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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Humboldt County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
03-jl-05 Hoopa Sheriff’s Substation
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Findings 4 findings
F1
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The security screens bolted over the outside of the office windows pose a threat in the event of a fire, and there is the possibility of being trapped with no egress from the office.
F2
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There is no set schedule when the maintenance workers from Eureka will arrive at the facility to perform any needed work.
F3
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The Sheriff's deputies have been involved in river search and rescue operations and have to depend on a boat being transported from Eureka.
F4
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The two concrete toilets cannot be properly cleaned as they are 46 years old and have deteriorated. On a second inspection in April, 2003, the toilets had not been replaced as stated in the Sheriffs' response to the 2001-2002 grand jury report.
Recommendations 4
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R1Page 21Recommendations pertinent to F1: The grand jury recommends that the steel security screens be retrofitted so they can be opened from inside the office as a means of escape in the event of an emergency.
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R2Page 21Recommendation pertinent to F2: The grand jury recommends that the Substation be on a fixed maintenance schedule.
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R3Page 21Recommendation pertinent to F3: The grand jury recommends that a boat be stationed at the Substation to facilitate search and rescue operations.
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R4Page 21Recommendation pertinent to F4: The grand jury recommends that the two concrete toilets be replaced with stainless steel combination sink and toilet units. 20