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Glenn County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Attachment #1: Classification and Compensation Study, Page 6
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Findings 8 findings
F1
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Jail Staffing — It was found that the assigned Correctional Officers work five twelve-hour days, one eight-hour day, and have one day off. It was noted that working such hours causes worker fatigue, burnout, and on-the-job accidents putting the Correctional Officer in a higher- risk for injury. It was also noted that the funding allocations for four Correctional Deputies were cut from the 2015-2016 budget and have not be reinstated. FINDING RESPONSE: Completely agree with the finding
F2
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Jail Staffing—Incidents between inmates and Correctional Officers are on the rise. It was found that the most senior Correctional Officers working at the Glenn County Jail have five- years’ experience at the jail and is in need of further training in knowing how to interact and defuse potential incidents with the lesser violent inmate to the hardened inmate. It was noted that the younger Correctional Officers are being tested by the more hardened criminal, which more training and education is needed for these Correctional Officers. FINDING RESPONSE Agree with the finding 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2017-2018 Grand Jury Response Reports 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Responses to the Grand Jury Reports 43
F3
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Grievance Form—The grievance form lacks adequate space for the author to add additional information based on the five- level form. It was also noted that Level 1-Food Manager/Medical was the first to respond to the grievance. The grievance could entail a different topic than Food or Medical. A change in this form is needed to direct the grievance to the correct department or person as well as allow for additional grievance information from the author of the grievance per level resolution. FINDING RESPONSE Agree with the finding
F4
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Medical—While housed at the jail, the inmates receive basic care by CFMG medical staff. The medical staff is in charge of making all basic diagnostic findings and communicating them to CMFMG doctors. The registered nurses them follow the doctor’s orders and communicate back to the doctor the inmate’s results from his treatment. It was found that an inmate would fill out a grievance form sending it to Level 1, the medical staff. The registered nurse would check the inmate based upon his grievance and fill out the resolution section of the grievance. After a diagnostic determination was made, and the inmate continued to have an illness complaint the inmate would fill out a grievance form continuing through the levels for a resolution. This process could take several days to two weeks for the inmate to receive a resolution. The inmate can request extra test ran, but it is up to the CMFG doctor to approve them based on his findings. FINDING RESPONSE Agree with the finding
F5
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Facility—It was found through researching past Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations that all facility infrastructure upgrades have not been completed or addressed due to stated funding issues. 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2017-2018 Grand Jury Response Reports 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Responses to the Grand Jury Reports 44 FINDING RESPONSE Agree with the finding
F6
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Facility—Through the investigation process the 2017-2018 Grand Jury found that one of the most expensive department to the County is the Sheriff’s Department. It was also found that the Board of Supervisors has never toured, inspected or visited the Glenn County Jail facility while planning and budgeting for the jail facility upkeep and required human resources. FINDING RESPONSE Completely agree with the finding
F7
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Facility—The Grand Jury found the sidewalk leading to the entrance ramp of the jail reception area has receded approximately an inch or more below the public sidewalk. This could cause someone to fall/trip or may have difficulty accessing with a wheelchair FINDING RESPONSE Agree with the finding
F8
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Medical—With several articles published in the local newspaper regarding medical treatment while being incarcerated, the Grand Jury found that CFMG followed all medical procedures and guidelines required by CFMG. FINDING RESPONSE No response to finding provided
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 61The jail is in severe need of more Correctional Officers to alleviate the long hours worked by the Correctional Officers. The Grand Jury Recommends that the Board of Supervisors provide funding to reinstating the four fully allocated Correctional Officers positions. ACTION: r Completed xWill Be Completed rPartly Completed rNot Completed
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R2Page 62The Grand Jury recommends that all Correctional Officers be trained and retrained yearly in the newest methods of interacting and defusing a potential incident between the Correctional Officer and the inmate, as well as learning the art of communicating with the different levels of criminals. ACTION: r Completed x Will Be Completed rPartly Completed rNot Completed
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R3Page 62The Grand Jury recommends that the facility grievance form be edited to include additional space to each tier of the form providing an inmate to respond as jail staff replies allowing continued dialogue until the grievance is resolved. ACTION: r Completed x Will Be Completed rPartly Completed rNot Completed Special Notation: The Grievance Form is currently a one-sided document with the back being used for inmate comments. The usage of front and back will continue to be a one-page document without the need for stapling or other attachment devises.
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R4Page 62The Grand Jury recommends that after an inmate is denied his request for extra-tests and is continued to be ill, the registered nurse and the jail administration work together to communicate the severity to the CFMG doctors. It is strongly recommended inmates with continued illnesses receive follow-up tests within four weeks of reported illness. ACTION: r Completed rWill Be Completed rPartly Completed x Not Completed
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R5Page 63The 2017 – 2018 Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the creation of a Jail Repair Budget Account and annually depositing funds that are identified as a Categorical Account so that it cannot be used or swept for any other means other than its intention. ACTION: r Completed x Will Be Completed rPartly Completed rNot Completed
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R6Page 63It is strongly recommended that the Board of Supervisors, as a body, annually tour and inspect the jail facility. ACTION: ❑ r Completed x Will Be Completed rPartly Completed rNot Completed Special Note: The Sheriff’s response reported that the Jail Commander will calendar three different days for the Board of Supervisors to visit the jail. Through this action, the Grand Jury believes the Board of Supervisors will take advantage of this opportunity.
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R7Page 63The 2017-2018 Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff Department repair the outside entrance to the jail blending it with the public sidewalk to meet the directives of the American Disability Act. ACTION: r Completed rWill Be Completed rPartly Completed x Not Completed Special Notation: The jail administration building and the land surrounding it belong to the County of Glenn are maintained by Glenn County General Services. The County has a multi-year plan to address and rectify ADA issues.
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R8Page 63No response required ACTION: Not Applicable 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2017-2018 Grand Jury Response Reports 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report