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Recommendations 1991
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R1Page 169Participate in the Lake County Gang Task Force
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R2Clearlake City Council (60 days)
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R3Board of Supervisors (90 days) 1 Clearlake Police Department Patrol Statistics 166 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Gang Task Force Oversight
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R4Page 170The Task Force includes members from the Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, and the Clearlake and Lakeport Police Departments.
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R5Page 170California has a computer-generated database to identify gang members.
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R6Page 170The Task Force is committed to identification and controlling gang violence in our community.
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R7Page 170The Task Force is active in Lake County schools identifying gang activity and educating the staff. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 167 Public Safety Committee
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R8Page 171The Task Force recently made a public gang awareness presentation at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.
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R9Page 171The gang member who is most respected is the one who commits the most crimes from vandalism to murder, and serves the most jail time.
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R10Page 171Gang members can be identified by their clothing, jewelry, haircuts, tattoos, graffiti, and hand signs.
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R11Page 171The Mexican Mafia/Sureno gang started in the 1950’s in prisons, and use the color blue, and the number 13 as gang identification.
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R12Page 171The Norteno gang uses the color red, the number 14, and is the largest group in Lake County.
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R13Page 171The Nuestra Familia gang started in Soleded Prison in 1968, and the Northern Structure gang aligns themselves with this group.
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R14Page 171The Arayan Brotherhood started in San Quentin prison in 1960, adopted Nazi philosophy for prison protection, and to move drugs.
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R15Page 171The prison gangs control the street members from within the prison.
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R16Page 171Bakersfield is the dividing line between the Sureno and Norte no gangs.
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R17Page 171Los Angeles is the hub of gangs and dictates what happens throughout the state.
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R18Page 171Protective Custody/Sensitive Needs prisoners, such as ex- gang members, are housed separately for their safety.
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R19Page 171Gang members try to infiltrate the system by hiding their identifying symbols, and by using their wives and family members by obtaining employment in government positions.
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R20Page 171Known California prison and street gangs include: o Arayan Brotherhood o Barbarian Brotherhood o Iron Cross o Mexican Mafia o Nortenos o Northern Structure o Nuestra Familia o Surenos o Skin Heads o Street Villians o Upside Down 5’s o Arayan Brotherhood o White Pride
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R21Known California Motorcycle gangs include: o Hells Angels 168 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee o Mongols o Nazi Low riders o Northern Riders o Red Devils o Vagos
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R22Page 172The Task Force give one presentation at each high school during each school year.
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R23Page 172Throughout the summer offer public presentations through fraternal, religious, and service organizations.
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R24Lake County Sheriff (60 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 169 Public Safety Committee 170 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Hill Road Correctional Facility Oversight
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R25Page 174The booking area for intake and release of jail population has three holding cells, three dressing cells, three sobering cells, one safety cell, and one interview room.
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R26Page 174The booking room area is well lit, and open to view the room’s activities.
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R27Page 174The chairs the staff are using in the booking area are not designed for long hours of sitting. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 171 Public Safety Committee
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R28Page 175At the time of the April visit, the jail population was about 229 inmates.
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R29Page 175In April the worker population of minimum security inmates consists of 57 men and 22 women.
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R30Page 175People who turn themselves in to serve their sentences will usually become part of the worker population.
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R31Page 175The inmate workers are provided with clean clothes daily, and the remaining population twice weekly.
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R32Page 175The inmates clothing is color-coded to identify their classification.
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R33Page 175There are three medical examination rooms with nurses available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on-call 24 hours a day seven days a week.
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R34Page 175Inmates with major medical problems are transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for care.
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R35Page 175There is a K-9 unit for drug detection on the premises.
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R36Page 175Random searches and drug testing are conducted.
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R37Page 175The dining area for the working population appeared clean and well maintained except for a few missing floor tiles.
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R38Page 175There are ongoing plumbing repairs and water stained ceiling tiles.
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R39Page 175The pods where inmates sleep were clean but some areas in Pods D & E need minor maintenance.
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R40Page 175The block walls in Pod E are seeping, and causing water stains.
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R41Page 175In the medium security exercise yard, there are holes in the fencing large enough to pass contraband or weapons through.
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R42Page 175There is some graffiti etched on the medium security exercise yard door.
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R43Page 175A state dietician oversees the menu planning, and updates mandated regulations on an annual basis for the county.
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R44Page 175Meals are provided for inmates with special dietary needs.
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R45Page 175All kitchen areas were clean and well maintained.
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R46Page 175All appliances and utensils being used were clean and in good working condition.
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R47Page 175All breads and pastries are baked on the premises by inmates, under the supervision of civilian employees.
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R48Page 175Civilian kitchen cooks supervise seven workers per shift.
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R49Page 175Average cost of food, per inmate, is $4.00 per day.
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R50Page 175Cameras are placed throughout the interior of the facility.
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R51Page 175There are no cameras covering the exterior of the booking lobby or the main parking lot. 172 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R52Page 176Install more security cameras to cover the exterior of the booking lobby entrance, and parking area.
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R53Page 176Replace missing floor tiles in the working population dining area.
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R54Page 176Complete plumbing repairs, paint water stained walls, replace ceiling and floor tiles.
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R55Page 176Complete waterproofing of seeping block wall in Pod D.
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R56Lake County Sheriff (60 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 173 Public Safety Committee 174 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Juvenile Hall Oversight
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R57Page 178Incoming juveniles are medically evaluated, showered, and clothed in the intake area.
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R58Page 178The medical station has two examination rooms, a nurse is on duty every day, and a mental health doctor comes two times a week.
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R59Page 178Hospital, Paramedics, and Police are available within approximately two minutes. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 175 Public Safety Committee
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R60Page 179There are three large wings for housing with single, double, and triple bedded units. There is also one padded unit, and one handicapped unit.
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R61Page 179There are 16 cameras throughout the facility and the monitors are viewed continuously. Some blind spots exist in the common areas and exercise yard.
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R62Page 179Lake County Office of Education classes consisting of four- hour sessions in the mornings for older males, four-hour sessions in the afternoons for females and younger males.
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R63Page 179Juvenile Hall classes follow the same calendar as the Lakeport School District.
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R64Page 179The classroom has two instructors and three TV monitors. Workbooks are supplied for each student according to grade level, educational needs, and ability.
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R65Page 179There is a separate computer room with 18 stations and supervised internet access. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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R66Page 179Non-denominational church services are held every Sunday.
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R67Page 179Bible study classes are held every other Monday evening.
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R68Page 179Food is prepared by the Hill Road Correctional Facility, and delivered in insulated carriers to Juvenile Hall within ten minutes. The temperature is checked prior to serving.
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R69Page 179Juvenile menus are the same as the adult menus, except for added protein, which is mandated by the State of California.
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R70Page 179Evening snacks are provided for the juveniles.
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R71Page 179The committee oversight did not include a meal.
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R72Page 179Recreational TV is permitted in the evenings, and is age appropriate, educational, and pre-recorded by the instructors.
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R73Page 179Juveniles are provided with games to play, books to read, and have daily recreation periods in the morning and afternoon.
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R74Page 179All juveniles are allowed two books and a bible in the housing unit.
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R75Page 179Good behavior is promoted on a merit basis, to the client workers. There is a video game station available as a reward.
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R76Page 179Client workers perform basic laundry, housekeeping, and food service tasks in the facility.
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R77Page 179Each juvenile has personal toiletries that are supplied by the facility as well as private items that can be provided by parents or guardians.
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R78Page 179The same outer clothing is used by both males and females. 176 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R79Page 180The cell doors have magnetic covers over the door windows for security and privacy, and cells are checked visually by an officer every fifteen minutes.
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R80Page 180Random cell inspections are done to check for drugs, contraband, and weapons.
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R81Page 180Rival gang members are housed separately.
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R82Page 180Juveniles that are an escape risk are kept shackled when in the exercise yard.
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R83Common offenses are assault and battery, public intoxication for drugs or alcohol, and probation violations.
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R84Page 180Only parents or guardians are allowed to visit juveniles.
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R85Page 180The Juvenile Correctional Officers are employees of the Probation Department and have the same CORE training as the Adult Correctional Officers.
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R86Page 180The officers work twelve-hour shifts, with five officers on day shift and four officers on night shift, with one female officer on duty at all times.
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R87Page 180The facility was clean and well maintained.
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R88Page 180Install more cameras to thoroughly cover blind spots within the facility.
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R89Page 180Provide an aggressive anger management program for juveniles.
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R90Page 180Provide education classes Monday through Friday on a yearly basis.
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R91Page 180Probation Department via Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 177 Public Safety Committee 178 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Kelseyville Fire District Oversight
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R92The fire district covers 90 square miles including Buckingham, Riviera Heights, Riviera West, Clearlake Riviera, and Highway 175 to Salamina’s Meadows.
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R93Page 182The Chief has been in fire service for 34 years and has been the Kelseyville Fire District Chief for 27 years.
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R94The staff consists of 21 full-time firefighters. Fifteen have paramedic credentials, and six have EMT credentials. There are also 25 volunteers.
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R95Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off.
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R96Page 182Two full-time mechanics work from eight to five, five days a week. Both of the mechanics are firefighters, one with 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 179 Public Safety Committee
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R97Page 183The fire district receives approximately 1200 calls for service per year. 75% of the calls are of a medical nature.
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R98Fire district equipment consists of: o 2 water tenders, o 1 Class-A Squad Truck, o 5 engines including one ladder truck. o 1 four-wheel-drive brush truck o 5 ambulances, three of which are used for 911 calls, and two that are used for out-of-area transfers. o 1 boat dedicated to rescues and fire-suppression, searches, and any other lake related emergency. o 1 Level I Haz-Mat Vehicle the only one in the county with fully encapsulated gear.
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R99Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport when available for emergency use.
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R100Page 183The Clearlake Riviera sub-station responds to calls as far south as the Lower Lake area.
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R101Page 183At times calls are dispatched to both Kelseyville and Lakeport when the calls are close to the jurisdictional boundary.
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R102Page 183Mental health patients are transferred per contract by ambulance to mental health facilities with available space at a cost of $400 to $450. The district is usually only reimbursed $175 to $200 if they receive any reimbursement at all. There are approximately six to ten transfers of this nature monthly.
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R103Page 183The Fire District negotiate a new contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R104Page 183Kelseyville Fire District Board of Directors (60 days) 180 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Konocti Conservation Camp #27 Oversight
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R105Page 184The camp provides fire crews for Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Mendocino and Colusa counties. The fire crews are also available for state-wide disasters
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R106Page 184The camp serves as a base camp for out of county Strike Teams. During major fires, 1100 additional people can be staged at the camp, that places an extra strain on the existing infrastructure, especially the shower facilities 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 181 Public Safety Committee
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R107Page 185The staff at the camp consists of eight Correctional Officers, one Correctional Sergeant, one Camp Commander, ten Fire Crew Captains, one Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and one Grade III Water and Sewage Plant Operator
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R108Page 185In addition to inmate fire crews, there are inmates receiving training in mechanics, food preparation, and water and sewage plant operation
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R109Page 185There are five, 16-man fire crews based at the camp
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R110Page 185The camp has a Mobile Kitchen Unit that is equipped to prepare up to 1700 meals, three times a day
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R111Page 185The repair and maintenance of numerous CalFire vehicles and equipment is done at the camp
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R112Page 185From January 1, 2007 through the committee’s visit in early October, the camp had provided approximately 16,000 man- hours of service to the local community, 199,000 man-hours for State Agencies and 9600 man-hours for Federal Agencies
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R113Page 185The inmates have also provided over 63,700 man-hours in emergency response time for fire, flood and other natural disasters
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R114Page 185According to the brochure included, the camp has saved tax payers over $2,000,000 during the period of January 1, 2007 through early October, 2007
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R115Page 185Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are provided on-site by community volunteers and church services
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R116Page 185The mutual respect between inmates and the staff is a major contributing factor to the camp’s success
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R117Page 185Expanded showering facilities are necessary to accommodate the influx of Strike Teams during fire season for base camp operations. If the materials are provided, the staff and the inmates will perform the construction
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R118Board of Directors (90 Days) 182 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lake County Fire Protection District Oversight
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R119The fire district covers 165 square miles. This includes Windflower Point, Morgan Valley, all of Highway 53, Highway 29 north to the top of the Glasgow grade and south to the top of the Coyote grade.
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R120Page 186The main station is located at 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA.
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R121Page 186The Chief has been in fire service for 27 years and has been the Lake County Fire District Chief for 3½ years.
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R122Page 186The staff consists of 23 full-time firefighters and 2 civilian employees. There are 22 volunteers.
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R123Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 183 Public Safety Committee
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R124Page 187Volunteer firefighters are provided insurance, training and equipment. Volunteers are not paid by the fire district unless called out by the State of California Cal Fire.
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R1252006 requests for service were as follows: o Requests for medical services 2,974 o Structure/building fires 132 o Wildland/vegetation fires 72 o Vehicle/mobile equipment fires 48 o Other fires (false alarms, smoke etc) 96 o Total service calls 3,322
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R126Fire fighting equipment consist of: o 4 – Command vehicles o 4 – Ambulance/medic units o 3–Type I Engine/pumpers (structure/building suppression) o 3 – Type II Engines (wildfire/vegetation suppression) o 1 – Type III Squad/quick attach unit (minor wildland) o 1 – Type I Water tender o 1 – Type I Heavy rescue unit o 1 – Support unit (rescue/fire investigation/re-hab supplies) o 2 – Utility maintenance vehicles o 1 – Haz-mat/decontamination trailer o 1 – Educational trailer (school programs/fire prevention) o 1 – Quaint aerial ladder truck
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R127Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport for emergency use.
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R128Page 187All routine equipment maintenance is done on site by factory certified mechanics, other maintenance problems are completed off premises.
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R129Page 187The Department has its own fuel tanks on site.
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R130Page 187The 911 ambulance service is self-supporting.
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R131Page 187The 2007-2008 budget was approved on August 21, 2007. The total appropriation for the fiscal year is $3,623,927.
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R132Page 187The Department’s Policies & Procedures documents are being revised, and are expected to be approved by July 2008.
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R133Page 187Copies of the Department’s Job Descriptions dated July 1, 2004 were reviewed.
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R134Page 187City hydrants are on the same system as domestic water. Pressure testing is done by the Water Districts.
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R135Page 187Mental Health calls require the transportation of patients to psychological hospitals as far away as Monterey. The district is only compensated $75 per transport by County Mental Health. 184 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R136Page 188Some 911 cell phone calls, are not being reported to the district in a timely manner. Fifteen minute delays have been documented between the time of the call and the dispatch time.
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R137Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R138Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R139Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R140Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R141Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R142Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R143Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R1441 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R145Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R146Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R1472 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R1481 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R149Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R150Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R151Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R152Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R153Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R154Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R155Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R156Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R157Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R158Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R159Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R160Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R161Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R162Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R163Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R164Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R165Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R166Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R167Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R168The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R169Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R170Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R171Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R172Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R173Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R174City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R175There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R176Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R177Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R178Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R179Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R180Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R181Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R182Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R183Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R184Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R185Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R186Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R187Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R188Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R189Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R190Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R191Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R192Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R193Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R194Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R195Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R196Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R197Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R198Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R199Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R200Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R201Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R202Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R203Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R204Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R205Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R206Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R207Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R208Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R209Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R210Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R211Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R212Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R213Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R214Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R215Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R216Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R217Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R218Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R219Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R220Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R221Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R222Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R223Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R224Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R225Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R226Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R227Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R228Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R229Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R230Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R231Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R232Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R233Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R234Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R235Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R236Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R237Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R238Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R239Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R240Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R241Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R242Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R243Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R244None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R245Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R246Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R247Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R248Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R249Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R250Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R251Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R252Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R253Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R254Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R255Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R256Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R257Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R258Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R259Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R260Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R261Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R262Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R263Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R264Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R265Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R266Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R267Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R268Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R269Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R270Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R271Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R272Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R273Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R274Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R275Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R276Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R277The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R278Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R279Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R280Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R281Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R282Page 172The Task Force give one presentation at each high school during each school year.
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R283Page 172Throughout the summer offer public presentations through fraternal, religious, and service organizations.
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R284Lake County Sheriff (60 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 169 Public Safety Committee 170 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Hill Road Correctional Facility Oversight
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R285Page 174The booking area for intake and release of jail population has three holding cells, three dressing cells, three sobering cells, one safety cell, and one interview room.
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R286Page 174The booking room area is well lit, and open to view the room’s activities.
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R287Page 174The chairs the staff are using in the booking area are not designed for long hours of sitting. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 171 Public Safety Committee
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R288Page 175At the time of the April visit, the jail population was about 229 inmates.
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R289Page 175In April the worker population of minimum security inmates consists of 57 men and 22 women.
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R290Page 175People who turn themselves in to serve their sentences will usually become part of the worker population.
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R291Page 175The inmate workers are provided with clean clothes daily, and the remaining population twice weekly.
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R292Page 175The inmates clothing is color-coded to identify their classification.
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R293Page 175There are three medical examination rooms with nurses available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on-call 24 hours a day seven days a week.
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R294Page 175Inmates with major medical problems are transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for care.
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R295Page 175There is a K-9 unit for drug detection on the premises.
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R296Page 175Random searches and drug testing are conducted.
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R297Page 175The dining area for the working population appeared clean and well maintained except for a few missing floor tiles.
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R298Page 175There are ongoing plumbing repairs and water stained ceiling tiles.
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R299Page 175The pods where inmates sleep were clean but some areas in Pods D & E need minor maintenance.
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R300Page 175The block walls in Pod E are seeping, and causing water stains.
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R301Page 175In the medium security exercise yard, there are holes in the fencing large enough to pass contraband or weapons through.
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R302Page 175There is some graffiti etched on the medium security exercise yard door.
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R303Page 175A state dietician oversees the menu planning, and updates mandated regulations on an annual basis for the county.
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R304Page 175Meals are provided for inmates with special dietary needs.
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R305Page 175All kitchen areas were clean and well maintained.
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R306Page 175All appliances and utensils being used were clean and in good working condition.
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R307Page 175All breads and pastries are baked on the premises by inmates, under the supervision of civilian employees.
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R308Page 175Civilian kitchen cooks supervise seven workers per shift.
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R309Page 175Average cost of food, per inmate, is $4.00 per day.
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R310Page 175Cameras are placed throughout the interior of the facility.
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R311Page 175There are no cameras covering the exterior of the booking lobby or the main parking lot. 172 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R312Page 176Install more security cameras to cover the exterior of the booking lobby entrance, and parking area.
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R313Page 176Replace missing floor tiles in the working population dining area.
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R314Page 176Complete plumbing repairs, paint water stained walls, replace ceiling and floor tiles.
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R315Page 176Complete waterproofing of seeping block wall in Pod D.
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R316Lake County Sheriff (60 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 173 Public Safety Committee 174 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Juvenile Hall Oversight
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R317Page 178Incoming juveniles are medically evaluated, showered, and clothed in the intake area.
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R318Page 178The medical station has two examination rooms, a nurse is on duty every day, and a mental health doctor comes two times a week.
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R319Page 178Hospital, Paramedics, and Police are available within approximately two minutes. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 175 Public Safety Committee
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R320Page 179There are three large wings for housing with single, double, and triple bedded units. There is also one padded unit, and one handicapped unit.
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R321Page 179There are 16 cameras throughout the facility and the monitors are viewed continuously. Some blind spots exist in the common areas and exercise yard.
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R322Page 179Lake County Office of Education classes consisting of four- hour sessions in the mornings for older males, four-hour sessions in the afternoons for females and younger males.
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R323Page 179Juvenile Hall classes follow the same calendar as the Lakeport School District.
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R324Page 179The classroom has two instructors and three TV monitors. Workbooks are supplied for each student according to grade level, educational needs, and ability.
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R325Page 179There is a separate computer room with 18 stations and supervised internet access. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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R326Page 179Non-denominational church services are held every Sunday.
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R327Page 179Bible study classes are held every other Monday evening.
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R328Page 179Food is prepared by the Hill Road Correctional Facility, and delivered in insulated carriers to Juvenile Hall within ten minutes. The temperature is checked prior to serving.
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R329Page 179Juvenile menus are the same as the adult menus, except for added protein, which is mandated by the State of California.
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R330Page 179Evening snacks are provided for the juveniles.
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R331Page 179The committee oversight did not include a meal.
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R332Page 179Recreational TV is permitted in the evenings, and is age appropriate, educational, and pre-recorded by the instructors.
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R333Page 179Juveniles are provided with games to play, books to read, and have daily recreation periods in the morning and afternoon.
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R334Page 179All juveniles are allowed two books and a bible in the housing unit.
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R335Page 179Good behavior is promoted on a merit basis, to the client workers. There is a video game station available as a reward.
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R336Page 179Client workers perform basic laundry, housekeeping, and food service tasks in the facility.
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R337Page 179Each juvenile has personal toiletries that are supplied by the facility as well as private items that can be provided by parents or guardians.
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R338Page 179The same outer clothing is used by both males and females. 176 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R339Page 180The cell doors have magnetic covers over the door windows for security and privacy, and cells are checked visually by an officer every fifteen minutes.
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R340Page 180Random cell inspections are done to check for drugs, contraband, and weapons.
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R341Page 180Rival gang members are housed separately.
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R342Page 180Juveniles that are an escape risk are kept shackled when in the exercise yard.
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R343Common offenses are assault and battery, public intoxication for drugs or alcohol, and probation violations.
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R344Page 180Only parents or guardians are allowed to visit juveniles.
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R345Page 180The Juvenile Correctional Officers are employees of the Probation Department and have the same CORE training as the Adult Correctional Officers.
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R346Page 180The officers work twelve-hour shifts, with five officers on day shift and four officers on night shift, with one female officer on duty at all times.
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R347Page 180The facility was clean and well maintained.
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R348Page 180Install more cameras to thoroughly cover blind spots within the facility.
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R349Page 180Provide an aggressive anger management program for juveniles.
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R350Page 180Provide education classes Monday through Friday on a yearly basis.
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R351Page 180Probation Department via Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 177 Public Safety Committee 178 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Kelseyville Fire District Oversight
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R352The fire district covers 90 square miles including Buckingham, Riviera Heights, Riviera West, Clearlake Riviera, and Highway 175 to Salamina’s Meadows.
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R353Page 182The Chief has been in fire service for 34 years and has been the Kelseyville Fire District Chief for 27 years.
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R354The staff consists of 21 full-time firefighters. Fifteen have paramedic credentials, and six have EMT credentials. There are also 25 volunteers.
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R355Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off.
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R356Page 182Two full-time mechanics work from eight to five, five days a week. Both of the mechanics are firefighters, one with 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 179 Public Safety Committee
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R357Page 183The fire district receives approximately 1200 calls for service per year. 75% of the calls are of a medical nature.
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R358Fire district equipment consists of: o 2 water tenders, o 1 Class-A Squad Truck, o 5 engines including one ladder truck. o 1 four-wheel-drive brush truck o 5 ambulances, three of which are used for 911 calls, and two that are used for out-of-area transfers. o 1 boat dedicated to rescues and fire-suppression, searches, and any other lake related emergency. o 1 Level I Haz-Mat Vehicle the only one in the county with fully encapsulated gear.
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R359Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport when available for emergency use.
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R360Page 183The Clearlake Riviera sub-station responds to calls as far south as the Lower Lake area.
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R361Page 183At times calls are dispatched to both Kelseyville and Lakeport when the calls are close to the jurisdictional boundary.
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R362Page 183Mental health patients are transferred per contract by ambulance to mental health facilities with available space at a cost of $400 to $450. The district is usually only reimbursed $175 to $200 if they receive any reimbursement at all. There are approximately six to ten transfers of this nature monthly.
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R363Page 183The Fire District negotiate a new contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R364Page 183Kelseyville Fire District Board of Directors (60 days) 180 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Konocti Conservation Camp #27 Oversight
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R365Page 184The camp provides fire crews for Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Mendocino and Colusa counties. The fire crews are also available for state-wide disasters
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R366Page 184The camp serves as a base camp for out of county Strike Teams. During major fires, 1100 additional people can be staged at the camp, that places an extra strain on the existing infrastructure, especially the shower facilities 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 181 Public Safety Committee
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R367Page 185The staff at the camp consists of eight Correctional Officers, one Correctional Sergeant, one Camp Commander, ten Fire Crew Captains, one Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and one Grade III Water and Sewage Plant Operator
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R368Page 185In addition to inmate fire crews, there are inmates receiving training in mechanics, food preparation, and water and sewage plant operation
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R369Page 185There are five, 16-man fire crews based at the camp
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R370Page 185The camp has a Mobile Kitchen Unit that is equipped to prepare up to 1700 meals, three times a day
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R371Page 185The repair and maintenance of numerous CalFire vehicles and equipment is done at the camp
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R372Page 185From January 1, 2007 through the committee’s visit in early October, the camp had provided approximately 16,000 man- hours of service to the local community, 199,000 man-hours for State Agencies and 9600 man-hours for Federal Agencies
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R373Page 185The inmates have also provided over 63,700 man-hours in emergency response time for fire, flood and other natural disasters
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R374Page 185According to the brochure included, the camp has saved tax payers over $2,000,000 during the period of January 1, 2007 through early October, 2007
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R375Page 185Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are provided on-site by community volunteers and church services
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R376Page 185The mutual respect between inmates and the staff is a major contributing factor to the camp’s success
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R377Page 185Expanded showering facilities are necessary to accommodate the influx of Strike Teams during fire season for base camp operations. If the materials are provided, the staff and the inmates will perform the construction
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R378Board of Directors (90 Days) 182 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lake County Fire Protection District Oversight
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R379The fire district covers 165 square miles. This includes Windflower Point, Morgan Valley, all of Highway 53, Highway 29 north to the top of the Glasgow grade and south to the top of the Coyote grade.
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R380Page 186The main station is located at 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA.
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R381Page 186The Chief has been in fire service for 27 years and has been the Lake County Fire District Chief for 3½ years.
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R382Page 186The staff consists of 23 full-time firefighters and 2 civilian employees. There are 22 volunteers.
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R383Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 183 Public Safety Committee
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R384Page 187Volunteer firefighters are provided insurance, training and equipment. Volunteers are not paid by the fire district unless called out by the State of California Cal Fire.
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R3852006 requests for service were as follows: o Requests for medical services 2,974 o Structure/building fires 132 o Wildland/vegetation fires 72 o Vehicle/mobile equipment fires 48 o Other fires (false alarms, smoke etc) 96 o Total service calls 3,322
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R386Fire fighting equipment consist of: o 4 – Command vehicles o 4 – Ambulance/medic units o 3–Type I Engine/pumpers (structure/building suppression) o 3 – Type II Engines (wildfire/vegetation suppression) o 1 – Type III Squad/quick attach unit (minor wildland) o 1 – Type I Water tender o 1 – Type I Heavy rescue unit o 1 – Support unit (rescue/fire investigation/re-hab supplies) o 2 – Utility maintenance vehicles o 1 – Haz-mat/decontamination trailer o 1 – Educational trailer (school programs/fire prevention) o 1 – Quaint aerial ladder truck
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R387Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport for emergency use.
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R388Page 187All routine equipment maintenance is done on site by factory certified mechanics, other maintenance problems are completed off premises.
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R389Page 187The Department has its own fuel tanks on site.
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R390Page 187The 911 ambulance service is self-supporting.
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R391Page 187The 2007-2008 budget was approved on August 21, 2007. The total appropriation for the fiscal year is $3,623,927.
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R392Page 187The Department’s Policies & Procedures documents are being revised, and are expected to be approved by July 2008.
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R393Page 187Copies of the Department’s Job Descriptions dated July 1, 2004 were reviewed.
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R394Page 187City hydrants are on the same system as domestic water. Pressure testing is done by the Water Districts.
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R395Page 187Mental Health calls require the transportation of patients to psychological hospitals as far away as Monterey. The district is only compensated $75 per transport by County Mental Health. 184 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R396Page 188Some 911 cell phone calls, are not being reported to the district in a timely manner. Fifteen minute delays have been documented between the time of the call and the dispatch time.
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R397Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R398Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R399Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R400Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R401Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R402Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R403Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R4041 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R405Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R406Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R4072 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R4081 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R409Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R410Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R411Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R412Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R413Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R414Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R415Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R416Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R417Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R418Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R419Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R420Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R421Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R422Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R423Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R424Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R425Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R426Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R427Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R428The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R429Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R430Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R431Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R432Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R433Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R434City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R435There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R436Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R437Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R438Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R439Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R440Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R441Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R442Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R443Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R444Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R445Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R446Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R447Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R448Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R449Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R450Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R451Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R452Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R453Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R454Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R455Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R456Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R457Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R458Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R459Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R460Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R461Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R462Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R463Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R464Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R465Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R466Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R467Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R468Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R469Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R470Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R471Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R472Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R473Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R474Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R475Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R476Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R477Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R478Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R479Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R480Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R481Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R482Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R483Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R484Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R485Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R486Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R487Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R488Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R489Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R490Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R491Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R492Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R493Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R494Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R495Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R496Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R497Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R498Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R499Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R500Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R501Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R502Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R503Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R504None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R505Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R506Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R507Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R508Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R509Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R510Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R511Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R512Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R513Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R514Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R515Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R516Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R517Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R518Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R519Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R520Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R521Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R522Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R523Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R524Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R525Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R526Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R527Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R528Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R529Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R530Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R531Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R532Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R533Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R534Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R535Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R536Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R537The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R538Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R539Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R540Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R541Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R542Page 176Install more security cameras to cover the exterior of the booking lobby entrance, and parking area.
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R543Page 176Replace missing floor tiles in the working population dining area.
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R544Page 176Complete plumbing repairs, paint water stained walls, replace ceiling and floor tiles.
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R545Page 176Complete waterproofing of seeping block wall in Pod D.
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R546Lake County Sheriff (60 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 173 Public Safety Committee 174 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Juvenile Hall Oversight
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R547Page 178Incoming juveniles are medically evaluated, showered, and clothed in the intake area.
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R548Page 178The medical station has two examination rooms, a nurse is on duty every day, and a mental health doctor comes two times a week.
