Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Neat, Clean and Organized a Report on the Fort Bragg Police Department May 13, 2009
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Findings and Recommendations 18 findings
F1
The department has 24 approved positions. Current employees consist of the chief, one lieutenant, three sergeants, twelve officers (nine men and three women), two community service officers and four support staff. This constitutes a full staff. One community service officer position is frozen due to budget restrictions.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
There is one bilingual officer who receives a pay incentive for his language skills.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
assign a bilingual officer to each shift. (Finding 2)
F3
One school resource officer (SRO) gives lectures and staff training at all Fort Bragg schools concerning safety issues and avoidance of drugs and gang involvement.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
continue to provide training to all SROs prior to assignment. (Finding 3)
F4
All new hires are subject to an 18-month probationary period.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The department does not have a K-9 unit due to budget constraints.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
pursue funding for a K-9 unit. (Finding 5)
F6
There is no mandatory counseling for officers who have experienced a traumatic event unless job performance is affected.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
mandate and provide counseling whenever an officer experiences a job-related traumatic event. (Finding 6)
F7
The department does not publish an annual report.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The policy and procedure manual is currently being updated.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Some officers complete “Train the Trainer” taser school and then provide in- house training to the others.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
A police cadet program is being developed for youth ages 16 to 20.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
There is a citizen ride-a-long program.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The County Sheriff’s Office handles all dispatching for FBPD.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Due to the lack of an animal control officer in Fort Bragg, increased officer time is required to handle animal issues.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
FBPD patrol cars do not have on-board computers or cameras.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
pursue funding for the purchase of onboard computers and cameras for the patrol cars. (Finding 14)
F15
The holding cell is in compliance with Titles 15 and 24 of the California Code of Regulations which set minimum standards for local detention facilities and are enforced by the Corrections Standards Authority of the State Department of Corrections.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
Each officer is assigned a patrol car and takes the car home at night with the exception of one officer who lives out of the area.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
Each officer is assigned to keep their car clean. The City of Fort Bragg Public Works Department performs regular vehicle maintenance.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
State funding for forensics and bookings is scheduled to end this year.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
continue to seek funding for the forensics and bookings programs. (Finding 18)
No Responses Found 1
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