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San Bernardino County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F5
Findings 5 findings
F1
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies do not always use biometric fingerprint technology prior to arresting a suspect on a warrant in the field.
F2
Page 90
The Sheriff’s Department needs more current biometric technology in
F3
Page 91
After an arrest is made, there is an opportunity to use Livescan at the Detention Center to confirm an identity prior to being booked.
F4
Page 91
Many SBCSD incident report jackets omitted the time the arrestee was released from custody, making it difficult to know how long a person had been in custody.
F6
Page 92
The lack of internal review makes it difficult to track and identify best practices for reducing the error warrant arrests based on mistaken identification.
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 90The San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Sheriff’s Department Obtain the most current available biometric technology for use as a tool to verify a suspect’s identity before arresting and booking him or her. June 1, 2025 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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R2Page 90The Civil Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff’s Department work with Cal-ID to purchase biometric technology that allows for expedited June 1, 2025 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department 76 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report the field that includes assessment for fingerprints, facial recognition and iris scan. confirmation of identity.
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R3Page 91The Civil Grand Jury recommends the suspect be identified using Livescan to confirm suspect’s identity before being booked. April 1, 2025 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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R4Page 91The Civil Grand Jury recommends enhancing the procedure for the deputy in charge that verifies the completeness of the paperwork in every jacket including: - Booking application with all required information, and the Release Receipt that lists the time of his or her release from custody. April 1, 2025 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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R5Page 91The Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Sheriff's April 1, 2025 San Bernardino County database does identify error arrests. However, the database does not identify specific types of error arrests. Department include a data field that identifies specific types of error warrant arrests based on mistaken identity. Sheriff’s Department
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R6Page 92The Civil Grand Jury recommends that the SBCSD audit their booking errors annually to review erroneous warrant arrests. June 1, 2025 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department These recommendations represent a multi-pronged approach that addresses the issue from various sides: • Confirmation of Identity before booking is a crucial action but this step alone can be prone to errors. • Biometric Fingerprint Technology offers a more reliable identification method but is not foolproof and may not be available in all situations. • Better Record Keeping allows for access to complete paperwork in a timely manner. This level of organization promotes better tracking and analyzing of the frequency and circumstances of mistaken identity warrant arrests and helps more easily reveal patterns and areas for improvement. • Periodic Review and Evaluation ensures that the implemented changes are effective and will identify areas for further refinement. San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report COMMENDATION: The Civil Grand Jury recognizes that tens of thousands of arrests are made by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies every year. These arrests are evidence that Sheriff’s Department deputies do indeed play a vital role in ensuring public safety by protecting citizens from criminal activity and other dangers to their safety. As crucial first responders, police officers’ efforts in apprehending criminals and upholding the law are vital for maintaining order and safeguarding our community. Their commitment to this essential service deserves recognition and gratitude. The SBCSD is very committed to respecting citizens’ rights under the law. Cadets who graduate from the County’s Sheriff’s Academy memorize and recite a “Code of Ethics” that includes swearing an oath to the U.S. Constitution. Their recitation states, in part, they swear “to respect the Constitutional Rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.” GLOSSARY: Jacket: refers to the arrestee’s file that contains the documents generated during the booking process. REFERENCES: https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-procedure/chronology-the-arrest- process.html 78 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report CLETS Policies, Practices and Procedures (and Statutes) rev. 12/23 https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/clets-policies-practices-and-procedures.pdf Columbo - Integrated Biometrics https://integratedbiometrics.com/products/fbi-certified-fingerprint- scanners/columbo Slapshot - Integrated Biometrics https://integratedbiometrics.com/products/touchless/slapshot Five-0 - Integrated Biometrics https://integratedbiometrics.com/products/fbi-certified-fingerprint-scanners/five-0 Kojak - Integrated Biometrics https://integratedbiometrics.com/products/fbi-certified-fingerprint-scanners/kojak PHOTOS: Craiyon https://www.craiyon.com 79 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report This Page Left Intentionally Blank 80 San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report
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R11-19Page 88hours 9 20 or more hours 4 Total Number of People Assessed 41 Table 2 created by the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury