BSCC
CCC Pittsburg PD THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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June 10, 2025
Steve Albanese, Chief of Police
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, PITTSBURG POLICE
DEPARTMENT’SADULTDETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Albanese:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Pittsburg City Police Department has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and the
following facility was inspected between Tuesday, April 29, 2025 and Monday, May 5,
2025 :
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Pittsburg Police Department 0590 THJ
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report. As of the date of the BSCC
inspection, there had not been a County Health Inspection completed in over two years.
The facility staff were instructed to contact the County Health Department to ensure
compliance with the Health and Safety Code.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 § 1024. Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training:
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who supervise incarcerated
persons in a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight
hours of specialized corrections training.
Steve Albanese
Chief of Police
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Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more
than six months after the date of assigned responsibility.
Records were not available, or the employee had not completed the training within
six months.
Title 15 § 1030, Suicide Prevention Program:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial personnel.
Training records were not available.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Monday, May 5, 2025; BSCC staff presented
an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations. BSCC staff requested a CAP for noncompliance items found during
the inspection by June 4, 2025.
* * *
Please email me at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3679 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Contra Costa County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Contra Costa County*
Mayor, City of Pittsburg*
City Manager, City of Pittsburg*
Sergeant Sanders, Pittsburg Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0590 Contra Costa Pittsburg PD THJ CI LTR 25-26
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0590
FACILITY NAME: Pittsburg Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Sanders
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: April 30 – May 5, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Pittsburg Police Department Policy Manual
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING (PM) 900.12 Training
Department members should be trained and
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who familiar with this policy and any
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or supplemental procedures.
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Such training shall include but not be limited
specialized corrections training. Such training shall to the following:
include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; (a) Applicable minimum jail standards
(b) jail operations liability; (b) Jail operations liability
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (c) Separation of incarcerated persons
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life (d) Emergency procedures and planning,
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and; fire safety, and life safety.
(e) suicide prevention; (e) Suicide prevention
(f) de-escalation; (f) De-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures; (g) Juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and, (h) Racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness. (i) Mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but PM 900.12
in any event not more than six months after the date of Department members responsible for
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core supervising adults in temporary custody shall
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to complete the Corrections Officer Core
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be Course or eight hours of specialized training
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. within six months of assignment.
☐ ☒ ☐ BSCC staff requested to review training
records for Community Services Specialists
(CSS) and new Police Officers who
supervise persons while held in custody.
Records were not available, or the employee
did not complete the training within six
months.
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.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be PM 900.12
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Eight hours of refresher training shall be
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ completed once every two years.
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
The Chief of Police or the authorized
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in designee shall ensure a staffing plan is
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ prepared and maintained, indicating
and operation of the programs and activities required by assigned personnel and their duties.
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Custody
detention facility or in the building which houses a local An authorized department member capable
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ of supervising shall be present at all times
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an when an individual is held in temporary
emergency. custody.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 900.3.2
would conflict with the supervision and care of The member responsible for supervising
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. should not have other duties that could
☒ ☐ ☐
unreasonably conflict with the member's
supervision.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there PM 900.3.2
shall be at least one female employee who shall be At least one female department member
immediately available and accessible to such females. should be present when a female adult is in
temporary custody. In the event that none is
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
readily available, the female in custody
should be transported to another facility or
released pursuant to another lawful process.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 900.3.3
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator The staffing plan shall be available for
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the biennial review by BSCC staff.
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed rosters of available
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a personnel to supervise persons while in
review and recommendations shall be reported to the custody. It appears that there is adequate
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. staffing for this facility and its operation.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
Safety checks - Direct, visual observation by
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a member of this department performed at
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that random intervals, within time frames
include, but are not limited to, the following: prescribed in this policy, to provide for the
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being health and welfare of adults in temporary
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly custody.
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 900.8 Holding Cells
between safety checks. (e) Safety checks by department members
☒ ☐ ☐
shall occur no less than every 15 minutes
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, There are no safety cells or sobering cells in
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in this facility. Additionally, no persons are
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ retained in restraints while in the facility.
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 900.8 (e)
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Safety checks should be at varying times.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (d) Time of all safety checks
include:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 900.5.1
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory (g) Any other information that may be
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ required by other authorities, such as
compliance inspectors.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff BSCC staff reviewed all safety checks from
who completed the safety check(s). September through December of 2024, as
☒ ☐ ☐ well as March of 2025. The checks meet the
requirements of this section.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 900.5.1
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or The Watch Commander should initial the log
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns to approve the temporary custody and
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, should also initial the log when the individual
safety checks. is released from custody or transferred to
☒ ☐ ☐
another facility. The Watch Commander
should make periodic checks to ensure all
log entries and safety and security checks
are made on time.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
The plan should ensure that at least one
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be member who meets the training standards
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ established by the Board of State and
training standards established by the Board for general Community Corrections for general fire- and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. life-safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 900.3.3
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Trained in fire- and life-safety procedures
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ relating specifically to the facility is on-duty at
all times.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 435 Medical Aid and Response
health authority, shall develop and implement policies It is the policy of the Pittsburg Police
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Department that all officers and other
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers designated members be trained to provide
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency medical aid and to facilitate an
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining emergency medical response.
