Butte Chico PD Inspection Rpt 23-24 TH (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

April 6, 2023 Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police Chico Police Department 1460 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928 2023-2024 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF CHICO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHICO POLICE TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY, PENAL CODE 6031 & WIC 209(c) Dear Chief Aldridge, On January 10, 2023, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) provided pre-inspection briefings to the facility supervisor and staff outlining the purpose, process and necessary documentation needed for the biennial inspection. Staff gave participants a complete preview of the visit and provided a schedule of the inspection. BSCC staff provided applicable checklists and answered any questions. On February 9, 2023, staff of the BSCC conducted the 2023-2024 biennial inspection of the Chico Police Department Temporary Holding Facility. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance. LOCAL INSPECTIONS In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Department and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Department and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local inspection reports are forwarded to your office under a separate cover. Inspection Date Fire and Life Safety June 14, 2022 Medical and Mental Health November 14, 2022 Environmental Health November 14, 2022 Billy Aldridge Chief of Police Page 2 BSCCINSPECTION The inspection consisted of a review of the Chico Police Department’s Policy Manual that applies to the Temporary Holding Operations of Adults, a site visit to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with administration and facility staff. There were no inmates in custody at the time of the inspection, no interviews were conducted with inmates. Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR1. We found no items of noncompliance. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no changes made to the physical plant. We found no items of noncompliance. Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance (JJDPA) Monitoring The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA; in 2022, no minors were held beyond the six-hour limit for secure detention. Please see the attached Compliance Monitoring Report for detail. Technical Assistance At the conclusion of the inspection, BSCC staff offered an outbrief of findings to facility management. This included an immediate review of the inspection and any noncompliance issues. It also included potential courses of action to ensure ongoing compliance in changes of operations. Finally, the outbrief provided managers with technical assistance in identifying hazards that may exist in the facility and how to mitigate the potential issues that may arise. Corrective Action Plan No areas of non-compliance were noted, and no corrective action is required. --- 1 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures, nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons deemed appropriate. 0370 Butte Chico PD TH LTR 23-24 Billy Aldridge Chief of Police Page 3 This concludes our inspection report for the 2023-2024 biennial inspection cycle of the Chico Police Department’s Temporary Holding Facility. We would like to express our gratitude to Captain Jeramie Struthers, Sergeant David Bailey, and CSO January Slattery who assisted during the inspection. We look forward to working with you in the future to provide technical assistance. If you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 956-3679 or email at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov. Sincerely, Dale Miller Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures cc: Chair, City Council, City of Chico* City Manager, City of Chico* Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Butte* Jeramie Struthers, Captain, Chico Police Department *Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0370 Butte Chico PD TH LTR 23-24 ADULT TEMPORARY HOLDING (TH) PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are summaries of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0370 FACILITY: Chico City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE:Dale Miller DATE:February 09, 2023 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S #1 Holding 1980 1 4 7.3 x 6.6 x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: 6'6" BENCH, Adjacent to Booking Office, Named the “Booking Cell” #3 Sobering 1980 1 3 9.5 x 7.4x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: 76" BENCH #4 Holding 1980 1 1 4 (4) 9.5 x 7.4 x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: 76" BENCH #5 Holding 1980 1 1 4 (4) 9.5 x 7.3 x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: #7 Holding 1988 1 1 4 (4) 9.3 x 7.2 x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: 76" BUNK IRREGULAR. CELL IS A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE #8 Holding 1988 1 1 4 (4) 9.6 x 7.4 x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: 76" BUNK #9 Holding 1988 1 1 4 (4) 11.5x7.4x 8.4 1 1 1 NOTES: 76" BUNK A shower is available in the secure temporary holding facility. ROOMS NUMBERS 2 & 6 ARE INTERVIEW ROOMS. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Washbasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0370 Butte Chico PD TH LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1/78 BSCC Code: 0370 FACILITY NAME: Chico City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: X (1980) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE:Dale Miller DATE:February 9, 2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a X bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with individual X compartments, locks and keys Detoxification/Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) One Sobering Cell -Inebriates held only long 01: name change to “Sobering Cell” X enough to transfer to another facility. Limited to no more than 8 inmates Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate X No smaller than 60 square feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support Padding on the floor X Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet Ceiling height of at least 8 feet X Limited to no more than one inmate X Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls X located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with X controls located outside the cell Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least 24 inches long, located in or adjacent to cell door (Facility X planned or constructed prior to 8-86) Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which must be in the door (Facility planned or constructed after 8-86; See X regulations for later changes)) 0370 Butte Chico PD TH PHY 23-24 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Solid security door with a food pass having a lockable shutter no more than 4 inches height and located at least 30 X inches above the floor Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Audio Monitoring (2.22) Cells 7, 8& 9 constructed after 1986. Intercoms inoperable. X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 All cells within close proximity to officer’s station, always occupied when arrestee is present. Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 0370 Butte Chico PD TH PHY 23-24 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (03/01)