Board of Supervisors Response to Grand Jury Report No. 0804:*

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That the Sheriff expands wherever possible the use of the Custody Alternative Facility. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Sheriff has expressed his commitment to prioritize the use of custody alternatives and to expand the scope of those alternatives to encompass drug abuse treatment and prevention programs.

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That of this report, the Sheriff works with the General Service Department to accomplish the installation of an electrically operated gate and security cameras at the entrance to the Marsh Creek Detention Facility. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. Multiple options could be implemented to deter the infiltration of contraband in the Facility, including gates, cameras, and layered perimeter fencing. The General Services Department will prepare a cost estimate for the various options Affordable options will be implemented, subject to the County's Adopted Budget.

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That of this report, the Sheriff works with the General Services Department to complete a feasibility study and to secure proposals that cover the available alternatives to alleviate the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities' sewage drainage systems' vulnerability. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Staff at the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities has increased its diligence in tracking inmate clothing and bedding since a flooding incident at the MDF in September 2007. Additionally, the General Services Department has installed devices at the MDF, in areas where feasible, to limit the number of toilet flushes per hour and has installed timers on showers to limit the opportunities for inmate sabotage. Inspection of Detention Facilities in Contra Costa County June 11, 2008

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That of this report, the Sheriff obtains and uses additional copies of the Martinez and West County Detention Facilities inmate orientation videotape to include any other languages that account for a significant percentage of the inmate population. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. Spanish versions have been completed and are being loop-played after the English version. The Sheriff will continue to monitor changes in inmate demographics and make adjustments in informational programming as needed.

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That of this report, the Sheriff completes a full evaluation of the costs and benefits of making the West County Detention Facility intake area fully operational. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable. Operating the West County intake area has been studied repeatedly since the West County Detention Facility opened 17 years ago. The County recently completed a budget balancing process that required significant service reductions, elimination of staff positions, and employee layoffs. When the County's fiscal position improves, millions of dollars will be required to restore critical County services that were reduced or eliminated. The County is currently not in a fiscal position to consider adding new discretionary programs and services.

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That of this report, the Sheriff works with the County Health Services Department to complete a full evaluation of the costs and benefits of providing West County Detention Facility medical services similar to those available at the Martinez Detention Facility. Response: The recommendation will be implemented The Office of the Sheriff will participate with the Health Services Department as it conducts a Request for Proposals to evaluate contracting for health services to be delivered to inmates. However, it should be noted that the County is evaluating more cost-effective ways to maintain current services, but is currently unable to afford augmented services.

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That of this report, the Probation Department works with the General Services Department to install security cameras in the classrooms at Juvenile Hall. Response: This recommendation will be implemented if requested funding is granted by the Corrections Standards Authority. The County Office of Education is preparing a grant to apply for funding to purchase the cameras and related hardware. The Probation Department has applied to the Corrections Standards Authority for funding to upgrade the camera system at Juvenile Hall as part of funds made available through Senate Bill 81. That of this report, the Probation Department works with the County Health

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Services Department to complete a full evaluation of the costs and benefits of making specialized medical services available around the clock to detainees being treated with psychotropic drugs at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility. Inspection of Detention Facilities in Contra Costa County June 11, 2008