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: BSCC requested confirmation of the type of
CPR training personnel have received. All
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
receive American Red Cross certification.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 435.3 First Responding Member
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Responsibilities
a central location and available for review. Whenever practicable, members should take
appropriate steps to provide initial medical
☒ ☐ ☐ aid (e.g., first aid, CPR, use of an automated
external defibrillator (AED)) in accordance
with their training and current certification
levels.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 435.3
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Prior to initiating medical aid, the member
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer should contact the Dispatch Center and
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would ☒ ☐ ☐ request response by Emergency Medical
contraindicate its use. Services (EMS) as the member deems
appropriate.
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(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 435.3
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Members should follow universal precautions
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne when providing medical aid, such as wearing
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. ☒ ☐ ☐ gloves and avoiding contact with bodily
fluids, consistent with the Communicable
Diseases Policy.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Pittsburg Police Department Policy Manual
(PM), Chapter 9, Custody, is used as the
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a primary manual for the facility. In addition,
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The other sections of the PM are used in the
policy and procedures manual shall address all operation of the facility and used to complete
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be this checklist. The PM was last reviewed,
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every updated, and/or published on April 3, 2025.
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐
employees.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
separate manual to ensure confidentiality.
Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been
deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PM 200 Organizational Structure and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) Inspections and operations reviews
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes PM 300.3.4 Restriction on the Use of Carotid
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Control Hold
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. PM 300.3.5 Restrictions on the Use of a
Choke Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 302 Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in PM 302.3.3 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407. PM 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Annual review and evaluation of security
contraband control, and key control. measures including internal and external
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, security measures, sanitation, safety and
review, evaluate, and make a record of security maintenance.
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility BSCC staff reviewed the Annual
including security measures specific to prevention of Administrator’s security evaluation dated
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. April 23, 2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: PM 900.11 (g) Fire- and life-safety, including
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by a fire suppression pre-plan
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 900.11 (e) Escapes
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 408 Hostage and Barricade Incidents
(C) mass arrests; PM 436.8 Arrests
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PM 202 Emergency Management Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and PM 900.11 (k) Periodic testing of emergency
☒ ☐ ☐ equipment
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 208 Police Facility Access and Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related (d) (b) No firearms are allowed within the jail.
security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Firearms must be secured prior to entry into
the jail.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
☒ ☐ ☐ In Temporary Holding
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. The Pittsburg Police Department has zero
☒ ☐ ☐ tolerance toward all forms of sexual abuse
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Harassment, and Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 411 Cite and Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.10 Release and/or Transfer
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 902.4
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Detainees or prisoners may make reports to
limited to, the following: any staff member verbally, in writing,
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately, or anonymously.
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that a sign is posted in
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and the holding area informing persons in
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of custody on how to report sexual assault and
responsibilities that may have contributed to such sexual harassment.
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 902.3 PREA Coordinator
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual BSCC staff verified that a sign is posted in
harassment. The method for reporting shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ the public area informing persons how to
publicly posted at the facility. report sexual assault and sexual harassment
of a person in custody.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 313.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles
in Custody
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
prevention program developed by the facility In Temporary Custody
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, If there is any suspicion that the individual
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who may be suicidal, he/she shall be transported
present a suicide risk. to the County jail or the appropriate mental
The program shall include the following: health facility.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 900.12 Training
personnel. BSCC requested the means of documenting
☐ ☒ ☐ annual suicide training. Training records
were not available.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
intake and prior to housing assignment. The officer should specifically ask if the
individual is contemplating suicide and
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluate the individual for obvious signs or
indications of suicidal intent.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special This is a temporary holding facility that does
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, not hold post-arraignment persons.
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 900.10 Release and/or Transfer
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, When an individual is released or transferred
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide from custody, the member releasing the
risk. individual should ensure the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ (g) 1. The department member transporting
the individual shall ensure such risks are
communicated to intake personnel at the
other facility.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive in Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
If there is any suspicion that the individual
may be suicidal, the individual shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
transported to the City jail or the appropriate
mental health facility.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 900.9
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
PM 900.9
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
(h) In-custody death reviews (15 CCR 1046)
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. No one stays in this facility after attempting
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been suicide.
☐ ☐ ☒
deleted.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
Operations Bureau Commander will ensure
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility any reasonably necessary supplemental
administrator shall consult with the local fire department procedures are in place.
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression suppression pre-plan.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Contra Costa County Fire District works with
fire department to be included as part of the policy and the facility administrator on response plans.
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with BSCC staff reviewed two years of
two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections completed by facility staff.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The Contra Costa County Fire District
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires completed an inspection on April 24, 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and PM 900.11 (f)
BSCC staff confirmed that evacuation routes
☒ ☐ ☐
are posted in the facility.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Persons will be released or transported to
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ the County Jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 324 Report Preparation
PM 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Serious Threat of Physical Harm
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 324
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, BSCC staff requested to review reports of
and the date and time of the occurrence. incidents that occurred in the temporary
holding facility in the last year. There were
☒ ☐ ☐
no reported incidents. Compliance was
determined by review of policy and interview
with staff.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 324.3 General Policy of Expeditious
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Reporting
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 900.9
health administrator, shall develop written policy and (h) In-custody death reviews (15 CCR 1046)
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Pittsburg Police Department participated in
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to the Contra Costa County In-Custody Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ Review Panel.
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 900.9
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the
Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history PM 900.9
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a PM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Serious Injury of a Juvenile
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(b) Evaluate the following issues against the
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, stated risks to determine the need for placing
or III facility shall develop and implement a written the individual in a single cell:
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 1. Consider whether the individual may be at
according to the categories of gender identity, age, a high risk of being sexually abused based
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, on all available known information
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- 2. Provide any individual identified as being
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or at a high risk for sexual or other victimization
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for with heightened protection, or whether the
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such person is facing any other identified risk.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Ensure individuals are separated
extent possible within the limits of the available number according to severity of the crime.
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. 4. Ensure males and females are separated
by sight and sound when in cells.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective 5. Ensure restrained individuals are not
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the placed in cells with unrestrained individuals.
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, BSCC staff reviewed the intake questions
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis and found that the questions meet the
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety requirements of this section.
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
In Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (h) Any individual who claims to have, is
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and known to be afflicted with, or displays
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require symptoms of any communicable disease that
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a poses an unreasonable exposure risk.
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
made of the person being booked as to whether the The officer responsible for an individual in
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such temporary custody should evaluate the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of person for any apparent chronic illness,
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ disability, vermin infestation, possible
other special medical problem identified by the health communicable disease or any other potential
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical risk to the health or safety of the individual or
screening from. others.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
In Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (e) Individuals who are obviously in crisis, as
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and defined in the Crisis Intervention Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 900.3.1
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be These individuals should not be in temporary
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this custody at the Department unless they have
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or been evaluated by a qualified medical or
others or appear gravely disabled. mental health professional.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is a temporary holding facility that does
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next not hold post-arraignment persons.
☐ ☐ ☒
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 900.4.1 (b) Evaluate the following issues
… to determine the need for placing the
individual in a single cell.
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate No adult should be in temporary custody for
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of longer than six hours.
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There is no safety cell as described in Title
24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who All other references to safety cells have been
☐ ☐ ☒
display behavior which results in the destruction of deleted from this checklist.
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells as described in
Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4.
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐ ☒ All other references to safety cells have been
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety deleted from this checklist.
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (j) Any individual who is obviously
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and developmentally disabled
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ These individuals should not be in temporary
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and custody at the Department unless they have
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with been evaluated by a qualified medical or
developmental disabilities. mental health professional.
The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or No adult should be in temporary custody for
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the longer than six hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 302.3 Use of Restraints
PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the in Temporary Custody
responsible physician, shall develop and implement (l) Any individual who needs restraint
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint beyond the use of handcuffs or shackles for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which security reasons.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person These individuals should not be in temporary
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do ☐ ☐ ☒ custody at the Department unless they have
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other been evaluated by a qualified medical or
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated mental health professional, as appropriate
people for security reasons. The facility manager may for the circumstances.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff. All other items related to 1058 have been
deleted from this checklist.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 302.3.3 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the in Temporary Custody
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and (b) Any individual who has a medical
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☒ ☐ ☐ condition, including pregnancy.
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the (l) Any individual who needs restraint beyond
policy shall include reference to the following: the use of handcuffs or shackles for security
reasons.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 302.3.
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Persons who are known to be pregnant
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or should be restrained in the least restrictive
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. manner that is effective for officer safety.
Leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind
☒ ☐ ☐
the body should not be used unless the
officer has a reasonable suspicion that the
person may resist, attempt escape, injure
self or others, or damage property.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 302.3.3
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of No person who is in labor, delivery, or
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, recovery after delivery shall be handcuffed or
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained except in extraordinary
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the circumstances.
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 302.3.3
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Transported to a jail facility, a medical
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical facility, or another type of facility as
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate.
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, in Temporary Custody
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Any individual who has a medical
pregnant people. condition, including pregnancy.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 900.5.5 Telephone Calls
Immediately upon being booked and,
The facility administrator shall develop written policies except where physically impossible, no later
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or than three hours after arrest, an individual in
communication device beyond those telephone calls custody has the right to make at least three
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. completed calls to an attorney, bail
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by bondsman, and a relative or other person.
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be PM 340.9 TTY and Relay Services
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication In situations where an individual without a
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices disability would have access to a telephone
may include but are not limited to videophones, (e.g., booking or attorney contacts),
☒ ☐ ☐
teletypewriters, or third-party communications members must also provide those who are
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone deaf, hard of hearing or have impaired
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so speech the opportunity to place calls using
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. an available TTY.
BSCC staff asked how deaf and hard-of-
hearing persons use the TTY, or are other
options available. The officers carry
department-issued cell phones with
language line apps, which can also be used.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 900.5.5 Telephone Calls
PM 900.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 900.5.9 (e) Interviews between attorneys
and their clients shall not be monitored or
☒ ☐ ☐
recorded.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 900.5.10 Discipline
Discipline will not be administered to any
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility individual in custody at this facility. Any
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary individual in custody who repeatedly fails to
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. follow directions or facility rules should be
transported to the appropriate jail, mental
☐ ☐ ☒
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy health facility or hospital as soon as
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, practicable.
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
All other items regarding discipline have
been deleted from this checklist.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
No adult should be in temporary custody for
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, longer than six hours.
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is
expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐ ☒
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet;
☐ ☐ ☒
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
conditions. ☐ ☐ ☒
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person.
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Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b)
☐ ☐ ☒
and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and
every night thereafter.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
MAINTENANCE (c) Sanitation and maintenance
- The police department uses a contract
The facility administrator shall develop written policies janitorial service to clean.
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable - The city building department maintains
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility.
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and BSCC staff walked through the facility and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices found it to be clean and well-maintained.
which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? Minors may be held in the cells for an adult
if secure detention is necessary and there
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the are no adults in custody.
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold
minors in temporary custody in the jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Serious Injury of a Juvenile
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☒ ☐ ☐
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 313 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
PM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Held
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☒ ☐ ☐
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints; PM 313.9 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and PM 313.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. PM 313.8 Temporary Custody
Requirements
(r) No discipline may be administered to any
☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile, nor may juveniles be subjected to
corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation,
or mental abuse.
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY PM 313.8 Temporary Custody
CUSTODY Requirements
(e) Juveniles shall have reasonable access
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☒ ☐ ☐ to toilets and wash basins
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if PM 313.8 (g)
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4)
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; PM 313.8 (h)
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) access to language services; PM 313.8 (p)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) access to disabilities services; PM 313.8 (q)
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as PM 313.8 (f)
requested; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, PM 313.8 (j)
and/or lawyer; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure PM 313.8 (l)
the comfort of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is PM 313.8 (k)
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or
☒ ☐ ☐
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of PM 313.8
what is available under this section, and it shall be While held in temporary custody, juveniles
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which shall be informed in writing of what is
minors have access. available to them pursuant to 15 CCR 1143
and it shall be posted in at least one
☒ ☐ ☐ conspicuous place to which they have
access.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rights are
posted.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND PM 313.7 No-Contact Requirements
INCARCERATED ADULTS Sight and sound separation shall be
maintained between all juveniles and adults
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ while in custody at the Department.
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may PM 313.7
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff In situations where brief or accidental
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall contact may occur, a member of the
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the Pittsburg Police Department (trained in the
☒ ☐ ☐
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. supervision of persons in custody) shall
maintain a constant, immediate, side-by-
side presence.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY PM 313.11 Secure Custody
Only juvenile offenders 14 years of age or
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace older may be placed in secure custody
officer on the basis that they are a person described by (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207; 15
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may CCR 1145). Watch Commander approval is
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility required before placing a juvenile offender in
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years secure custody.
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the Secure custody should only be used for
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk juvenile offenders when there is a
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions reasonable belief that the juvenile is a
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ ☐ ☐ serious risk of harm to themselves or others.
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief BSCC requested to see logs for secure
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of detention. There were no minors securely
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure held in the last year.
