Score: -4
(0/6/4)
Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2014-2015
City of Sacramento Fire Department Handling of Narcotics
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The Fire Department’s implementation of new computerized systems to replace manual inventory and tracking systems will greatly increase the accuracy and timeliness of information related to the purchase, storage, distribution and use of narcotics.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The City of Sacramento Fire Department should continue implementing the City Auditor’s recommendations.
F2
The Department’s implementation of coded access by authorized personnel provides better assurance that narcotics are only accessed by those with the proper and unique access codes, as referenced by the City Auditor’s report.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
No evidence was discovered to indicate drug theft or tampering.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
In consultation with the City Attorney, the Fire Department should diligently pursue discussions with firefighter union representatives to institute a random drug testing program. RESPONSES Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05 require that the following officials submit specific responses to the findings and recommendations in this report to the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento County Superior Court by October 1, 2015: • The City of Sacramento Fire Department Chief - all Findings and all Recommendations Mail or hand-deliver a hard copy of the response to: Robert C. Hight, Presiding Judge Sacramento County Superior Court 720 9th Street, Department 47 Sacramento, California 95814 In addition, email the response to: Becky Castaneda, Grand Jury Coordinator at castanb@saccourt.com 35
F4
The Department’s publically stated willingness to consider random drug testing, as stated in the City Auditor’s report, is recognition of a proven program to create a safer work environment for fire personnel and to ensure better patient care.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 4
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