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R549Page 178Hospital, Paramedics, and Police are available within approximately two minutes. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 175 Public Safety Committee
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R550Page 179There are three large wings for housing with single, double, and triple bedded units. There is also one padded unit, and one handicapped unit.
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R551Page 179There are 16 cameras throughout the facility and the monitors are viewed continuously. Some blind spots exist in the common areas and exercise yard.
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R552Page 179Lake County Office of Education classes consisting of four- hour sessions in the mornings for older males, four-hour sessions in the afternoons for females and younger males.
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R553Page 179Juvenile Hall classes follow the same calendar as the Lakeport School District.
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R554Page 179The classroom has two instructors and three TV monitors. Workbooks are supplied for each student according to grade level, educational needs, and ability.
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R555Page 179There is a separate computer room with 18 stations and supervised internet access. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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R556Page 179Non-denominational church services are held every Sunday.
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R557Page 179Bible study classes are held every other Monday evening.
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R558Page 179Food is prepared by the Hill Road Correctional Facility, and delivered in insulated carriers to Juvenile Hall within ten minutes. The temperature is checked prior to serving.
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R559Page 179Juvenile menus are the same as the adult menus, except for added protein, which is mandated by the State of California.
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R560Page 179Evening snacks are provided for the juveniles.
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R561Page 179The committee oversight did not include a meal.
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R562Page 179Recreational TV is permitted in the evenings, and is age appropriate, educational, and pre-recorded by the instructors.
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R563Page 179Juveniles are provided with games to play, books to read, and have daily recreation periods in the morning and afternoon.
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R564Page 179All juveniles are allowed two books and a bible in the housing unit.
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R565Page 179Good behavior is promoted on a merit basis, to the client workers. There is a video game station available as a reward.
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R566Page 179Client workers perform basic laundry, housekeeping, and food service tasks in the facility.
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R567Page 179Each juvenile has personal toiletries that are supplied by the facility as well as private items that can be provided by parents or guardians.
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R568Page 179The same outer clothing is used by both males and females. 176 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R569Page 180The cell doors have magnetic covers over the door windows for security and privacy, and cells are checked visually by an officer every fifteen minutes.
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R570Page 180Random cell inspections are done to check for drugs, contraband, and weapons.
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R571Page 180Rival gang members are housed separately.
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R572Page 180Juveniles that are an escape risk are kept shackled when in the exercise yard.
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R573Common offenses are assault and battery, public intoxication for drugs or alcohol, and probation violations.
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R574Page 180Only parents or guardians are allowed to visit juveniles.
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R575Page 180The Juvenile Correctional Officers are employees of the Probation Department and have the same CORE training as the Adult Correctional Officers.
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R576Page 180The officers work twelve-hour shifts, with five officers on day shift and four officers on night shift, with one female officer on duty at all times.
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R577Page 180The facility was clean and well maintained.
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R578Page 180Install more cameras to thoroughly cover blind spots within the facility.
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R579Page 180Provide an aggressive anger management program for juveniles.
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R580Page 180Provide education classes Monday through Friday on a yearly basis.
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R581Page 180Probation Department via Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 177 Public Safety Committee 178 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Kelseyville Fire District Oversight
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R582The fire district covers 90 square miles including Buckingham, Riviera Heights, Riviera West, Clearlake Riviera, and Highway 175 to Salamina’s Meadows.
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R583Page 182The Chief has been in fire service for 34 years and has been the Kelseyville Fire District Chief for 27 years.
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R584The staff consists of 21 full-time firefighters. Fifteen have paramedic credentials, and six have EMT credentials. There are also 25 volunteers.
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R585Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off.
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R586Page 182Two full-time mechanics work from eight to five, five days a week. Both of the mechanics are firefighters, one with 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 179 Public Safety Committee
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R587Page 183The fire district receives approximately 1200 calls for service per year. 75% of the calls are of a medical nature.
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R588Fire district equipment consists of: o 2 water tenders, o 1 Class-A Squad Truck, o 5 engines including one ladder truck. o 1 four-wheel-drive brush truck o 5 ambulances, three of which are used for 911 calls, and two that are used for out-of-area transfers. o 1 boat dedicated to rescues and fire-suppression, searches, and any other lake related emergency. o 1 Level I Haz-Mat Vehicle the only one in the county with fully encapsulated gear.
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R589Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport when available for emergency use.
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R590Page 183The Clearlake Riviera sub-station responds to calls as far south as the Lower Lake area.
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R591Page 183At times calls are dispatched to both Kelseyville and Lakeport when the calls are close to the jurisdictional boundary.
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R592Page 183Mental health patients are transferred per contract by ambulance to mental health facilities with available space at a cost of $400 to $450. The district is usually only reimbursed $175 to $200 if they receive any reimbursement at all. There are approximately six to ten transfers of this nature monthly.
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R593Page 183The Fire District negotiate a new contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R594Page 183Kelseyville Fire District Board of Directors (60 days) 180 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Konocti Conservation Camp #27 Oversight
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R595Page 184The camp provides fire crews for Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Mendocino and Colusa counties. The fire crews are also available for state-wide disasters
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R596Page 184The camp serves as a base camp for out of county Strike Teams. During major fires, 1100 additional people can be staged at the camp, that places an extra strain on the existing infrastructure, especially the shower facilities 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 181 Public Safety Committee
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R597Page 185The staff at the camp consists of eight Correctional Officers, one Correctional Sergeant, one Camp Commander, ten Fire Crew Captains, one Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and one Grade III Water and Sewage Plant Operator
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R598Page 185In addition to inmate fire crews, there are inmates receiving training in mechanics, food preparation, and water and sewage plant operation
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R599Page 185There are five, 16-man fire crews based at the camp
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R600Page 185The camp has a Mobile Kitchen Unit that is equipped to prepare up to 1700 meals, three times a day
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R601Page 185The repair and maintenance of numerous CalFire vehicles and equipment is done at the camp
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R602Page 185From January 1, 2007 through the committee’s visit in early October, the camp had provided approximately 16,000 man- hours of service to the local community, 199,000 man-hours for State Agencies and 9600 man-hours for Federal Agencies
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R603Page 185The inmates have also provided over 63,700 man-hours in emergency response time for fire, flood and other natural disasters
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R604Page 185According to the brochure included, the camp has saved tax payers over $2,000,000 during the period of January 1, 2007 through early October, 2007
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R605Page 185Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are provided on-site by community volunteers and church services
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R606Page 185The mutual respect between inmates and the staff is a major contributing factor to the camp’s success
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R607Page 185Expanded showering facilities are necessary to accommodate the influx of Strike Teams during fire season for base camp operations. If the materials are provided, the staff and the inmates will perform the construction
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R608Board of Directors (90 Days) 182 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lake County Fire Protection District Oversight
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R609The fire district covers 165 square miles. This includes Windflower Point, Morgan Valley, all of Highway 53, Highway 29 north to the top of the Glasgow grade and south to the top of the Coyote grade.
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R610Page 186The main station is located at 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA.
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R611Page 186The Chief has been in fire service for 27 years and has been the Lake County Fire District Chief for 3½ years.
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R612Page 186The staff consists of 23 full-time firefighters and 2 civilian employees. There are 22 volunteers.
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R613Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 183 Public Safety Committee
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R614Page 187Volunteer firefighters are provided insurance, training and equipment. Volunteers are not paid by the fire district unless called out by the State of California Cal Fire.
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R6152006 requests for service were as follows: o Requests for medical services 2,974 o Structure/building fires 132 o Wildland/vegetation fires 72 o Vehicle/mobile equipment fires 48 o Other fires (false alarms, smoke etc) 96 o Total service calls 3,322
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R616Fire fighting equipment consist of: o 4 – Command vehicles o 4 – Ambulance/medic units o 3–Type I Engine/pumpers (structure/building suppression) o 3 – Type II Engines (wildfire/vegetation suppression) o 1 – Type III Squad/quick attach unit (minor wildland) o 1 – Type I Water tender o 1 – Type I Heavy rescue unit o 1 – Support unit (rescue/fire investigation/re-hab supplies) o 2 – Utility maintenance vehicles o 1 – Haz-mat/decontamination trailer o 1 – Educational trailer (school programs/fire prevention) o 1 – Quaint aerial ladder truck
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R617Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport for emergency use.
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R618Page 187All routine equipment maintenance is done on site by factory certified mechanics, other maintenance problems are completed off premises.
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R619Page 187The Department has its own fuel tanks on site.
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R620Page 187The 911 ambulance service is self-supporting.
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R621Page 187The 2007-2008 budget was approved on August 21, 2007. The total appropriation for the fiscal year is $3,623,927.
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R622Page 187The Department’s Policies & Procedures documents are being revised, and are expected to be approved by July 2008.
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R623Page 187Copies of the Department’s Job Descriptions dated July 1, 2004 were reviewed.
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R624Page 187City hydrants are on the same system as domestic water. Pressure testing is done by the Water Districts.
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R625Page 187Mental Health calls require the transportation of patients to psychological hospitals as far away as Monterey. The district is only compensated $75 per transport by County Mental Health. 184 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R626Page 188Some 911 cell phone calls, are not being reported to the district in a timely manner. Fifteen minute delays have been documented between the time of the call and the dispatch time.
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R627Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R628Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R629Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R630Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R631Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R632Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R633Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R6341 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R635Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R636Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R6372 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R6381 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R639Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R640Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R641Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R642Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R643Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R644Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R645Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R646Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R647Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R648Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R649Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R650Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R651Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R652Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R653Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R654Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R655Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R656Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R657Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R658The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R659Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R660Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R661Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R662Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R663Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R664City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R665There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R666Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R667Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R668Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R669Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R670Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R671Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R672Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R673Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R674Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R675Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R676Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R677Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R678Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R679Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R680Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R681Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R682Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R683Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R684Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R685Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R686Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R687Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R688Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R689Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R690Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R691Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R692Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R693Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R694Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R695Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R696Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R697Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R698Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R699Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R700Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R701Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R702Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R703Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R704Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R705Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R706Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R707Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R708Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R709Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R710Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R711Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R712Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R713Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R714Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R715Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R716Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R717Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R718Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R719Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R720Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R721Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R722Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R723Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R724Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R725Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R726Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R727Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R728Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R729Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R730Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R731Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R732Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R733Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R734None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R735Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R736Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R737Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R738Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R739Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R740Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R741Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R742Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R743Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R744Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R745Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R746Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R747Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R748Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R749Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R750Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R751Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R752Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R753Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R754Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R755Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R756Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R757Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R758Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R759Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R760Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R761Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R762Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R763Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R764Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R765Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R766Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R767The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R768Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R769Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R770Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R771Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R772Page 180Install more cameras to thoroughly cover blind spots within the facility.
