Response from Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors

The SCCGJ found no information | X R1. The SCCGJ recommends »4 was readily available to the City of that the SCAC Office create a Oakdale taxpayers explaining where way to explain the 1% ad valorem the assessed 1% tax went and what, if tax that is on property owners tax any, services OID provided. bills or add an insert to the property tax bill explaining what this tax covers.

Oakdale City residents pay over xX R2. The SCCGJ recommends the Xx $1 million annually in property taxes SCAC Office explore ways of to the OID. providing a link on its website that is user friendly and explains the breakdown of the tax.

The 1% tax that the Oakdale city R3. The SCCGJ recommends xX residents pay is based on the Tax Rate that OID commence dialog with Assessment (TRA) based on the City of Oakdale residents Proposition 13 in 1978 and assessed regarding services provided by value of their property. OID in regard to this 1% tax.

The Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury finds a need for additional skilled volunteers to assist with more challenging library tasks.

OID-BOD failed to reapportion xX R5. None its five voting districts, as needed and in a timely manner, after both the 2000 Census release and again after the 2010 Census release.

OID currently has no formal X R6. None policy on record to redistrict after each Federal Census data release. Conclusion The 2017-2018 SCCGI is satisfied that all entities requested to respond to the findings and recommendations of the 2016-17 SCCGJ report did so satisfactorily within the time frame stipulated by the California Penal Code Section 953 (c). 2017-2018 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Stanislaus County Detention Facilities Inspections Case # 17-20GJ a he PLE Reason for Investigation The 2016 — 2017 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) conducted its annual detention and other facility inspections as required by California Penal Code 919(b). These inspections included the jail facilities, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office Coroner’s Division (SCSOCD), Stanislaus Regional 911 (SR911), Juvenile Commitment Facilities (IDF), and the Day Reporting Center (DRC). The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office Coroner’s Division, a state-of-the-art facility that determines individuals’ cause of death for the population of three counties: Mariposa, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department detention facilities are also state of the art. The SCCGI participated in ride-along programs offered by Stanislaus County law enforcement agencies. SCCGJ commends the Sheriff's Department, Modesto Police Department, and Turlock Police Department for their cooperation and assistance during the various inspections and tours. The SCCGIJ conducted physical inspections of each facility between September 9, 2016 and March 21, 2017. a ———————— Agencies Asked to Respond ¢* Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Agencies Invited to Respond ** Stanislaus County Sheriff— Coroner’s Division ¢* Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Findings Recommendations Disagrees Wholly Implemented Will Implement Further Analysis Needed Will Not Implement/Other* a] Sy =| = =| =| Jie g| 2| 2 3] ed 8 <t| < Stanislaus County Board of Supervisor Responses Fi. The Stanislaus County Sheriffs 4 R1. The Stanislaus Sheriff's Department is extremely adept at Department should develop a plan managing and maintaining its to better utilize the CJ. detention facilities 2017-2018 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Findings Recommendations Agree wi Finding Agrees Partiall Disagrees Wholl Implemented ~ |__| itt imptement FE | Further Analysis Neete

The MPD, SCSD, and TPO are xX committed to protecting and serving the citizens of their respective cities. oo Witt ot iciernentothert 2017-2018 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Findings Recommendations ree W Finding

AMR operates a new program called Community Ambulance to assist SCSD officers when they are dealing with a person with possible mental health issues. The Community Ambulance program follows through with the subject, allowing officers to proceed with their duties. = ce] wo oC oH @ z 2 xl 5| = 2 Es S| “al | £| 2 S=|5 £) S| 2 Conclusion The 2017-2018 SCCGI is satisfied the Stanislaus County Probation Department is taking appropriate actions regarding its responsibilities to screen and test for hepatitis B & C. 2017-2018 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - |__| Will Not Implement/othe Stanislaus County Probation Department Case # 17-30C Reason for Investigation The Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) received a complaint alleging the Stanislaus County Probation Department (SCPD) acted in an illegal manner when conducting a property search, failed to follow SCPD procedures, and intimidates citizens from filing formal complaints. SCCG] chose to investigate the complainant’s allegation that the SCPD Citizen Complaint Form and Citizen Complaint Declaration language may prevent citizens from filing complaints. The SCCGJ agrees and recommends SCPD review their Citizen Complaint and Declaration Forms with the intent of removing any language that would discourage citizen input. There may also be an issue with the current form’s language not meeting the requirement of a recent judicial opinion. Agencies Asked to Respond “* Stanislaus County Chief Probation Officer Agencies Invited to Respond “* Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors G 3 s = Z Js $ ag = x= ee Findings i= pe = Recommendations 2 = 3 8 5) ol 3] gi 8 sf 2 2 3 8} < a £ Ss zs

BPFD-BOD failed to provide board agendas and minutes as required by the Brown Act.

Agendas for special meetings were not posted as required by the Brown Act. 2017-2018 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury -

BPFD-BOD has no written policies, procedures, or bylaws.

Employees have no job descriptions and therefore have little understanding of what their job responsibilities truly are.

BPFD has no grievance procedure for protection against any form of abuse.