BSCC
Fresno Kingsburg PD (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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September 19, 2025
Neil Dadian, Chief of Police
Kingsburg Police Department
1300 California Street
Kingsburg, CA 93631
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, KINGSBURG POLICE
DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Dadian:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Kingsburg City Police Department has
been completed. The facility was inspected on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Kingsburg Police Department 0748 TH
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 the inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (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.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-5968 if you have any
questions.
Neil Dadian
Chief of Police
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Sincerely,
MICHAEL J BUSH
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Fresno County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Fresno County*
County Administrator, Fresno County*
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0748 Fresno Kingsburg PD TH CI LTR 25-26
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0748
FACILITY NAME: Kingsburg Police Department FACILITY TYPE: TH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Chief of Police Neil Dadian, Lieutenant Shaun Stephens, & Corina Padilla, Record Supervisor
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 06/18/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING 203.7 POLICY
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who The Department shall administer a training
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or program that will meet the standards of
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of federal, state, local, and POST training
specialized corrections training. Such training shall requirements. It is a priority of this department
include, but not be limited to: to provide continuing education and training
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; for the professional growth and development
(b) jail operations liability; of its members.
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life Training takes place at the Police Academy &
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and; Regional Training Center at the College of
(e) suicide prevention; Sequoias. The next Court and Temporary
(f) de-escalation; Holding Course is a Standard and Training for
(g) juvenile procedures; Corrections (STC) and POST-certified
(h) racial bias; and, course.
(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 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core Training is to be completed within six months
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ of assignment.
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
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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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels
323 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Whenever a person is held in any cell, a
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator department member is always available.
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 900.5.1 TEMPORARY CUSTODY LOGS
900.8 HOLDING CELLS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Any time an individual is in temporary custody
include, but are not limited to, the following: at the Kingsburg Police Department, the
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being custody shall be promptly and properly
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly documented in a custody log.
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Checks are to occur no less than every 30
between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ minutes for adults.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, No safety cell, sobering cell, or restraints are
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in used at this facility.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Safety checks should be at varying times.
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Identifying information about the individual,
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall including the individual's name.
include:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Each log will be completed and signed by the
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ officer who conducted the safety check.
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Three months of safety checks were reviewed
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or for this inspection. Each incarcerated person
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns has a Screening form completed which has
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, their name, date, time in and out of the facility,
safety checks. medical questions, and a classification
☒ ☐ ☐
screening. The back side of the document
identifies the cell where the person is held, the
time safety checks are completed, and the
officer’s ID number.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.15 FIRE SAFETY
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The shift supervisor or officer in-charge
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ should, at the beginning and end of each shift,
training standards established by the Board for general inspect the Temporary Holding Facility.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Each staff member has completed the
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety required fire and life safety course.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Kingsburg Police Department Policy Manual
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Updated: 12/11/2024
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin ☒ ☐ ☐
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
Organizational Structure and Responsibility
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application.
900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 431.3 FIRST RESPONDING MEMBER
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at RESPONSIBILITIES
a central location and available for review.
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon 431.3 FIRST RESPONDING MEMBER
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive RESPONSIBILITIES
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would Prior to initiating medical aid, the member
contraindicate its use. ☒ ☐ ☐ should contact Dispatch and request
response by Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) as the member deems appropriate.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective 431.3 FIRST RESPONDING MEMBER
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible RESPONSIBILITIES
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. Members should follow universal precautions
when providing medical aid, such as wearing
☒ ☐ ☐ gloves and avoiding contact with bodily
fluids, consistent with the Communicable
Diseases Policy. Members should use a
barrier or bag device to perform rescue
breathing.
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(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 431.3 FIRST RESPONDING MEMBER
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they RESPONSIBILITIES
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely Members should stabilize the scene whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet practicable while awaiting the arrival of EMS.
arrived. Members should not direct EMS personnel
whether to transport the person for treatment.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 431.3 FIRST RESPONDING MEMBER
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the RESPONSIBILITIES
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Members should administer CPR until the
until medical staff or alternative medical responders person become responsive and shows signs
arrive and take over. of life or until medical staff responders arrived.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative 431.3 FIRST RESPONDING MEMBER
medical responders are present when a person is RESPONSIBILITIES
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall
defer CPR to those individuals. Members should administer CPR until the
☒ ☐ ☐
person becomes responsive and shows signs
of life or until medical staff responders arrived.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Updated 2/11/2025.
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
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
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 900.15 FIRE SAFETY
administrator/manager.
The shift supervisor or officer in-charge
☒ ☐ ☐
should, at the beginning and end of each shift,
inspect the Temporary Holding Facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300.3.7 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF A
and federal legal requirements and includes CHOKE HOLD
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
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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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 900.6 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. The use of restraints, other than handcuffs or
leg irons, generally should not be used for
individuals in temporary custody at the
☒ ☐ ☐
Kingsburg Police Department unless the
person presents a heightened risk, and only
in compliance with the Handcuffing and
Restraints Policy.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 900.12 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 900.12 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
section 1032 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire and life safety, including a fire
suppression pre-plan as required by Title 15.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 900.18 ESCAPE, DISTURBANCES, AND
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ TAKING OF HOSTAGES
(C) mass arrests; Known mass arrests are coordinated with
surrounding agencies and the Fresno County
☒ ☐ ☐
Sheriff’s Office.
(D) natural disasters; Disaster plans (e.g., natural disasters)
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and 900.12 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
☒ ☐ ☐
Periodic testing of emergency equipment.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 900.5.7 FIREARMS AND OTHER
ammunition, chemical agents, and related SECURITY MEASURES
security devices.
Firearms and other weapons and control
devices shall not be permitted in secure areas
☒ ☐ ☐ where individuals are in custody or are
processed. They should be properly secured
outside of the secure area. An exception may
occur only during emergencies, upon the
approval of a supervisor.
(8) Suicide Prevention. Those with serious suicidal thoughts are not
accepted at this facility and are either
☒ ☐ ☐ transported to the county jail or to a local
hospital for treatment.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. At booking, a series of medical questions is
asked and documented prior to being
☒ ☐ ☐
accepted into the facility.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 904 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 904 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for 904 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 904 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 904 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
prevention program developed by the facility SERIOUS INJURY
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who Individuals who are suspected of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following: (d) The officer taking custody of an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
believes that the individual may be a suicide
risk, the officer ensure continuous direct
supervision until evaluation, release, or a
transfer to an appropriate facility is completed
(e) Individuals who are obviously in crisis, as
defined in the Crisis Intervention Incidents
Policy.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Kingsburg PD would reach out to the Fresno
personnel. County Sheriff’s Office for annual training.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC verified training records.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT.
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among The arresting officer is responsible for intake
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, booking.
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒
☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒
☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and
☒
procedures. ☐ ☐
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides
☒
attempts. ☐ ☐
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
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.
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been
☐ ☐ ☒
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 900.12 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
Fire- and life-safety, including a fire
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility suppression pre-plan as required
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local .
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with Fire prevention inspections conducted by
two-year retention of the inspection record; facility staff were reviewed. Twenty-four
☒ ☐ ☐
months of fire inspections were provided.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Conducted 12/08/2024
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒
☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and 900.17 EVACUATION OF TEMPORARY
☒
☐ ☐ HOLDING FACILITY
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 900.17 EVACUATION OF TEMPORARY
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ HOLDING FACILITY
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS KPDPM 343 Report Preparation
KPDPM 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Reports inside the Temporary Holding Facility
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ are documented and maintained in the same
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee computer program as those written in the
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other field.
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff There were no reports that emanated from the
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Temporary Holding Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 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 A copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ General shall also be submitted to the BSCC
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of within 10 days of the death.
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the In instances of the death of an incarcerated
health administrator, shall develop written policy and person, the agency would contact the Fresno
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a County Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
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.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the A copy of the initial review report of an in-
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC custody death shall be provided to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall within 60 days of the death.
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 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
information: SERIOUS INJURY
(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
(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 YOUTH ARE NOT HELD IN THE FACILITY.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
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 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
classification plan designed to properly assign conditions should not be in temporary custody
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities at the Kingsburg Police Department, but
according to the categories of gender identity, age, should be transported to a jail facility, a
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, medical facility, or another type of facility as
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- appropriate.
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the The officer responsible for an individual in
extent possible within the limits of the available number custody shall:
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. Advise the Shift Supervisor of any significant
☒ ☐ ☐ risks presented by the individual (e.g., suicide
The written classification plan shall be based on objective risk, health risk, violence).
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each Evaluate the following issues against the
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and stated risks in (a) to determine the need for
housing assignments. placing the individual in a single cell.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been Consider whether the individual may be at a
deleted. high risk of being sexually abused based on
all available known information (or whether
the person is facing any other identified risk.
Provide any individual identified as being at a
high risk for sexual or other victimization with
heightened protection.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
procedures specifying those symptoms that require conditions should not be in temporary custody
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a at the Kingsburg Police Department, but
medical evaluation is completed. should be transported to a jail facility, a
medical facility, or another type of facility as
appropriate.
900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
(g) Any individual who has exhibited
extremely violent or continuously violent
behavior including behavior that results in the
☒ ☐ ☐
destruction of property or demonstrates an
intent to cause physical harm to themselves
or others
(h) Any individual who claims to have, is
known to be afflicted with, or displays
symptoms of any communicable disease that
poses an unreasonable exposure risk
A series of medical questions are obtained
during the booking process. Incarcerated
person who informs or displays to the facility
that they have serious, behavioral crisis
issues are not accepted at this facility.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☐ ☐ ☒
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and conditions should not be in temporary custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated at the Kingsburg Police Department, but
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of should be transported to a jail facility, a
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical facility, or another type of facility as
appropriate.