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R773Page 180Provide an aggressive anger management program for juveniles.
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R774Page 180Provide education classes Monday through Friday on a yearly basis.
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R775Page 180Probation Department via Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 177 Public Safety Committee 178 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Kelseyville Fire District Oversight
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R776The fire district covers 90 square miles including Buckingham, Riviera Heights, Riviera West, Clearlake Riviera, and Highway 175 to Salamina’s Meadows.
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R777Page 182The Chief has been in fire service for 34 years and has been the Kelseyville Fire District Chief for 27 years.
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R778The staff consists of 21 full-time firefighters. Fifteen have paramedic credentials, and six have EMT credentials. There are also 25 volunteers.
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R779Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off.
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R780Page 182Two full-time mechanics work from eight to five, five days a week. Both of the mechanics are firefighters, one with 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 179 Public Safety Committee
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R781Page 183The fire district receives approximately 1200 calls for service per year. 75% of the calls are of a medical nature.
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R782Fire district equipment consists of: o 2 water tenders, o 1 Class-A Squad Truck, o 5 engines including one ladder truck. o 1 four-wheel-drive brush truck o 5 ambulances, three of which are used for 911 calls, and two that are used for out-of-area transfers. o 1 boat dedicated to rescues and fire-suppression, searches, and any other lake related emergency. o 1 Level I Haz-Mat Vehicle the only one in the county with fully encapsulated gear.
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R783Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport when available for emergency use.
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R784Page 183The Clearlake Riviera sub-station responds to calls as far south as the Lower Lake area.
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R785Page 183At times calls are dispatched to both Kelseyville and Lakeport when the calls are close to the jurisdictional boundary.
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R786Page 183Mental health patients are transferred per contract by ambulance to mental health facilities with available space at a cost of $400 to $450. The district is usually only reimbursed $175 to $200 if they receive any reimbursement at all. There are approximately six to ten transfers of this nature monthly.
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R787Page 183The Fire District negotiate a new contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R788Page 183Kelseyville Fire District Board of Directors (60 days) 180 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Konocti Conservation Camp #27 Oversight
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R789Page 184The camp provides fire crews for Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Mendocino and Colusa counties. The fire crews are also available for state-wide disasters
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R790Page 184The camp serves as a base camp for out of county Strike Teams. During major fires, 1100 additional people can be staged at the camp, that places an extra strain on the existing infrastructure, especially the shower facilities 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 181 Public Safety Committee
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R791Page 185The staff at the camp consists of eight Correctional Officers, one Correctional Sergeant, one Camp Commander, ten Fire Crew Captains, one Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and one Grade III Water and Sewage Plant Operator
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R792Page 185In addition to inmate fire crews, there are inmates receiving training in mechanics, food preparation, and water and sewage plant operation
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R793Page 185There are five, 16-man fire crews based at the camp
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R794Page 185The camp has a Mobile Kitchen Unit that is equipped to prepare up to 1700 meals, three times a day
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R795Page 185The repair and maintenance of numerous CalFire vehicles and equipment is done at the camp
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R796Page 185From January 1, 2007 through the committee’s visit in early October, the camp had provided approximately 16,000 man- hours of service to the local community, 199,000 man-hours for State Agencies and 9600 man-hours for Federal Agencies
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R797Page 185The inmates have also provided over 63,700 man-hours in emergency response time for fire, flood and other natural disasters
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R798Page 185According to the brochure included, the camp has saved tax payers over $2,000,000 during the period of January 1, 2007 through early October, 2007
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R799Page 185Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are provided on-site by community volunteers and church services
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R800Page 185The mutual respect between inmates and the staff is a major contributing factor to the camp’s success
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R801Page 185Expanded showering facilities are necessary to accommodate the influx of Strike Teams during fire season for base camp operations. If the materials are provided, the staff and the inmates will perform the construction
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R802Board of Directors (90 Days) 182 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lake County Fire Protection District Oversight
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R803The fire district covers 165 square miles. This includes Windflower Point, Morgan Valley, all of Highway 53, Highway 29 north to the top of the Glasgow grade and south to the top of the Coyote grade.
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R804Page 186The main station is located at 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA.
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R805Page 186The Chief has been in fire service for 27 years and has been the Lake County Fire District Chief for 3½ years.
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R806Page 186The staff consists of 23 full-time firefighters and 2 civilian employees. There are 22 volunteers.
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R807Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 183 Public Safety Committee
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R808Page 187Volunteer firefighters are provided insurance, training and equipment. Volunteers are not paid by the fire district unless called out by the State of California Cal Fire.
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R8092006 requests for service were as follows: o Requests for medical services 2,974 o Structure/building fires 132 o Wildland/vegetation fires 72 o Vehicle/mobile equipment fires 48 o Other fires (false alarms, smoke etc) 96 o Total service calls 3,322
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R810Fire fighting equipment consist of: o 4 – Command vehicles o 4 – Ambulance/medic units o 3–Type I Engine/pumpers (structure/building suppression) o 3 – Type II Engines (wildfire/vegetation suppression) o 1 – Type III Squad/quick attach unit (minor wildland) o 1 – Type I Water tender o 1 – Type I Heavy rescue unit o 1 – Support unit (rescue/fire investigation/re-hab supplies) o 2 – Utility maintenance vehicles o 1 – Haz-mat/decontamination trailer o 1 – Educational trailer (school programs/fire prevention) o 1 – Quaint aerial ladder truck
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R811Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport for emergency use.
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R812Page 187All routine equipment maintenance is done on site by factory certified mechanics, other maintenance problems are completed off premises.
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R813Page 187The Department has its own fuel tanks on site.
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R814Page 187The 911 ambulance service is self-supporting.
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R815Page 187The 2007-2008 budget was approved on August 21, 2007. The total appropriation for the fiscal year is $3,623,927.
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R816Page 187The Department’s Policies & Procedures documents are being revised, and are expected to be approved by July 2008.
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R817Page 187Copies of the Department’s Job Descriptions dated July 1, 2004 were reviewed.
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R818Page 187City hydrants are on the same system as domestic water. Pressure testing is done by the Water Districts.
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R819Page 187Mental Health calls require the transportation of patients to psychological hospitals as far away as Monterey. The district is only compensated $75 per transport by County Mental Health. 184 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R820Page 188Some 911 cell phone calls, are not being reported to the district in a timely manner. Fifteen minute delays have been documented between the time of the call and the dispatch time.
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R821Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R822Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R823Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R824Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R825Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R826Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R827Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R8281 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R829Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R830Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R8312 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R8321 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R833Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R834Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R835Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R836Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R837Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R838Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R839Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R840Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R841Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R842Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R843Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R844Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R845Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R846Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R847Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R848Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R849Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R850Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R851Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R852The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R853Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R854Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R855Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R856Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R857Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R858City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R859There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R860Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R861Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R862Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R863Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R864Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R865Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R866Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R867Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R868Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R869Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R870Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R871Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R872Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R873Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R874Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R875Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R876Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R877Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R878Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R879Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R880Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R881Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R882Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R883Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R884Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R885Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R886Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R887Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R888Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R889Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R890Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R891Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R892Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R893Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R894Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R895Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R896Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R897Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R898Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R899Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R900Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R901Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R902Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R903Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R904Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R905Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R906Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R907Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R908Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R909Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R910Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R911Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R912Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R913Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R914Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R915Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R916Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R917Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R918Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R919Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R920Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R921Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R922Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R923Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R924Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R925Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R926Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R927Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R928None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R929Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R930Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R931Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R932Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R933Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R934Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R935Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R936Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R937Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R938Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R939Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R940Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R941Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R942Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R943Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R944Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R945Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R946Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R947Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R948Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R949Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R950Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R951Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R952Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R953Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R954Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R955Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R956Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R957Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R958Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R959Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R960Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R961The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R962Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R963Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R964Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R965Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R966Page 183The Fire District negotiate a new contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R967Page 183Kelseyville Fire District Board of Directors (60 days) 180 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Konocti Conservation Camp #27 Oversight
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R968Page 184The camp provides fire crews for Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Mendocino and Colusa counties. The fire crews are also available for state-wide disasters
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R969Page 184The camp serves as a base camp for out of county Strike Teams. During major fires, 1100 additional people can be staged at the camp, that places an extra strain on the existing infrastructure, especially the shower facilities 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 181 Public Safety Committee
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R970Page 185The staff at the camp consists of eight Correctional Officers, one Correctional Sergeant, one Camp Commander, ten Fire Crew Captains, one Heavy Equipment Mechanic, and one Grade III Water and Sewage Plant Operator
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R971Page 185In addition to inmate fire crews, there are inmates receiving training in mechanics, food preparation, and water and sewage plant operation
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R972Page 185There are five, 16-man fire crews based at the camp
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R973Page 185The camp has a Mobile Kitchen Unit that is equipped to prepare up to 1700 meals, three times a day
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R974Page 185The repair and maintenance of numerous CalFire vehicles and equipment is done at the camp
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R975Page 185From January 1, 2007 through the committee’s visit in early October, the camp had provided approximately 16,000 man- hours of service to the local community, 199,000 man-hours for State Agencies and 9600 man-hours for Federal Agencies
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R976Page 185The inmates have also provided over 63,700 man-hours in emergency response time for fire, flood and other natural disasters
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R977Page 185According to the brochure included, the camp has saved tax payers over $2,000,000 during the period of January 1, 2007 through early October, 2007
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R978Page 185Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are provided on-site by community volunteers and church services
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R979Page 185The mutual respect between inmates and the staff is a major contributing factor to the camp’s success
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R980Page 185Expanded showering facilities are necessary to accommodate the influx of Strike Teams during fire season for base camp operations. If the materials are provided, the staff and the inmates will perform the construction
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R981Board of Directors (90 Days) 182 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lake County Fire Protection District Oversight
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R982The fire district covers 165 square miles. This includes Windflower Point, Morgan Valley, all of Highway 53, Highway 29 north to the top of the Glasgow grade and south to the top of the Coyote grade.
