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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 10 findings
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AB109 realignment legislation has aggravated an already serious overcrowding problem. This has emphasized the need for additional jail space.
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The Butte County Sheriff’s Office has approached realignment in an innovative manner.
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Page 56
Inadequate local information and community conversation have resulted in a misunderstanding of AB109 by the public.
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Page 56
The Day Reporting Center program has been implemented in a manner that has been cost effective for county taxpayers.
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Page 56
There are inmates in the County Jail that could qualify for Alternative Custody Supervision if they had an acceptable place to live.
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Page 56
Medical needs of inmates in alternative custody programs are not taken care of by jail medical services or other government programs.
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Page 56
The CSUC research group is a valuable resource for the Butte County Sheriff’s Office and this is a productive partnership.
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Page 68
There are some concerns among the correctional deputies due to the stress of managing security issues in an overcrowded jail.
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Page 68
Having only seven female deputies is insufficient for a 24/7 operation.
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Knowledge of the proposed security system upgrade was varied among the staff counselors.
Recommendations 10
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R1Page 56Butte County needs to obtain funding to expand the critically overcrowded Butte County Jail, as recommended by the March 2013 Jail Needs Assessment.
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R2Page 56The Sheriff’s Office should designate a public information officer to keep the citizens of Butte County better informed.
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R3Page 56Butte County should explore ways to provide temporary housing options for indigent inmates who would otherwise qualify for alternative sentrencing programs.
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R4Page 56Butte County needs to explore ways to provide basic medical care to those alternative custody inmates who do not qualify for state or federal health care assistance.
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R5Page 56Proposed changes in alternative custody programs by the CSUC study group should be prioritized by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. 32
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R6Page 69Due to increased incarceration time, expand medical and dental care to cover the longer-term needs of inmates.
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R7Page 69Look for evidence-based methods of dealing with mental health disorders and formulate a plan for implementation at the County Jail.
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R8Page 69Conduct an anonymous survey of the correctional deputies for any possible concerns. Formulate a plan to address any issues and provide feedback to the deputies.
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R9Page 69Recruit additional female correctional deputies.
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R10Page 77Better communicate details and updates about the security system upgrade to the staff.