Inyo Bishop PD THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

September 22, 2025 Nate Derr, Chief of Police Bishop Police Department 207 West Line Street Bishop, CA 93514 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, BISHOP POLICE DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY Dear Chief Derr: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Bishop City Police Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, and the following facility was inspected on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Bishop Police Department 0990 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 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. Reference the Bishop Police Department Temporary Holding Facility, the Environmental Health and Fire Life Safety inspections are up to date; however, the Medical and Mental Health inspection is overdue. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: 0990 Bishop Police Department Temporary Holding Facility Title 15 Section 1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff: There is no available policy regarding Regulation Sections (b), (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) for Fire and Life Safety Staff. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Nate Derr Chief of Police Page 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, August 22, 2025; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. A Corrective Action Plan is due to the BSCC no later than September 22, 2025. * * * 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 Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Inyo County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Inyo County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Inyo County* County Administrator, Inyo County* Joshua Ellsworth, Lieutenant, Bishop Police Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI LTR 25-26 TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0990 FACILITY NAME: Bishop Police Department Temporary Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Joshua Ellsworth FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 08/05/25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall The Bishop Police Department adheres to the include, but not be limited to: Bishop PD Policy Manual. (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability; Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.12 (c) separation of incarcerated persons; Training (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety; and; The agency policy states, Department (e) suicide prevention; members responsible for supervising adults (f) de-escalation; in temporary custody shall complete the (g) juvenile procedures; Corrections Officer Core Course or eight (h) racial bias; and, hours of specialized training within six months (i) mental illness. ☒ ☐ ☐ of assignment. Such training shall include but not be limited to the following (15 CCR 1024): Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is (a) Applicable minimum jail standards needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of (b) Jail operations liability the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the (c) Separation of incarcerated persons employees' level of experience and training, and other (d) Emergency procedures and planning, fire relevant factors. safety, and life safety (e) Suicide prevention (f) De-escalation (g) Juvenile procedures (h) Racial bias (i) Mental illness Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years (15 CCR 1024). The Training Coordinator shall maintain records of all such training in the member's training file. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.12 in any event not more than six months after the date of Training assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ Based on the documentation provided, the Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be agency is compliant with this regulation. substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 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. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.12 completed every two years. Successful completion of the Training requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The last training was completed on January 10, 2024. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Bishop PD Police Manual, Policies 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody and A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 900.3.3 Staffing Plan 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 Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.3.2 least one employee on duty at all times in a local Supervision in Temporary Custody detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ Officers monitor the arrestees at all times accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an while in the temporary holding facility. emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.3.2 would conflict with the supervision and care of Supervision in Temporary Custody incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. The agency policy states, An authorized department member capable of supervising shall be present at all times when an individual is held in temporary custody. The member responsible for supervising should ☒ ☐ ☐ not have other duties that could unreasonably conflict with the member's supervision. Any individual in custody must be able to summon the supervising member if needed. If the person in custody has a hearing or speech impairment, accommodations shall be made to provide this ability. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.3.2 shall be at least one female employee who shall be Supervision in Temporary Custody immediately available and accessible to such females. The agency policy states, At least one female Note: Reference PC § 4021. department member should be present when a female adult is in temporary custody. In the event that none is readily available, the ☒ ☐ ☐ female in custody should be transported to another facility or released pursuant to another lawful process (15 CCR 1027). When female officers are not available, the arrestee is transported directly to the local county jail. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.3.3 personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Staffing Plan shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a The agency policy states, The Chief of Police staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the or the authorized designee shall ensure a time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a staffing plan is prepared and maintained, review and recommendations shall be reported to the indicating assigned personnel and their local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. duties. The plan should ensure that at least one member who meets the training standards established by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for general fire- and life-safety and is trained in ☒ ☐ ☐ fire- and life-safety procedures relating specifically to the facility is on-duty at all times (15 CCR 1028). The staffing plan shall be available for biennial review by BSCC staff. The review and recommendations of the BSCC biennial review shall be forwarded to the City, as required by 15 CCR 1027. The agency provided a staffing roster and is compliant with this regulation. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.8 Holding Cells The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that The agency policy states, Safety checks by include, but are not limited to, the following: department members shall occur no less than (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being every 15 minutes (15 CCR 1027.5). of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly 1. Safety checks should be at varying times. through direct visual observation of all people held and 2. All safety checks shall be logged. ☒ ☐ ☐ housed in the facility. 