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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The main entrance area of the Placerville Jail is not equipped with a full body metal detector which creates a safety issue for staff, inmates and visitors at the jail.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Installation of a full body metal detector in the main entrance of the Placerville Jail. Hand wand detectors should also be made available for screening of visitors.
F2
There are only two safety cells at this time, limiting the placement of at-risk individuals.
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R2
Develop a plan to expand the number of safety cells and present it to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
F3
Lack of vocational programs does not serve the rehabilitation needs of the inmates. Availability of additional vocational training programs could lessen the chances that an inmate will reoffend upon release.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Expand the culinary program and add more vocational training opportunities for the inmates.
F4
Tobacco controls are not effective and result in inmates setting off fire alarms when they illegally smoke. RECOMMENDATIONS:
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R4
Implement an effective plan to prevent unauthorized smoking by inmates. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Responses to findings and recommendations in this report are required by law in accordance with California Penal Code §933 and §933.05 From the following individuals: El Dorado County Sheriff on or before August 15, 2017 ■ From the following governing bodies: El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on or before August 15, 2017 ■ Address response to: The Honorable Suzanne N. Kingsbury Presiding Judge of the El Dorado County Superior Court 1354 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 The Presiding Judge of the El Dorado County Superior Court additionally requests that responses be sent electronically as a Word or PDF file to facilitate the economical and timely distribution of such responses. Please email responses to El Dorado County Grand Jury reports to: courtadmin@eldoradocourt.org Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. BIBLIOGRAPHY Inspection Form can be found on the California Civil Grand Jury website: Detention Facilities Inspection Forms Go to Section: Documents Related to Investigations http://cgja.org/grand-jury-sample-documents 5 APPENDIX 6
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