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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Mono County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

Mono County Grand Jury 2018-19: Continuity Committee

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Findings 7 findings

F1 Page 34
The CC found regarding Mammoth Lakes Tourism TOT #1314.03, the TOML responded to the 2018-19 letter of verification in a timely manner and indicated they had begun the audit program as previously recommended. The TOML Finance Department discovered a discrepancy in the initial audit and are in the process of collecting funds. In addition, they decided to expand on the GJ recommendation and are now conducting audits on a minimum of two large and two smaller lodging providers per year.
F2 Page 29
Staffing of officers assigned to the jail is currently operating at the minimum. However, since there are open positions, staff overtime is required, for example, for moving inmates to and from medical appointments and/or trial. The officers working in the jail are situated in a central room with cameras where they can observe inmates and manage 911 calls. A female officer is required to be one of those officers on each shift when women prisoners are housed in the jail.
F3 Page 29
There is a policy in place that allows all Sheriff department employees - who work in 12-hour shifts, to have an hour to work out during each shift upon approval of their supervisor. This has resulted in increased morale and better health of the members of the department.
F4 Page 29
Staff’s treatment of inmates appeared to be appropriate based on observation and interviews conducted with several inmates.
F5 Page 29
Cameras cover most of the jail facility, but there are blind spots that may pose potential risks.
F6 Page 29
Mono County Jail is currently the hub for the 911 dispatch center. In collaboration with Frontier Communications, the recently updated dispatch system can locate the origin of a call, which is extremely helpful in providing assistance in an emergency. Per a discussion with Mono County Sheriff staff, there are ongoing discussions within Mono and Inyo Counties for a possible regionalization of a 911 Emergency call center. Discussions include establishment of a possible Joint Powers Authority to manage the oversight of cooperative action among Mono County Sheriff’s Office, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, Bishop Police Department, Mammoth Lakes Police Department, Local fire agencies (non-federal), Medical, DPW, etc.
F7 Page 29
Per discussion with Mono County Sheriff Staff, MCGJ members were informed that the most recent visit to the jail by members of the MC BOS was quite some time ago – April of 2016.

Recommendations 7