(k) Any individual who appears to be a danger
to themselves or others due to a behavioral
crisis, or who appears gravely disabled
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
☐ ☐ ☒
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next
☐ ☐ ☒
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☐ ☐ ☒
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
conditions should not be in temporary custody
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
at the Kingsburg Police Department, but
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
should be transported to a jail facility, a
medical facility, or another type of facility as
appropriate.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Any individual who has exhibited
extremely violent or continuously violent
behavior including behavior that results in the
destruction of property or demonstrates an
intent to cause physical harm to themselves
or others
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
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 at this facility.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
☐ ☐ ☒
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on
☐ ☐ ☒
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL There is no Sobering Cell at this facility.
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon
as they are able to continue the admission process or are
☐ ☐ ☒
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
☐ ☐ ☒
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (j) Any individual with an obvious
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and developmental disability Incarcerated
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ persons are not held at this facility for 24
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and hours. This occurs at the county jail.
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.6 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES
The use of restraints, other than handcuffs or
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the leg irons, generally should not be used for
responsible physician, shall develop and implement individuals in temporary custody at the
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Kingsburg Police Department unless the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which person presents a heightened risk, and only
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person in compliance with the Handcuffing and
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do Restraints Policy.
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
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(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances
prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall
☐ ☐ ☒
include: the reason for placement; person authorizing
placement; names of staff involved in the placement;
injuries sustained; and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD NOT
BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.6.1 PREGNANT ADULTS
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant conditions should not be in temporary custody
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the at the Kingsburg Police Department, but
policy shall include reference to the following: should be transported to a jail facility, a
medical facility, or another type of facility as
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate.
(b) Any individual who has a medical
condition, including pregnancy, that may
require medical attention, supervision, or
medication while in temporary custody will not
be place in restraints while in custody.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☐ ☐ ☒
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☐ ☐ ☒
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
pregnant people.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 900.5.5 TELEPHONE CALLS
Immediately upon being booked and, except
The facility administrator shall develop written policies where physically impossible, no later than
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or 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
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 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. (a) An attorney may visit at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐ individual in custody or a relative
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility individual in custody at this facility.
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☐ ☐ ☒
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ ☒
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ ☒
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 900.5.10 DISCIPLINE
PERSONS Discipline will not be administered to any
individual in custody at this facility.
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements:
☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ ☒
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time.
☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☐ ☐ ☒
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒
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Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐ ☒
the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated
person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐ ☒
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ ☒
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 900.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer individual in custody at this facility.
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly individual in custody at this facility.
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation.
☐ ☐ ☒
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐ ☒
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ ☒
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall
☐ ☐ ☒
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group
☐ ☐ ☒
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.
☐ ☐ ☒
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
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(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 900.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept individual in custody at this facility.
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 900.5.12 PRISONER BEDDING
The holding cells do not contain beds. As
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, such, no bedding shall be provided to
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who prisoners
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.
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 City maintenance department is responsible
MAINTENANCE `for cleaning the holding cells.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
☒
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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Are minors held in jail cells? Youth are not held in the facility.
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
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.
047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
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
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ ☒
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints;
☐ ☐ ☒
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and
☐ ☐ ☒
(d) prohibiting use of discipline.
☐ ☐ ☒
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐ ☒
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4)
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ ☒
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) access to language services;
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) access to disabilities services;
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
requested; ☐ ☐ ☒
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian,
and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ ☒
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or
☐ ☐ ☒
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
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(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of
what is available under this section, and it shall be
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ ☒
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
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
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are a person described by
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☐ ☐ ☒
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
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
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the
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
taken into custody; ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ ☒
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐ ☒
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail,
☐ ☐ ☒
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at
☐ ☐ ☒
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least
☐ ☐ ☒
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the
same locked room unless under constant direct visual
☐ ☐ ☒
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
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
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety
☐ ☐ ☒
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ ☒
minor and shall be documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ ☒
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON-
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law
☐ ☐ ☒
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
obtained for minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or
☐ ☐ ☒
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with
actual time of occurrence recorded.
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 COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0748
FACILITY NAME: Kingsburg Police Department FACILITY TYPE: TH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 06/18/2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the No inmates are held longer than 12 hours.
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
☐ ☐ ☒
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.21 Storage rooms. This is a Temporary Holding Facility, and this
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to regulation is not applicable, however, a
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage space is available.
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
☐ ☐ ☒
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. Audio and video capability. When audio
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and contact is initiated at the cell, notification is
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- made to the front desk and the Sergeant’s
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding office.
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. A small conference room is located in the
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include holding area for confidential consultation
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ space.
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☐ ☐ ☒
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☐ ☐ ☒
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0748
FACILITY: Kingsburg Police Department TYPE: TH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 06/18/2025
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
Cell 2 Holding 1999 1 0 0 (7) 12 X 9.33 X 10 1 1 1
Note: Two benches measuring 111” and 33” limit capacity to 7. This cell has an ADA combo unit.
Cell 1 Holding 1999 1 0 0 (7) 12 X 9.33 X 10 1 1 1
Note: Two benches measuring 112 and 34” limit capacity to 7. (23-24) Cell was out of order with a sign on it and the door
locked.
There is a secure enclosure measuring approximately 9’ X 9’ that is no longer used (2013). There is a bench in this area but
no plumbing fixtures and is therefore non-rated space.
*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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