BSCC
Los Angeles Long Beach PD I (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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March 6, 2026
Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police
Long Beach Police Department
400 W. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, LONG BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Hebeish:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Long Beach City Police Department
has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and
the following facility was inspected on Monday, October 6, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Long Beach City Jail 2320 I
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.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 Sections 1027.5(e) and (f), Safety Checks: As required by these sections, safety
check procedures are not adequately documented with the current agency policy and
forms.
Title 15 Section 1028 Fire and Life Safety: Policy is not current with regulation changes
from April 1, 2025.
Title 15 Section 1029 Policy and Procedures Manual: The policy manual provided for
review and currently in use is dated November 18, 2019, and does not contain any
regulatory updates since that time.
Wally Hebeish
Chief of Police
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Title 15 Section 1029 Policy and Procedures Manual: There are no policies in place
regarding compliance for the prevention and reporting of sexual abuse and sexual
harassment while in custody.
Title 15 Section 1030 Suicide Prevention Program: Several of the policies required by this
regulation are not addressed in the current policy manual.
Title 15 Section 1041 Inmate Records: No information was provided regarding the
collection of sexual abuse data required for reporting under this section.
Title 15 Section 1046 Death in Custody: Policy is not current with regulation changes from
July 1, 2024.
Title 15 Section 1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates: Jail SOP manual contains a
Use of Force policy section last revised February 24, 2015, and has no mention of
restraint use on pregnant individuals.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
There were no areas of noncompliance with Title 24.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Monday, October 6, 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 CAP that addresses each
outstanding item of noncompliance is due to the BSCC no later than February 26, 2026.
* * *
Please email me at rob.gardner@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 846-4604 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
ROBERT GARDNER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
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Wally Hebeish
Chief of Police
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Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Los Angeles County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County*
County Administrator, Los Angeles County*
Carlos Grimaldo, Sergeant, Long Beach Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 2320
FACILITY NAME: Long Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant C. Grimaldo, Lt. A. Yap, Jail Secretary Melissa Knight
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: October 6, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 24-25 compliance monitoring cycle.
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as NOTE:
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the Policies and procedures referenced below are from the
date of assignment. Long Beach Jail Standard Operating Procedures Manual,
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the revised November 18, 2019.
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
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, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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 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.
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.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in BSCC staff noted adequate staffing to
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ perform basic jail operations
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed current staffing rosters
☒ ☐ ☐
and watchlists and found sufficient female
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
staffing across all shifts.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that check documentation from June 2025
include, but are not limited to, the following: through October 2025.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
☒ ☐ ☐
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly During the documentation review, BSCC staff
through direct visual observation of all people held and noted the agency requires 30-minute checks
housed in the facility. for all housing areas. Checks are logged on a
“30 Minute Round Log” and found to be timely
and varied.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The policy does not accurately describe the
☐ ☒ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety current practice of conducting safety checks.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ The policy does not accurately describe the
current practice of conducting safety checks.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
who completed the safety check(s).
☐ ☒ ☐ The policy does not accurately describe the
current practice of conducting safety checks.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns While BSCC staff noted periodic supervisor
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☐ ☒ ☐ reviews on the log form, the policy does not
safety checks. accurately describe the current practice of
conducting safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 5.601 Fire Prevention and Suppression Pre-
planning
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ This training is provided to all officers during
training standards established by the Board for general the CORE academy.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 5.601 Fire Prevention and Suppression Pre-
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety planning
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Agency policy is not current with regulation
health authority, shall develop and implement policies changes from April 1, 2025.
and procedures consistent with the requirements of
Penal 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: Agency policy is not current with regulation
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☐ ☒ ☐ changes from April 1, 2025.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Agency policy is not current with regulation
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at changes from April 1, 2025.
☐ ☒ ☐
a central location and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Agency policy is not current with regulation
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive changes from April 1, 2025.
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☐ ☒ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Agency policy is not current with regulation
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible changes from April 1, 2025.
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☐ ☒ ☐
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Agency policy is not current with regulation
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they changes from April 1, 2025.
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 Agency policy is not current with regulation
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the changes from April 1, 2025.
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.
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(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Agency policy is not current with regulation
medical responders are present when a person is changes from April 1, 2025.
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☐ ☒ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Policies and procedures reviewed are from
the Long Beach Jail SOP Manual, revised
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a November 18, 2019.
