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Humboldt County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
To Hold or Not to Hold
Published: September 21, 2015
6 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department create and initiate a formal process of communication with law enforcement agencies in Humboldt County regarding any and all changes to the booking process of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. (F.1)
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. (F.3)
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department and all local law enforcement agencies instruct their officers on the existence and proper use of the new Humboldt County Correctional Facilities holding form. (F.2)
Agency Responses 14
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Booking - Response - Arcata PD
July 20, 2016
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2 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: -2
(+0, 2, -2)
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF. Respondent disagrees with this finding. The Arcata Police Department has no direct knowledge of how knowledgeable other law enforcement officers are about their role in determining the release or hold of an arrestee; therefore, is not in a position to agree or disagree with this finding. However, statutorily we are obligated to agree or disagree, wholly or in par...
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. (F.3)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF. Respondent disagrees with this finding. The Arcata Police Department has no direct knowledge of how knowledgeable other law enforcement officers are about their role in determining the release or hold of an arrestee; therefore, is not in a position to agree or disagree with this finding. However, statutorily we are obligated to agree or disagree, wholly or in par...
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The current "Misdemeanor Incarceration Form" re-title "Request for Non Release" form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score. Respondent partially disagrees with this finding. Aside from the incorrect Penal Code section being cited, the Request for Non-Release is sufficient to have an arrestee held in-custody. <i>R1</i>: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department create and initiate a formal process of communication with law enforcement agencies in Humboldt County regar...
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department and all local law enforcement agencies instruct their officers on the existence and proper use of the new Humboldt County Correctional Facilities holding form. (F.2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The current "Misdemeanor Incarceration Form" re-title "Request for Non Release" form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score. Respondent partially disagrees with this finding. Aside from the incorrect Penal Code section being cited, the Request for Non-Release is sufficient to have an arrestee held in-custody. <i>R1</i>: The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department create and initiate a formal process of communication with law enforcement agencies in Humboldt County regar...
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Booking - Response - Ferndale PD
June 28, 2016
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1 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: -2
(+0, 0, -2)
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Ferndale Police Department respectfully disagrees with the Findings F1-F3.
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Ferndale Police Department respectfully disagrees with the Findings F1-F3.
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Booking - Response - Fortuna PD
July 19, 2016
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: -3
(+0, 0, -3)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Fortuna Police Department disagrees wholly or partially with findings numbered F1, F2 and F3 Recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3 have been implemented.
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Fortuna Police Department disagrees wholly or partially with findings numbered F1, F2 and F3 Recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3 have been implemented.
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The Fortuna Police Department disagrees wholly or partially with findings numbered F1, F2 and F3 Recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3 have been implemented.
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Booking - Response - Rio Dell PD
December 22, 2016
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3 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: -1
(+1, 1, -2)
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
the arresting officers from many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County. I disagree wholly or partially with the finding numbered F1: I disagree with this statement in as much as the officers of the Rio Dell Police Department are aware of the current booking procedure at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F2 2.
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. (F.3)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
. The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. Recommendation numbered R2 will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable: Based on the information gathered amongst the officers within my agency it appears that the current process is adequate. That being said if a new form were to be created that addressed specific information not cont...
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score. I disagree wholly or partially with the finding numbered F3: I disagree in part that the form is ineffective as officers with the Rio Dell Police Department are aware of the function of the form and are aware of other tools available such as bail enhancements, and requesting supervising agencies such as probation or parole to place "holds" on specific arrestees if they present a continued danger to the community.
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Earthquakes - Response - Arcata PD
August 17, 2016
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2 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: 0
(+1, 0, -1)
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends a formal feasibility study of the formation of a Joint Powers Authority to consolidate the Emergency Response Dispatch Centers for Humboldt County be conducted using research consultants who are a part of any County stakeholder agency. (F6, F7, F9, F11) Recommendation will not be implemented: While the Arcata Police Department agrees with this recommendation it cannot be implemented due to no funding earmarked for such a study at this time. Respectfully submitted, Tom Chapman Paul Piti Chief of Police Mayor City of Arcata Arcata Police Department
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department and all local law enforcement agencies instruct their officers on the existence and proper use of the new Humboldt County Correctional Facilities holding form. (F.2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends a formal feasibility study of the formation of a Joint Powers Authority to consolidate the Emergency Response Dispatch Centers for Humboldt County be conducted using research consultants who are a part of any County stakeholder agency. (F6, F7, F9, F11) Recommendation will not be implemented: While the Arcata Police Department agrees with this recommendation it cannot be implemented due to no funding earmarked for such a study at this time. Respectfully submitted, Tom Chapman Paul Piti Chief of Police Mayor City of Arcata Arcata Police Department
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Earthquakes - Response - Fortuna PD
December 14, 2016
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +3
(+3, 0, 0)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Fortuna Police Department agrees wholly or partially with findings numbered F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, and F11 The Fortuna Police Department agrees with all findings, however, the FPD has no knowledge of the internal functions and condition of the current Emergency Operations Center to determine if the facility is adequate to be used as a functional Emergency Operations Center.
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Fortuna Police Department agrees wholly or partially with findings numbered F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, and F11 The Fortuna Police Department agrees with all findings, however, the FPD has no knowledge of the internal functions and condition of the current Emergency Operations Center to determine if the facility is adequate to be used as a functional Emergency Operations Center.
