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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Los Angeles County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Jail / Detention Facility Recommendations Recommendation 1: The Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department and
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R1Page 335The Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department and police agencies should utilize non-sworn personnel to perform clerical and routine duties.
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R2Page 335Crescenta Valley LASD, Glendale Courthouse, Lakewood LASD, Lennox LASD. There is a need to construct secure facilities to transport inmates to or from buses to holding areas in order to protect staff, inmates and the public.
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R3Page 335All LASD and LAPD detention facilities should be well lit.
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R4Page 335Pasadena and Glendale Courthouses with LASD holding facilities need earthquake repair and retrofitting.
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R5Page 335LASD and LAPD policy and procedure manuals need to be kept in a central location and reviewed annually and updated as necessary. These manuals should be available to the public on demand.
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R6Page 335It is strongly recommended that the number of deputies at the Compton Courthouse be increased and that an additional high security floor be added. Escorting inmates from detention to courtroom lock ups with too few escorts endangers the safety of the public, court employees and Sheriff’s deputies.
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R7Page 335Boxed / dry and refrigerated foods in LASD jails and detention facilities must observe first in first out rotation of products. Food containers must be labeled to indicate contents and expiration date. All food products must be disposed of by the expiration date.
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R8Page 335All medications in LASD jails and detention facilities must be adequately secured and dispensed only by licensed personnel or trained non-licensed personnel. Inmates receiving medication should be properly identified by wrist bands. 2007-2008 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - 328 -
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R9Page 336An inspection by EPA and/or Cal OSHA to ensure staff safety and determine if the LAPD Northeast facility should remain in use. CAMP RECOMMENDATIONS
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R10Page 336All medication must be adequately secured and dispensed only by licensed personnel or trained non-licensed personnel. Juveniles receiving medication should be properly identified by wrist bands. 2007-2008 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - 329 -