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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The foyer area of the South Lake Tahoe Jail has neither a full body metal detector or scan/hand wand detectors which present a serious safety issue for staff, visitors and inmates at the jail.
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R1
Bullet resistant glass should be installed in the foyer and visitors area.
F2
The inoperable cameras in the indoor gym area present safety issues for the Correctional Officer and inmates.
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R2
Installation of a full body metal detector scan in the foyer. Additional hand wand detectors should also be made available for visitor screening.
F3
There is only one safety cell at this time limiting the necessary control/placement of at risk individuals.
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R3
Installation of digital camera surveillance equipment in the indoor gym.
F4
Administrative staff appeared unaware of repairs needed in the holding area increasing the chance of further damage requiring more expensive repairs.
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R4
Develop a plan to expand the number of safety cells and present it to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
F5
Lack of vocational programs does not serve the rehabilitation needs of the inmates. Availability of additional vocational training programs could lessen the chances that an inmate will reoffend upon release.
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R5
Assign a point of contact to perform a walk through at regular intervals to ensure needed repairs are added to the maintenance log.
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R6Expand the culinary program and add more vocational training opportunities for the inmates.
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El Dorado County Board of Supervisors
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El Dorado County Sheriff
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