Los Angeles El Monte PD Inspection Rpt 20-22 I (2020-2022 inspection cycle)

January 3, 2023 Jake Fisher, Chief of Police El Monte Police Department 11333 Valley Blvd El Monte, CA 91731 2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF EL MONTE POLICE DEPARTMENT TYPE I JAIL FACILITY, 6031 PC & 209 WIC Dear Chief Fisher: On October 26, 2022, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the biennial inspection of your agency’s Type I Jail Facility. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuit to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards for the facility; the Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design of the facility; the Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance. We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections that would also include documentation of corrections made following the inspection. This file should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections. LOCAL INSPECTIONS In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Department and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Department and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local inspection reports are forwarded to your Department under a separate cover. Each of the local inspections were current. Jake Fisher Chief of Police Page 2 Inspection Date Fire and Life Safety 10/27/2022 Medical and Mental Health 10/05/2022 Environmental Health 10/05/2022 Nutrition 10/05/2022 BSCC INSPECTION Title 15, CCR Inspection Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR. There was no noncompliance noted. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no changes made to the physical plant. We found no items of noncompliance. Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with JJDPA. Secure youth are detained in the facility, out of sight and sound of adult prisoners. Non-secure youth are held in the juvenile holding area, which is outside the jail facility. 12 months of Juvenile Logs were viewed with no violations of the three core JJDPA requirements. --- This concludes our inspection report for the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle of the El Monte City Police Department’s Type I Jail Facility. If you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 956-5968 or email at michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov. Sincerely, MICHAEL BUSH Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I LTR 20-22 Jake Fisher Chief of Police Page 3 cc: City Manager, City of Covina* Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles* Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles* Robert Pointer, Jail Supervisor, Covina Police Department * Complete copies of this inspection are available at www.bscc.ca.gov 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I LTR 20-22 TYPE I FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 2120 FACILITY NAME: El Monte City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Kelly Martin, Jail Supervisor FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 10/26/2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE Article 9. A. COURSE2 El Monte PD is a Standards and (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Training for Corrections (STC) Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a participating agency. Compliance with Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully sections related to training (with the complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” exception of 1021) is determined by the as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, annual STC audit of training records. within one year from the date of assignment. Seven full-time staff (5-males & 2 Females). BSCC was advised that there is only ☒ ☐ ☐ one full-time core trained female custody staff. When a female is in custody and there is no core trained female available, a female dispatcher will assume the responsibilities of carrying for the female inmate(s). A Records clerk, who has received matron training (eight hours), will supervise female prisoners. Due to the facility operating as a Type I facility, all staff employees who operate as custody staff must attend the Correctional Officer Core Course within one year of assignment. . 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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 1 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy ☒ ☐ ☐ Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 302.4 Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, Supervisor is an acting lead officer II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete position and has completed the Core either the STC Supervisory Course (as described Course. in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 302.4 Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC ☒ ☐ ☐ management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL 302.5 TRAINING Agency certifies that all applicable staff are current in recurring training. With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 201.3 Supervision of Inmates “Spellman”, an electronic record, is A sufficient number of personnel shall be used to document cell checks employed in each local detention facility to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there 302.5 shall be at least one employee on duty at all times Minimum staffing is one, but overlap in a local detention facility or in the building which scheduling occasionally provides two houses a local detention facility who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ jailers. immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conflict with the supervision and care ☒ ☐ ☐ of inmates in the event of an emergency. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 2 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Whenever one or more female inmates are in If a female custody staff member is not custody, there shall be at least one female available, the female prisoners will be employee who shall be immediately available and transported to the LA County Sheriff, ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to such females. except for those who are intoxicated. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC Staff reviewed the staffing plan personnel for a specific facility, the facility and the staffing roster while onsite and it administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing was compliant with this regulation. plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their ☒ ☐ ☐ biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Inmate Safety Checks Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. There is a written plan that includes the BSCC staff reviewed 12 months of documentation of routine safety checks. safety checks logs. Safety check times ☒ ☐ ☐ were within the required time limit. 8 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 400.3 Procure Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is an inmate in custody, there ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at There will be trained core staff available least one person on duty who trained in fire and when inmates are in custody. life safety procedures that relate specifically to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 3 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Agency is using a new Lexipol template 3 Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of 100.3.1 communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the 100.1 Inspections facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Policy on the use of force. 303 Chemical Agents ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 507 Use of Restraint Devices including the restraint of pregnant inmates as 507.8 Pregnant Inmates referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ The use of any restraint device in this facility is prohibited by policy. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and 853.6, and any other 502.3 Pre-Booking Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ such processes as the facility administrator is empowered to use. (6) Security and control including: 501 ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) physical counts of inmates, 508 ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) searches of the facility and inmates, 508 ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) contraband control, and, 508.6 ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) key control. 