3. The safety check should involve questioning the individual as to the individual's well-being. 4. Individuals who are sleeping or apparently sleeping should be awakened. 5. Requests or concerns of the individual should be logged. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.8 between safety checks. Holding Cells BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check logs for individuals held in the Temporary Holding Facility from May 2024 to ☒ ☐ ☐ May 2025 and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. The safety checks are documented with the appropriate information, and safety checks are consistently performed on time by personnel. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.8.1 Use and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in of Sobering Cell section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation sufficient to assess the individual's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check shall be documented in the cell log. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the cell log. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.8 intervals. Holding Cells The safety checks are documented with the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate information, and safety checks are consistently performed at random intervals by personnel. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.5 documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Temporary Custody Logs include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety The agency policy states, Any time an check occurred; individual is in temporary custody at the Bishop Police Department, the custody shall be promptly and properly documented in a custody log, including: (a) Identifying information about the individual, including the individual's name. (b) Date and time of arrival at the Department. (c) Any charges for which the individual is in temporary custody and any case number. (d) Time of all safety checks (15 CCR 1027; ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 CCR 1027.5). (e) Any medical and other screening requested and completed. (f) Any emergency situations or unusual incidents. (g) Any other information that may be required by other authorities, such as compliance inspectors. (h) Date and time of release from the Bishop Police Department. The agency safety check documentation identifies a time, location, and the employee conducting the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.5 occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Temporary Custody Logs ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.5 who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Temporary Custody Logs 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.5 reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Temporary Custody Logs facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, The agency policy states, The Watch safety checks. Commander should initial the log to approve the temporary custody and should also initial the log when the individual 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. Supervisors are notified when an arrestee is brought into the temporary holding facility. Once the log is completed, a supervisor log review is conducted. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.3.3 Staffing Plan (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the The agency policy states, The Chief of Police training standards established by the Board for general or the authorized designee shall ensure a fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. staffing plan is prepared and maintained, indicating assigned personnel and their duties. The plan should ensure that at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one member who meets the training standards established by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for general fire- and life-safety and is trained in fire- and life-safety procedures relating specifically to the facility is on-duty at all times (15 CCR 1028). The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Bishop PD Police Manual, Policy 900.3.3 person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Staffing Plan procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Officers receive fire training in the academy. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the There is no available policy regarding health authority, shall develop and implement policies Sections (b), (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal for Fire and Life Safety Staff. 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: See section (b). ☐ ☒ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a See section (b). copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☐ ☒ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon See section (b). medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☐ ☒ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective See section (b). equipment when administering CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☐ ☒ ☐ pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a See section (b). 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 See section (b). 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 See section (b). medical responders are present when a person is identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☐ ☒ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900 Temporary Custody of Adults and 312 Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Temporary Custody of Juveniles manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all The Bishop Police Department Policy Manual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be was provided for BSCC staff review. The last comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every review was conducted on May 29, 2025. two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. Personnel have access to the department Notes: The policies and procedures required in manual via the intranet. 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 200 facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Organizational Structure and Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned Administrator 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 300 Use of and federal legal requirements and includes force prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 300.3.5 Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control Hold and 300.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold The agency policy states, Officers of this department are not authorized to use a carotid restraint hold. A carotid restraint means a vascular neck restraint or any similar restraint, hold, or other defensive tactic in ☒ ☐ ☐ which pressure is applied to the sides of a person’s neck that involves a substantial risk of restricting blood flow and may render the person unconscious in order to subdue or control the person (Government Code § 7286.5). Officers of this department are not authorized to use a choke hold. A choke hold means any defensive tactic or force option in which direct pressure is applied to a person’s trachea or windpipe (Government Code § 7286.5). (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 302 the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Handcuffing and Restraints and 900.6 Use of Penal Code Section 3407. Restraint Devices The agency policy states, Persons who are known to be pregnant should be restrained in the least restrictive 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. No person who is in labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery shall be handcuffed or restrained except in extraordinary circumstances and only when a supervisor makes an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary for the safety of the arrestee, officers, or others (Penal