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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Humboldt County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Blue Lake Police Department Complaint Procedures
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Findings 3 findings
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The complaint procedure for the Blue Lake Police Department is not followed.
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Supervision of the chief of police by the city manager, in operation and adherence to Blue Lake Police Department complaint procedure, is inadequate.
F3
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Several Blue Lake City Council members are insufficiently informed of Blue Lake Police Department policies and procedures. GRAND JURY OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY 2007-2008 Final Report
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 39The Blue Lake City Council should insure that the Blue Lake Police Department citizen complaint policy is followed by city staff and Blue Lake Police Department personnel.
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R2Page 39The Blue Lake City Council should evaluate the performance of the city manager and determine how the city manager's supervision of the chief of police can be improved.
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R3Page 40All Blue Lake City Council members should familiarize themselves with Blue Lake Police Department policy and procedure. Grand Jury Report # 2008-LJ-02 Martin Frederick Cotton II Executive Summary: This investigation concerns Martin Frederick Cotton II, arrested by Eureka Police Department and housed at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on August 9, 2007. Cotton died while in custody on the same date. This report focuses on policy and procedure used during Cotton’s arrest, booking, and incarceration. The findings and recommendations cover myriad issues. Who Shall Respond: Pursuant to California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, responses to the Findings and Recommendations of this report shall be provided as follows: The Humboldt County District Attorney shall respond to Finding and