Office of the William R. Lutze Sheriff Sheriff Jeff Hollowell Inyo County, Ca Undersheriff*

The concrete floor in the intake area is heavily stained. Response: Agree. The staff and inmate work crews will be working on that area to remove stains.

The walk-around deck in the control tower is without a continuous guardrail or warning stripes. Response: Agree. We will order paint and place warning stripes around the area.

The control panel in the tower is outdated and replacement parts are hard to acquire or locate. A new panel could cost upward of $500,000. Response: Agree. Once funding is secured we will go out to bid and replace the equipment.

Staff stated that the facility lacked enough isolation/segregation cells. Response: Agree. However, there would have to be a facility remodel which would be expensive and intrusive. We will look at state grants through BSCC for funding, and if identified will have the facility evaluated.

Printer table in the booking room area has sharp edges, which pose a hazard to both staff and incoming prisoners. Response: Agree. We will put in a work order to mitigate the issue.

Response time can have an effect on the evaluation of the metal state of a subject at the time of booking and incarceration. Response: We have been and are currently working with County Mental Health on this issue. We have seen improvement; however, more is needed and the Sheriff's Office and Health and Human Services are working on solutions. In closing, I want to again thank you for your service. If you have any questions or need further information please contact me or my staff. Sincerely, William R. Lutze, Sheriff P.O. Drawer "S" (550 South Clay Street) Independence, CA 93526 Phone: 760-878-0383 Fax: 760-878-0389