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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Tehama County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
Is Staffing Shortage Blocking New Re-Entry Center’s Future
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Findings 11 findings
F1
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Tehama County has secured the funding for the construction of the Re-Entry Center which includes the new kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, and medical furnishings.
F2
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No county official has provided a clear plan for how staffing at the Re-Entry Center will be funded.
F3
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BSCC mandates a specific inmate-to-correctional officer ratio to ensure the safety of both inmates and staff. Due to a shortage of correctional officers, the jail has been operating below full capacity.
F4
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Like many counties in California, TCSO is struggling to recruit new correctional officers due to competition from more attractive employment opportunities, contributing to ongoing jail understaffing.
F5
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The Tehama County Jail is old and was not designed to hold long term inmates as it is currently required to.
F6
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The current Sobering and Safety Cells are inadequate and have been since reported in the 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report.
F7
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Overpopulation (in reference to the inmate/officer ratio) of the jail can lead to some offenders being released early to make space for additional inmates. This has led to a negative public perception of “catch and release”.
F8
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Currently there are no volunteer led community programs for inmates, which reduces re-habilitation and education opportunities.
F9
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Without resolving the staffing shortage, the new Re-Entry Center will be unable to fulfill its intended purpose.
F10
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Previous attempts to secure funding for Re-Entry Center staffing through county tax measures have been unsuccessful due to insufficient community support.
F11
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To fulfill one of the requirements of being a Re-Entry Center, Shasta College will partner with TCSO to offer culinary training to inmates, proving them a useful skill after release. 39
Recommendations 6
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R1aPage 43The BOS and the TCSO shall work together to provide a plan to secure the money needed to fully staff the Re-Entry Center and the Jail. This plan should be presented at a BOS meeting
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R1bPage 43The BOS shall reinstate the Ad Hoc Public Safety Tax Initiative Working Group by August 30, 2025. This group shall present a plan for securing additional tax revenue without unduly burdening the citizens of the county. All revenue shall go to a dedicated public safety fund for jail and Re-entry center staffing. The plan shall be presented at a BOS meeting
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R1cPage 43The BOS and the TCSO shall work together to present a plan to educate the community on the necessity of these funds and gain community trust that the funds will be used as intended. Efforts could include but should not be limited to; town hall meetings, public presentations, facility tours, PSAs, etc. This plan should be presented at a BOS meeting
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R2Page 43The BOS and the TCSO work together to make a plan to address retention and possible bonuses for attracting and retaining correctional officers. This plan shall be presented at a BOS meeting
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R3Page 43The TCSO shall produce a written plan to address the inadequate Safety and Sobering Cell facilities. This plan shall be presented at a BOS meeting
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R4Page 43The TCSO shall restore or implement new community led programs that would further the inmates’ rehabilitation and educational needs (i.e. AA, NA, GED, etc.). At least 2 programs must be operating by September 30, 2025. 40
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 25The implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Pavement Management Program marks a significant step forward in managing our city's infrastructure. Now with accurate data, detailed cost estimates, and ongoing support from Applied Research Associates the City of Red Bluff is equipped to maintain and improve its roadways. Although the current road conditions remain unsafe, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) gives us hope.