services are utilized in the event that an inmate has severe mental health issues.
No recommendations for this finding
F26 Page 175
Inmates have access to collect calls, which are monitored.
No recommendations for this finding
F27 Page 175
Inmates are entitled to two visits per week.
No recommendations for this finding
F28 Page 175
Higher security inmates are separated from visitors by a thick pane of glass. Conversations between high security inmates and visitors are accomplished with the use of telephones.
No recommendations for this finding
F29 Page 175
There is administrative segregation for inmates with special needs.
No recommendations for this finding
F30 Page 175
There are no scheduled fire drills.
No recommendations for this finding
F31 Page 175
The facility had one suicide by hanging a year ago.
No recommendations for this finding
F32 Page 175
One inmate escaped last year while working at the neighboring Animal Control Facility.
No recommendations for this finding
F33 Page 175
The facility has no organizational chart that clearly defines the chain- of-command.
No recommendations for this finding