Napa County Jail Where Are We Headed

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  The Jail kitchen staff for receiving an "A" rating from the Department of Health.
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  The Jail management and Correctional Officers for striving towards excellence in safety and security during challenging circumstances of physical restoration and upgrading of the Jail facilities.
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  Napa County for implementing plans for a new $16.72 million Re-entry Facility which is fully funded and planned for the County property south of the State Hospital. The facility will provide 72 beds for inmates nearing release and will focus on programs to facilitate their transition back to the community and to reduce recidivism. Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 14 Appendix A Schedule of Napa County Jail Activities 15 Appendix B New Solano County Jail Education Facilities Source: Solano County Sheriff's Department 16 Appendix C THE PHYSICAL JAIL INSPECTION The Grand Jury visited the jail on November 10, 2016 and March 30, 2017. On the first visit in November, members were met by the Director and Assistant Director and were given a brief history of the jail, and a tour of the following components of the facility: Initial Booking Area Sally Port Holding Cells Court Holding Area Observation Cells General Population Holding Areas Maximum Security: Single and multi-inmate cells Mental Health Cells Visitation Area Kitchen Laundry Medical Unit/Nurse's Station Control Room Control Room for the Tunnel Exercise Yard Correctional Officer's Break/Office Area During the first visit: At each segment of the inspection, the members were told how each area worked and what type of inmates were housed. Members could see single and multi- inmate cells, including the male and female day rooms, holding cells for inmates going to and from court, and the "Tunnel". The tunnel is a secured underground area between the jail and courts. At one point the members observed an inmate being escorted back from court by two officers. In another area of the jail were several televisions -telephone stations where inmates could talk to and see family members, their attorney, or Mental Health Professionals. The exercise yard was closed during the Grand Jury's visit. The cells appeared clean. Graffiti was noticed in the older section of the jail and in the exercise yard. Correctional staff appeared to be keeping up on the removal of graffiti when noticed. Several "boat beds" were observed being used in the holding cell area. Boat beds are used in units temporarily when cells are overcrowded and not enough permanent beds are available. Kitchen Area The kitchen area appeared clean. During the inspection, the jail staff and inmates were cleaning up after the lunch meal. Dinner bag meals were on carts waiting delivery to inmates in their cells. The Health Department's rating for the Jail's Kitchen in 2016 was an "A". The Grand Jury was told that one or the main freezers needed repair. 17 The Kitchen staff should be commended for their hard work for obtaining an "A" rating from the Health Department. Laundry Area Inmates were working in the laundry during our visit. Inmate uniforms, clothing, blankets, and bedding were being washed, dried and folded for delivery. All items appeared serviceable. Medical Unit/nurse's Station During the inspection, the members observed the Medical Unit, and talked to medical personnel. It was noted that there was a nurse on duty. General Condition of Jail The interiors of both the 1976 and 1989 jail sections appeared to be in good condition. There was still noticeable earthquake damage visible. All "yellow tagged" areas are now open and major repairs are running on schedule. All safety concerns regarding the old section of the jail have been met. The third-floor area is open and occupied. The cells in all areas appeared clean and free of graffiti. Bedding for inmates appeared serviceable. Education/Job Training was slowly being brought back. AA, NA, Bible study were by request. The basement project to convert it to a two-person cell unit was also running on time. During the first inspection, it was noticed that the electrical and plumbing fixtures were being installed. 18 DOCUMENTS REVIEWED California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) 2014-2016 inspection of jails. Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Napa County Performance Measurement Report (January 2016) Napa County Adult Correctional System Master Plan Senate Bill (SB) 863Construction Funding Application-Napa County Phase 1 (August 2015) Napa County Board of Supervisors Agenda Placement: 9C option to purchase property at 2300 Napa Valley Highway (10-15/2013) Napa County Adult Correctional System Master Plan Organization Charts NCDC personnel/ tenure roster Training Records Incident Reports Personnel Complaints NCDC Operational Procedures Manual California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) Contract Assembly Bills (AB) 109 and 117 The Public Safety Realignment Act (October 2011) NCDC (8244)/ Solano Sheriff (SO 0494) Professional Services Agreement The National Institute of Corrections Information Center (NICIC) REGIONAL JAILS NCDC Correctional Officer Recruitment Data (2014-2017) Napa County Human Resources Correctional Officer Recruitment Fliers Napa County Grand Jury Reports for 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016 Newspaper Articles Napa Valley Register 19

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