Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
Providing Effective Law Enforcement in Mendocino County March 30, 2012
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Findings and Recommendations 25 findings
F1
The Mendocino Major Crimes Task Force (MMCTF) is a principle enforcement agency for narcotics and major crimes.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Task Force Executive Board continue to provide funding for the Major Crimes Task Force. (Findings 1-4)
F2
Between January 2010 and December 2010, the MMCTF seized drugs that have a street value of $160,162,609.00
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Task Force Executive Board continue to provide funding for the Major Crimes Task Force. (Findings 1-4)
F3
From January 2010 to December 2010, MMCTF seized cash, vehicles, and property with a value of $1,184,718.00
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Task Force Executive Board continue to provide funding for the Major Crimes Task Force. (Findings 1-4)
F4
State funding for the MMCTF has been eliminated, however the Task Force Executive Board agreed to continue funding for 6 months from asset forfeiture funds.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Task Force Executive Board continue to provide funding for the Major Crimes Task Force. (Findings 1-4)
F5
AB 109, the realignment legislation, allows for the sentencing of non-violent, non- serious, and non-sex offenders to the County Jail.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The District Attorney and Sheriff are Constitutional Officers who possess the inherent authority to manage their office.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Proposition 172 funding is placed in the General Fund rather than in a dedicated fund, unlike the majority of counties.
Related Recommendations (2)
R8
Proposition 172 funds should be separate and independent of the General Fund. (Findings 7-8)
R9
The Auditor – Controller provide the MCSO and DA a yearly accounting of the Proposition 172 funding. (Findings 7-8)
F8
Fiscal year 2003-2004 was the last year that the Mendocino County Auditor provided the DA and the Sheriff’s office an accounting of the Proposition 172 funds.
Related Recommendations (2)
R8
Proposition 172 funds should be separate and independent of the General Fund. (Findings 7-8)
R9
The Auditor – Controller provide the MCSO and DA a yearly accounting of the Proposition 172 funding. (Findings 7-8)
F9
Staffing levels for the classification of Deputies and Sergeants in 1985 were 66 and in 2012, they are at 56. The County population increased during that period by approximately twenty thousand.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The BOS provide adequate funding for the MCSO. (Findings 9-10, 13, 25)
F10
At the time of the GJ report, the Lieutenant in charge of the Fort Bragg sub-station has retired. Currently one of the two south coast officers provides coverage. 2
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The BOS provide adequate funding for the MCSO. (Findings 9-10, 13, 25)
R5
The vacant Lieutenant position at the Fort Bragg Sub-station be filled immediately. (Finding 10) 3
F11
Funding for methamphetamine lab cleanup is now the responsibility of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
Full Court Press succeeded in removing 632,000 marijuana plants from the Mendocino National Forest.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Budgetary constraints curtailed patrol operations in all remote areas of the County.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
At the time of this report, 23.4% of inmates, booked into the jail, have a history of mental health issues. Psychiatric care for all of the inmates was reduced from 20 hours to 8 hours each week.
Related Recommendations (2)
R6
The BOS restore funding for the original hours for psychiatric care for inmates at the Jail. (Finding 14)
R7
Inmates with a history of abnormal behavior, who are placed in an isolation cell, be seen by a mental health worker or Psychiatrist, which is consistent with MCSO policy and procedure. (Findings 14, 22-25)
F15
A recent manhunt revealed the benefits of mutual aid by state, county and federal law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Marshalls Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
The MCSO is responsible for animal control in the County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MCSO implement the recommendation in the Harris Report regarding returning animal control to Health and Human Services. (Finding 16)
F17
The Jail has under contract a registered dietician ensuring each inmate receives a balanced nutritional diet.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
There are multiple programs available to inmates at the Jail, currently serving 58% of the Jail population.
No recommendations for this finding
F19
MCSO collaborates with numerous community organizations as Jail program providers.
No recommendations for this finding
F20
Inmate services provided by the MCSO receive no General Fund money.
No recommendations for this finding
F21
The Inmate Services Fund pays 100% for program staff salaries.
No recommendations for this finding
F22
Cameras in certain cells within the county jail are motion detection cameras.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Inmates with a history of abnormal behavior, who are placed in an isolation cell, be seen by a mental health worker or Psychiatrist, which is consistent with MCSO policy and procedure. (Findings 14, 22-25)
F23
Full viewing of certain cells is not available because the cameras lack the capability to pan, zoom or tilt.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Inmates with a history of abnormal behavior, who are placed in an isolation cell, be seen by a mental health worker or Psychiatrist, which is consistent with MCSO policy and procedure. (Findings 14, 22-25)
F24
One Correctional Officer is responsible for monitoring 32 screens in the monitor control room.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Inmates with a history of abnormal behavior, who are placed in an isolation cell, be seen by a mental health worker or Psychiatrist, which is consistent with MCSO policy and procedure. (Findings 14, 22-25)
F25
Poor lighting, in certain cells, makes video viewing difficult and existing cameras are obsolete requiring replacement.
Related Recommendations (2)
R4
The BOS appropriate sufficient funds to replace inadequate and obsolete cameras in the Jail. (Finding 25)
R7
Inmates with a history of abnormal behavior, who are placed in an isolation cell, be seen by a mental health worker or Psychiatrist, which is consistent with MCSO policy and procedure. (Findings 14, 22-25)
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
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Mendocino County Sheriff
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