Riverside County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Corrections Division
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
A review of Use of Force Report and Use of Force Witness Report (RSD Forms 553 and 553-B) files reflected that many had not been accurately completed. Incident dates differed from those referenced in the reporting deputies’ narratives. Details in the witness report forms did not always match the primary reports. Inaccuracies in these reports were not addressed when reviewed and signed by supervisors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Corrections Division of the Sheriff’s Department adhere to California Code of Regulations Title 15, article 1.5, §3268.1(a), which requires (1) “An employee who uses or observes non- deadly force…shall document that fact.” and (2) “The employee’s immediate supervisor shall review the document to ensure that it is adequately prepared…”
F2
Medical assessment or treatment was not provided to some inmates who had been exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray).
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Inmates receive treatment by medical staff after exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray). In the absence of medical staff, custody/corrections staff provide treatment (G.O. 503.04). 2
F3
One responsibility of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) is to assign a team member to video record all use of force incidents. The retention period for these files, including the video record, is current year plus five years. ERT videotapes were often missing in the Use of Force documentation files.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Any time the ERT is deployed to an incident requiring the use of force, the episode be video recorded and maintained according to established procedure (G.O. 503.09).
F4
Custody Transfer/Transportation Orders (RSD Form 533) were missing pertinent information. These orders did not reflect a complete history of inmate(s) movement(s) between Riverside County jail facilities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Correctional deputies assigned to transferring and transporting of inmates to “…be familiar with transfer requirements and paperwork.” (G.O. 510.03)
F5
Correctional deputies are allowed to work overtime at other Riverside County jail facilities where G.O. procedures may differ.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Correctional deputies working overtime in other Riverside County jail facilities demonstrate a working knowledge of that facility’s G.O. prior to the authorization of overtime. Report Issued: 04/27/06 Report Public: 05/01/06 Response Due: 07/27/06 3
No Responses Found 1
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