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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Tulare County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

Tulare County Grand Jury Report 2015-2016 Caught in Jail!

69 pages
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Findings 7 findings

F1 Page 32
The Tulare County Sheriff’s staff did not follow established use of force policies and procedures.
F2 Page 32
The Tulare County Grand Jury found inconsistencies between written reports and video footage.
F3 Page 32
Evidence reviewed by the Grand Jury did not indicate if additional training and/or discipline had been administered to all participants in the incident.
F4 Page 32
Subsequent to the Grand Jury’s receipt of this complaint, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department has instituted: a) comprehensive correctional officer training; b) reforms in hiring practices; c) review of disciplinary processes; and, d) upgraded technology.
F5 Page 32
The Tulare County Grand Jury found misconceptions to exist on the part of the staff of the Office of the District Attorney with respect to the investigative role, jurisdiction, and responsibilities of the Grand Jury.
F6 Page 32
After review of all evidence presented, the Grand Jury determined that physical abuse occurred and unwarranted force was used.
F7 Page 32
The Grand Jury was not advised by the Office of the District Attorney as to the rationale for declining prosecution of this case.

Recommendations 3