203.4 ☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 4 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Emergency procedures include: (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 400.9 hostages; 400.3 ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.8 (C) mass arrests; 400.6 ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) natural disasters; 400.3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) periodic testing of emergency 800 equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 505 ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ 303 security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. 701 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) Segregation of Inmates. 502.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 304.3 abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or 304.3 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate after reporting any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court 304.3 Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other inmates or ☒ ☐ ☐ staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 304.3 community members, and other interested third-parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 701 – 701.10 Suicide Prevention and Intervention. The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the Although there is a policy, suicide risk facility administrator, in conjunction with the prisoners will not be detained or housed ☒ ☐ ☐ health authority and mental health director, to in the facility. These types of prisoners identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those will be immediately transferred to the inmates who present a suicide risk. The program county jail. shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that All staff have attended suicide have direct contact with inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention trading. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 5 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately All inmates shall undergo medical and upon intake and prior to housing assignment. mental health screening during the intake process. A portion of the intake ☒ ☐ ☐ medical screening is devoted to assessing inmates at risk for suicide. (c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to ☐ ☐ ☒ suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☐ ☐ ☒ (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☐ ☐ ☒ (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures. ☐ ☐ ☒ (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☐ ☐ ☒ (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as defined by ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility administrator. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 401 - 401.3 Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, with ☒ ☐ ☐ the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California ☒ ☐ ☐ Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility 401.3 Fire Suppression Preplanning staff on a monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection record; BSCC staff reviewed 2 years of Monthly Fire and Life Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspections. Agency is in compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by 401.3 Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and Most recent inspection: 10/27/2022 Fire (b) which requires inspections at least once every ☒ ☐ ☐ clearance granted. two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, Posted in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in 400.5 the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 6 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate demographics accounting system which reflects ☒ ☐ ☐ the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC Agency supplies data to JPS. with applicable inmate demographic information ☒ ☐ ☐ as described in the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 INMATE RECORDS 202 Inmate Records 204 Daily Activity Logs (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual inmate records which shall include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐ receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data collected ☒ ☐ ☐ shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 204.5.1 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which ☒ ☐ ☐ result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the ☒ ☐ ☐ occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the Jail staff completes incident reports, staff assigned to investigate the incident and which are due at the end of shift. submitted to the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ designee. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 7 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 206.3 Public Information Plan Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Will provide upon request. facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the dissemination of information to ☒ ☐ ☐ the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and inmates shall have available for review the following material: (a) The State Corrections Standards Authority Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service No sentenced inmates. Programs ☐ ☐ ☒ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline No sentenced inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 8 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 509 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and A review team comprised of the Chief of Minors. Police or designee, the health The facility administrator, in cooperation with the administrator, the responsible health administrator, shall develop written policy physician, and other health care and and procedures to ensure that there is an initial supervision staffs who were relevant to review of every in-custody death within 30 days. ☒ ☐ ☐ the incident shall conduct a review of the The review team shall include the facility incident. This review shall occur within administrator and/or the facility manager, the 30 days of the incident and shall review health administrator, the responsible physician the appropriateness of clinical care; and other health care and supervision staff who whether changes to policies, are relevant to the incident. procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; ☒ ☐ ☐ and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor 324.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or In any case in which a minor dies while detained in Serious Injury of a Juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ a jail, lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the ☒ ☐ ☐ provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 9 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 502.5 Classification et seq (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will ☒ ☐ ☐ provide for the safety of the inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish and implement a classification system which will include the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for a channel of appeal by the ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate to the facility administrator or designee. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a All jail staff is current in training housing area for male or female inmates, and in requirements, including classification making other housing and programming training. assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would All prisoners housed with others shall ensure the inmate's health and safety, and be classified for holding purposes. whether the placement would present BSCC staff reviewed 8 months of management or security problems. An inmate's ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate’s classification and medical own views with respect to his or her own safety screening forms. All forms were shall be given serious consideration. complete and ensure the inmate's health and safety. Verified by inspection 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 10 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 502.3 Non-Detainable Inmate Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written Arrestees suspected of having a ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures specifying those communicable disease are not symptoms that require segregation of an inmate accepted or kept at this facility. until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any ☐ ☐ ☒ other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 502.3 Non-Detainable Inmate Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Arrestees suspected of having a mental responsible physician, shall develop written disorder are not accepted or kept at this policies and procedures to identify and evaluate ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. Would be completed at the secondary facility If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☐ ☐ ☒ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of the inmate or others. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 11 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is criminal in nature or ☒ ☐ ☐ disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is ☐ ☐ ☒ necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No Safety Cell The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those ☐ ☒ ☐ inmates 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 inmate in a safety cell to a physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ An inmate 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. A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily sick call, whichever is ☐ ☐ ☒ earliest. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued retention every 24 hours thereafter. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 12 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 within 12 hours of placement. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every thirty minutes. Such observation ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be documented. Procedures shall be established to assure ☒ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ Inmates 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 ☐ ☐ inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 512.1 The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a threat to their own safety or the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of others due to their state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering Inmates will be removed from the cell as they are able to continue in the processing. sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical procedures in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with section 1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all Under no circumstances will an inmate inmates will receive an evaluation by responsible be held in a sobering cell for more than health care staff. six hours without being evaluated by ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified medical personnel to ensure that the inmate does not have an urgent medical issue. Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates BSCC reviewed a 12-month sample of held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no observation logs. All were within the less than every half hour. Such observation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ required time limits. be documented. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 13 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 502.3 Non-Detainable Inmate INMATES Screening Inmates with developmental disabilities are not held at this facility. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written This function would be done by a ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures for the identification and secondary facility (county jail or evaluation, appropriate classification and hospital). housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the This function would be done by a regional center on any inmate suspected or secondary facility (county jail or confirmed to be developmentally disabled for the hospital). purposes of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 ☐ ☐ ☒ hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 507 Use of Restraint Devices Inmates requiring this type of restraint The facility administrator, in cooperation with the are not accepted or kept at this facility. responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint ☒ ☐ ☐ devices and may delegate authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; ☐ ☐ ☒ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒ exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ☐ ☐ ☒ ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 14 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, responsible health care staff; ☐ ☐ ☒ continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes provisions to ☐ ☐ ☒ protect the inmate from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to restrain inmates for security ☐ ☐ ☒ reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT 507.8 PREGNANT INMATES INMATES Restraints will not be used on inmates who are known to be pregnant unless The facility administrator, in cooperation with the based on an individualized responsible physician, shall develop written determination that restraints are policies and procedures for the use of restraint reasonably necessary for the legitimate devices on pregnant inmates. In accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ safety and security needs of the inmate, Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include the members, or the public. Should reference to the following: restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the ☐ ☐ ☒ body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed ☐ ☐ ☒ necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 15 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery ☐ ☐ ☒ after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates. 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 513 Biological Sample COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Force is not employed in the collection of DNA specimens at the facility. (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, However, the department will obtain a authorized law enforcement, custodial, or warrant and the sample will occur at a corrections personnel including peace officers, medical center. ☒ ☐ ☐ may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts ☐ ☐ ☒ and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include ☐ ☐ ☒ an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact that the ☐ ☐ ☒ offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by ☐ ☐ ☒ statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 16 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING 100.3 Inmate Visitation (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate visiting which ☒ ☐ ☐ shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator Sentenced inmates are not housed at shall develop and implement written policies and this facility. procedures to allow visiting for non-sentenced detainees. The policies and procedures will ☒ ☐ ☐ include a schedule to assure that non-sentenced detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar day following arrest. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 100.3 Inmate Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by ☒ ☐ ☐ minor children of the inmate. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the requirements of this section if in- ☐ ☐ ☒ person visitation is requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in- person or video visitation. For purposes of this ☐ ☐ ☒ subsection, “onsite” is defined as the location where the inmate is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without ☐ ☐ ☒ in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video visitation per week shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; On-Site Barrier Visitation hours; 1200 to 1400 daily Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, 15 minutes each – two times per day. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Excluded visitors are individuals on parole/probation, convicted felons, individuals with no identification. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1001 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 17 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or his/her designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, jail authorities ☒ ☐ ☐ may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility administrator; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and ☒ ☐ ☐ friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney and to the courts. 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 1000.1 Inmate Exercise and Recreation (b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility Games are available upon request. ☒ ☐ ☐ shall make table games and/or television available to inmates. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, 1000.1 Inmate Exercise and Recreation PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS Books, newspapers and writing (b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility materials are available upon request. shall develop and implement a written plan to ☒ ☐ ☐ make available a daily newspaper in general circulation, including a non-English language publication, to assure reasonable access to interested inmates. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1002 Telephone calls The facility administrator shall develop written Each arrestee is granted 3 completed policies and procedures which allow reasonable phone calls upon being booked into the ☒ ☐ ☐ access to a telephone beyond those telephone facility. calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 502.8 The facility administrator shall develop written 1002 Inmate Telephone Access policies and procedures to ensure inmates have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of 601.4 Inmate Access to Courts and these regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Counsel (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 18 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION (b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for a program reasonably understandable to non- ☒ ☐ ☐ sentenced detainees to orient an inmate at the time of placement in a living area. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) rules and disciplinary procedures; 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Posted. (2) visiting rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) availability of personal care items, opportunities for personal hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) availability of reading and recreational materials; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) medical/mental health procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1071 VOTING No Inmate Workers. The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures whereby ☐ ☐ ☒ the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 15. H Religious Services or Counseling The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to provide opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 15. I Inmate Worker Grievance Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced Procedure workers. No sentenced inmates (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may appeal and have ☐ ☐ ☒ resolved grievances relating to any conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a grievance; ☐ ☐ ☒ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 19 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) appeal to the next level of review; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level of review which acts on the ☐ ☐ ☒ grievance; (5) provision for response within a reasonable time limit; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Grievance System Abuse: The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an ☐ ☐ ☒ excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY 604 Inmate Discipline PENALTIES If discipline is NOT administered, written Discipline is not administered at this policy should indicate as such. If discipline is facility; remainder of section is deleted. administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary penalties to guide inmate conduct. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking ☐ ☐ ☒ area or issued to each inmate upon booking. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ ☒ understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 604 Inmate Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written Discipline is not administered at this policies and procedures for inmate discipline. The ☐ ☐ ☒ facility; remainder of section is deleted. plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, ☐ ☐ ☒ telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 20 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member ☐ ☐ ☒ observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ A staff member with investigative and punitive authority shall be designated as a disciplinary ☐ ☐ ☒ officer to impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒ Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on with the following provisions and within ☐ ☐ ☒ specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ provided to the inmate. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate 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 inmate, or for good cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have access to ☐ ☐ ☒ staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an inmate has been informed of ☐ ☐ ☒ the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the action taken shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 21 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☐ ☐ ☒ which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a legitimate, non-punitive ☐ ☐ ☒ administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 604 Inmate Discipline The degree of punitive actions taken by the Discipline is not administered at this disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the facility; remainder of section is deleted. severity of the rule infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 604 Inmate Discipline ACTIONS Discipline is not administered at this The Penal Code and the State Constitution facility; remainder of section is deleted. expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status ☐ ☐ ☒ for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 22 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other inmate or group of ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device ☐ ☐ ☒ be used for disciplinary purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of ☐ ☐ ☒ these regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 1247 of these regulations shall only be ☐ ☐ ☒ utilized for major violations of institutional rules. (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the facility manager shall approve the initial placement on the disciplinary ☐ ☐ ☒ separation diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility manager shall approve any continuation on that diet every 72 hours ☐ ☐ ☒ after the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no ☐ ☐ ☒ longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 23 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 604 Inmate Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record Discipline is not administered at this is kept of all disciplinary infractions and facility; remainder of section is deleted. punishment administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAMEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 700.4 DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING 502.3704 (a) The responsible physical in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis ☒ ☐ ☐ symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable disease which threaten the health of inmates and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in ☒ ☐ ☐ conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Sharing of medical information with inmates and custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of diseases(s) and lessen ☒ ☐ ☐ the risk of exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based up on behavior medical needs and safety of the ☒ ☐ ☐ affected inmates; (7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 24 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL 704.6 There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, which ☒ ☐ ☐ provides for a daily sick call conducted for all inmates or provision made that any inmate requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1260 STANDARD INSTUTIONAL CLOTHING 800.6 The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to inmates held after arraignment in all but Court ☒ ☐ ☐ Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ 800.6 PERSONAL CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread of vermin in all ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates’ personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 801.6 There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each female inmate shall be provided with sanitary napkins, ☒ ☐ ☐ panty liners, and tampons as requested. Each inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply himself/herself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of inmate canteen, shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 25 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in the items “a” through ☒ ☐ ☐ “d”. 