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Findings and Recommendations
5 findings
At present, the visitor area for high-risk inmates is a former inmate dining area. The separation of visitors from inmates is accomplished by the use of a removable wood partition placed lengthwise down the center of the dining table. Response: GSA agrees.
Related Recommendations (1)
The planned move and modification (remodel) of the existing areas should be funded and carried out as soon as possible, complete with formalized plans. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. The schematic design process has begun John F. Johnston, CEO Response to FY2000-01 Grand Jury Report August 17, 2001 with the interviewing of consultants. Plans should be available by January 2002.
Formal plans exist to convert the present visitor area to a more secure area at an estimated cost of $250,000. Response: GSA agrees. Work should start in the last quarter of the calendar year 2001. RECOMMENDATIONS
No recommendations for this finding
Although management has plans for a minor remodel, lab management has stated that the gain in space will suffice for at most four to five years. The remodel is estimated to increase working space from the present 250 square feet per person to approximately 470 square feet per person. Response: GSA agrees. Plans are underway to relocate the property room and other operations in order to increase the square footage per employee in the Crime Lab. The relocations and associated remodeling should be completed in early 2002.
No recommendations for this finding
At the present time, there are no formal plans drawn for the remodel. Response: GSA agrees. Consultants are now being interviewed to begin the schematic design process for the remodel. Plans should be available by January 2002.
No recommendations for this finding
At the present time, there is no system of adequate and reliable back-up power, i.e.: uninterruptible power source (UPS) power regulators for all sensitive circuits in the lab. Response: GSA agrees. California's current power situation and the County's Interruptible contract with Southern California Edison (SCE) have both created problems for the Crime Lab in the past. However, SCE's designation of the Government Center as an "essential facility", coupled with an increase in the Center's firm service level, resulted in the decision that the Crime Lab will remain powered up during future interruptible events. Also, the new Government Center Generator Plant will be completed this summer. It will be capable of providing power to the entire Government Center, including during a power interruption or outage. RECOMMENDATIONS:
No recommendations for this finding
