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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 1 findings
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11. Are you or any of your immediate family members employed by the County of Tulare? or any school district within the county? If yes, where? 12. Do you have any significant problems reading or understanding the English Language?
Recommendations 14
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R1Page 57Prepare and store food in a manner that is compliant with state standards.
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R2Page 55Interviewed relevant witnesses FACTS
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R3Page 55Once the juveniles are booked, they are either held at the facility for felony arrests or are released to a responsible adult for misdemeanor arrests.
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R4Page 55Juveniles held at the facility continue through the intake process, which takes approximately two hours to complete. At this time they are evaluated for health, drug usage, gang affiliation, etc. TULARE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT 2012-2013
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R5Page 55An on-duty nurse examines the juveniles for communicable parasites such as scabies and/or lice and takes their vitals such as pulse, heart rate. The nurse will also ask questions that may help determine mental health issues in addition to prescription and/or illegal drug usage.
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R6Page 55On average, a juvenile taken to the facility is between the ages of 15 and 17. However, a small population of juveniles between the ages of 12 and 14 does exist.
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R7Page 55Those below the age of 12 are released to a responsible adult. Those arrested for a violent offense, such as murder, will be held at the facility. However, consent must be obtained from the facility administrator or an on duty supervisor before those juveniles can be held.
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R8Page 55At the time the Grand Jury toured the facility, there were 94 male, 12 female juveniles in detention and 12 full time staff members.
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R9Page 56Medical: a. There are eight rotating nurses on duty 24/7 and three rotating Physician Assistants (PA) who visit the facility every day. b. There are three medical examination rooms, a dental examination/treatment room and should it be needed, a padded room (for those having mental health issues and/or drug induced behavioral episodes). c. Should a juvenile need medical care, a call slip is sent to the on duty nurse. After the juvenile has been examined, the nurse will either contact the PA for further evaluation or send the juvenile back to his/her unit with care instructions and if required, send the juvenile to the hospital.
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R10Page 56The classroom instructor on duty at the time of our tour specialized in English and computer skills.
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R11Page 56Computer skills may include learning how to look for and apply for employment.
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R12Page 56Educational visual aids such as posters may be used in the classroom.
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R13Page 56Most of the juveniles have a high energy level, because of this; they consume approximately 850 calories per meal.
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R14Page 56Kitchen: a. The kitchen area appeared to be clean and free of insects. b. The freezer and walk-in cooler areas were well organized and clean. c. There were several uncovered trays of hamburger patties and a possible dessert prepared for the next meal.