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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Santa Barbara County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
Veterans Stand Down Never Forget
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Findings 4 findings
F1
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Radio reception in some areas patrolled by the deputies working out of Santa Barbara County Substations is poor with many dead spots.
F2
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There is a Custody Deputy shortage in the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department.
F3
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Internal surveillance cameras at the Santa Maria Police Department have not been installed.
F4
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Not all Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Custody Deputies have been trained in the use of various restraint systems being used by different agencies throughout the County.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 47That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office upgrade its radio system ensuring coverage in all areas, which will help protect deputies and citizens.
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R2Page 47That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department hire more personnel to fill these vacancies.
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R3Page 47That the City of Santa Maria complete the installation of the cameras.
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R4Page 47That all Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Custody Deputies receive training in various restraint systems used by different agencies throughout the County. 2016-17
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R15-20Page 41minutes before being transported to the Main Jail. The cells and hallways have cameras. 2016-17
No Responses Found 2
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