Gran Jurado del Condado de Trinity
2011-2012
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Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
3 hallazgos
F1:
The Camp was found to be clean, neat and well managed. The rehabilitation rate is outstanding in returning inmates as productive members of society.
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R1:
Keep up the good work.
F2:
5 Trinity County receives a number of very valuable services from this Camp, not the least of which is fire protection.
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R2:
The Board of Supervisors should do everything in their power to insure the continuance of the Camp in our county.
F3:
There is a question as to the preservation of the Conservation Camp System because of the decline in inmate population brought about by AB109.
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R3:
The Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff should work with the California Department of Correction to find a mutually beneficial solution.
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Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
8 hallazgos
F1:
The 8/15/11 response to the 2010-2011 Grand Jury Report stated, "The video system is failing and plans are underway to have it replaced in the coming weeks". Although new security cameras have been purchased (some time ago), to date they have not been installed. At the time of the tour only one of the old cameras appeared to be working.
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R1:
It is imperative for the safety of the staff and inmates that the monitoring system be functional. It is the top priority for replacement. Complete the installation immediately.
R1a:
The facility must be brought into CSA compliance and/or be replaced to be eligible for State protection from potential lawsuits.
R1b:
1 Perform interim repairs as practical, with highest priority on those that affect inmate and staff safety and security. Look at funding from Homeland Security, FEMA, and/or other revenue sources including CA Assembly Bill AB111, for a new Jail Facility and/or ideally a green Justice Center that would include providing reserve beds for temporary Federal Government prisoners (a potential revenue source). Although it may seem extreme, we have an extreme problem. Investigate non-traditional funding sources, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Yahoo!, or the ABC "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" program for assistance with creating a new Jail Facility. For other alternatives see JUR2010/2011-001, "Trinity County Jail - A Mandate or a Dead Weight?".
F2:
The mandates of California Bill AB109 are overloading a Jail facility that is not designed for long term housing. Due to the overcrowding the Law Enforcement Officers are having to make a determination as to whether to arrest, or just cite an individual because "There is no room at the Inn".
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R2a:
Look for housing for long term inmates in surrounding counties.
R2b:
Pay the State Prison bed fee of $137.00 per day, or CalFire bed fee of $45.00 per day to house these inmates until funding for a new facility is acquired.
F3:
There are a number of maintenance and repairs that need attention.
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R3:
In conjunction with County General Services staff, use jail trustees to perform required maintenance. For example, but not limited to, holes in the walls, weed control and security cameras.
F4:
Female staffing continues to be inadequate. Gender specific positions can be advertised for a detention facility.
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R4:
Advertise and fill the position that is gender specific.
F5:
There is a mixing of inmates that are pre-trial, trustee, and felony offenders.
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R5:
Find alternative means to separate the classes of inmates: such as monitoring devices, work release programs, housing elsewhere.
F6:
Lack of supervisorial personnel and funding has been the catch all excuse for many years. With the County's limited resources, management must prioritize both staffing and funding needs.
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R6:
Upon hiring, train new Dispatchers in the geographic service areas (including mile markers) of Trinity County to ensure correct dispatch of emergency services. Develop and maintain effective reference materials in the Communications Center to support accurate location identification.
R6a:
To minimize the County's liability issues, management must prioritize resources for maintenance and repairs.
R6b:
A strategic plan for funding a new facility should be developed and implemented immediately.
F7:
The concertina wire surrounding the inmate exercise yard leaves a potential for escape. The wire is ineffective and unsafe for inmates and staff, and poses a threat to public safety.
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R7:
Identify and contract with a qualified installer to replace the concertina wire.
F8:
The designated area for dispensing medications is unsafe due to inadequate space and security measures.
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R8:
When medical staff is on-site, administration of medications by correction officers should be moved to an actual medical room on the premises. Installation of a camera in the medication room for monitoring purposes would improve safety of staff and inmates. :
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5 hallazgos
F1:
Complete documentation of policies and procedures for the "System" does not exist. It is recognized, however, that concepts are being evaluated and that there was mention of creating such a document.
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R1:
The Planning Department in cooperation with the Sheriffs Office should develop "System" policy and procedures documentation including at a minimum: a) concise "Officer" job description. b) clear definition of the chain of command for the "Officer". c) requirements for initial and ongoing "Personnel" training. d) "Personnel" safety procedures (including officer backup requirements and equipment checklist). e) processing procedures for code violations that define the progression from increasing fines and to prosecution by the District Attorney in the event of non-compliance. f) definition of a hearing system that handles appeals. g) procedures for collecting fines.
F2:
Although implementation of documented "System" policies and procedures is incomplete, there are provisional practices in place for code enforcement. 6
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R2:
The Planning Department should: a) implement the process for collecting fines. b) enroll the "Officer" in code enforcement training. c) eliminate the inequity in the non-refundable $1,050 appeals filing fee policy by refunding a substantial percent of this fee if the appeal is granted. d) evaluate cost effectiveness and improved impartiality of using non-attorney officers for the code violation protest hearings.