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all The manual is outdated and staff indicated
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be updates and revisions are pending from the
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every City Office of Constitutional Policing.
☐ ☒ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 2.100 Jail Division Administration Structure
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ 6.600 Maintenance Supervision
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Addendum to Jail SOP, pages 142-147, taken
and federal legal requirements and includes from Long Beach Police Department Manual
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Section 7.1.2 (Revised 02/24/15)
holds.
15.101 Force Options
☐ ☒ ☐
Manual is outdated and still includes
references to the use of the carotid control
hold as a reasonable force option.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Addendum to Jail SOP, pages 142-147, taken
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in from Long Beach Police Department Manual
Penal Code Section 3407. Section 7.1.2 (Revised 02/24/15)
15.106 Use of Restraint Chair
☐ ☒ ☐
Policy is outdated and there is no mention of
restraint of pregnant persons in any policy
section. Staff indicate they do not use
restraint devices at this facility.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 8.100 Medical Responsibility
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and key control. No annual security review was provided.
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.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: 5.601 Fire Prevention and Suppression Pre-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 9.900 Escape and Civil Disturbance in the Jail
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
(C) mass arrests; 11.600 Misdemeanor Release Methods
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; 9.600 Evacuation Plan - Earthquake
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 6.500 Safety Inspections and Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Service
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 6.500 Safety Inspections and Equipment
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Service
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 8.500 Suicidal Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐ Agency also has a full-time mental health
clinician on staff.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 4.500 Classification and Description of
☒ ☐ ☐ Detainees
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Agency has no policy relating to this section.
and sexual harassment. There is only a placeholder on page 141 of
the manual, listing Chapter 14 – PREA -
☐ ☒ ☐
Prison Rape Elimination Act – (Under
Construction).
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Agency has no policy relating to this section.
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after There is only a placeholder on page 141 of
reporting any abuse. the manual, listing Chapter 14 – PREA -
☐ ☒ ☐
Prison Rape Elimination Act – (Under
Construction).
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Agency has no policy relating to this section.
incarcerated persons. There is only a placeholder on page 141 of
the manual, listing Chapter 14 – PREA -
☐ ☒ ☐
Prison Rape Elimination Act – (Under
Construction).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Agency has no policy relating to this section.
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be There is only a placeholder on page 141 of
limited to, the following: the manual, listing Chapter 14 – PREA -
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Prison Rape Elimination Act – (Under
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Construction).
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☐ ☒ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Agency has no policy relating to this section.
family, community members, and other interested There is only a placeholder on page 141 of
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual the manual, listing Chapter 14 – PREA -
☐ ☒ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be Prison Rape Elimination Act – (Under
publicly posted at the facility. Construction).
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 8.500 Suicidal Prisoners
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Agency does not have a comprehensive
prevention program developed by the facility written policy containing all the subsections
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health listed below as required by this regulation.
☐ ☒ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who Agency has a full-time mental health clinician
present a suicide risk. on staff.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial BSCC staff reviewed training records
personnel. showing custody staff had attended this
☒ ☐ ☐
training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon The agency utilizes the Los Angeles County
intake and prior to housing assignment. Unified Arrestee Medical Screening Form SH-
☒ ☐ ☐
R-422 for initial mental health screening.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 8.500 Suicidal Prisoners
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Individuals exhibiting suicidal behavior will be
classification. ☒ ☐ ☐ kept under close observation (in padded
isolation cells if possible), until their release
can be secured.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Agency has no policy relating to this section.
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☐ ☒ ☐
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Agency has no policy relating to this section.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☐ ☒ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Agency has no policy relating to this section.
☐ ☒ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Agency has no policy relating to this section.
procedures. ☐ ☒ ☐
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Agency has no policy relating to this section.
attempts. ☐ ☒ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Agency has no policy relating to this section.
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☐ ☒ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Agency has no policy relating to this section.
☐ ☒ ☐
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Agency has no policy relating to this section.
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☐ ☒ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 5.601 Fire Prevention and Suppression Pre-
Planning
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 5.601 Fire Prevention and Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Planning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire inspection and prevention planning
completed with Long Beach Fire Department
on October 24, 2025.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with 5.601 Fire Prevention and Suppression Pre-
two-year retention of the inspection record; Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed two years of facility fire
inspections.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire inspection and prevention planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires completed with Long Beach Fire Department
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; on October 24, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 9.300 General Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 9.300 General Evacuation Procedures
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The Jail Supervisor is responsible for
conducting an average daily prisoner
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics population count.
