Tulare County Grand Jury
2021-2022
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F1:
The programs at the PASC are free for students in Tulare County.
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R1:
Continue to provide an educational experience for both the schools and the public. REQUIRED RESPONSES: BACKGROUND: incorporated, and a town marshal was elected. Until 1923, the marshals provided law enforcement. At that time was Chief Court Smith. The Visalia Police Department (VPD) was established to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, detect, and arrest violators of the laws, protect life and property and enforce the criminal laws of the State of California, and ordinances of the City of Visalia. REASON FOR INVESTIGATION: The Tulare County Civil Grand Jury decided to review and investigate the progress of unsolved homicides in the City of Visalia and to educate the public on the status of those homicides. These cases are commonly referred to as “Cold Cases”. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION: 1. Reviewed documents 2. Presentation by the VPD FACTS: investigation (as a homicide or abduction) that has stopped being actively pursued because of lack of evidence (Merriam-Webster) 2. The VPD keeps records of unsolved homicide cases. 3. The VPD coordinates with the California Bureau of Investigation on DNA analysis to help solve Cold Cases. 4. The VPD homicide investigations are assigned to the Homicide Division. evidence for a conviction. 6. At the start of 2020, the VPD had 107 Cold Cases, the oldest dating back to 1955.
F2:
Students from other counties may take advantage of this learning opportunity for a fee of $3.00 per student.
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R2:
Continue to monitor programs and provide services to the community. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Health Human Services Agency Findings F1 and F2, Recommendations R1 and R2 BACKGROUND: Tulare County Parks & Recreation (TCPR) is a division of the Tulare County General Services Agency (GSA) responsible for the operations, maintenance and recreational activities at all County Parks. On August 24, 2021, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors (TCBOS) voted to approve the County of Tulare American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Interim Recovery Plan for an initial usage of $90,552,914 of the ARPA funds received to support the County in responding to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19. REASON FOR INVESTIGATION: The Tulare County Civil Grand Jury (TCCGJ) chose to look at the conditions of parks located in Tulare County. Members of the Grand Jury explored the conditions of the parks. Bartlett and Cutler parks were randomly chosen for site visits. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION: 1. Site Visits 2. Interviewed department personnel 3. Reviewed documents 4. Reviewed web sites FACTS: 1. TCBOS approved more than $8,000,000 in ARPA funding to make improvements to Tulare County Parks. 2. The Tulare County 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will be implemented by GSA over the next 5 years. repairing and replacing arbors, updating irrigation, water distribution and other projects.
F3:
County parks also have other employees and volunteers that are rotated within the other parks. concerning the park system, including funding, improvements and maintenance.
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R3:
Reviewed relevant California Government and Penal Codes
F4:
Since 2005, VPD has been using DNA processing of evidence collected when the Cold Case crimes were committed.
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R4:
Compiled statistics regarding the responses The 2020-2021 TCCGJ required responses from the following agencies and reports: Woodville Public Utilities District Tulare County Auditor-Controller Monitoring…So What?? DATA REVIEWED:
F5:
The TCCGJ found Bartlett and Cutler Parks were well maintained, with clean restrooms and arbors. There
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R5:
A Psychiatric Emergency Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for assistance in the event of a crisis.
F6:
The county has created an on-line reservation system to reserve arbors and securely pay for reservations. https://apm.activecomunities.com/tularecountyparks/Home.
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R6:
About 20-30 new presentations are reviewed/evaluated each year by the Planetarium.
F7:
Treatment teams may include licensed social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, case managers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric technicians, licensed nurses and peer support specialists. Tulare County Mental Health plan and the State of California.
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R7:
Opportunities to view the night sky are available as well.
F8:
TCSS performs other services and functions other than selling excess assets and properties. FINDINGS: F1. Each year the eff orts of the store benefi ts the landfi lls. F2. Recently the TCSS distributed sandbags to various locations in the County in preparation for possible fl ooding. F3. TCSS stores medical masks and other items needed for the County’s pandemic response.
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R8:
Presentations are chosen based on grade level appropriateness.
F9:
The library has 42 full time and 10 extra help employees.
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R9:
Additional information about PASC and reservations can be found on their website at www.TCOE.org/ Planetarium.
F10:
The library has a book museum which is kept in a temperature controlled vault. FINDINGS: F1. The libraries have been following Covid restrictions as mandated while continuing to provide safe and optimal services. Pickup services were available when libraries were actually closed for indoor use. serve their much-needed place in the community. and youth. F4. Even with the Covid restrictions the library continues to serve the needs of Tulare County residents.
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R10:
The library has a book museum which is kept in a temperature controlled vault.
F11:
Eight clinics in Tulare County are available to those in need.
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R11:
Eight clinics in Tulare County are available to those in need.
F12:
Crisis and suicide prevention hotlines are open 24/7 to the public.
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R12:
Crisis and suicide prevention hotlines are open 24/7 to the public.
F13:
Do you have any suggestions, comments or other matters you would like to bring to the judges attention in connection with your application?
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R13:
Do you have any suggestions, comments or other matters you would like to bring to the judges attention in connection with your application?
F14:
Dialing 2-1-1 connects teens and the LGBT community to resources and services. FINDINGS: F1. TCHMS provides necessary and valuable services to the community.
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R14:
Dialing 2-1-1 connects teens and the LGBT community to resources and services.
F15:
Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury. (Please attach additional pages as needed)
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R15:
Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury. (Please attach additional pages as needed)
F16:
Describe any background experience or skills you have which would be helpful to grand jury service (i.e., computer skills, leadership skills, or experience writing/editing reports, working in groups, or conducting investigations or interviews.) Mail to: Attention: Civil Grand Jury Tulare County Superior Court 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 303 Visalia, CA 93291 Or Fax to: (559) 737-4290 Or email to: administration@tulare.courts.ca.gov NOTE: Applicants for nomination as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury are subject to investigation by an appropriate law enforcement agency as to the statutory qualifications for service and the applicant’s ability and suitability for service. In support of my application for selection as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct. Signed: Date: Tulare County Civil Grand Jury Government Plaza 5963 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California 93277 Phone: (559) 624-7295 Fax: (559) 733-6078 Email: grnd-jury@tularecounty.ca.gov Website: tularecounty.ca.gov/grandjury
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R16:
Describe any background experience or skills you have which would be helpful to grand jury service (i.e., computer skills, leadership skills, or experience writing/editing reports, working in groups, or conducting investigations or interviews.) Mail to: Attention: Civil Grand Jury Tulare County Superior Court 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 303 Visalia, CA 93291 Or Fax to: (559) 737-4290 Or email to: administration@tulare.courts.ca.gov NOTE: Applicants for nomination as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury are subject to investigation by an appropriate law enforcement agency as to the statutory qualifications for service and the applicant’s ability and suitability for service. In support of my application for selection as a member of the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct. Signed: Date: Tulare County Civil Grand Jury Government Plaza 5963 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California 93277 Phone: (559) 624-7295 Fax: (559) 733-6078 Email: grnd-jury@tularecounty.ca.gov Website: tularecounty.ca.gov/grandjury