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R983Page 186The main station is located at 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA.
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R984Page 186The Chief has been in fire service for 27 years and has been the Lake County Fire District Chief for 3½ years.
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R985Page 186The staff consists of 23 full-time firefighters and 2 civilian employees. There are 22 volunteers.
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R986Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 183 Public Safety Committee
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R987Page 187Volunteer firefighters are provided insurance, training and equipment. Volunteers are not paid by the fire district unless called out by the State of California Cal Fire.
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R9882006 requests for service were as follows: o Requests for medical services 2,974 o Structure/building fires 132 o Wildland/vegetation fires 72 o Vehicle/mobile equipment fires 48 o Other fires (false alarms, smoke etc) 96 o Total service calls 3,322
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R989Fire fighting equipment consist of: o 4 – Command vehicles o 4 – Ambulance/medic units o 3–Type I Engine/pumpers (structure/building suppression) o 3 – Type II Engines (wildfire/vegetation suppression) o 1 – Type III Squad/quick attach unit (minor wildland) o 1 – Type I Water tender o 1 – Type I Heavy rescue unit o 1 – Support unit (rescue/fire investigation/re-hab supplies) o 2 – Utility maintenance vehicles o 1 – Haz-mat/decontamination trailer o 1 – Educational trailer (school programs/fire prevention) o 1 – Quaint aerial ladder truck
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R990Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport for emergency use.
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R991Page 187All routine equipment maintenance is done on site by factory certified mechanics, other maintenance problems are completed off premises.
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R992Page 187The Department has its own fuel tanks on site.
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R993Page 187The 911 ambulance service is self-supporting.
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R994Page 187The 2007-2008 budget was approved on August 21, 2007. The total appropriation for the fiscal year is $3,623,927.
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R995Page 187The Department’s Policies & Procedures documents are being revised, and are expected to be approved by July 2008.
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R996Page 187Copies of the Department’s Job Descriptions dated July 1, 2004 were reviewed.
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R997Page 187City hydrants are on the same system as domestic water. Pressure testing is done by the Water Districts.
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R998Page 187Mental Health calls require the transportation of patients to psychological hospitals as far away as Monterey. The district is only compensated $75 per transport by County Mental Health. 184 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R999Page 188Some 911 cell phone calls, are not being reported to the district in a timely manner. Fifteen minute delays have been documented between the time of the call and the dispatch time.
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R1000Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R1001Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R1002Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R1003Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R1004Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R1005Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R1006Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R10071 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R1008Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R1009Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R10102 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R10111 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R1012Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R1013Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R1014Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R1015Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R1016Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R1017Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R1018Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R1019Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R1020Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R1021Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R1022Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R1023Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1024Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R1025Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R1026Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R1027Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R1028Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R1029Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R1030Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R1031The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R1032Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R1033Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R1034Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R1035Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R1036Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R1037City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1038There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R1039Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R1040Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R1041Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R1042Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R1043Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R1044Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1045Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R1046Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R1047Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R1048Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R1049Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R1050Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R1051Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R1052Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R1053Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R1054Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R1055Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R1056Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R1057Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R1058Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R1059Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R1060Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R1061Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R1062Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R1063Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R1064Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R1065Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R1066Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R1067Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R1068Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R1069Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R1070Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R1071Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R1072Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R1073Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R1074Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R1075Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R1076Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R1077Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R1078Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R1079Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R1080Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R1081Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R1082Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1083Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R1084Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R1085Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R1086Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R1087Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R1088Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R1089Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R1090Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R1091Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R1092Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R1093Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R1094Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R1095Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R1096Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1097Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1098Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1099Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R1100Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R1101Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R1102Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R1103Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R1104Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R1105Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R1106Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R1107None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1108Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R1109Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R1110Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R1111Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R1112Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R1113Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R1114Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1115Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R1116Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R1117Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R1118Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R1119Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1120Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1121Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1122Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1123Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1124Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R1125Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R1126Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1127Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1128Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1129Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R1130Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1131Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R1132Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R1133Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R1134Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R1135Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R1136Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R1137Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R1138Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R1139Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1140The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R1141Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R1142Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1143Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1144Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1145Page 185Expanded showering facilities are necessary to accommodate the influx of Strike Teams during fire season for base camp operations. If the materials are provided, the staff and the inmates will perform the construction
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R1146Board of Directors (90 Days) 182 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lake County Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1147The fire district covers 165 square miles. This includes Windflower Point, Morgan Valley, all of Highway 53, Highway 29 north to the top of the Glasgow grade and south to the top of the Coyote grade.
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R1148Page 186The main station is located at 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA.
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R1149Page 186The Chief has been in fire service for 27 years and has been the Lake County Fire District Chief for 3½ years.
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R1150Page 186The staff consists of 23 full-time firefighters and 2 civilian employees. There are 22 volunteers.
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R1151Page 182The firefighters work 24-hour shifts of two days on and four days off. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 183 Public Safety Committee
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R1152Page 187Volunteer firefighters are provided insurance, training and equipment. Volunteers are not paid by the fire district unless called out by the State of California Cal Fire.
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R11532006 requests for service were as follows: o Requests for medical services 2,974 o Structure/building fires 132 o Wildland/vegetation fires 72 o Vehicle/mobile equipment fires 48 o Other fires (false alarms, smoke etc) 96 o Total service calls 3,322
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R1154Fire fighting equipment consist of: o 4 – Command vehicles o 4 – Ambulance/medic units o 3–Type I Engine/pumpers (structure/building suppression) o 3 – Type II Engines (wildfire/vegetation suppression) o 1 – Type III Squad/quick attach unit (minor wildland) o 1 – Type I Water tender o 1 – Type I Heavy rescue unit o 1 – Support unit (rescue/fire investigation/re-hab supplies) o 2 – Utility maintenance vehicles o 1 – Haz-mat/decontamination trailer o 1 – Educational trailer (school programs/fire prevention) o 1 – Quaint aerial ladder truck
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R1155Page 183The district interfaces with a helicopter service based at Lampson Field in Lakeport for emergency use.
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R1156Page 187All routine equipment maintenance is done on site by factory certified mechanics, other maintenance problems are completed off premises.
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R1157Page 187The Department has its own fuel tanks on site.
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R1158Page 187The 911 ambulance service is self-supporting.
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R1159Page 187The 2007-2008 budget was approved on August 21, 2007. The total appropriation for the fiscal year is $3,623,927.
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R1160Page 187The Department’s Policies & Procedures documents are being revised, and are expected to be approved by July 2008.
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R1161Page 187Copies of the Department’s Job Descriptions dated July 1, 2004 were reviewed.
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R1162Page 187City hydrants are on the same system as domestic water. Pressure testing is done by the Water Districts.
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R1163Page 187Mental Health calls require the transportation of patients to psychological hospitals as far away as Monterey. The district is only compensated $75 per transport by County Mental Health. 184 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1164Page 188Some 911 cell phone calls, are not being reported to the district in a timely manner. Fifteen minute delays have been documented between the time of the call and the dispatch time.
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R1165Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R1166Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R1167Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R1168Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R1169Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R1170Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R1171Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R11721 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R1173Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R1174Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R11752 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R11761 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R1177Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R1178Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R1179Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R1180Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R1181Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R1182Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R1183Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R1184Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R1185Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R1186Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R1187Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R1188Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1189Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R1190Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R1191Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R1192Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R1193Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R1194Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R1195Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R1196The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R1197Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R1198Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R1199Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R1200Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R1201Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R1202City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1203There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R1204Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R1205Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R1206Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R1207Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R1208Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R1209Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1210Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R1211Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R1212Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R1213Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R1214Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R1215Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R1216Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R1217Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R1218Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R1219Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R1220Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R1221Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R1222Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R1223Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R1224Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R1225Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R1226Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R1227Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R1228Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R1229Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R1230Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R1231Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R1232Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R1233Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R1234Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R1235Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R1236Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R1237Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R1238Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R1239Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R1240Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R1241Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R1242Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R1243Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R1244Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R1245Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R1246Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R1247Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1248Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R1249Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R1250Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R1251Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R1252Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R1253Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R1254Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R1255Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R1256Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R1257Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R1258Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R1259Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R1260Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R1261Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1262Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1263Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1264Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R1265Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R1266Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R1267Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R1268Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R1269Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R1270Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R1271Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R1272None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1273Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R1274Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R1275Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R1276Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R1277Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R1278Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R1279Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1280Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R1281Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R1282Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R1283Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R1284Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1285Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1286Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1287Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1288Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1289Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R1290Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R1291Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1292Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1293Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1294Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R1295Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1296Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R1297Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R1298Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R1299Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R1300Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R1301Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R1302Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R1303Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R1304Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1305The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R1306Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R1307Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1308Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1309Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1310Page 188The Mental Health Department provide transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities or provide adequate compensation for these transports.
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R1311Page 188Reevaluate the procedure for routing Lake County 911 cell phone calls.
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R1312Page 188Sheriff’s Department (60 Days)
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R1313Mental Health via Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 185 Public Safety Committee 186 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Fire District Oversight
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R1314Page 190The staff includes 13 full-time employees, 14 part-time employees, and 20 volunteers. The personnel breakdown is: o FULL-TIME
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R1315Page 1901 Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Mechanic
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R1316Page 1901 Administrative Assistant
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R13171 Captain Paramedic 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 187 Public Safety Committee
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R1318Page 1914 Firefighter II-EMT-Paramedic
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R1319Page 1911 Firefighter I-EMT 1
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R13202 Firefighter I-EMT-Paramedic o PART-TIME
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R13211 Office Clerk o VOLUNTEER
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R1322Fire District equipment consists of: o 5 Engines o 1 new Ladder Truck o 1 old Ladder Truck o 1 Water Tender o 1 Hazmat vehicle o 4 Ambulances
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R1323Page 191Minor repairs and maintenance are performed onsite. Major work is contracted out
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R1324Page 191Annually all firefighting personnel are required to take a physical, pass an agility test, and complete 240 hours of training
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R1325Page 1912,400 to 2,500 calls for service are projected this year, of which 85%-90% are medical
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R1326Page 191Reach Helicopter is based at Lampson Field and Cal Star is based in Willits, either company can be used for medical emergency transport depending on availability
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R1327Page 191Lakeport Fire District Firefighters in-house training and DMV certification is done in Ukiah
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R1328Page 191Mental Health transports require a driver, an EMT, and an ambulance to transport a patient. Patients are transported to facilities available outside of Lake County
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R1329Page 191Lake County has no Mental Health facility
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R1330Page 191A new firehouse is going to be built off Lakeshore Blvd, and an expected completion date is two years
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R1331Page 191Stand-by medical assistance for non-profit organization events are free of charge
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R1332Page 191The department gives elementary schools fire prevention classes tours of the firehouse
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R1333Page 191Policy and procedures are being updated, and scheduled to be completed in two years. 188 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1334Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
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R1335Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R1336Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
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R1337Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
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R1338Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
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R1339Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
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R1340Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R1341The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
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R1342Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
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R1343Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
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R1344Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
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R1345Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
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R1346Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R1347City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1348There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R1349Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R1350Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R1351Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R1352Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R1353Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R1354Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1355Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R1356Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R1357Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R1358Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R1359Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R1360Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R1361Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R1362Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R1363Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R1364Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R1365Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R1366Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R1367Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R1368Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R1369Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R1370Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R1371Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R1372Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R1373Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R1374Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R1375Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R1376Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R1377Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R1378Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R1379Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R1380Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R1381Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R1382Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R1383Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R1384Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R1385Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R1386Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R1387Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R1388Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R1389Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R1390Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R1391Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R1392Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1393Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R1394Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R1395Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R1396Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
-
R1397Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
-
R1398Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
-
R1399Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R1400Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R1401Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R1402Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R1403Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R1404Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R1405Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R1406Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1407Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1408Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1409Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
-
R1410Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
-
R1411Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
-
R1412Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
-
R1413Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
-
R1414Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R1415Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
-
R1416Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
-
R1417None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1418Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
-
R1419Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
-
R1420Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
-
R1421Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
-
R1422Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
-
R1423Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
-
R1424Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1425Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
-
R1426Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
-
R1427Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
-
R1428Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
-
R1429Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
-
R1430Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1431Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
-
R1432Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
-
R1433Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
-
R1434Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
-
R1435Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
-
R1436Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
-
R1437Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
-
R1438Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
-
R1439Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
-
R1440Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
-
R1441Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
-
R1442Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
-
R1443Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
-
R1444Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
-
R1445Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
-
R1446Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
-
R1447Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
-
R1448Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
-
R1449Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
-
R1450The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
-
R1451Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
-
R1452Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1453Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1454Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1455Page 192The Fire District negotiate a contract with the Mental Health Department covering 100% of the expenses incurred providing transportation for patients to out-of-area mental health facilities.
-
R1456Page 192Lakeport Fire District Board of Directors (60 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 189 Public Safety Committee 190 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Lakeport Police Department Oversight
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R1457Page 194The Lakeport Police Department has 13 officers, and is currently reviewing applicants for a 14th officer.
-
R1458Page 194Each officer is assigned their own patrol car that they maintain and use for transportation from home to work. This enables the officers to be prepared for any emergency at any time.
-
R1459Page 194There are two Detectives, a Lieutenant, and the Police Chief who have unmarked cars.
-
R1460Page 194There are no holding cells nor booking and finger printing capabilities available at the Police Station. These activities take place at the Lake County Jail.
-
R1461Page 194The officers work four 10-hour days. They work four days on and three days off. The LPD statistics follow this report 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 191 Public Safety Committee
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R1462The department has a volunteer program. Currently the five volunteers attend monthly training meetings, help with the vehicle abatement, parking citations, and abandoned vehicles.
-
R1463Page 195The Police Department has a secure evidence room.
-
R1464Page 195The city Public Works department and local businesses do the vehicle maintenance.
-
R1465Page 195All calls for service are dispatched through the Sheriffs Department Central Dispatch Center.
-
R1466Page 195The Police Department is in the process of implementing an Explorer Program with the high school.
-
R1467Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
-
R1468City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1469There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
-
R1470Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
-
R1471Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
-
R1472Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
-
R1473Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
-
R1474Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R1475Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1476Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R1477Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R1478Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R1479Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R1480Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
-
R1481Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
-
R1482Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
-
R1483Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
-
R1484Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
-
R1485Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
-
R1486Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
-
R1487Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
-
R1488Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R1489Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R1490Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
-
R1491Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
-
R1492Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
-
R1493Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
-
R1494Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
-
R1495Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
-
R1496Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
-
R1497Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
-
R1498Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
-
R1499Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
-
R1500Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
-
R1501Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
-
R1502Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
-
R1503Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
-
R1504Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
-
R1505Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
-
R1506Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
-
R1507Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
-
R1508Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
-
R1509Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
-
R1510Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
-
R1511Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
-
R1512Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
-
R1513Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
-
R1514Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
-
R1515Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
-
R1516Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
-
R1517Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
-
R1518Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
-
R1519Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
-
R1520Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
-
R1521Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
-
R1522Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
-
R1523Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
-
R1524Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
-
R1525Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
-
R1526Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
-
R1527Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1528Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1529Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1530Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R1531Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R1532Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
-
R1533Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R1534Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R1535Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R1536Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R1537Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R1538None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1539Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
-
R1540Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
-
R1541Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R1542Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R1543Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R1544Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R1545Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1546Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
-
R1547Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R1548Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R1549Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R1550Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1551Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1552Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1553Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1554Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1555Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
-
R1556Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
-
R1557Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1558Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1559Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1560Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
-
R1561Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1562Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
-
R1563Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
-
R1564Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
-
R1565Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
-
R1566Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
-
R1567Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
-
R1568Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
-
R1569Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
-
R1570Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1571The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
-
R1572Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
-
R1573Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1574Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1575Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1576Page 195Volunteers are encouraged to apply.
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R1577City of Lakeport (60 days) 192 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Main Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1578There are three cells. Inmates are segregated in accordance to gender and to ensure personal safety.
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R1579Page 196The inmates are shackled at the waist, wrist and legs at all times when in the building.
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R1580Page 196The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1 at all times.
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R1581Page 196Public hallways are cleared before the inmates are escorted to the courtrooms.
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R1582Page 196There are no active cameras viewing the transport of inmates from the sallyport to the courtroom.
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R1583Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R1584Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1585Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R1586Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R1587Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R1588Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R1589Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
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R1590Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
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R1591Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
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R1592Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
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R1593Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
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R1594Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
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R1595Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
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R1596Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
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R1597Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
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R1598Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R1599Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R1600Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R1601Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R1602Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R1603Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R1604Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R1605Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R1606Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R1607Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R1608Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
-
R1609Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R1610Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R1611Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R1612Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R1613Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R1614Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
-
R1615Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R1616Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
-
R1617Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R1618Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R1619Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R1620Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R1621Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
-
R1622Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1623Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R1624Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R1625Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R1626Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
-
R1627Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
-
R1628Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
-
R1629Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
-
R1630Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
-
R1631Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R1632Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R1633Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R1634Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R1635Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R1636Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1637Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1638Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1639Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
-
R1640Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
-
R1641Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
-
R1642Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
-
R1643Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
-
R1644Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
-
R1645Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
-
R1646Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
-
R1647None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
-
R1648Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
-
R1649Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
-
R1650Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
-
R1651Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
-
R1652Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
-
R1653Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
-
R1654Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
-
R1655Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
-
R1656Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
-
R1657Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
-
R1658Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
-
R1659Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
-
R1660Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1661Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
-
R1662Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
-
R1663Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
-
R1664Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
-
R1665Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
-
R1666Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
-
R1667Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
-
R1668Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
-
R1669Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
-
R1670Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
-
R1671Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
-
R1672Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
-
R1673Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
-
R1674Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
-
R1675Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
-
R1676Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
-
R1677Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
-
R1678Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
-
R1679Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
-
R1680The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
-
R1681Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
-
R1682Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1683Page 210Purchase four new generators.
-
R1684Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
-
R1685Page 196Install a motion activated camera to record the sallyport. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 193 Public Safety Committee
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R1686Lake County Sheriff (60 Days) 194 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Northshore Fire Protection District Oversight
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R1687Page 198The Fire District covers 350 square miles. It is the fourth largest district in California.
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R1688Page 198The District covers calls on highway 20 from Colusa County to Mendocino County line.
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R1689Page 198There are seven fire stations located in this district; o Clearlake Oaks o Spring Valley o Glen Haven o Lucerne o Nice o Upper Lake o Blue Lakes
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R1690Page 198The District receives an average of 2,000 calls per year of which 1,600 are medical. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 195 Public Safety Committee
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R1691Page 199The staff consists of 12 full-time firefighters, which 11 are paramedics, and forty volunteers.
-
R1692Page 199The District Fire Chief has 42 years of service, 37 years as Chief.
-
R1693Page 199The staff works two days on and four days off.
-
R1694Page 199The equipment consists of 20 trucks, 8 ambulances, and 1 boat.
-
R1695Page 199Additional training of 240 hours is required every year.
-
R1696Page 199The District has a pumper truck that is 30 years old, and has been in service for the last ten years. The original cost of the pumper truck to the district was $5,000. It now needs an engine, and the cost estimate for a new manufactured engine is $22,000.
-
R1697Page 199The pumper truck is at an advanced age, is not equipped with up to date communications or safety protection for the firefighters.
-
R1698Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
-
R1699Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
-
R1700Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
-
R1701Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
-
R1702Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
-
R1703Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
-
R1704Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
-
R1705Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
-
R1706Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
-
R1707Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
-
R1708Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
-
R1709Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
-
R1710Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
-
R1711Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
-
R1712Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
-
R1713Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
-
R1714Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
-
R1715Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
-
R1716Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
-
R1717Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
-
R1718Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
-
R1719Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
-
R1720Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
-
R1721Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
-
R1722Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
-
R1723Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
-
R1724Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
-
R1725Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
-
R1726Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
-
R1727Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
-
R1728Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
-
R1729Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
-
R1730Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
-
R1731Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
-
R1732Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
-
R1733Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
-
R1734Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
-
R1735Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
-
R1736Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
-
R1737Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
-
R1738Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
-
R1739Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
-
R1740Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
-
R1741Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
-
R1742Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
-
R1743Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
-
R1744Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
-
R1745Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
-
R1746Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
-
R1747Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
-
R1748Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
-
R1749None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
-
R1750Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
-
R1751Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
-
R1752Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
-
R1753Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
-
R1754Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
-
R1755Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
-
R1756Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
-
R1757Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
-
R1758Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
-
R1759Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
-
R1760Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
-
R1761Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
-
R1762Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
-
R1763Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
-
R1764Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
-
R1765Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
-
R1766Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
-
R1767Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
-
R1768Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
-
R1769Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
-
R1770Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
-
R1771Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
-
R1772Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
-
R1773Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
-
R1774Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
-
R1775Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
-
R1776Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
-
R1777Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
-
R1778Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
-
R1779Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
-
R1780Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
-
R1781Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
-
R1782The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
-
R1783Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
-
R1784Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
-
R1785Page 210Purchase four new generators.
-
R1786Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
-
R1787Page 199Replace the pumper truck.