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☒ ☐ ☐
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with
applicable demographic information as described in the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS 13.300 Jail Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The Jail Secretary is responsible for all
shall develop written policies and procedures for the records for each incarcerated person.
maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated
person which shall include, but not be limited to, intake BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of records at
☒ ☐ ☐
information, personal property receipts, commitment the jail and determined the agency is
papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, compliant with this regulation.
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, No policy or data were provided regarding this
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at section.
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. 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).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 13.301 Jail Incident Report
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The Jail Secretary maintains all written
and procedures for the maintenance of written records records and incident reports.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of incident
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
reports written from May 2025 to September
person.
2025 by jail staff. The reports contained the
necessary information for compliance with
this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 13.301 Jail Incident Report
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 13.301 Jail Incident Report
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Public information regarding the Jail facility is
available on the department’s website and at
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility the front counter in the lobby.
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 incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 13.100 Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 13.100 Public Information
people as specified in sections:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) 1062, Visiting 6.300 Inmate Visitation
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time BSCC staff observed newspapers, table
games, and televisions during the on-site
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection.
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and BSCC staff observed newspapers, table
Writings games, and televisions during the on-site
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection.
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed jail rules posted
throughout the facility.
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs
☐ ☐ ☒
(12) 1071, Voting 10.701 Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance 10.700 Religious Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure 10.601 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
☒ ☐ ☐ 10.200 Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 10.200 Discipline
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 10.200 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 10.200 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 8.100 Medical Responsibility
The Long Beach Police Department has the
☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility for providing basic health care
services to all inmates, per Title 15, Minimum
Jail Standards.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 8.700 Death of Prisoners
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Policy is vague and does not contain the
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death necessary elements for compliance with this
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☐ ☒ ☐ section.
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
Policy is also not current with regulation
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
changes from July 1, 2024.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 8.700 Death of Prisoners
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Policy is vague and does not contain the
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of necessary elements for compliance with this
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☐ ☒ ☐ section.
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
Policy is also not current with regulation
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
changes from July 1, 2024.
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 8.700 Death of Prisoners
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Policy is vague and does not contain the
identify issues that require further study. necessary elements for compliance with this
☐ ☒ ☐ section.
Policy is also not current with regulation
changes from July 1, 2024.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 8.700 Death of Prisoners
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Policy is vague and does not contain the
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports necessary elements for compliance with this
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☐ ☒ ☐ section.
Penal Code.
Policy is also not current with regulation
changes from July 1, 2024.
The initial review report shall contain the following 8.700 Death of Prisoners
information:
(1) Demographic information Policy is vague and does not contain the
(A) Full name of the decedent necessary elements for compliance with this
(B) Date of birth
section.
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
Policy is also not current with regulation
(E) Gender
changes from July 1, 2024.
(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.
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(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 4.100 Inmate Processing and Housing
4.500 Classification and Description of
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Detainees
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of booking,
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities screening, and classification forms from June
according to the categories of gender identity, age, 2025 to September 2025 and determined the
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, agency complies with the requirements of this
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- regulation.
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for
the safety of the incarcerated people 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
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 4.100 Inmate Processing and Housing
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis 4.500 Classification and Description of
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Detainees
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 4.602 Communicable Disease Segregation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the At the time of booking, all persons are asked
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and if they are suffering from a communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require disease and a response will be noted on the
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical screening form.
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation is completed.
All persons reporting that they have a
communicable disease shall be separated
from all other prisoners and remain separated
until the jail physician makes an evaluation.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 4.602 Communicable Disease Segregation
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 8.600 Psychiatric Examination of Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Agency policy is compliant with this regulation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and and also have a full-time mental health
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated clinician on staff. In practice, any incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ person determined to have any significant
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. mental health issues or disorders are not
housed at this facility but transferred to the
Los Angeles County Jail or the jail ward at
USC Medical Center.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 8.600 Psychiatric Examination of Prisoners
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 8.600 Psychiatric Examination of Prisoners
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 8.600 Psychiatric Examination of Prisoners
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 4.601 Administrative Segregation Cells
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Prisoners may be separated if one or more of
develop and implement policies and procedures for the the following applies:
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
• Prone to escape
• Assault staff or other
Incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐ • Disrupts the operation of the jail
• Likely to need protection from
other Incarcerated persons
Anytime an incarcerated person is placed in a
cell, direct visual observation will be
maintained twice every half hour and
documented on the cell logs until they are
transferred to the county jail.
