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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 3 findings
F1
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Overcrowding will continue to be a significant issue as long as AB 109 exists. Jail administrators are addressing these problems. They have applied for a grant to expand the jail. The mental health housing issue is being addressed in the grant proposal.
F2
Page 70
There are also creative steps being taken to resolve the security issue in the minimal security area. To prevent inmates from escaping, security fencing was to be constructed in order to enclose the outside area. Upon completion, some of the inmates will be moved back to the minimal security area from the higher level security discussed above. As of November 18, 2013, the security fencing had been erected and the project would be complete, pending some corrections by the contractor.
F3
Page 70
The Spanish language handbook is complete and will be available to all Spanish speaking inmates.
Recommendations 1
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R1Page 70Given that there are overcrowding and other issues that are beyond the control of the Lake County jail and administrators, our only recommendation at this time is to continue with their creative and innovative problem solving strategies. Request for Responses: • Lake County Sheriff (60 days) • Board of Supervisors (90 days)