-
R1788Page 199Northshore Fire Protection Board of Directors (60 days) 196 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Probation Department Oversight
-
R1789Page 200There are 23 sworn Probation Officers, consisting of: o 1 – Chief Probation Officer o 1 - Assistant Chief Deputy o 1 - Chief Deputy of Adult Probation o 1 - Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division o 19- Probation Officers o 11- non-sworn positions o 2 - Probation Aides o 7 - Clerical/Administration o 2 – Extra help
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R1790Page 200At the present time there are 4 Probation Officers in training.
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R1791Page 200The staffing is recruited by the County Human Resources Department.
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R1792Page 200Minimum qualifications for employment is a two year college degree. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 197 Public Safety Committee
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R1793Page 201There are no age restrictions, but there are physical requirements, and applicants must pass a general knowledge test.
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R1794Page 201New employees are on probation for one year.
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R1795Page 201All employees receive five weeks of core probation, to be completed within the first year.
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R1796Page 201Training classes are held in Santa Rosa or Sacramento.
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R1797Page 201A new employee receives six weeks of on the job training.
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R1798Page 201New employees take one year to become effective officers.
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R1799Page 201Employees are required to receive 40 hours of job related training annually.
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R1800Page 201The goal for the department is to maintain a balance of 50% female/male employees.
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R1801Page 201To keep morale high, the department strives to keep a full staff, as this provides a more even distribution of the work load.
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R1802Page 201The yearly budget for the Probation Department and Juvenile Hall is three million dollars.
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R1803Page 201The county receives state grants for the Juvenile Group Care Homes (JGCH).
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R1804Page 201The state grant money for JGCH goes into a foster care trust account.
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R1805Page 201Lake County sends juveniles to group care homes in other counties and pays for it out of the foster care trust account.
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R1806Page 201The average cost to routinely house a juvenile in a group care home out of county is $5,500 per month.
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R1807Page 201The placement of a juvenile is a complex case and costs additional hundreds of dollars per day.
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R1808Page 201Group homes range from six juveniles to a hundred per group home. Juveniles are often assigned to out of area group homes as far away as Bakersfield.
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R1809Page 201The State of California oversees that Group Home Officers are licensed, and requires all people who have contact or interact with juveniles have a once a month face to face meeting.
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R1810Page 201The current work load consists of 800-850 Adult Probation cases.
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R1811Page 201Most probation cases are non-violent, and are not actively reviewed.
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R1812Page 201The department prepares bail information prior to arraignment, and probation information is given to the Judge prior to sentencing.
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R1813Page 201About ninety Court Report Documents are filed in the Adult Division monthly. 198 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
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R1814Page 202The case load for Probation Officers is so high that two to three hundred adult defenders have not been seen by the Probation Officers.
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R1815Page 202There are approximately 30 Juvenile bookings per month into Juvenile Hall.
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R1816Page 202There are about 450 active juvenile cases with thirty to forty juveniles currently on formal probation.
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R1817Page 202Juvenile cases are given immediate attention because the department only has sixty days to have cases signed-off by all parties.
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R1818Page 202Juvenile reports are time consuming and complex.
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R1819Page 202Each case requires a timely intake report that takes approximately twelve to fourteen hours to compile, and must be presented to the Court Judge by the third day.
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R1820Page 202Forty-percent of juvenile offenders may end up in Juvenile Hall.
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R1821Page 202Informal probation allows juveniles to go back to their parents or guardians, and requires all parties involved to sign-off on the conditions to complete their probation. The alternative is being placed in Juvenile Hall.
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R1822Page 202The State average rate for recidivism is approximately 70 %.
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R1823Page 202There are an inadequate number of foster and group homes in Lake County.
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R1824Page 202A Probation Officer’s job is high pressure with strict time limits.
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R1825Page 202The Department has difficulty keeping trained and experienced officers due to non-competitive salary and benefit packages offered by Lake County versus other counties within the state.
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R1826Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R1827Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1828Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1829Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1830Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R1831Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R1832Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R1833Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R1834Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R1835Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R1836Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R1837Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R1838None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1839Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R1840Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
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R1841Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R1842Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R1843Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R1844Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R1845Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1846Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R1847Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R1848Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R1849Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R1850Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1851Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1852Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1853Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1854Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1855Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R1856Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R1857Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1858Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1859Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1860Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R1861Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1862Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R1863Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R1864Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R1865Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R1866Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R1867Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R1868Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R1869Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R1870Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1871The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R1872Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R1873Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1874Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1875Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1876Page 202Due to the increasing workload, careful scrutiny of the Probation Department budget is recommended before any budget cuts are enacted.
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R1877Board of Supervisors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 199 Public Safety Committee 200 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Sheriff-Coroners Office Oversight
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R1878Page 204The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for patrolling 1,470 square miles of unincorporated area in Lake County that includes several communities.
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R1879Page 204The configuration of the county with the lake centrally located causes the officers to drive approximately one million miles per year at a cost of $250,000. Crime Statistics Attachment 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 201 Public Safety Committee
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R1880Page 205The department has 184 employees which includes; 74 sworn personnel, 59 correctional officers, 13 correctional aides, and 38 non-uniformed employees.
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R1881Page 205Peace officers must complete 23 weeks of Police Academy training, followed by sixteen weeks of field training with a Field Training Officer (FTO).
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R1882Page 205A significant increase in payroll is incurred during training.
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R1883Page 205Deputy Sheriffs and K9 dog handlers are allowed to take their patrol cars home for convenience in answering calls, as a benefit to the employees, and to the public.
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R1884Page 205The Coroner’s unit is supervised by a Chief Deputy. All deputy sheriffs act as deputy coroners.
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R1885Page 205The Coroner investigates all deaths occurring in hospitals.
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R1886Page 205When a death occurs during hospice care, and the patient has been seen by a physician a coroner’s investigation is not required.
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R1887Page 205A certified pathologist under contract performs autopsies as needed.
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R1888None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1889Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
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R1890Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
-
R1891Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
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R1892Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R1893Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R1894Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R1895Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1896Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
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R1897Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
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R1898Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
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R1899Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R1900Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1901Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1902Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1903Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1904Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1905Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R1906Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R1907Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1908Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1909Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1910Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R1911Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1912Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R1913Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
-
R1914Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R1915Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R1916Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R1917Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R1918Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R1919Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R1920Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1921The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R1922Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R1923Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1924Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1925Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1926None 202 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee South Lake Court Holding Facility Oversight
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R1927Page 206Inmates can spend an extended period of time in the holding facility due to a limited number of translators.
-
R1928Page 206The transport vehicles used for inmates are caged to separate men, women, and violent prisoners. The main section can hold up to eight people and the two rear sections can hold up to four each.
-
R1929Page 206There is one primary cell for male inmates with a capacity of thirty.
-
R1930Page 206The cell designated for female inmates has a capacity of seven.
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R1931Page 206There is one other cell that can hold four inmates for safety issues that has no toilet facilities.
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R1932Page 206One cell is available with padded walls and floors.
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R1933Page 206Inmates are shackled at the leg and wrist at all times. 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 203 Public Safety Committee
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R1934Page 207If the holding cells reach capacity, additional inmates are held in the transport vehicles.
-
R1935Page 207Officers in the facility oversee the inmates in the holding cells and escort inmates to the courtroom.
-
R1936Page 207The maximum inmate-to-officer ratio is 6 to 1.
-
R1937Page 207The facility is painted annually in an effort to eliminate graffiti.
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R1938Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1939Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1940Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1941Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1942Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1943Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
-
R1944Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R1945Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1946Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1947Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1948Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R1949Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1950Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R1951Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
-
R1952Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
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R1953Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R1954Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R1955Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R1956Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R1957Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R1958Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1959The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R1960Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R1961Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1962Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1963Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1964Page 207Locate or construct a nearby facility to house inmates temporarily if the holding cells exceed capacity.
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R1965Page 208The district covers twenty-five square miles making it the third largest district in the state
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R1966Page 208The districts main station is in Middletown and there are three substations, Cobb, Hidden Valley Lake, and Loch Lomond
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R1967Page 208There are currently thirteen full-time firefighters, seven paramedics, and twenty-two volunteers acting as first responders in the district
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R1968Page 208The staff works an alternating weekly rotation of three days on and four days off one week, followed by four days on and three days off the next week 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 205 Public Safety Committee
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R1969Page 209The district has four ambulances, and there are always paramedics on duty
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R1970Page 209Two helicopters are available for emergency use. One is located at Boggs Mountain, primarily for fire use, and the other is at Lampson Field, for medical transport
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R1971Page 209There are two water tenders, one located at Cobb Mountain substation, and one at the main station in Middletown
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R1972Page 209There are approximately 1000 calls for service annually. Medical emergencies account for seventy-five percent of the total calls
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R1973Maintenance on equipment is done at the Konocti Conservation Camp
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R1974Page 209The district is currently updating policies and procedure manuals
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R1975Page 209There is an active Fire Safety Council in the district that is made up of volunteers
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R1976Page 209The training tower is four stories high, with an elevator shaft, stairwells, and a simulated attic
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R1977Page 209The training tower has an insulated room where the practice fires are started
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R1978Page 209The training tower is equipped with smoke machines, and strategically placed furniture for firefighters to practice navigating through smoke-filled buildings
-
R1979Page 209The training tower is used by all county firefighters and law enforcement officers
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R1980Page 209The training tower is also available for other counties to use
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R1981Page 209Climbing and rappelling training also takes place at the training tower
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R1982Page 209Next to the training tower is a wooden shed to practice ventilating roofs
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R1983Page 209South Lake Fire District also provides training for Calpine first responders
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R1984Page 209The fire districts in Lake County work together and share resources with CalFire
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R1985The area surrounding the training tower has been blacktopped so a helicopter can land and access emergency patients
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R1986Page 209Donated cars are used for auto extrication training for victims involved in automobile accidents
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R1987Page 209The districts four aging generators have been recently repaired at a cost $8,500. 206 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee Recommendations
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R1988Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1989Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District
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R1990Page 210Purchase four new generators.
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R1991Board of Directors (90 Days) 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury 207 Public Safety Committee 208 2007-2008 Civil Grand Jury Animal Care & Control County Sanitary Landfill Lake County Libraries Lake Transit Authority Public Services Department Westlake-Eastlake Resource Conservation District