1266 SHOWERING 801.8 There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for inmate showering/bathing. Inmates shall be permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. 1270 STANDARD BEDDNG AND LINEN ISSUE 801.31 The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each inmate entering a living area who ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFTEY, AND 800 MAINTENANCE The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Secure youth will be detained in the facility, out of sight and sounds of adult prisoners. Non- The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency secure youth are held in the juvenile holding ☒ ☐ area, which is outside the jail facility. Prevention Act (JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards on the detention of minors: 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 26 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot (1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders Reviewed 12 months of Juvenile Logs with no (2) Separation noncompliance issues or violations to the three core JJDPA requirements. (3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit) The JJDPA requires an annual inspection on the federal standards for facilities that hold minors in secure detention. Are minors held in the jail cells? Penal Code Section 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold minors in ☒ ☐ temporary custody in the jail. Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail are not subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PRO 20-22 - 27 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 2120 FACILITY NAME: El Monte City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER: 1994 Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 10/26/2022 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons X 4-73: Capacity limitation deleted Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell X capacity Toilet accessible X Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X 3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with X individual compartments, locks and keys Sobering Cells (2.4) Cells evaluated under 1994 standards. X Limited to no more than 15 inmates 4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate X Contain toilet X 4-73: 1:8 ratio Contain washbasin X 4-73: 1:8 ratio Contain drinking fountain X Adequate visual observation X Padding recommended Floors are padded. 4-73: Padding required X 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PHY 20-22 - 1 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in booking/reception Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No single cells. X Maximum capacity of one inmate. A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of 8 feet 4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and X height of 8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking X fountain Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X 76" mattress X Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X A capacity of more than 2 persons 4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate X 4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate Toilet and washbasin X 4-73: 1:8 ratio Drinking fountain X Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X 76" mattress X Safety Cells (2.5) No safety cells. X Designed to house one person A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of 8 feet X 4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) X 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PHY 20-22 - 2 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Equipped with solid security door and view panel X Padded floor, door and walls X 4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity X light fixture operable from outside the cell. Dormitory (2.8) No dorms. X Capacity of 4-50 inmates 4-73: Capacity limitation deleted 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate X 4-73: 40 square feet per inmate A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked X 4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio X 4-73: Drinking fountain X Showers (3.4) Pre--1973 facility. X 4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio Lighting (3.6) X 4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading 4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision X Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6 4-73: A comfortable living environment is X maintained through an adequate heating and cooling system Dayrooms (2.9) No dayroom required. Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and dormitories X 4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I Exercise Area (2.10) Available in Type II and III facilities X 4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PHY 20-22 - 3 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) Available in Type II and III facilities X 4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs Dining Facilities (2.17) 15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100 persons or more) X 4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmates dining Visiting (2.18) X Visiting area 4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum X security facilities Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas, lockable, containing a X mop sink Storage Space (2.21) X Adequate space available Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) Located in all inmate housing units and capable X of alerting staff in a central control Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X 4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PHY 20-22 - 4 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Emergency Power (2.24) Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X 4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting, communication s and alarm systems 2016 – Note: Cells have wire mesh on inmate side, small mesh which limits view. Repeated painting has made smaller, limiting vision into some cells. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I PHY 20-22 - 5 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 2120 FACILITY: El Monte City Jail TYPE: IJ RC: 17 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 10/26/2022 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 Reception Holding 1963 1 (3) (3) 4.3' x 7.8' Note: Toilet facilities available. Male Housing Sobering 1994 1 (7) (7) 11.1' x 13.8' 1 1 1 1 Note: One shower at receiving for housing, 1994-1995 padded floors added. MC 1 Multiple 1963 1 6 4 4 11.1' x 13.8' 1 1 1 1 MC 3 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 11.1' x 19.5' x 1 1 1 1 10.5' Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 11.1' x 19.8' x 1 1 1 10.5' Note: Shower adjacent to cell. This cell may be converted to sentenced housing in the future (pay for stay) (16-18) Not converted at time of inspection Admin. Seg Multiple 1963 1 3 3 3 11.0' x 19.8' x 1 1 1 10.5' Sobering 1994 1 (7) (7) 11.0' x 13.8' x 1 1 1 1 10.5' Note: Padded floor. *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. 2120 Los Angeles El Monte PD I LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)