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Findings 7 findings
F1
The facility is well managed by its staff.
F2
The staff was very professional.
F3
Staff appeared well organized and well versed in operational policies, rules and procedures.
F4
The hole in the kitchen pantry wall near the baseboard could allow access by small animals.
F5
The Main Jail is significantly overcrowded. For more information, see the Grand Jury report “Issues Contributing to the Overcrowding in the Santa Cruz County Main Jail”.
F6
The jail appears to not be in compliance with the Board of Corrections’ regulations because it has beds that are not 12 inches above the floor.
F7
An updated computer data management system could increase the jail’s efficiency.
Recommendations 5
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R1The Sheriff’s Department and the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors should consider ways to relieve overcrowding.
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R2Software for the jail computer system should be updated.
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R3The hole in the baseboard wall in the kitchen pantry should be repaired.
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R4Jail officials should verify that the plastic “boats” used for some prisoners’ beds to ensure they meet Board of Corrections requirements.
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R5Jail staff should be commended for its efficiency and good work running the jail. – 14 Santa Cruz County Jails Review