Placer County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Placer County Grand Jury 2015-2016 Final Report Placer County Grand Jury
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Sworn personnel and dispatchers in all five law enforcement agencies receive mandatory reporting and investigation training regarding child abuse/neglect.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All five law enforcement agencies establish written policies and procedures for all non-sworn and volunteer personnel regarding child abuse/neglect reporting.
F2
All five law enforcement agencies work closely with the Placer County Children’s System of Care in the reporting and investigation of child abuse/neglect allegations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The law enforcement agencies ensure that all new and current volunteers and staff have received training on child abuse/neglect reporting. Request for Responses: Recommendations Requiring Response Response Due Date Mr. John Ruffcorn R1, R2 August 31, 2016 Public Safety Director, City of Auburn 1215 Lincoln Way Auburn CA 95603 Mr. Rex Marks R1, R2 August 31, 2016 Police Chief, City of Lincoln 770 7th Street Lincoln CA 95648 Mr. Edward Bonner R1, R2 August 31, 2016 Placer County Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal 2929 Richardson Drive Auburn CA 95603 Mr. Ron Lawrence R1, R2 August 31, 2016 Police Chief, City of Rocklin 4080 Rocklin Road Rocklin CA 95677 Mr. Daniel Hahn R1, R2 August 31, 2016 Police Chief, City of Roseville 1051 Junction Blvd. Roseville CA 95678 Copies sent to: Mr. Jeff Brown Director of Health and Human Services 3091 County Center Drive #290 Auburn CA 95603 Ms. Twylia Abrahamson Children’s System of Care 11716 Enterprise Drive Auburn CA 95603
F3
All agencies have a cooperative working relationship and coordination of child abuse/neglect reporting and investigation. This is reflected in the establishment of the Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center and Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Team. This enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of child abuse/neglect reporting and investigation.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury was unable to verify that the agencies provide training for volunteers related to child abuse/neglect reporting. Conclusion All five law enforcement agencies and Placer County Children’s System of Care place a high priority on child protection. They coordinate and cooperate with each other regarding referrals and investigations of child abuse/neglect allegations. All five law enforcement agencies provide training for sworn personnel and dispatchers relating to child abuse/neglect reporting and investigation. They have excellent working relationships and formal written agreements with the Placer County Children’s System of Care which has overall responsibility for child welfare services. The Grand Jury could not conclude that all non-sworn staff and volunteers are provided with child abuse/neglect reporting. The Grand Jury would like to commend the Placer County Children’s System of Care, Placer County Sheriff’s Department, Auburn Department of Public Safety, Lincoln Police Department, Rocklin Police Department and Roseville Police Department for their coordination in investigating child abuse/neglect referrals.
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1All five law enforcement agencies and Placer County Children’s System of Care place a high priority on child protection. They coordinate and cooperate with each other regarding referrals and investigations of child abuse/neglect allegations. All five law enforcement agencies provide training for sworn personnel and dispatchers relating to child abuse/neglect reporting and investigation. They have excellent working relationships and formal written agreements with the Placer County Children’s System of Care which has overall responsibility for child welfare services. The Grand Jury could not conclude that all non-sworn staff and volunteers are provided with child abuse/neglect reporting. The Grand Jury would like to commend the Placer County Children’s System of Care, Placer County Sheriff’s Department, Auburn Department of Public Safety, Lincoln Police Department, Rocklin Police Department and Roseville Police Department for their coordination in investigating child abuse/neglect referrals. - 7 - Placer County Grand Jury 2015-2016 Final Report