Score: -2 (8/1/10)

Humboldt County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Jails & Facilities

Published: September 01, 2018 10 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings

Humboldt County law enforcement personnel are hardworking, dedicated, and committed to public service.

No recommendations for this finding

The current entry level salary is insufficient to recruit and retain new hires in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

Related Recommendations (1)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors raise entry level salaries for deputies working in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility to achieve competitiveness with other counties of similar size. This change should be in place by December 25, 2018. (F2, F3)

If the Humboldt County Correctional Facility staffing level was adequate, the need for mandatory overtime would be eliminated.

Related Recommendations (1)

Medical staff is professional and the staffing levels are adequate to meet the needs of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility inmates.

No recommendations for this finding

Mental Health staffing levels at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility are inadequate and there is insufficient discharge planning to provide inmates access to mental health services upon release from the facility.

Related Recommendations (2)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors develop a contract for mental health services within the Humboldt County Correctional Facility similar to the contract for medical services with the California Forensic Medical Group. This change should be in place by December 25, 2018. (F5)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends a coordinated plan be developed between the Director of Mental Health Services and the Humboldt County Sheriff to facilitate aftercare for inmates with mental health concerns when they are released from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. This plan should be in place by December 25, 9 2018. (F5)

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office needs an onsite x-ray machine to improve efficiency and reduce staff overtime and fatigue.

Related Recommendations (2)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office request a budget adjustment for the purchase of an x-ray machine for the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office. The 2018-2019 budget adjustment should occur by September 15, 2018. (F6)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approve the budget adjustment requested by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for an x-ray machine for the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office. This approval should be made by October 15, 2018. (F6)

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Substation in Garberville is in disrepair and in need of major renovation.

Related Recommendations (2)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Public Works Department inspect the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Garberville Substation and issue a written report addressing the physical condition of the facility. This report should be submitted to the Humboldt County Sheriff by September 1, 2018. (F7)

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors include in a budget adjustment the funds to address any concerns found by the Humboldt County Public Works Department’s inspection report of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Garberville Substation. This adjustment should be made by October 15, 2018. (F7)

Agency Responses 4

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Jails and Facilities - Response - HCSO

December 25, 2018 • 4 pages • 6 responses • Score: +3 (+4, 1, -1) View Details ▾

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6 responses to findings and recommendations

Response: Implemented

Score: 0

R3 has been implemented.

Medical staff is professional and the staffing levels are adequate to meet the needs of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility inmates.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Sheriff agrees with the findings numbered: Fl-F4, F6, F7 2.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R4 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

The Sheriff disagrees partly with the finding: F5 RECOMMENDATIONS 1.

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office needs an onsite x-ray machine to improve efficiency and reduce staff overtime and fatigue.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Sheriff agrees with the findings numbered: Fl-F4, F6, F7 2.

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Substation in Garberville is in disrepair and in need of major renovation.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Sheriff agrees with the findings numbered: Fl-F4, F6, F7 2.

Jails and Facilities - Response - Public Works

September 01, 2018 • 2 pages • 3 responses • Score: -3 (+0, 0, -3) View Details ▾

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3 responses to findings and recommendations

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

This recommendation will not be implemented. The Department of Public Works and the County Administrative Office are currently working with a consultant to develop a facilities master plan for the Garberville area due to several County facilities that are outdated, including the Sheriff's substation. At this time it is the recommended that the County remove the District Supervisors office and library and replace them on site with temporary facilities for the Sheriff, District Supervisor and Library while the facilities master plan develops an overall plan for the South County offices. The Sher...

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Substation in Garberville is in disrepair and in need of major renovation.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

disagrees wholly or partially with Finding F7: Public Works believes the existing facility is not worth the investment necessary for renovation.

Jails and Facilities - Response - BOS

June 20, 2018 • 4 pages • 9 responses • Score: -3 (+3, 0, -6) View Details ▾

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9 responses to findings and recommendations

Response: Will Not Implement

Due: December 25, 2018 Scheduled: FY 2019-20 Score: -1

Partially disagree While full staffing levels would drastically reduce the amount of mandatory overtime needed, there is no doubt that circumstances could arise such as medical leaves, injuries and vacations that could put such a strain on staff as to mandate overtime. F5. Mental Health staffing levels at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility are inadequate and there is insufficient discharge planning to provide inmates access to mental health services upon release from the facility. Response: Disagree Mental Health staffing levels fluctuate throughout the year due to staff turnover, vacat...

The current entry level salary is insufficient to recruit and retain new hires in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board agrees with findings F2, F6, F7.

Response: Will Not Implement

Due: December 25, 2018 Scheduled: FY 2019-20 Score: -1

If the Humboldt County Correctional Facility staffing level was adequate, the need for mandatory overtime would be eliminated.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

The Board disagrees wholly or partially with findings F3, F5.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

The Board disagrees wholly or partially with findings F3, F5.

Response: Will Not Implement

Due: October 15, 2018 Scheduled: FY 2019-20 Score: -1

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office needs an onsite x-ray machine to improve efficiency and reduce staff overtime and fatigue.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board agrees with findings F2, F6, F7.

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Substation in Garberville is in disrepair and in need of major renovation.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The Board agrees with findings F2, F6, F7.

Response: Will Not Implement

Due: October 15, 2018 Scheduled: FY 2019-20 Score: -1

Jails and Facilities - Response - DHHS

June 20, 2018 • 2 pages • 1 response • Score: +1 (+1, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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No Responses Found 3

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