Madera County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
• Agency Response
Board of Supervisors Members of the Board County of Madera Manuel Nevarez David Rogers Madera County Government Center*
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
If sufficient correctional officers are employed, the additional 144 beds would aid the DOC in accommodating the increased inmate population. Response: Agree with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Director of the Madera County Department of Corrections develop and implement an immediate plan to fill vacant positions and hire additional correctional officers. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. In a separate response, the Madera County Director of Corrections responded to
F2
The increased inmate population and the low level of officer staffing has heightened the potential for an unsafe DOC environment. Response: Agree with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Presently the staffing and recruitment process is experiencing difficulties in filling vacant positions. High turnover and personnel on long term medical leaves have contributed to this shortage. Response: Agree with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The requirement to house California Welfare and Institutional Code 5150 (Involuntary Psychiatric Hold) inmates represents a danger to employees. Response: Agree with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
No recommendations for this finding
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