Policies and procedures must include: 4.601 Administrative Segregation Cells
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 4.601 Administrative Segregation Cells
an incarcerated person’s health. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for 4.601 Administrative Segregation Cells
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of 4.601 Administrative Segregation Cells
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 4.601 Administrative Segregation Cells
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation. Any inmate housed in an Administrative
segregation cell will be medically evaluated
by a doctor within eight hours and evaluated
☒ ☐ ☐
by mental health within 12 hours of placement
in the cell using the on-duty mental health
evaluation to determine continued retention in
the cell.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 4.604 Safety Cells
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 4.604 Safety Cells
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 4.604 Safety Cells
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 4.604 Safety Cells
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 4.604 Safety Cells
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.
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(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health 4.604 Safety Cells
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 4.604 Safety Cells
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
documented. documenting safety cell placements and
☒ ☐ ☐
checks from June 2025 through September
2025 and found them to be compliant with this
regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure 4.604 Safety Cells
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 4.604 Safety Cells
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 4.603 Sobering Cell Segregation
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon 4.603 Sobering Cell Segregation
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 4.603 Sobering Cell Segregation
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 4.603 Sobering Cell Segregation
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the 4.603 Sobering Cell Segregation
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
documenting sobering cell placements and
☒ ☐ ☐
checks from June 2025 through September
2025 and found them to be compliant with this
regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 8.102 Developmentally Disabled Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Agency policy indicates individuals with
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and developmental disabilities are either released
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ or immediately transported to Los Angeles
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and County Jail.
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Addendum to Jail SOP, pages 142-147, taken
from Long Beach Police Department Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section 7.1.2 (Revised 02/24/15)
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint 15.106 Use of Restraint Chair
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person Policy is outdated, but staff indicate they do
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not currently use any restraint devices at this
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other facility.
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Addendum to Jail SOP, pages 142-147, taken
from Long Beach Police Department Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section 7.1.2 (Revised 02/24/15)
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant 15.105 Use of Restraints
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the 15.106 Use of Restraint Chair
policy shall include reference to the following:
☐ ☒ ☐
Policy is outdated and there is no mention of
restraints related to pregnant incarcerated
persons in any policy section.
Staff indicate they do not use any type of
restraints on pregnant incarcerated persons.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☐ ☒ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☒ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☐ ☒ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☒ ☐
pregnant people.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 4.303 Processing Incoming Prisoner DNA
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law Incarcerated persons refusing to cooperate
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel with detention officers in the process of
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to obtaining a DNA sample will be sent to the
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ County Jail and only returned to the Long
palm print impressions from individuals who are required Beach City Jail upon a sample being
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions obtained.
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 4.303 Processing Incoming Prisoner DNA
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional Incarcerated persons refusing to cooperate
employee, faced with similar facts and with detention officers in the process of
circumstances, would consider necessary and ☐ ☐ ☒ obtaining a DNA sample will be sent to the
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. County Jail and only returned to the Long
Beach City Jail upon a sample being
obtained.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 4.303 Processing Incoming Prisoner DNA
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Incarcerated persons refusing to cooperate
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to with detention officers in the process of
provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression ☐ ☐ ☒ obtaining a DNA sample will be sent to the
and the consequences of refusal. County Jail and only returned to the Long
Beach City Jail upon a sample being
obtained.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 4.303 Processing Incoming Prisoner DNA
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include Incarcerated persons refusing to cooperate
information that reflects the fact that the offender was with detention officers in the process of
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or ☐ ☐ ☒ obtaining a DNA sample will be sent to the
impression and refused. County Jail and only returned to the Long
Beach City Jail upon a sample being
obtained.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 4.303 Processing Incoming Prisoner DNA
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Incarcerated persons refusing to cooperate
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the with detention officers in the process of
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the ☐ ☐ ☒ obtaining a DNA sample will be sent to the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the County Jail and only returned to the Long
tape shall be retained administratively. Beach City Jail upon a sample being
obtained.
1062 VISITING 6.300 Inmate Visitation
5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures, which include the The facility only offers video visitation. NCIC
following requirements: Inmate Communications provides
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: communication (telephone and video
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility services).
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 6.300 Inmate Visitation
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
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(3) For sentenced incarcerated persons in Type I 6.300 Inmate Visitation
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person each week. Visits are allowed daily for up to one hour per
day.
