Fresno SHRF Fresno County Main Jail (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

November 12, 2025 John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner Fresno County Sheriff’s Office 2200 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – FRESNO COUNTY MAIN JAIL Dear Sheriff Zanoni: An Unannounced Inspection of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department was completed for the following facility on Wednesday, October 22, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Fresno County Main Jail 0705 II 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. INSPECTION RESULTS The focus of the Unannounced Inspection was to evaluate continued compliance with specific portions of Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Minimum Standards for Local Detentions Facilities. This consisted of a site visit, interviews with administration staff, and a walkthrough of the intake area, laundry, and a few housing corridors. The following regulations were reviewed/inspected: §1027.5 Safety Checks: Live safety check documentation logs were reviewed to ensure there were no lapses between 60-minute safety checks, the safety checks were being conducted randomly or at varied intervals, and a documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular, defined intervals by a supervisor and facility manager, including mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation or untimely completion of safety checks. Per the documentation of the areas reviewed, compliance was met with these portions of the regulation. §1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff: Initial training is conducted at the Corrections Academy and continued biennially thereafter. Each deputy is certified in CPR and First Aid. This is certified by the American Medical Association. Copies of the certificate are maintained at the training unit. CPR methods and applications allow deputies to administer CPR on John Zanoni Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 an unresponsive person without needing approval and to call for higher-level medical attention. Deputies are instructed to use proper PPE. Staff are also taught to continue CPR until it is no longer needed or until relieved by a medical professional. Current CPR course and record keeping comply with AB268 standards. This meets compliance with Title 15. §1056 Use of Sobering Cell: Live safety check documentation logs were reviewed to ensure there were no lapses between 30-minute safety checks, and the safety checks were being conducted randomly or in varied intervals. Per the documentation of the areas reviewed, compliance was met with these portions of the regulation. §1260 Standard Institutional Clothing: BSCC staff conducted an inspection of clothing provided to incarcerated persons during the intake process on both the male and female sides of intake at the Main Jail. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free from holes or tears. The facility was compliant with this portion of the regulation. §1263 Clothing Supply: The regulation requires that there shall be a quantity of clean clothing, bedding, and linen available for actual and replacement needs of the population. BSCC staff verified the facility had a sufficient supply of these items in their laundry room. §1265 Issue of Personnel Care Items: This regulation requires that each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested, with no maximum allowance. BSCC staff verified that these personal care items are readily available, and additional stock exists in the event that more items are needed. BSCC staff also verified that each person who is held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: a toothbrush, dentifrice, soap, a comb, and electric shaving implements are provided as standard practice. Regardless of being indigent, all incarcerated persons are provided with these personal care items. §1270 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue: The standard issue of clean, suitable bedding and linens for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight shall include, but not be limited to: 0705 Fresno SHRF Fresno County Main Jail II UI LTR 25-26 John Zanoni Sheriff-Coroner Page 3 (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; (c) one towel; and, (d) one blanket or more, depending upon climatic conditions. BSCC staff observed these items being distributed during the intake process. §1271 Bedding and Linen Exchange: BSCC staff also inspected the facility’s mattress supply, ensuring they are free of holes and tears. Per the regulation, Mattresses with holes, tears, or that lack sufficient padding shall be replaced upon request. The facility is stocked with sufficient mattresses for issuance and replacement needs. Damaged mattresses are removed from the facility and discarded appropriately. An Exit Briefing was also held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025; BSCC staff discussed the overall outcome of the Unannounced Inspection and technical assistance recommendations. * * * Please email me at rafael.gomez@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-7539 if you have any questions. Sincerely, RAFAEL GOMEZ RAFAEL GOMEZ Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Cc: Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court* Grand Jury, Fresno County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Fresno County* County Administrator, Fresno County* Enedina Ibal, Captain, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Marti Velasco, Lieutenant, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Juan Castro, Sergeant, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0705 Fresno SHRF Fresno County Main Jail II UI LTR 25-26