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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Del Norte County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

Department of Corrections - Alder Camp

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Findings 8 findings

F1 Page 30

There is an immediate need for more officers to fully staff the police department. Even when the

F2 Page 30

There are only four Reserve Officers, one of whom is a retired regular officer who volunteers

F3 Page 30

The computerized reporting system is not compatible with allied agencies.

F4 Page 30

Maintenance, repairs and janitorial tasks are being performed by police officers.

F5 Page 30

The police department building is at best adequate. There is inadequate utilization of the available

F6 Page 30

The motorcycle currently assigned to the police department in not needed.

F7 Page 30

The Explorer Post Cadets provide a valuable service to the department and are a credit to the

F8 Page 30

The rapport between the law enforcement agencies is impressive and all involved should be

Recommendations 7

R1
Page 30

In a recent review of the City’s financial status, it was found that the City currently has a surplus of
R2
Page 30

Funding should be obtained either through the regular budgetary process or grant funding to increase
R3
Page 30

Support for the Explorer Cadets should be made by the City Council in the budgetary process
R4
Page 30

Chief Minsal’s intent to sell the department motorcycle should be encouraged, with the
R5
Page 31

Although the Chief terms the facility as “adequate”, it was noted during a tour of the facility that quarters
R6
Page 31

The current computerized reporting system needs to be upgraded in order to be compatible with allied
R7
Page 31

In order to free up officers for police work, the City should provide maintenance personnel to perform