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Tulare County Grand Jury • 2015-2016

articleCaught in Jail*

Published: September 18, 2015 5 pages

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Findings 4 findings

operation. Incorrect statement of fact, the cell doors are partially visible to staff during cell door operations. The grievance process was followed as required.

Correct statement of fact.

Complainant was seen by medical staff in a timely manner Correct statement of fact. An Inmate Orientation Handbook is issued to each inmate at booking and

additional copies may be requested as needed. Correct statement of fact.

Recommendations 4

R1

On duty custody staff to announce the closing and opening of cell doors prior to activation. The recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation was implemented on 4-4-16 at the Tulare County Main Jail. Staff now announce in a loud voice the opening and closing of cell doors prior to activation. This gives the inmates an opportunity to remove their body parts or other objects out of the way of moving cell doors.
R2

Safety mirrors be placed in each cell block corridor to improve visualization of the cell doors. The recommendation will not be implemented. Staff brought safety mirrors into the Main Jail in an experiment to see where they should be placed. The mirrors were taken up to all three housing floors. They could not identify a specific placement of the mirrors on the tier that would allow staff to actually see the doors opening and closing. It was also noted during this experiment that the mirrors posed a security issue for staff. The mirrors could be used by inmates to see and monitor our staff's movements around the floor which creates a security risk to staffs wellbeing. It would also allow the inmates to know when staff was or wasn't on the floor which causes a security issue for the inmates.
R3

Warning signs regarding cell door operations to be posted in clear view of all inmates. This recommendation is in the process of being implemented. The signs will be in clear view of all inmates. They will be in English and Spanish warning to "KEEP HANDS AND OBJECTS AWAY FROM ALL DOORS WHEN IN MOTION."
R4

Warnings of cell door operations to be printed in the Inmate Orientation Handbook. This recommendation is in the process of being implemented. The Warning of cell door operations will be added to the Inmate Orientation Handbook. The Inmate Orientation Handbook is available in English or Spanish. Sincerely, Mil Boudung MIKE BOUDREAUX Sheriff-Coroner

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