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Deputy Probation Officers’ (DPOs’) lack of safety equipment impedes their ability to do their assigned field visits without jeopardizing their own safety. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Sworn staff are equipped with duty belts, gloves, search kits, body armor, identifiable clothing, badges, flashlights, radios, radio holders, handcuffs and holder, equipment bags, duty shirts and pepper spray. Additionally, DPO staff are provided annual safety training at a minimum of 16 hours per FY. As of July 2019, Narcan kits are available for checkout. The Probation department is in the process of seeking grant opportunities to supply Narcan to individual staff. Respond by September 23, 2019 Santa Cruz County Probation Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer

The Department collects and stores, but does not track serious incident reports involving DPOs with offenders. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Probation Department follows a process whereby Incident Reports (IR) are received and reviewed by a Manager; collected and scanned by the Chief’s Administrative Assistant and placed in a shared electronic folder. Prior to each Safety Committee meeting, all participants from the Probation Officers Association (POA) and Management team have access to review said IRs. The POA participants have an opportunity to decide which IRs are worthy of discussion and review during the meeting, as well as any needed follow up. As a result of these meetings, the IR form has been enhanced to include more detailed areas for follow up and debriefing when needed (with a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threats - SWOT analysis model noted for consistency in response). Respond by September 23, 2019 Santa Cruz County Probation Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer

The Department meets the minimum state requirements for annual DPO training, but does not provide sufficient safety training for DPOs in the field. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Probation Department offers ongoing safety training and since August 2018, has had an active Field Training Pilot program that is facilitated by DPO II/IIIs who have completed the POST certified Field Training Officers (FTO) Program. The FTO training hours are in addition to the STC certified CORE Probation Training at a mandated minimum of 190 hours - with significant portions focused on field safety/field readiness), and PC 832 Laws of Arrest training (40 hours) required by all new DPOs within their first year. Although the Probation Department is required to provide no less than 16 hours of safety related training per the MOU, for the past three fiscal years between 28 – 42 hours of safety related training has been offered (including 4 hours each of CPR/FIRST AID). Multiple trainings are offered repeatedly throughout the year to allow staff the opportunity to attend more than once for additional exposure if desired (for example: defensive tactics / weaponless defensive tactics). 28 hours FY18/19 (in addition to the FTO program) 42 hours FY17/18 32 hours FY16/17 Respond by September 23, 2019 Santa Cruz County Probation Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer

Law enforcement is not always available to accompany DPOs in high-risk situations, resulting in fewer contact visits by DPOs. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Law enforcement officers are always available to assist probation officers with high-risk work, but there may be significant wait times based on other public safety priorities. Respond by September 23, 2019 Santa Cruz County Probation Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer

The failure of the Department to include an armed unit supporting DPOs increases safety risks to DPOs in the field. AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion X DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Probation Officers have the ability to coordinate community contacts in the field with law enforcement partners who are trained first responders and able to address any issue that may arise. Respond by September 23, 2019 Santa Cruz County Probation Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer