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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 5 findings
F1
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Alder Camp is very clean and is set in the trees and away from the main road. The camp is reached by driving down a long road which is well marked with "Stay Out" signs. The Grand Jury members approaching the camp were stopped by camp personnel in a fire truck ensuring they were authorized visitors. The facility is old but looks to be in great shape. It has a measure of self-sufficiency with its own septic system and back-up power generators.
F2
Page 33
The barracks were found to be very sufficient with each inmate having his own personal space. It is small but each space is very clean and organized. Each barracks has its own bathroom and one of the barracks buildings holds the laundry system for the entire camp. There are inmates assigned the duty of doing laundry. The inmates drop off their items in the morning and pick them up upon their arrival back at camp at the end of the day.
F3
Page 33
The kitchen is being remodeled because it required multiple upgrades including a new cooling system. At the time of the Grand Jury tour the remodeling project was about halfway through. The workers in the Alder Camp kitchen are very proud of their meals. They make everything from scratch and are known for their homemade bread. Each inmate gets three meals a day and is also eligible to buy snacks at the canteen to keep in their own cabinets. 31
F4
Page 34
Each project that the inmates participate in, such as the wood mill or workshop, is supervised by a paid staff officer or Cal Fire Staff. The Alder Camp inmates make many things from wood including toys for donation to the Christmas-time Toys for Tots Program. There is a wood mill where the inmates plane their own boards from timber that has been donated to the program.
F5
Page 34
There have been no actual escaped inmates this year from Alder Camp. However, there were two inmates who were found beyond the borders and were considered escapees. They will be tried and were immediately sent back to CDCR Susanville. Since the Grand Jury toured Alder Camp, a news story has reported an inmate who ran away and left the camp. That inmate has since been captured and returned to CDCR Susanville where he will be placed in a more secure facility
Recommendations 2
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R1Page 34The impressive facility was found to be running smoothly and well managed. It is located in a peaceful setting in a very beautiful area. The Grand Jury wishes to commend the hard-working, knowledgeable staff at the Alder Camp facility. It is our recommendation that this camp continue to be funded and managed as it has been and any needs for upgrading and maintaining the facility be attended to in a timely manner by the appropriate authoritative body. With fewer Level 1 inmates in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation system due to AB 109, perhaps more education of inmates in the traditional state prison system as to the benefits of participating in the work camp system could boost enrollment and interest in the Alder Camp facility.
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R2Page 34The incidence of escapism is relatively low, as most of the Level 1 inmates who participate in Alder Camp prefer the interest and challenge of the work camp to the prospect of serving their sentences out in a traditional manner in state prison. The whole basis of this program is built on trust and cooperation of the inmates. With few annual escapees, it seems the screening process for eligibility is sufficient and should be maintained at the status quo. The opportunity to learn and grow in technical skills and self-assurance is not only valuable but could be transformative for inmates inclined to try a new path and adventure in their lives. BAR-O BOYS RANCH