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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 6 findings
F1
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The "Animal Control Safety Guidelines" manual is incomplete. There is no written Departmental policy or procedure on accidental needle sticks. Also, the "Animal Control General Orders" manual is incomplete. There is no written Departmental procedure on euthanasia.
F2
Page 18
The Animal Control Department is under the supervision of the Sheriff's Department. Employees of Animal Control are represented by the Operating Engineers Union whereas the employees of the Sheriff's Department are members of the Sheriff's Association. These two entities have different standards and operating practices.
F3
Page 18
Many of the laws applicable to the Animal Control Department fall under the Agricultural Code rather than the Penal Code.
F4
Page 18
On average, Staff meetings are held only once per year.
F5
Page 18
Animal Control General Order Section III, A-10., states that "the pens shall be cleaned and the animals checked for food and water every 24 hours, minimally". This policy is not being followed. There is one day per week where no employee is scheduled to care for or feed the animals.
F6
Page 18
Dosages for euthanasia drugs are determined by animal weight. There is no scale to weigh the animals. 17
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 18Policies and procedures for accidental needle sticks and for animal euthanasia be developed and implemented immediately.
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R2Page 18The Animal Control Department be removed from the Sheriff's Office supervision and moved to a more appropriate department.
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R3Page 18The Department Head hold staff meetings a minimum of 4 times per year.
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R4Page 18Staff coverage be sufficient to provide care for the kennel animals 2 times per day, 7 days per week.
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R5Page 18A weight scale be acquired and that its use be implemented immediately.
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R6Page 18An oversight committee be formed. Membership could include the head of the supervising department and volunteers from the community. 18
Commendations 4
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CM1The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has financially supported Veteran's Services in this county for many years. Records indicate that the quality of services here draws numerous veterans to our services from surrounding counties, where services are either not available or are of lesser quality.
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CM2The Veteran's Services Office is conducting an aggressive outreach program to the North and East of the county this year. This appears to be fiscally sound and appreciated by veterans in the outlying communities.
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CM3The Plumas County Veteran's Service Office is commended for providing professional and quality services to veterans and their families, in an efficient and fiscally sound manner.
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CM4The Grand Jury supports the positive philosophy and attitudes of the department administrator and staff.