(4) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall 6.300 Inmate Visitation
develop and implement written policies and 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
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.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 6.300 Inmate Visitation
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section 6.300 Inmate Visitation
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of
☒ ☐ ☐
the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 6.300 Inmate Visitation
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 6.300 Inmate Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 6.300 Inmate Visitation
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 6.300 Inmate Visitation
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(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; Video visitation only.
Visitation hours; Inmate Workers 1300 – 1400.
Misdemeanor 1400 – 1600.
Felony 1600 – 1800.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Up to one hour daily
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Only as stated in section 6.300
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
incarcerated person may send or receive;
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(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility
manager or designee approves; Letters shall not contain any form of
contraband, threats, intimidations, escape
plans, criminal information, or any violation of
state or federal law.
Outgoing letters addressed to a court or
☒ ☐ ☐ judge, an attorney, a Grand Jury, the Chief of
Police, BSCC, or a Jail Supervisor will not be
read.
Any inmate requesting to communicate with
the Jail Administrator, or the Administrative
Sergeant will be issued a plain white paper
and a plain white envelope.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
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 incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Officers will not read mail if
addressed to a judge, court, attorney, Grand
Jury, Chief of Police, or Jail Supervisor.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but If an inmate wishes to correspond with the
☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid Chief of Police or a detention supervisor,
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to officers will provide a paper and an envelope,
the courts. which may be sealed.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME BSCC staff observed table games and TV
available for incarcerated persons to use.
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall make
☒ ☐ ☐
table games, television, or both, available to incarcerated
people.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 10.702 Other Recreational Activities
WRITINGS
All jail dayrooms will have a television to be
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall operated by jail employees. A daily
develop and implement a written plan to make available ☒ ☐ ☐ newspaper will be available to all inmates
a current newspaper or other like source, including a non- housed in the jail, when requested.
English language alternative, to ensure reasonable
access to interested people.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 13.200 Information Requests
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Nothing in this section shall be construed as
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have limiting or denying the right of any person in
access to the court and to legal counsel. custody to consult with legal counsel at any
Such access shall consist of: time during their detention.
☒ ☐ ☐
Attorneys, physicians, credentialed
clergymen, investigators and diplomatic
representatives are allowed to conduct
interviews. Proper identification is required.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 10.600 Correspondence and Communication
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 13.200 Information Requests
☒ ☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall BSCC staff observed the jail rules posted in
develop written policies and procedures for a program ☒ ☐ ☐ several areas throughout the facility
reasonably understandable to non-sentenced detainees
to orient them at the time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
be limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) rules and disciplinary procedures;
(2) visiting rules; 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) availability of personal care items, opportunities 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
for personal hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) availability of reading and recreational materials; 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) medical/mental health procedures. 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
☒ ☐ ☐
1071 VOTING 10.701 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated 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.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 10.700 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility It is the policy of the Long Beach City Jail to
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ allow properly credentialed clergymen access
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in to the jail only on approval of the Jail
religious services, practices and counseling on a Administrator.
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 10.601 Grievance Procedure
Note: Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced Facility does not hold sentenced workers.
workers.
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
of confinement, included 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;
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a
grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) a process for submission and handling of
anonymous grievances; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest
appropriate staff level; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) appeal to the next level of review;
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☐ ☐ ☒
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
☐ ☐ ☒
a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction
within the facility; ☐ ☐ ☒
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance,
appeal, response, and related documents to the
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct
regular review of grievances, responses, and
☐ ☐ ☒
appeals.
(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 ACTIONS 10.201 Infractions
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Due to lack of personnel, discipline is not
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary administered in this facility.
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
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Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable 5.500 Long Beach City Jail Inmate Rules
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
verbally or provide them with material in an ☒ ☐ ☐
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 10.201 Infractions
PERSONS
Due to lack of personnel, discipline is not
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies administered in this facility.
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements:
☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ ☒
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time.
☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☐ ☐ ☒
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐ ☒
the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated
person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 10.201 Infractions
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary Due to lack of personnel, discipline is not
officer and the incarcerated person has been administered in this facility.
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.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ ☒
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 10.201 Infractions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Due to lack of personnel, discipline is not
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule administered in this facility.
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 10.201 Infractions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Due to lack of personnel, discipline is not
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary administered in this facility.
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation.
☐ ☐ ☒
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐ ☒
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ ☒
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall
☐ ☐ ☒
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group
☐ ☐ ☒
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.
☐ ☐ ☒
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 10.201 Infractions
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept Due to lack of personnel, discipline is not
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒ administered in this facility.
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 4.602 Communicable Disease Segregation
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING
At the time of booking, all persons are asked
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the if they are suffering from a communicable
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall disease and a response will be noted on the
develop a written plan to address the identification, medical screening form.
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ All persons reporting that they have a
shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification communicable disease shall be separated
of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, from all other prisoners and remain separated
treatment responsibilities during incarceration and
until the jail physician evaluates them.
coordination with public health officials for follow-up
treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the
current local incidence of communicable diseases which
threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority The agency utilizes the Los Angeles County
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Unified Arrestee Medical Screening Form SH-
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and R-422 for screening and communicable
procedures in conformance with applicable state and disease management.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 incarcerated
persons and custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(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
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a
☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL 8.201 Sick Call
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Sick calls occur every morning and
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, throughout the day as needed.
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such
attention.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 6.100 Inmate Supplies
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to BSCC staff observed the clothing supply to be
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court clean, serviceable, and in good repair.
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall Generally, incarcerated persons will wear
include, but not be limited to: their personal clothing while in the facility.
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments;
☒ ☐ ☐
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(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties.
☒ ☐ ☐
The person’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.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 8.400 Lice Infestation
CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator to control contamination
☒ ☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
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 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no
maximum allowance. While there were no females in custody
☒ ☐ ☐
during the inspection, BSCC staff observed
these supplies on hand to provide as needed.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, When an arrestee is expected to remain in the
shall be issued: ☒ ☐ ☐ jail for over eight hours, they shall be issued
(a) Toothbrush, the personal care items listed in sections (a)
to (e) below.
(b) Dentifrice,
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap,
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements.
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
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Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Arrestees are allowed to shower before being
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. assigned to a housing cell and can shower
daily.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
other day or more often if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 6.200 Inmate Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 6.100 Inmate Supplies
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, When an arrestee is expected to remain in the
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who jail for over eight hours, they shall be issued
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding and linens.
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the BSCC staff observed the bedding and linens
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; to be clean, serviceable, and in good repair.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet;
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
(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.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 5.400 Daily Inspections/Rounds
MAINTENANCE 6.500 Safety Inspections and Equipment
Service
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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Are minors held in jail cells? 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
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold
☒ ☐
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ ☒
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints;
☐ ☐ ☒
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(d) prohibiting use of discipline.
☐ ☐ ☒
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐ ☒
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4)
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ ☒
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) access to language services;
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) access to disabilities services;
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
requested; ☐ ☐ ☒
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian,
and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure
the comfort of the minor; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or
☐ ☐ ☒
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
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(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of
what is available under this section, and it shall be
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ ☒
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side- by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are is a person described
by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☐ ☐ ☒
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was
taken into custody; ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ ☒
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate
supervision or protection of the minor; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail,
☐ ☐ ☒
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at
☐ ☐ ☒
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and,
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least
☐ ☐ ☒
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the
same locked room unless under constant direct visual
☐ ☐ ☒
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ ☒
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety
☐ ☐ ☒
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ ☒
minor and shall be documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ ☒
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON-
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law
☐ ☐ ☒
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR
NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
obtained for minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to the
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or
☐ ☐ ☒
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with
actual time of occurrence recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐ ☒
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 2320
FACILITY NAME: Long Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: 10/06/2025
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted ☒ ☐ ☐
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Water fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) At sallyport. Booking occurs in the basement.
External to the security area and equipped with
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Sobering Cells (2.4) Has low benches in each cell.
Limited to no more than 15 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain toilet
4-73: 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain washbasin
4-73: 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
Adequate visual observation
☒ ☐ ☐
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available in booking/reception ☒ ☐ ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1) .
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and 1963 facility standards.
height of 8 feet
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height ☒ ☐ ☐
of 8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
30" X 76" mattress
☒ ☐ ☐
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
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
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate
Toilet and washbasin
4-73: 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
30" X 76" mattress
☒ ☐ ☐
Safety Cells (2.5)
☒ ☐ ☐
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and
height of 8 feet
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor)
☒ ☐ ☐
Equipped with solid security door and view panel
☒ ☐ ☐
Padded floor, door and walls
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light
fixture operable from outside the cell. ☐ ☒
☐
Dormitory (2.8)
Capacity of 4-50 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
Showers (3.4)
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting (3.6)
☐ ☒
☐
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good
supervision ☐ ☒
☐
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained ☐ ☒
through an adequate heating and cooling ☐
system
Dayrooms (2.9)
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories ☐ ☒
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) Roof exercise area for workers.