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents PM 313.11 (a) Age, maturity, and delinquent
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the history
officer may take into account the following factors: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was PM 313.11 (b)
taken into custody; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the PM 313.11 (c)
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate PM 313.11 (d)
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐
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(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who PM 313.11 (e)
are detained in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY PM 313.1.1 Definitions
Secure custody - When a juvenile offender
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a is held in a locked room, a set of rooms, or a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, cell. Secure custody also includes being
☒ ☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to physically secured to a stationary object.
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (a) The juvenile shall constantly be
monitored by an audio/video system during
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at the entire custody.
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the PM 313.11.1 (d) Unscheduled safety checks
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least to provide for the health and welfare of the
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile by a staff member, no less than
once every 15 minutes.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the PM 313.11.1 (e) Juveniles of different
same locked room unless under constant direct visual genders shall not be placed in the same
☒ ☐ ☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. locked room.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 313.11 Secure Detention
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED Juveniles shall not be secured to a
ENCLOSURE stationary object for more than 60 minutes.
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☒ ☐ ☐
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant PM 313.11
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety An employee must be present at all times to
while secured to a stationary object. ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure the juvenile's safety while secured to
a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 PM 313.11
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be Supervisor approval is required to secure a
approved by a supervisor. juvenile to a stationary object for longer than
☒ ☐ ☐
60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object PM 313.11
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes The decision for securing a minor to a
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the stationary object for longer than 60 minutes
minor and shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ and every 30 minutes thereafter shall be
based upon the best interests of the juvenile
offender.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY PM 313.1.1 Definitions
Non-secure custody - When a juvenile is
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the held in the presence of an officer or other
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section custody employee at all times and is not
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be placed in a locked room, cell, or behind any
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☒ ☐ ☐ locked doors. Juveniles in non-secure
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or custody may be handcuffed but not to a
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate stationary or secure object.
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
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1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- PM 313.1.1
SECURE CUSTODY Personal supervision, through direct visual
monitoring and audio two-way
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive communication is maintained. Monitoring
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law through electronic devices, such as video,
☒ ☐ ☐
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be does not replace direct visual observation.
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE Held
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY (d) Significantly intoxicated except when
approved by the Watch Commander. A
Facility administrators shall develop policies and medical clearance shall be obtained for
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ minors who are under the influence of
obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the substance to the extent that they are unable
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior to care for themselves.
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked PM 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 (d) Unscheduled safety checks to provide
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or for the health and welfare of the juvenile by
☒ ☐ ☐
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with a staff member, no less than once every 15
actual time of occurrence recorded. minute.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☒ ☐ ☐
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0590
FACILITY: Pittsburg Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: April 30, 2025
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 1994 1 5 (5) 7.2' X 7.7' X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 92" bench; Juveniles placed in secure detention will typically be placed in this cell. When there are no juveniles in
custody, it can be used as an adult holding cell.
2 Holding 1994 1 6 (6) 9.3' X 9.0' X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 108" bench limits capacity to 6 prisoners.
3 Holding 1994 1 8 (8) 9.5' X 8.0' X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 135" bench
1. There are two non-rated "pre-booking" areas in front of the booking desk, with no plumbing fixtures.
2. There are no "housing" cells in this facility, and consequently, there is no "Rated Capacity" for the facility.
3. Capacity for each holding cell is based on available square footage (10 square feet per prisoner).
4. In addition to the two pre-booking areas and three holding cells, there is a non-rated interview room in the secure
detention area (7.2' X 8'). There are no plumbing fixtures in the interview room.
2018-2020 Inspection Cycle: Weapons lockers are located in the Sally port. Ceiling heights were added to cell dimensions.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 0590
FACILITY NAME: Pittsburg Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: X 2/99: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: April 30, 2025
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification (sobering) cell (WA in TH;
NA in CH)
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
Shower room available Addressed in the manual.
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X Prisoners requiring showers are transported.
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or Inmates are transferred within 12 hours.
more X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § X
1050 and 1053
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Holds inmates for four hours or less
X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. X
Is at least 160 square feet
X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification (Sobering) Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
X
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in X
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
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Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in X
holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Provided at a ratio of at least 1:16 in holding and X
staging cells.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over
the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the
X
water outlet (bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) Inmates requiring a shower are not kept at this
(NA in CH) facility.
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5) The policy prohibits holding prisoners longer
(NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than 12 hours.
than 12 hours)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 X
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall
in facilities higher than minimum security.
Lighting (3.6) Inmates are not held in this facility for over 12
hours.
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
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Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
than 5 inches in one dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8) There is no sobering cell or safety cell in this
facility.
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
X
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with an tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of X
security is provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible.
X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
X
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys.
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