F3:
The procedure to track the effectiveness of the "System" is incomplete.
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R3:
The Planning Department should establish a "System" assessment procedure that tracks at a minimum: a) costs b) fines collected c) code violation types (e.g., health, building, marijuana) d) compliance e) "Personnel" time-logs f) compliance follow-up visits
F4:
There are not sufficient resources of time, money, equipment and personnel to efficiently carry out safe code enforcement. The safety of the "Officer" was enhanced by providing trained backup peace officers. It is recognized that due to lack of personnel, the Sheriff and Undersheriff served as backup in 2011. The "Officer" uses an unmarked vehicle.
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R4:
In the future, it would be more efficient to rely on less senior peace officers for backup support. The safety of the "Officer" can be enhanced by using a marked vehicle. The Sheriff's office in cooperation with the Planning Department should budget funds to provide a) a marked vehicle to substantially enhance safety b) additional equipment (e.g., laptop computer, efficient measuring devices) c) cost effective and time efficient support for the "Officer" by assigning 1-2 peace officers whose priority is to accompany the "Officer" on visits during the months of marijuana harvest season. A pool of peace officers could be provided by part-time retired peace officers or reserve deputies. 7
F5:
The current "Officer" has pioneered a new position in an admirable fashion. The code enforcement training provided to the "Officer" was insufficient.
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R5:
The current "Officer" should be recognized for the "Officer's" pioneering effort. Provide the "Officer" ongoing code enforcement training consistent with other law enforcement agencies in the state.
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Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
7 hallazgos
F1:
LAFCO Resolution No. 07-01, which establishes the sphere of influence and authorized powers for the TPUD, limits its activity to "provide power, light and heat." Communications (i.e. internet) is not one of the authorities granted. The public needs to be aware of the limited scope of activities that the TPUD can be involved in without first expanding the authority granted to it by LAFCO and the Public Utilities Commission.
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R1:
TPUD should document, disclose and publicize its activities each year.
F2:
All electricity customers within the county are not currently receiving the benefit of low cost federal power as provided for in the Trinity River Act of 1955.
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R2:
The TPUD should create a Community Choice Aggregation for the non-served portions of Trinity County and contract with PG&E to wheel TPUD power to those customers that live outside TPUD service territory, but within TPUD's sphere of influence, thus increasing the benefits more broadly.
F3:
Those Trinity County residents off the grid neither receive benefits from their right of use of preferential power nor from the compensation for damages paid by other CVP water and power customers.
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R3:
TPUD should devote most if not all future US Bureau of Reclamation payments toward expanding service to the underserved areas and those currently off the gird until such time as all residences of Trinity County that can be served are being served.
F4:
TPUD accepted four parcels of unimproved land from Trinity County as partial payment for funds advanced to support the Trinity Hospital. Ownership of the unimproved land is not germane to providing TPUD Customers with light, power or heat.
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R4:
TPUD should sell the parcels, thus placing them on the tax roll, and return the funds to TPUD customers.
F5:
TPUD's completion of the Direct Connect to WAPA decreased the California Independent System Operator charges by as much as a million dollars a year and eliminated TPUD customer's reliance on PG&E's sometimes unreliable service.
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R5:
TPUD should, without delay, enter into a stand-by agreement with PG&E that would provide TPUD with the immediate ability to utilize PG&E power during an extended outage.
F6:
The extent of the benefit being realized by TPUD customers and the additional benefits that could be utilized from their use of Preferential Power is not well known.
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R6a:
TPUD should provide an annual benefits statement to each customer along with their bill.
R6b:
TPUD should publicize an accounting of the total realized and unrealized benefits each year.
F7:
Through the good efforts of those that formed and served the TPUD throughout the years Trinity County residents are making beneficial use of approximately one third of the Preferential Power made available by the Trinity River Act of 1955. If TPUD were to act on all the above
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R7:
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors (BOS) and TPUD should do everything in their power to facilitate and encourage the consumption of all available Preferential Power. 7a. The BOS should evaluate the feasibility of building a pumped storage hydro electric facility and publicize the results. A properly sized Pumped Storage Facility could make beneficial use of some of the excess power allocation, while creating good paying jobs and a substantial increase in the tax base. 7b. The BOS should have the County's General Plan updated, specifically the housing and land use elements, with the intent of making it both easier and less expensive for housing and other developments, thus increasing the employment base, the tax base and expanding the benefits realized. 7c. The BOS should encourage the location of energy intensive industries, such as an internet server farm, thus expanding the tax base and employment opportunities. 7d. The BOS should aggressively pursue grants which aid in the financing of high speed internet infrastructure. 7e. TPUD should assess the feasibility of installing charging stations in key locations around the county to encourage the use of electric vehicles. This bold move could make Trinity County the place to visit for curious tourists with electric/hybrid cars throughout the country.
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