Available in Type II and III facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11)
Available in Type II and III facilities
☐ ☒
☐
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishings to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more)
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the
same room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
facilities ☐ ☒
☐
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Provide for confidential attorney consultation ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop
☒ ☐ ☐
sink
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Space (2.21)
Adequate space available ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22)
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of
☒ ☐ ☐
alerting staff in a central control
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications and alarm systems
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 2320
FACILITY: Long Beach City Jail TYPE: I RC: 198
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: 10/06/2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Location Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Booking
Basement Holding 2001 1 - (10) (10) 10'10" x 12'6" x 8' 1 1 1
Felony Holding 1963 1 (10) (10) 13’ x 9.5’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Misdemeanor Holding 1963 1 (4) (4) 6.3’ x 7.8’ x 8’
6th Floor Males
Sobering 1 Sobering 2003 1 (13) (13) 13'8" x 17' x 8' 1 1 1
Note: Sobering 2 was eliminated during the seismic retrofit.
Felony 1 & 2 Multiple 1963 11 4 4** 34 31.5’ x 67’ x 8’ 1 1 1 4
3
Misdemeanor Multiple 1963 12 4 4** 34 31.5’ x 67’ x 8’ 1 1 1 4
3 & 4
Note: Each tank has 16,884 cubic feet. 16,884/500 (1963 standards) = RC for 34 in each tank.
**While four incarcerated persons may be placed in a cell, only 34 incarcerated persons in total may be
placed in Tanks 1 & 2 and 34 in Tanks 3 & 4. 1963 regulations rated facilities based on total cubic footage
available in the housing unit, including corridors not by individual cell size.
Housing Single 1963 6 1 1 6 6.5 x 7’ x 8’ 1 1
Note: 6 single administrative segregation cells.
A & B Safety 1963 2 - (1) (2) 6.5’ x 7’ x 8’ 1
Female housing
Tank 5-7 Multiple 1963 3 10 10 30 16' x 14' x 8' 2 2 1
Housing Dormitory 1963 1 20 30 30 30' x 59' x 10' 6 6 2
Note: Large Dayroom available. The dormitory is used for inmate workers.
Tank 8 Multiple 1963 1 4 3 3 17' x 12' 7" x 8' 1 1 1 1
Note: Formerly a medical unit, now used for general population housing (2006-2008).
4th Floor Females-South
1, 2, 3 Single 1963 3 2 1 3 21' x 11' x 8' 1 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Location Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Note: Used for female segregation.
Sobering 1 & 2 Sobering 1963 2 - (10) (20) 10' x 15'x 8' 1 1 1
Note: Floors and walls padded. Two showers are available.
Misdemeanor Multiple 1963 12 2 2** 19 6.4’x 6’ x 8’ 1 1 1 2
Note: **While two incarcerated persons may be placed in a cell, only 19 incarcerated persons total may
be placed in this unit. 1963 regulations rated facilities based on total cubic footage available in the housing
unit, including corridors not by individual cell size.
Felony Multiple 1963 5 2 2 10 6.6' x 6.2' x 8' 1 1 1 2
Note: The first cell in this unit lost some space due to the seismic retrofit.
4th Floor Females-North-Overflow
1, 2, 3 H 1963 3 4 4 (4) 21’ x 11’ x 8’ 1 1 1 1
Note: will be used for holding secure minors.
Sobering 1 & 2 Sobering 1963 2 - 10 (20) 10’ x 15’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Note: Floors and walls padded. Two showers are available. Will be used as an overflow sobering cell.
Misdemeanor Multiple 1963 12 2 2** 19 6.4’ x 6’ x 8’ 1 1 1 2
Note: **While two incarcerated persons may be placed in a cell, only 19 incarcerated persons total may
be placed in this unit. 1963 regulations rated facilities based on total cubic footage available in the housing
unit, including corridors not by individual cell size.
Felony Multiple 1963 5 2 2 10 6.6' x 6.2' x 8' 1 1 1 2
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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