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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Merced County Grand Jury
• 2004-2005
Merced County Sheriff's Department Main Jail — Mandated Inspection
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Page 9
The Main Jail was built in 1968. Renovations were completed in 1991 and 1994. The current capacity of the facility is 199 inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 9
Condensation on the walls of the facility, caused by the poor ventilation system, formed pools of water in the walkways. This poses a safety issue to both inmates and staff.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 9
The staffing allocations remain inadequate. The correctional officers work an excessive amount of overtime due to the shortage of human resources. Overwork can have physiological and psychological consequences.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 9
The recreation area had fencing designed to separate inmates as required. The fencing had been extended upward to prevent the inmates from climbing over and initiating contact with each other.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 9
The medical and dental sections of the facility were adequate for care, but the beds in the exam room were torn and in need of repair.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 9
The inmates are identified by gang affiliation through the use of colored uniforms. They are housed separately in order to prevent altercations. 9
No recommendations for this finding