Madera County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
• Agency Response
FRA Administrative Office County Administrative Officer*
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
MADNET and its participating agencies have been successful in fulfilling its mission. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
No recommendations for this finding
F2
MADNET could increase its effectiveness if fully staffed per the MOU. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MADNET council increase authorized staffing to minimize the borrowing of personnel, effective the next MOU. Response The recommendation requires further analysis. Task force member agencies will work towards fully staffing all task force agent positions and is currently reviewing funding opportunities.
F3
The distribution of confiscated money benefits the participating agencies by partially offsetting costs. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
MADNET acquire a fully equipped surveillance vehicle within the next year. Response The recommendation requires further analysis. Task force operations and staffing are subject to limited funding. MADNET, along with the Sheriff's department, is currently seeking funding opportunities to satisfy operational needs, including the addition of a fully equipped surveillance vehicle. The department has enlisted the assistance of the County Grant Manager to assist in this effort.
F4
MADNET needs a fully equipped surveillance vehicle. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
MADNET acquire a single vehicular delivery system to hold multiple team members within the next year. Response The recommendation requires further analysis. Task force operations and staffing are subject to limited funding. MADNET, along with the Sheriff's department, is currently seeking funding opportunities to satisfy operational needs. The department has enlisted the assistance of the County Grant Manager to assist in this effort.
F5
MADNET needs a single vehicular delivery system which can hold multiple individuals for enforcement activities. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
MADNET acquire additional storage for evidence within the next year. Response The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. MADNET has begun an audit of what evidence requires continued retention which should result in additional storage space. The Board acknowledges the Grand Jury's review and time involved in this matter, and appreciates the opportunity to respond to the findings and recommendations. Sincerely, m Week Tom Wheeler Chairman of the Board of Supervisors , . .
F6
MADNET officer's safety is compromised because undercover vehicles are identified by lawbreakers. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
No recommendations for this finding
F7
MADNET has insufficient storage space for evidence. Response Respondent agrees with the finding per California Penal Code 933.05 (a) (1).
No recommendations for this finding
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