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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Yolo County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
Juvenile Detention Facility Investigation
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Findings 6 findings
F1
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Some administrators, supervisors, and staff do not have clear directions concerning what is required of them within the Probation Department, and specifically within the JDF. This is similar to the finding of the 2011-12 Grand Jury. The lack of an updated policy and procedure manual results in inconsistent direction from supervisors and reduced department effectiveness.
F2
Page 26
There is insufficient training for routine and safety-related requirements and procedures for new and extra-help JDF employees.
F3
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Assaults and other potential felonies are not consistently reported to the District Attorney in a timely manner.
F4
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Inadequate operational staffing increases the risk of injuries to JDF staff caused by detainees. Many of these injuries result in lost work time and productivity.
F5
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Oversight and accountability is lacking over any funds, including cash and property of detainees, due to lack of controls, policies and procedures, or failure to adhere to them.
F6
Page 26
The ORR program, which is administered in Yolo County by the JDF, presents benefits and risks to the county.
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 26By December 31, 2018, the Probation Department should update and complete the policies and procedure manual pertaining to the JDF. Provisions should be put in place to guarantee continuing updates as needed.
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R2Page 26By December 31, 2018, a strict and formal training curriculum for JDF personnel should be put in place, together with proper record keeping and review to assure that training is comprehensive and effective. Records should include subject, actual hours of in-person training, date of completion and signatures of trainee and trainer.
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R3Page 26By December 31, 2018, audits of training records should be made annually by the Yolo County Human Resources Department. It should be assured that no staff member can be assigned to duties for which he or she is not trained. Juvenile Detention Facility Investigation
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R4Page 27By October 31, 2018, the JDF should convene an advisory committee of staff members, chosen by rank-and-file staff, who are experienced in interacting with juvenile detainees. This committee should work with management to resolve problems with training, staffing, injuries, and lost time.
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R5Page 27Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, the Yolo County Department of Financial Services should audit, at least annually, the effectiveness of the updated procedures related to the control of assets, including money and other property of detainees.
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R6Page 27Effective immediately, the JDF should report all potential felonies committed by juvenile detainees to the Yolo County District Attorney as required by California law and Probation Department policies and procedures.
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R7Page 27By October 31, 2018, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors should review the ORR program, weighing the benefits and risks, and consider whether to continue the program in Yolo County or not.