Code § 3407; Penal Code § 6030). (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 411 Cite and received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Policy 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) Security and control including physical counts and Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Assigned Administrator contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The agency policy states, The Patrol review, evaluate, and make a record of security Operation Commander will ensure any measures. The review and evaluation shall include reasonably necessary supplemental internal and external security measures of the facility procedures are in place to address the including security measures specific to prevention of following issues (15 CCR 1029): sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (a) General security (b) Key control (c) Sanitation and maintenance (d) Emergency medical treatment (15 CCR 1200) (e) Escapes (f) Evacuation plans (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire suppression pre-plan as required by 15 CCR 1032 (h) Disaster plans (e.g., natural disasters) (i) Building and safety code compliance (j) Civil and other disturbances including ☒ ☐ ☐ hostage situations (k) Periodic testing of emergency equipment (l) Emergency suspension of Title 15 regulations and notice to the BSCC as required in 15 CCR 1012 (m) Inspections and operations reviews (n) Any other applicable requirements under 15 CCR 1029 Annual review and evaluation of security measures including internal and external security measures, sanitation, safety, and maintenance (15 CCR 1280). These supplemental procedures shall be reviewed and updated no less than every two years and shall be available to all members (15 CCR 1029). Annual inspection was completed on June 12, 2025. (7) Emergency procedures include: Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned Administrator (C) mass arrests; Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.11 Assigned Administrator and 431.5.2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Plans (D) natural disasters; Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned Administrator (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned Administrator (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 306.5 Safe ammunition, chemical agents, and related Handling, Inspection and Storage and ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. Firearms and Other Security Measures 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (8) Suicide Prevention. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 312.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles in Custody, ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.12 Training, and 1035.9 Training (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.4.1 Screening and Placement, Training 900.12 ☒ ☐ ☐ and 312.7 No-Contact Requirements (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902 Prison and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Rape Elimination (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 314.3.2 respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation, 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, reporting any abuse. Harassment, and Retaliation, 902.6 ☒ ☐ ☐ Retaliation Prohibited, 902.9 Training, and 1004 Anti-Retaliation (12) Release policy, including release planning for Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 411 Cite and incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Release Policy (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4 Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment and limited to, the following: Retaliation (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual The agency policy states, Individuals in harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated custody may make reports to any staff persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and member verbally, in writing, privately, or sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of anonymously of any of the following (28 CFR ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibilities that may have contributed to such 115.151; 15 CCR 1029): incidents, • Sexual abuse • Sexual harassment • Retaliation by other individuals in custody or staff for reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment • Staff neglect or violation of responsibilities (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4.1 family, community members, and other interested Member Responsibilities third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be The agency policy states, Department publicly posted at the facility. members shall accept reports from individuals in custody and third parties and shall promptly document all reports (28 CFR 115.151; 15 CCR 1029). All members shall report immediately to the Watch Commander any knowledge, suspicion, or information regarding: (a) An incident of sexual abuse or sexual harassment that occurs in the Temporary Holding Facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Retaliation against individuals in custody or the member who reports any such incident. (c) Any neglect or violation of responsibilities on the part of any department member that may have contributed to an incident or retaliation (28 CFR 115.161). No member shall reveal any information related to a sexual abuse report to anyone other than to the extent necessary to make treatment and investigation decisions. The agency provides this information via a dedicated channel on a television located in the lobby. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Custody prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.12 personnel. Training The last suicide prevention training was held ☒ ☐ ☐ on August 17, 2025. The roster provided showed the agency is compliant with the regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.4 intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Initiating Temporary Custody (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4.1 situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Member Responsibilities following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. The agency policy states, The officer responsible for an individual in temporary custody should evaluate the person for any apparent chronic illness, disability, vermin ☒ ☐ ☐ infestation, possible communicable disease, or any other potential risk to the health or safety of the individual or others. The officer should specifically ask if the individual is contemplating suicide and evaluate the individual for obvious signs or indications of suicidal intent. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4.1 arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Member Responsibilities medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. The agency policy states, The receiving officer should ask the arresting officer if there is any statement, indication, or evidence surrounding the individual's arrest and transportation that would reasonably indicate the individual is at risk for suicide or critical medical care. 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. The officer should promptly notify the Watch Commander of any conditions that may warrant immediate medical attention or other appropriate action. The Watch Commander shall determine whether the individual will be placed in a cell, immediately released, or transported to jail or other facility. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4.1 that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Member Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4.1 ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Responsibilities 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 0 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 902.4.1 procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Member Responsibilities (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 312.13 attempts. Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile and 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 312.13 (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a attempted suicides as defined by the facility Juvenile and 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Injury action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.10 Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been Release and/or Transfer deleted. The agency policy states, Any known threat or danger the individual may pose (e.g., escape risk, suicide potential, medical condition) is documented, and the ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation transported with the individual if the individual is being sent to another facility. 1. The department member transporting the individual shall ensure such risks are communicated to intake personnel at the other facility. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 Assigned Administrator Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department The agency policy states, The Patrol having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Operation Commander will ensure any Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reasonably necessary supplemental which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures are in place to address the following issues (15 CCR 1029): (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire suppression pre-plan as required by 15 CCR 1032 (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 fire department to be included as part of the policy and Assigned Administrator procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); Fire suppression preplan review completed on August 18, 2025. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 two-year retention of the inspection record; Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC personnel determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Assigned inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on July 31, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; and Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 Assigned ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation plans are posted in the facility. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 1 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 people in the case of fire. Assigned ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation to the local county jail. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious Threat of Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Physical Harm and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, In addition to a harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee custody log entry, any incident that results in or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other physical harm or serious threat of physical person. harm to a member, person in custody, or any other person shall be documented as stated ☒ ☐ ☐ in the Use of Force or Occupational Disease and Work-Related Injury Reporting policies, or other applicable reporting process. A copy of all reports generated regarding the above circumstances shall be submitted as soon as reasonably practicable. The Watch Commander will retain a record of these reports for inspection purposes (15 CCR 1044). Such records shall include the names of the persons Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 323 Report involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Preparation ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 323 Report assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Preparation ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 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 The agency policy states, Preparation of a reporting requirements of Government Code section written report to the Attorney General within 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of 10 days of any death in custody including any ☒ ☐ ☐ the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC reasonably known facts concerning the death within 10 days of an in-custody death. (Government Code § 12525) A copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General shall also be submitted to the BSCC within 10 days of the death (15 CCR 1046). (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.9 health administrator, shall develop written policy and Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury 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. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.9 appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 2 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.9 initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The agency policy states, In-custody death with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the review reports in compliance with 15 CCR Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046. A copy of the initial review report of an in- custody death shall be provided to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The initial review report shall contain the following Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.9 information: Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent The agency adheres to Government Code § (B) Date of birth 12525 and meets the requirements of the (C) Date of death regulation. (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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312.13 jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Juvenile pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the The agency Policy states, In the case of a Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements death, providing a report to the Attorney set forth in these regulations. General under Government Code § 12525 within 10 calendar days of the death, and forwarding the same report to the Board of State and Community Corrections within the same time frame (15 CCR 1046). 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 3 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.4.1 Screening and Placement (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The agency policy states, The officer classification plan designed to properly assign responsible for an individual in custody shall incarcerated persons to housing units and activities (15 CCR 1050): according to the categories of gender identity, age, (a) Advise the Watch Commander of any criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, significant risks presented by the individual physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- (e.g., suicide risk, health risk, violence). assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or (b) Evaluate the following issues against the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for stated risks in (a) to determine the need for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such placing the individual in a single cell: housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the 1. Consider whether the individual may be at extent possible within the limits of the available number a high risk of being sexually abused based on of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. all available known information (28 CFR 115.141), or whether the person is facing any The written classification plan shall be based on objective other identified risk. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the 2. Provide any individual identified as being at time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each a high risk for sexual or other victimization person's classification level, housing restrictions, and with heightened protection. This may include housing assignments. (28 CFR 115.113; 28 CFR 115.141): ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Continuous, direct sight and sound Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been supervision. deleted. (b) Single-cell placement in a cell that is actively monitored on video by a member who is available to immediately intervene. 3. Ensure individuals are separated according to severity of the crime (e.g., felony or misdemeanor). 4. Ensure males and females are separated by sight and sound when in cells. 5. Ensure restrained individuals are not placed in cells with unrestrained individuals. (c) Ensure that those confined under civil process or for civil causes are kept separate from those who are in temporary custody pending criminal charges. (d) Ensure separation, as appropriate, based on other factors, such as age, criminal sophistication, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, mental state, disabilities and sexual orientation. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.4.1 the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Screening and Placement whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Arrestees are separated according to their ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A individual needs and risks while in the holding person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall facility. Classification occurs at the local be given serious consideration. county jail. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 1008 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, The Chief of Police procedures specifying those symptoms that require will assign a person as the Exposure Control medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer (ECO). The ECO shall develop an medical evaluation is completed. exposure control plan that includes: (d) Evaluation of persons in custody for any exposure risk and measures to separate them (15 CCR 1051; 15 CCR 1207). 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 4 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.4. made of the person being booked as to whether the Initiating Temporary Custody person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of The agency policy states, The officer tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or responsible for an individual in temporary other special medical problem identified by the health custody should evaluate the person for any authority. The response shall be noted on the medical apparent chronic illness, disability, vermin screening from. ☒ ☐ ☐ infestation, possible communicable disease, or any other potential risk to the health or safety of the individual or others. The officer should specifically ask if the individual is contemplating suicide and evaluate the individual for obvious signs or indications of suicidal intent. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Custody responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, Individuals who people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of exhibit certain behaviors or conditions should behavioral crisis may include telehealth. not be in temporary custody at the Bishop ☒ ☐ ☐ Police Department, but should be transported to a jail facility, a medical facility, or another type of facility as appropriate. These include: (e) Individuals who are obviously in crisis, as defined in the Crisis Intervention Incident Policy. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Custody section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. The agency policy states, Officers taking custody of a person who exhibits any of the above conditions should notify a supervisor of ☒ ☐ ☐ the situation. These individuals should not be in temporary custody at the Department unless they have been evaluated by a qualified medical or mental health professional, as appropriate for the circumstances. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 safety of the person in crisis or others. Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 5 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.4.1 Screening and Placement Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, (d) Ensure develop and implement policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ separation, as appropriate, based on other administrative separation of incarcerated people. factors, such as age, criminal sophistication, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, mental state, disabilities and sexual orientation Policies and procedures must include: Individuals are not held in the temporary (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate holding facility for longer than six hours. 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 located in 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. (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. ☐ ☐ ☒ 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 6 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of The agency policy states, Individuals who are incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety to be held in the temporary holding facility and or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. who present a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication should be placed in a sobering cell until their condition allows for continued processing. The following guidelines apply when placing any individual in a sobering cell (15 CCR 1056): (a) Placement of an individual into the cell requires approval of the Watch Commander. (b) A cell log shall be initiated every time an individual is placed in the cell. The log shall be maintained for the entire time the individual is housed in the cell. (c) A safety check consisting of direct visual ☒ ☐ ☐ observation sufficient to assess the individual's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check shall be documented in the cell log. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the cell log. (d) Under no circumstances shall an individual be held in a sobering cell for more than six hours without being evaluated by qualified medical personnel to ensure that the individual does not have an urgent medical issue. (e) Individuals will be removed from the cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others, and are able to continue processing. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon See above. 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 See above. 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 Arrestees are not held for longer than six receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ hours. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 7 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the See above. sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell safety check documentation from April ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 through June 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined the agency complies with this regulation. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Custody responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, The agency policy states, Individuals who appropriate classification and housing, protection, and exhibit certain behaviors or conditions should nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ not be in temporary custody at the Bishop developmental disabilities. Police Department, but should be transported to a jail facility, a medical facility, or another type of facility as appropriate. These include: (j) Any individual with an obvious developmental disability (15 CCR 1057). The health authority or designee shall contact the Arrestees are not held for longer than six regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or hours. This is done at the local county jail confirmed to have a developmental disability for the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices and 302 Handcuffing The facility administrator, in cooperation with the and Restraints responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint The agency policy states, Individuals in devices. Restraint devices include any devices which custody may be handcuffed in accordance immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person with the Handcuffing and Restraints Policy. from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do Unless an individual presents a heightened not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other risk, handcuffs should generally be removed restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated when the person is in a cell. The use of people for security reasons. The facility manager may restraints, other than handcuffs or leg irons, delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in ☒ ☐ ☐ generally should not be used for individuals in restraints to responsible health care staff. temporary custody at the Bishop Police Department unless the person presents a heightened risk, and only in compliance with the Handcuffing and Restraints Policy. Individuals in restraints shall be kept away from other unrestrained individuals in custody and monitored to protect them from abuse. Per agency, restraints are not used at the temporary holding facility. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.6 Use (1) acceptable restraint devices; of Restraint Devices and 302 Handcuffing ☐ ☐ ☒ and Restraints (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.5.3 immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Medical Care, 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; and 302 Handcuffing and Restraints (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices and 302 Handcuffing ☐ ☐ ☒ and Restraints 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 8 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices and 302 Handcuffing ☐ ☐ ☒ and Restraints (5) exercising of extremities. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices and 302 Handcuffing ☐ ☐ ☒ and Restraints (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 302 following requirements: Handcuffing and Restraints (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The agency policy states, The Bishop Police Department authorizes the use of restraint ☐ ☐ ☒ devices in accordance with this policy, the Use of Force Policy and department training. Restraint devices shall not be used to punish, to display authority or as a show of force. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use incarcerated people who display behavior which of Restraint Devices 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation of Restraint Devices techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. The agency policy states, Individuals in custody may be handcuffed in accordance with the Handcuffing and Restraints Policy. Unless an individual presents a heightened risk, handcuffs should generally be removed ☐ ☐ ☒ when the person is in a cell. The use of restraints, other than handcuffs or leg irons, generally should not be used for individuals in temporary custody at the Bishop Police Department unless the person presents a heightened risk, and only in compliance with the Handcuffing and Restraints Policy. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Restraints are not used in the temporary restraints only with the approval of the facility holding facility, but for transport and security manager, the facility watch commander, or purposes. ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒ of Restraint Devices (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use shall be secured within one hour from the time of of Restraint Devices ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ of Restraint Devices (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure of Restraint Devices 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. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 9 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use with responsible health care staff determines that an of Restraint Devices 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended of Restraint Devices ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.6 Use placement in restraints shall be documented and of Restraint Devices 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Person and 900.6.1 The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Pregnant Adults responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 302.3.2 in recovery after delivery or termination of the Restraint of Pregnant Person and 900.6.1 pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Pregnant Adults waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. The agency policy states, No person who is in labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery shall be handcuffed or restrained except in ☒ ☐ ☐ extraordinary circumstances and only when a supervisor makes an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary for the safety of the arrestee, officers, or others (Penal Code § 3407; Penal Code § 6030). (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 302.3.2 delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Restraint of Pregnant Person and 900.6.1 the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Pregnant Adults 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 302.3.2 who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraint of Pregnant Person and 900.6.1 an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Pregnant Adults emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 0 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3.1 pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Individuals Who Should Not Be In Temporary of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Custody pregnant people. The agency policy states, Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or conditions should not be in temporary custody at the Bishop ☒ ☐ ☐ Police Department, but should be transported to a jail facility, a medical facility, or another type of facility as appropriate. These include: (b) Any individual who has a medical condition, including pregnancy, that may require medical attention, supervision, or medication while in temporary custody. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.5 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or The agency policy states, Immediately upon communication device beyond those telephone calls being booked and, except where physically which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. impossible, no later than three hours after Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by arrest, an individual in custody has the right to others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be make at least three completed calls to an provided access to the appropriate telecommunication attorney, bail bondsman, and a relative or device which will facilitate communication. Such devices other person (Penal Code § 851.5). Additional may include but are not limited to videophones, calls may be made as reasonable and teletypewriters, or third-party communications necessary (15 CCR 1067). In providing assistance. An individual’s access to telephone further access to a telephone beyond that ☒ ☐ ☐ communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so required by Penal Code § 851.5, legitimate is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. law enforcement interests such as officer safety, effect on ongoing criminal investigations, and logistics should be balanced against the individual's desire for further telephone access . (d) Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having, hearing or speech impairments shall be provided access to a telecommunication device which will facilitate communication (15 CCR 1067). 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.5.5 Telephone Calls and 900.5.9 Attorneys and The facility administrator shall develop written policies Bail Bondsman 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. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policies 900.5.5 Telephone Calls and 900.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsman The agency policy states, (d) Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having, hearing or speech impairments ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be provided access to a telecommunication device which will facilitate communication (15 CCR 1067). (e) Interviews between attorneys and their clients shall not be monitored or recorded (15 CCR 1068). 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 1 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary The agency policy states, Discipline will not actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. be administered to any individual in custody at this facility. Any individual in custody who Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, ☐ ☐ ☒ rules should be transported to the appropriate Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. jail, mental health facility or hospital as soon as practicable. Such conduct should be documented and reported to the receiving facility (15 CCR 1081). Discipline is not administered at this facility. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing Discipline units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ ☒ booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 PERSONS Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The agency policy states, Discipline will not and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. be administered to any individual in custody The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following at this facility. Any individual in custody who elements: repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- ☐ ☐ ☒ rules should be transported to the appropriate conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may jail, mental health facility or hospital as soon impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to as practicable. Such conduct should be television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less documented and reported to the receiving than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation facility (15 CCR 1081). and supervisory approval. Discipline is not administered at this facility. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Discipline 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. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 2 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 hours after an incarcerated person has been Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Discipline the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 written statement by the fact-finders about the Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule The agency policy states, Discipline will not infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a be administered to any individual in custody progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of at this facility. Any individual in custody who discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility following: rules should be transported to the appropriate (a) Loss of privileges. jail, mental health facility or hospital as soon ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Extra work detail. as practicable. Such conduct should be (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. documented and reported to the receiving (d) Removal from work details. facility (15 CCR 1081). (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. Discipline is not administered at this facility. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 3 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 Discipline The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary The agency policy states, Discipline will not actions shall not include corporal punishment, group be administered to any individual in custody punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological at this facility. Any individual in custody who degradation. repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility ☐ ☐ ☒ rules should be transported to the appropriate Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: jail, mental health facility or hospital as soon (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option as practicable. Such conduct should be of last resort and as a response to the most serious and documented and reported to the receiving threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and facility (15 CCR 1081). with the least restrictive conditions possible. Discipline is not administered at this facility. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 medical staff determine that an individual has serious Discipline 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Discipline 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, Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Discipline personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 4 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 except in cases where the incarcerated person has Discipline 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. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.5.10 Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This The agency policy states, Discipline will not requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule be administered to any individual in custody violation reports and report of the disposition of each. at this facility. Any individual in custody who repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility ☐ ☐ ☒ rules should be transported to the appropriate jail, mental health facility or hospital as soon as practicable. Such conduct should be documented and reported to the receiving facility (15 CCR 1081). Discipline is not administered at this facility. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is Arrestees are not held in the temporary expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐ ☒ holding facility for longer than six hours. 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 The agency does not hold arrestees for more than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with than six hours. 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 900.11 MAINTENANCE Assigned Administrator The facility administrator shall develop written policies The agency policy states, The Patrol and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Operation Commander will ensure any level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ reasonably necessary supplemental facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule procedures are in place to address the of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and following issues (15 CCR 1029): correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. (c) Sanitation and maintenance 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 5 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 Temporary Custody of Juveniles establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold minors in temporary custody in the jail. Per agency, Minors are held in non-secure ☐ ☐ ☒ detention in the administrative area of the Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not temporary holding facility. Minors are never subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; placed in a locked jail cell. 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312.5 IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Advisements The facility administrator shall develop policy and The agency policy states, Officers shall take procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and immediate steps to notify the juvenile's the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco ☒ ☐ ☐ parent, guardian, or a responsible relative parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious that the juvenile is in custody, the location illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. where the juvenile is being held, and the intended disposition (Welfare and Institutions Code § 627). 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 ☐ ☐ ☒ 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 6 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 (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. (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. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 7 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the criteria for secure custody as specified in Section The agency policy states, Any juvenile taken 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be into custody shall be released to the care of held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, the juvenile's parent or other responsible facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or adult or transferred to a juvenile custody ☒ ☐ ☐ arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate facility or to other authority as soon as juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- practicable and in no event shall a juvenile be secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. held beyond six hours from the time of the juvenile's entry into the Bishop Police Department (34 USC § 11133; Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1). 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 8 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 SECURE CUSTODY Temporary Custody of Juveniles Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive The agency policy states, When a juvenile is constant direct visual observation by staff of the law held in the presence of an officer or other enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be custody employee at all times and is not documented and made available for review. Monitoring placed in a locked room, cell, or behind any a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices locked doors. Juveniles in non-secure shall never replace constant direct visual observation. custody may be handcuffed but not to a stationary or secure object. Personal supervision, through direct visual monitoring ☒ ☐ ☐ and audio two-way communication is maintained. Monitoring through electronic devices, such as video, does not replace direct visual observation (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1; 15 CCR 1150). BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of non- secure custody logs from June 2024 to May 2025. The agency is compliant with this regulation. 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE Temporary Custody of Juveniles 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 Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 Temporary Custody of Juveniles minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or release. These safety checks shall be documented, with Juveniles who exhibit signs of intoxication actual time of occurrence recorded. ☐ ☐ ☒ are taken to be evaluated by a qualified medical or mental health professional. They are released to a parent or taken directly to a juvenile facility. Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 locked room shall be supervised in accordance with Temporary Custody of Juveniles ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be Bishop PD Policy Manual, Policy 312 supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐ ☒ Temporary Custody of Juveniles 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 9 of 29 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 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; 2019 BSCC Code: 0990 FACILITY NAME: Bishop Police Department Temporary Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: 1976 ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 08/05/25 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. 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* Weapons lockers located outside of the secure area in the Administration Area and Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Vehicle Sallyport Entrance. the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates Booking vestibule. pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The temporary holding facility is equipped with if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to one sobering cell. The facility falls under the themselves or others are held. For those facilities ☐ ☒ 1976 regulation, which did not require two ☐ that accept male and female intoxicated inmates sobering cells for facilities that accept both two sobering cells shall be provided. male and female detainees. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of The shower is located outside the cells in the ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ holding area. 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section No safety cell is located in the facility. 1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the ☐ ☒ ☐ need for such a cell. 7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running ☒ water for staff use. ☐ ☐ 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; * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* Lockers are available for storage in the secure area. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 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. 1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of 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. * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested during the site walk visit. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding 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 All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough No urinals are located in the facility. 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. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS Wash basins were tested during the site walk visit. 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ or tempered water. ☐ ☐ 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS* This is a temporary holding facility, the shower is located outside the cells in the holding area. Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 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. ☐ ☐ * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Weapons lockers are located outside of the secure area in the Administration Area and ☒ A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ Vehicle Sallyport Entrance. 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. 1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in ☒ ☐ ☐ existing protective social-care homes or facilities in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- 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.) 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION State Board of State & Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 0990 FACILITY: Bishop Police Department Temporary Holding Facility TYPE: THJ RC: (0) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 08/05/25 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 10’2” x 9’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 30” X 76” bunk as a bench. Sobering 1976 1 6 (6) 10’0” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: One shower is available in the booking area. Note: Booking vestibule 6’ x 6’, not a holding cell. It is used to process inmates before they are placed in the holding cell or released. The rear yard is fenced and has an electric-operated gate. There are two weapon lockers located outside the secure perimeter of the jail. The rear yard is fenced and has an electric-operated gate. There are two weapon lockers located outside of the secure perimeter of the jail. *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. 0990 Inyo Bishop PD THJ CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)