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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury • 2006-2007

19. Local Lock-ups

Published: January 25, 2008 22 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1 Page 157
The Grand Jury believes that the short term holding cells within San Luis Obispo County are being managed and maintained in a professional manner. All cells were clean, and well maintained. The Police and Sheriff’s departments were well organized and have written procedures relating to their operations. The staffs are well trained and very professional.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 157
The reduction of peace officers on the street during transport of prisoners seems to be a countywide issue. Additionally, financial constraints have resulted in departmental staff reductions in some cities. The impact of these conditions intensifies with growth and affects smaller departments the most.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 157
While transporting a prisoner to County Jail might take only one peace officer off the streets for a few hours, that officer on the streets might have prevented an accident or saved a life. For each city to divert manpower for transporting prisoners seems inefficient.
No recommendations for this finding