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Glenn County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

A 2017—2018 Glenn County Grand Jury Report

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Findings 8 findings

F1 Page 41
Jail Staffing — It was found that the as- signed Correctional Officers work five twelve-hour days, one eight-hour day, and have one day off. It was noted that working such hours causes worker fatigue, burnout, and on-the-job accidents putting the Correc- tional Officer in a higher-risk for injury. It was also noted that the funding allocations for four Correctional Deputies were cut from the 2015-2016 budget and have not be rein- stated. It was also found that there is usually one Correctional Officer during the booking pro- cess. Should an arrestee become hostile or dangerous, the Correctional Officer or the Officer in the control panel can summon as- sistance. The Grand Jury understands the is- sue of limited staffing at the jail, but finds this to be a precarious situation during bookings of the arrested.
F2 Page 41
Jail Staffing — Incidents between in- mates and Correctional Officers are on the rise. It was found that the most senior Cor- rectional Officers working at the Glenn County Jail have five-years’ experience at the
F3 Page 42
Grievances Form: — The grievance form lacks adequate space for the author to add additional information based on the five- level form. It was also noted that Level 1-Food Man- ager/Medical was the first to respond to the grievance. The grievance could entail a dif- ferent topic than Food or Medical. A change in this form is needed to direct the grievance to the correct department or person as well as allow for additional grievance information from the author of the grievance per level res- olution.
F4 Page 42
Medical: While housed at the jail, the inmates receive basic care by CFMG medical staff. The medical staff is in charge of mak- ing all basic diagnostic findings and com- municating them to CMFMG doctors. The registered nurses them follow the doctor’s or- ders and communicate back to the doctor the inmates results from his treatment. It was found that an inmate would fill out a griev- ance form sending it to Level 1, the medical staff. The registered nurse would check the inmate based upon his grievance and fill out the resolution section of the grievance. After a diagnostic determination was made, and the
F5 Page 43
Facility— It was found through re- searching past Grand Jury Findings and Rec- ommendations that all facility infrastructure upgrades have not been completed or ad- dressed due to stated funding issues.
F6 Page 43
Facility — Through the investigation process the 2017-2018 Grand Jury found that one of the most expensive department to the County is the Sheriff’s Department. It was also found that the Board of Supervisors has never toured, inspected or visited the Glenn County Jail facility while planning and budg- eting for the jail facility upkeep and required human resources.
F7 Page 43
Facility - The Grand Jury found the side- walk leading to the entrance ramp of the jail reception area has receded approximately an inch or more below the public sidewalk. This could cause someone to fall/trip or may have difficulty accessing with a wheelchair.
F8 Page 43
With several articles published in the lo- cal newspaper regarding medical treatment while being incarcerated, the Grand Jury found that CFMG followed all medical pro- cedures and guidelines required by CFMG.

Recommendations 8