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San Bernardino County Grand Jury • 2022-2023

San Bernardino County Jails

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Findings and Recommendations 50 findings

F1 Page 159
The general population (GP) of inmates are housed in separate units or sections based on their individual classifications when they are booked. The inmate classification system is based on the level of inmate security risk. Classification of an inmate is done before the inmate is assigned to a living area. Inmates with major medical or mental health issues are not housed at Glen Helen. Those inmates are sent to West Valley Detention Center to ensure they receive a higher level of care, and they have their own classification.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 159
Clean walls were observed in the facility and cells.
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F3 Page 159
The female section had two bunks to a cell, with one 4 bunk cell.
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F4 Page 159
The General Population cells for men had multiple bunk beds in each section.
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F5 Page 159
On the day of the visit, hallways were clear and cell doors were closed.
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F6 Page 159
Inmates have access to drinking water and toilets in each cell.
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F7 Page 159
Beds are metal bunk beds or singular beds.
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F8 Page 159
It was observed in the female housing section that inmates have access to mops and brooms to clean their cells. San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report 5
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F9 Page 160
A fire inspection was conducted on 11/16/2021.
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F10 Page 160
A medical/mental health inspection was conducted on 2/23/2022.
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F11 Page 160
The Environmental Health Department inspection was conducted on 2/23/2022.
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F12 Page 160
The Nutritional Health Department inspection was conducted on 2/23/2022.
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F13 Page 160
The Corrections Standards Authority inspection was conducted on 4/15/2022.
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F14 Page 160
The staff and inmates displayed a good rapport. The Grand Jury witnessed several inmates all greeting a deputy who walked into the building.
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F15 Page 160
Lawns, recreation area, and asphalt are clean and well-kept.
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F16 Page 160
There were no visible signs of housing in ill repair in the areas observed.
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F17 Page 160
A podular (pod) jail design has a master control area in the center with cells and program areas surrounding the perimeter in a circular or pie-shaped layout. This design eliminates staff’s need to run down long corridors to see what's going on because there are clear sightlines for observation of inmates and activities at all times. San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report 6
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F18 Page 161
When the Grand Jurors were on the premises for the inspection, the temperature was set at 75 degrees, the airflow was good, and the lighting was bright.
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F19 Page 161
The Grand Jury was given a demonstration by an inmate on how to use a computer kiosk to file commissary orders, grievances, and medical requests.
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F20 Page 161
Inmates observed looked clean and kept.
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F21 Page 161
The jail has a laundry facility that keeps clean clothing available to inmates.
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F22 Page 161
The Grand Jury observed inmates wearing color-coded clothing according to their housing classifications.
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F23 Page 161
Recreational activities and equipment were observed. Basketballs and volleyballs were being used by inmates. Other inmates were jogging or walking.
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F24 Page 161
There are inmate work programs at the jail, such as jobs in the kitchen.
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F25
Kiosks are used by inmates to file grievances. San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report 7
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F26 Page 162
There are individual cells and dormitory units at the facility.
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F27 Page 159
Clean walls were observed in the facility and cells.
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F28 Page 159
Inmates have access to drinking water and toilets in the pods and cells.
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F29 Page 162
Cells have metal bunk beds or individual beds.
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F30 Page 162
Mops, brooms, and cleaning supplies for cell upkeep were observed.
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F31 Page 162
A fire inspection was conducted in February 2022.
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F32 Page 162
A medical/mental health inspection was conducted in February 2022.
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F33 Page 160
The Environmental Health Department inspection was conducted in February 2022.
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F34 Page 160
The Nutritional Health Department inspection was conducted in February 2022.
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F35 Page 160
The Corrections Standards Authority inspection was conducted in February 2022. San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report 8
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F36 Page 163
Professional attitudes were observed during staff interactions with inmates.
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F37 Page 163
Lawns, recreation area, and asphalt were clean, well-kept, and no defects or areas of concern were observed.
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F38 Page 160
There were no visible signs of housing in ill repair in the areas observed.
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F39 Page 160
A podular (pod) jail design has a master control area in the center with cells and program areas surrounding the perimeter in a circular or pie-shaped layout. This design eliminates staff’s need to run down long corridors to see what's going on because there are always clear sightlines for observation of inmates and activities.
No recommendations for this finding
F40 Page 161
When the Grand Jurors were on the premises for the inspection, the temperature was set at a comfortable level, the airflow was good, and the lighting was bright.
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F41 Page 163
The Grand Jury observed a computer kiosk that inmates use to file commissary orders, grievances, and medical requests.
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F42 Page 163
Inmates looked clean and kept during the visit.
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F43 Page 163
The Grand Jury observed a laundry facility and keeps clean clothing available to inmates.
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F44 Page 161
The Grand Jury observed inmates wearing color-coded clothing according to their housing classifications. San Bernardino County Grand Jury Final Report 9
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F45 Page 164
No recreational equipment was observed during the visit.
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F46 Page 161
There are inmate work programs at the jail, such as jobs in the kitchen and laundry.
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F47 Page 164
The Grand Jury observed a classroom where inmates receive training in Culinary Arts and Food Handling.
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F48 Page 161
Kiosks are used by inmates to file grievances.
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F49 Page 164
The GJ observed a presentation in a classroom from a vocational instructor regarding Culinary Arts and Bakery Certification activities at the facility.
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F50 Page 164
The classroom was clean and orderly and had desks and books.
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