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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings
F1
Several County facilities are overwhelmed with stored paper files, boxes, and shelves containing paper records.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the County facilities, digitize records as a space saving, transparency, and a cost-saving measure. (F1)
F2
There is an ongoing issue with broken glass partitions in the inmate visitor’s areas at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department explore alternative cost saving options to the problem of continual vandalism of the glass partitions in the visitor’s area of the Correctional Facilitate. (F2)
F3
There is inadequate security at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Evidence Yard.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department secure the Evidence Yard with better fencing to obscure visibility and with security wire, as needed, to prevent pedestrian access. (F3, F4)
R5
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department establish a location that is specific to the needs of large evidence storage. (F3, F4) 14
F4
The Sheriff’s Evidence Yard is too small for the security and efficient storage of large items.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department secure the Evidence Yard with better fencing to obscure visibility and with security wire, as needed, to prevent pedestrian access. (F3, F4)
R4
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department install security cameras to monitor the Evidence Yard. (F4)
R5
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department establish a location that is specific to the needs of large evidence storage. (F3, F4) 14
F5
There is no directional signage for the Garberville Substation to aid citizens, particularly non-residents, in locating the station.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department install directional signs to the Garberville Substation near appropriate cross streets to aid both northbound and southbound traffic on Redwood Drive and on U.S. 101. (F5)
F6
There are continual issues with the transportation of arrestees from the Garberville Substation to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and the subsequent absence of essential personnel at the Substation.
Related Recommendations (2)
R7
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department inspect, and have certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections, the Garberville Substation holding cells. (F6, F7)
R8
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department assign a Correctional Deputy to staff the Substation. (F6, F7)
F7
The holding cells at the Garberville Substation have had no Board and State Community Corrections certifications on file for at least twelve years. Inspections are required biennially if holding cells are used.
Related Recommendations (2)
R7
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department inspect, and have certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections, the Garberville Substation holding cells. (F6, F7)
R8
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department assign a Correctional Deputy to staff the Substation. (F6, F7)
F8
The Garberville Substation has no available external emergency phone.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department install an external phone at the Garberville Substation. (F8)
F9
The Garberville Substation is not Americans with Disabilities Act compliant.
Related Recommendations (1)
R10
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department bring the Garberville Substation into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (F9)
F10
The Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program is a beneficial program to the community and the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury commends the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department for its good work.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The Arcata Police Department has no Americans with Disabilities Act informational sign available next to the external phone indicating access assistance is available.
Related Recommendations (1)
R11
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Arcata Police Department install an Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility sign next to the external phone. (F11)
F12
The Eureka Police Department has only one exit for department vehicles from the secure parking lot. If blocked, emergency and other vehicles would be unable to exit the parking lot.
Related Recommendations (1)
R12
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Eureka Police Department provide additional entrance/exit points to its secure parking lot. (F12)
F13
The Northern California Regional Center is a source of income to Humboldt County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Probation Department maximize the use of The Northern California Regional Center. (F13) REQUESTED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury requests responses as follows: From the following agencies: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10) Humboldt County Probation Department (R1, R13) Arcata Police Department (R1, R11) Eureka Police Department (R1, R12) Ferndale Police Department (R1) Fortuna Police Department (R1) INVITED RESPONSES Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (R1, R10) County Administrative Office (R1, R10) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
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