San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
2021/2022 Continuity Report Inspection Report for San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement and Detention Facilities
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F5
Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
There is an ongoing problem with introduction of contraband into the facility via the West Facility fence near the exercise yard. Response: No response was required or received from the California Men’s colony.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The State should consider additional security measures to monitor blind spots in the security fence in the West Facility. Response: No response was required or received from the California Men’s colony.
F2
The WWII era buildings that are used to house the fire crews in the West Facility are in poor repair. Response: No response was required or received from the California Men’s colony. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY JAIL
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The State should plan for the rehabilitation or replacement of the WWII era buildings in the West facility. Response: No response was required or received from the California Men’s colony. Submitted November 30, 2021 2 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CORONER’S FACILITY
F3
The Sheriff’s Department has done an exceptional job of improving the overall quality of care for inmates. Response: The Sheriff’s Department agreed with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Plans for additional space should be developed to expand the working area. Response: The Sheriff’s Department advises that this recommendation will not be implemented at this time. The Sheriff’s Department has developed a plan and would like to add additional space once space and funding become available. The Board of Supervisors concurs with the Sheriff’s Department response.
F4
The use of Wellpath, being overseen by the County Chief Medical Officer, to provide the medical, dental and mental health care for the inmates, has improved the recognition of potential problems before they become major issues. Response: The Sheriff’s Department agreed with this finding. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CORONER’S FACILITY
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Coroner’s records should be digitized to save space. Response: The Sheriff’s Department advises that this recommendation will not be implemented at this time. The Sheriff’s Department further advises that maintaining the original coroner’s case file is important as documents, photographs, or other evidentiary items may be needed in the future to settle legal questions about a decedent’s identity or other circumstances of their death. The Board of Supervisors concurs with the Sheriff’s Department response.
F6
It is the observation of the Grand Jury that the space is inadequate and insufficient and needs to be addressed. Response: The Sheriff’s Department disagrees partially with this finding. The department believes that the current facility is adequate but not ideal and could use expansion. A summary of responses to the Grand Jury recommendations follows: CALIFORNIA MEN’S COLONY
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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