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Findings 5 findings
F1
The jail is seriously understaffed due to lack of funding. a. Current staff assigned to maintain safety of jail personnel and maximum 149 inmates: i. One (1) Administrative Sergeant ii. Four (4) Deputies iii. Two (2) Transport Deputies
F2
The jail is grossly outdated, unsafe and has many hazards. a. Visiting/Interview area is too small with just five (5) intercom phones. One (1) of these is in a sound proof area for attorney/client conversations. b. Control room is cluttered due to lack of storage space, but has improved security and safety levels. c. There is a significant amount of mold on the walls migrating from the ceiling to the stairs in the stairwell between the first and second floors. This mold is professionally removed periodically. With the poor ventilation system, health hazards to staff and inmates are a possibility. d. The ceilings of the jail show signs of leakage, rust, and peeling paint. The roof to the jail has been replaced since the 2008-2009 Grand Jury report. The damage to the interior ceilings will not improve, but is not expected to get worse. e. The Sally Port is a secure gated vehicle bay designed for the safe transfer of arrested individuals and inmates between law enforcement vehicles and the jail itself. One third of the Sally Port is currently being utilized for storage and unavailable for use by law enforcement vehicles.
F3
The living, sleeping, and eating conditions for inmates are adequate. The majority of these necessities is regulated by state and federal law and are vigorously observed and implemented by the Sheriff. The jail contracts with an outside private company for meal preparation. This has proven to be cost effective.
F4
Medical treatment of inmates is adequate. a. There is a nurse on duty at all times with a physician in attendance one day a week. b. Inmate medications, diabetic blood sugar issues, and communicable diseases are monitored daily. c. An inmate with an emergency will be transported to the hospital by two deputies. d. Dental needs for inmates are provided by transporting the inmate to a local dentist.
F5
Several areas of concern were noted and two (2) correction notices were issued during a recent fire inspection. a. The areas of concern were: i. All fire extinguishers need to be inspected monthly. ii. Improve general housekeeping to maintain area in a neat and orderly manner to minimize fire loading to prevent spread and maintain fire safety. iii. Penetrations in fire rated walls and ceilings must be maintained in accordance with applicable fire codes. b. The corrections notices were for: i. The fire extinguisher in the elevator service room needs to be serviced. ii. Fire caulking in the ceiling and wall joints of the library, the female dorm area, and the “J” tank area needs to be brought up to code standards.
Recommendations 7
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R1For Finding 1, increase staffing at the jail to: a. One (1) Administrative Sergeant b. Six (6) Deputies c. Four (4) Transportation Deputies d.
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R2For Finding 2 (a), a deputy should be present to observe inmate interactions with visitors.
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R3For Finding 2 (e), the Sally Port should not be used for storage.
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R4There are no recommendations for the remainder of Finding 2.
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R5There are no recommendations for Findings 3 and 4.
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R6For Finding 5, all areas mentioned in the annual fire inspection need to be corrected as soon as possible.
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R7This recommendation does not relate to any specific finding. The problems noted can be fixed, but in the longer term, only a larger, more secure and modern jail can actually remedy the problems with the present jail.