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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Trinity County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
Trinity County Detention Facility (Jail)
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Findings 5 findings
F1
Page 93
The staffing level at the jail currently meets the staffing level required by the State of California, but this is done by using assigned patrol officers and thus decreasing patrol coverage. 1
F2
Page 94
Following up on 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 Grand Jury concerns on the E-911 dispatch communications center being overcrowded and outdated, the committee found the following conditions: the staff all stated that they feel safer in the area where it is currently located, the dispatch communications center console is old and out-dated. It was stated that they currently have approximately $132,000 for the upgrade; but they need $250,000.
F3
Page 94
A water heater used for the jail trips the breaker on a regular basis. It was stated that County Building and Grounds personnel had worked on the heater and spent quite a bit of money replacing parts.
F4
Page 94
The kitchen appears to be very well organized and the menus well planned. The Committee observed lunch being served and dinner preparation. The 4 inmates interviewed said the food was good and adequate.
F5
Page 95
Two members of the committee observed the operation of the Megan’s Law Computer System for tracking convicted sex offenders. The Officer in charge of the Megan’s Law System appeared to possess the proper knowledge for the operation of the system.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 94The ideal solution would be to hire enough Correctional Officers to replace the ones taken from patrol duties. With the current financial conditions of Trinity County, this may not be possible at this time.
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R2Page 94The committee recommends that the dispatch center be kept where it is currently located. The committee further recommends that the Board of Supervisors find the money to update the E-911 dispatch console.
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R3Page 94The Board of Supervisors should notify the Buildings and Grounds Department to upgrade the wiring and/or replace the water heater as the situation dictates.
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R4Page 94The Committee recommends that the kitchen operation continue as it is currently being managed. 2
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R5Page 95The correctional officer in charge of the Megan’s Law Computer System should be commended for the organization and knowledge displayed. CONCLUSION: