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Placer County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
Placer County Jails and Holding Facilities a Consolidated Report of Annual Inspections
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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The three jail facilities and three holding facilities are clean, well-managed, and well- maintained.
F2
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The inmates respond favorably to work opportunities offered at the Minimum-Security facility. Inmate workers manifest a markedly positive attitude.
F3
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The sewing program at the Minimum-Security facility is an exceptional example of a work opportunity with the potential to transform the inmates’ lives while increasing their motivation and self-esteem.
F4
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The tunnel between the South Placer Adult Jail and the Santucci Courthouse makes the transfer of inmates more safe, efficient, and secure.
F5
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Operation by key of the gate to the secure sally port at the Historic Courthouse is laborious and outdated.
F6
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Most security cameras at the Historic Courthouse offer images of very poor quality. Certain key locations have no security surveillance at all.
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The Burton Creek facility should be replaced. Although a plan exists to replace the facility in FY 2024–25, the need is more immediate. The Tahoe City area requires a modernized and expanded facility that will allow inmates held in Tahoe City to be kept in-county. - 94 - 2019–2020 Placer County Grand Jury Final Report
Recommendations 4
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R1Page 95By October 1, 2020, develop a plan and cost analysis of expanding successful work programs for inmates at the minimum-security jail.
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R2Page 95By October 1, 2020, replace the keyed gate to the sally port at the Historic Courthouse with a magnetic fob, to allow for easier operation of the gate.
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R3Page 95By October 1, 2020, evaluate the surveillance cameras at the Historic Courthouse. Replace poorly functioning security cameras and add cameras in a few key areas. Install new cameras and surveillance improvements of the evaluation.
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R4Page 95By October 1, 2020, evaluate the possibility of expediting the planning and construction of the new Tahoe Justice Center ahead of schedule. Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, the Placer County Grand Jury requests responses from the following governing or elected officials: Recommendations Requiring Response Response Due Date Sheriff Devon Bell R1 thru R4 October 1, 2020 Placer County Sheriff’s Office 2929 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA 95603 Bonnie Gore, Chair R4 October 1, 2020 Placer County Board of Supervisors 175 Fulweiler Avenue Auburn, CA 95603 Copy sent to: Jake Chatters Court Administrative Officer Placer County Superior Court P.O. Box 619072 Roseville, CA 95661 - 95 - 2019–2020 Placer County Grand Jury Final Report ATTACHMENT A The 2019–2020 Placer Grand Jury applauds the efforts of South Placer Minimum Security Jail’s Sewing Team. While learning a trade, building confidence, and often restoring their self-esteem, these inmates show outstanding community spirit. (Photos courtesy Placer County Sheriff’s Office) Patchwork puppy and matching blanket. Stuffed animals and blankets like these are given to children caught in traumatic circumstances, such as a catastrophic event, domestic violence incident, or intervention by protective services. Inmates on the Sewing Team pitch in and make face masks to help combat spread of COVID-19 Many hundreds of masks made by inmates on the Sewing Team were distributed to the public by staff of Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). - 96 -