Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2009-2010 • Agency Response
Response to: BRING BACK THE DOG!

Response Form Grand Jury Report Title: Open a School Door, Close a Jail Cell Report Dated: May 12, 2010 Response Form*

Published: May 12, 2010 3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F2
The maximum capacity of each camp is 110 inmates. They are housed in barrack style buildings.
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R2
The maximum capacity of each camp is 110 inmates. They are housed in barrack style buildings.
F3
The State budget shows that it cost $46,000/year to maintain an inmate in a California prison. The CDCR pays just over $14,000/year to maintain an inmate in a conservation camp.
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R3
The State budget shows that it cost $46,000/year to maintain an inmate in a California prison. The CDCR pays just over $14,000/year to maintain an inmate in a conservation camp.
F4
Camps must abide by all government rules and regulations and receive inspections from various agencies. Material safety data sheets and other mandated posters are posted in general areas.
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R4
Camps must abide by all government rules and regulations and receive inspections from various agencies. Material safety data sheets and other mandated posters are posted in general areas.
F5
Camp inmates are low security risks. Those who commit crimes that are violent, sexual, or arson in nature are ineligible for the conservation camp program.
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R5
Camp inmates are low security risks. Those who commit crimes that are violent, sexual, or arson in nature are ineligible for the conservation camp program.
F6
Fire crew inmates receive fire training at the Susanville Prison and training continues at camp.
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R6
Fire crew inmates receive fire training at the Susanville Prison and training continues at camp.
F7
Both camps have five fire crews that are maintained for emergency deployment. Each fire crew has 13-17 inmates and one qualified CAL FIRE Captain. One additional crew with 3-5 inmates staff the fire brigade and assist with local emergencies within nine miles of the camp.
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R7
Both camps have five fire crews that are maintained for emergency deployment. Each fire crew has 13-17 inmates and one qualified CAL FIRE Captain. One additional crew with 3-5 inmates staff the fire brigade and assist with local emergencies within nine miles of the camp.
F8
When not fighting fires, fire crews provide labor for floods, rescues, and conservation projects.
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R8
When not fighting fires, fire crews provide labor for floods, rescues, and conservation projects.
F9
Inmates, who are not on fire crews, are assigned duties in camp. Duties include: mechanics, tool maintenance, cooking, laundry, carpentry, welding, and sewing. Most maintenance and upgrades to the camp are performed by inmates.
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R9
Inmates, who are not on fire crews, are assigned duties in camp. Duties include: mechanics, tool maintenance, cooking, laundry, carpentry, welding, and sewing. Most maintenance and upgrades to the camp are performed by inmates.

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