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Fortuna Police Department agrees wholly or partially with findings numbered F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, and F11 The Fortuna Police Department agrees with all findings, however, the FPD has no knowledge of the internal functions and condition of the current Emergency Operations Center to determine if the facility is adequate to be used as a functional Emergency Operations Center.
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Jails Facilities - Response - Arcata PD
July 20, 2016
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2 pages
• 1 response
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Score: -1
(+0, 0, -1)
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1 response to findings and recommendations
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department create and initiate a formal process of communication with law enforcement agencies in Humboldt County regarding any and all changes to the booking process of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. (F.1)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
digitize records as a space saving, transparency, and a cost-saving measure. (F1) Recommendation will not be implemented: The Arcata Police Department has no authority to digitize County records.
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Arcata Police
R11:
Department install an Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility sign next to the external phone. (F11) Recommendation has not yet been implemented: A sign is in the process of being designed and ordered. Once the sign is received it will be promptly installed. Respectfully submitted, Tom Chapman Paul Pitin Chief of Poli...
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Jails Facilities - Response - Ferndale PD
June 28, 2016
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Jails Facilities - Response - Fortuna PD
July 19, 2016
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1 pages
• 6 responses
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department create and initiate a formal process of communication with law enforcement agencies in Humboldt County regarding any and all changes to the booking process of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. (F.1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. (F.3)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department and all local law enforcement agencies instruct their officers on the existence and proper use of the new Humboldt County Correctional Facilities holding form. (F.2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Police Training - Response - Arcata PD
July 20, 2016
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Police Training - Response - Eureka PD
December 15, 2016
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Police Training - Response - Ferndale PD
July 08, 2016
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2 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +2
(+2, 0, 0)
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. (F.3)
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R2 + R3</math> have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department and all local law enforcement agencies instruct their officers on the existence and proper use of the new Humboldt County Correctional Facilities holding form. (F.2)
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R3</math> have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
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Police Training - Response - Fortuna PD
December 14, 2016
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +3
(+3, 0, 0)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Fortuna Police Department agrees wholly with findings numbered F1, F2, F3 and F4 Recommendation R1: The Humboldt County Civil Grand jury recommends that the County law enforcement agencies work with mental illness stakeholders (clients, families and advocates) and the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services to create and offer consistent, comprehensive, relevant and culturally-sensitive crisis intervention and de-escalation training program, F1, F2 The Fortuna Police Department is a strong supporter of formal Crisis Intervention Training within Humboldt County.
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Fortuna Police Department agrees wholly with findings numbered F1, F2, F3 and F4 Recommendation R1: The Humboldt County Civil Grand jury recommends that the County law enforcement agencies work with mental illness stakeholders (clients, families and advocates) and the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services to create and offer consistent, comprehensive, relevant and culturally-sensitive crisis intervention and de-escalation training program, F1, F2 The Fortuna Police Department is a strong supporter of formal Crisis Intervention Training within Humboldt County.
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Fortuna Police Department agrees wholly with findings numbered F1, F2, F3 and F4 Recommendation R1: The Humboldt County Civil Grand jury recommends that the County law enforcement agencies work with mental illness stakeholders (clients, families and advocates) and the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services to create and offer consistent, comprehensive, relevant and culturally-sensitive crisis intervention and de-escalation training program, F1, F2 The Fortuna Police Department is a strong supporter of formal Crisis Intervention Training within Humboldt County.
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Police Training - Response - Rio Dell PD
October 24, 2016
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2 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: +2
(+3, 0, -1)
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Changes made to the booking process of The Humboldt County Correctional Facility have not been adequately communicated to the arresting officers from the many law enforcement agencies within Humboldt County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Rio Dell Police Department agrees with the findings (F1, F2), and is very willing to work with stakeholders and HCDHHS in the area of crisis intervention and participate in locally offered training.
F2
Law enforcement officers in Humboldt County are not sufficiently knowledgeable about their role in determining the release or hold of potential arrested felons, based on the current use of ORAT, during the booking process of the HCCF.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Rio Dell Police Department agrees with the findings (F1, F2), and is very willing to work with stakeholders and HCDHHS in the area of crisis intervention and participate in locally offered training.
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, develop a new holding form that arresting officers can use to ensure that felons who should not be released will not be released. (F.3)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Agree with the recommendation. While the Rio Dell Police Department does not directly employ dispatchers, we receive those services contractually through the Fortuna Police Department and we would support dispatcher participation in crisis intervention training. This recommendation will not be implemented by our department because it is not reasonable as we do not directly employ any dispatchers. R3. The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that some continuing education course on interactions with persons with mental, behavioral, substance use or intellectual disabilities be offered re...
F3
The current “Misdemeanor Incarceration Form” re-titled “Request for Non Release” form is, and was, an ineffective way to address the issues associated with the release of felons based on an ORAT score.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree with the recommendation. While the Rio Dell Police Department does not directly employ dispatchers, we receive those services contractually through the Fortuna Police Department and we would support dispatcher participation in crisis intervention training. This recommendation will not be implemented by our department because it is not reasonable as we do not directly employ any dispatchers. R3. The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that some continuing education course on interactions with persons with mental, behavioral, substance use or intellectual disabilities be offered re...
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