San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
Incarceration in San Luis Obispo County:
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
There is inadequate physical space to conduct programming for male inmates. This lack of space restricts the amount of programming offered, as well as inmate participation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Sheriff and the County Health Agency should conduct a joint review of the adequacy and appropriateness of management structure, policies, and procedures related to inmate safety, physical and mental health (including suicide prevention), and should issue a public report by December 31, 2017. 12
F2
There is no single official at the County Jail level that has true oversight and responsibility over all aspects of an inmate’s well-being.
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R2
Disciplinary actions taken against staff for inmate-related issues
F3
Other counties sometimes contract correctional health care services to an outside provider giving the custodial side direct responsibility over all aspects of an inmate’s well-being.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Escapes a) Details b) Remedial actions
F4
Violations noted in the biennial BSCC report, issued September 7, 2016 involve health and safety issues that are largely managed by the County Health Agency.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Use of force incidents
F5
Recent deaths of inmates at the County Jail and violations noted in the most recent BSCC report have raised public concern over the adequacy of health and safety procedures and policies related to the current population.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Health services a) How delivered b) Common medical problems c) Public health concerns
Additional Recommendations 5
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R6Injuries a) Injuries to inmates due to aggression/agitation b) Accidental injuries to inmates requiring medical attention great than first aid c) Injuries to staff by inmates due to assault or managing inmate aggression/agitation
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R7Suicide a) Suicide attempts/deaths b) Serious self-injury incidents require medical attention beyond first aid
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R8Drugs a) Drug overdoses 14 b) Drug deaths by overdose
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R9Deaths a) Other deaths
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R10Training (title, hours, and instructor credentials for each type) a) Managing inmate violence b) Handling mental health behaviors c) Responding to drug/alcohol related problems 15