Los Angeles West Covina PD Inspection Rpt 20-22 I (2020-2022 inspection cycle)

January 4, 2023 Richard Bell, Chief of Police West Covina Police Department 1444 W Garvey Ave S West Covina, CA 91790 2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF WEST COVINA POLICE DEPARTMENT TYPE I JAIL FACILITY, 6031 PC & 209 WIC Dear Chief Bell: On October 25, 2022, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the biennial inspection of your agency’s Type I Jail Facility. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuit to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards for the facility; the Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design of the facility; the Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance. We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections that would also include documentation of corrections made following the inspection. This file should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections. LOCAL INSPECTIONS In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Department and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Department and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local inspection reports are forwarded to your office under a separate cover. Each of the local inspections were current. Richard Bell Chief of Police Page 2 Inspection Date Fire and Life Safety 06/23/2022 Medical and Mental Health 12/09/2021 Environmental Health 12/09/2021 Nutrition 12/09/2021 BSCC INSPECTION Title 15, CCR Inspection Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR1. There were no items of noncompliance noted. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no changes made to the physical plant. We found no items of noncompliance. Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with JJDPA. Secure minors are held in the jail facility separate from adult prisoners. Nonsecure youth are detained are detained in the officer’s report writing area. --- This concludes our inspection report for the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle of the West Covina Police Department’s Type I Jail Facility. If you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 956-5968 or at email: michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. BUSH Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures 1 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not “approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I LTR 20-22 Richard Bell Chief of Police Page 3 cc: City Manager, City of West Covina* Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles* Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles* West Covina Police Department* * Complete copies of this inspection are available at www.bscc.ca.gov 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I LTR 20-22 TYPE I FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code:2940 FACILITY NAME: West Covina Police Department City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jail Manger Joel Martinez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 10/25/2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 Article 2 A. (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal The West Covina Police Department is a Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type Standards and Training for Corrections I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the (STC) participating agency. Compliance “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in with sections related to training (with the Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the ☒ ☐ ☐ exception of 1021) is determined by an date of assignment. annual audit of training records. The most recent STC audit indicates agency is in full compliance with training requirements (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully In addition to annual required STC training, completed the course of instruction required by Penal West Covina Police Department Custodial Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete personnel are also required to attend any the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental mandated City personnel training and Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ Department training deemed necessary by CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. the Jail Administrator to include, but not limited to: Weaponless Defense training, CPR/ First Aid, and Taser training. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Article 2 A. 3 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 Article 2 A. 4 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. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 1 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Article 2 A. 4 Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management ☒ ☐ ☐ course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL In addition to the implementation and operation of all programs and activities required by the regulations, another A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in indicator for compliance with this section is each local detention facility to ensure the the availability of staff to complete and implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ document at least hourly safety checks. A review of safety check logs coupled with the totality of the inspection process was the basis for the finding with this section. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be Article 2 B. 2. at least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available ☒ ☐ ☐ and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties Article 2 B. which would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, Article 2 B. there shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such When female inmates are in custody, there females. will be at least one female employee, who Note: Reference PC§ 4021. will be immediately available and accessible to the female inmate(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ There are three full-time female core trained custody staff. if a female employee is not available the female inmate(s) will be transported to a Los Angeles County Jail Facility. To determine if there is a sufficient number of 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. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 2 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Article 2 B. 2. Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly BSCC staff reviewed and verified 10 months through direct visual observation of all inmates. There ☒ ☐ ☐ of observation logs. Each log was within the shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between regulation standard 60-mins time frame. safety checks. There is a written plan that includes the documentation Policy requires 30-mins random safety of routine safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Article 2 C. 1. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Each staff receives fire, life and safety one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety training during core courses. ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Unless otherwise indicated, all references to policy sections are contained within the West Covina Police Department Jail Policies Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a and Procedures Manual manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of Article 1 & Article 9, Section 6 communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Article 1 D. administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Policy on the use of force. Article 5 G. 1. Refers to Department Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, Article 5 G. including the restraint of pregnant inmates as Article 8 B. 4. ☒ ☐ ☐ referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant inmates are not held at this facility (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Article 5 I. received inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and 853.6, and any other such ☒ ☐ ☐ processes as the facility administrator is empowered to use. (6) Security and control including: Article 2 E. 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) physical counts of inmates, Article 2 E. 2. ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) searches of the facility and inmates, Chapter 7, Section 150 ☒ ☐ ☐ 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 3 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (C) contraband control, and, Article 2 E. 2. ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) key control. Article 2 E. 3. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Article 1 D. review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Article 3 A, B7D hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) mass arrests; Article 3 C ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) natural disasters; Article 3 E ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Article 3D and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Article 3 g ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. Article 8 E ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) Segregation of Inmates. Article 5 A ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual PREA Policy 902 abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ after reporting any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, community members, and other interested third- parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Article 8 E The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide These types of inmates will not be housed in prevention program developed by the facility this facility. administrator, in conjunction with the health authority ☒ ☐ ☐ and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 4 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical ☒ ☐ ☐ and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Article 2 D. 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 Article 2 D. 2. fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on On 06/23/2022 – fire clearance was granted a monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ by the West Covina Fire Department. ☐ ☐ record; (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Article 3 F. Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, Article 3 F. City Council Chambers or a Los Angeles County Jail would be used in this ☒ ☐ ☐ event. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the Article 3 F case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Article 4 A. Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate demographics accounting system which reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- sentenced inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile. Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Verified applicable inmate demographic information as ☒ ☐ ☐ described in the Jail Profile Survey. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 5 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 INMATE RECORDS Article 4 B. (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual inmate records which shall include, but not be limited to, intake information, ☒ ☐ ☐ personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Article 4 C. uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data collected shall include, at a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Article 4 D. Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions ☒ ☐ ☐ taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Reports are due at the end of shifts. assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility manager or his/her designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Article 4 D. Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ government agencies, and to the news media. The public and inmates shall have available for review the following material: (a) The State Corrections Standards Authority Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan A ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) 1062, Visiting B ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence C ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation E ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and D Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 6 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) 1067, Access to Telephone F ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel G ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Inmate Orientation H ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (12) 1071, Voting I ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services No sentenced inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Article 8 C. (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐ every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Article 8 D. 2. appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor Article 12 C. 1. In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐ lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐ subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 7 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Article 5 A. (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ which will provide for the safety of the inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish and implement a classification system which will include the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ and from the inmate and shall provide for a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility administrator or designee. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the inmate's health ☒ ☐ ☐ and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Article 5 D. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Such inmates are not housed at this facility. responsible physician, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures specifying those symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Article 5 K. & Article 8 B. 6. made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 8 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES Article 5 B. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Such inmates are not housed at this facility responsible physician, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered inmates, and may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of the inmate or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION Article 5 H Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator Any inmate that falls under this category will shall develop written policies and procedures which be transported as soon as possible to a Los provide for the administrative segregation of inmates Angeles County Jail Facility. who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the ☐ ☐ ☒ objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No Safety Cell The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may ☐ ☐ ☒ delegate authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 9 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or ☐ ☐ ☒ at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued retention every 24 hours thereafter. ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff ☐ ☐ ☒ on placement and retention, which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ documented. Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific ☐ ☐ ☒ identifiable risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Article 5 F. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section If the inmate(s) is too inebriated or medically 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who fragile to be admitted to our jail, they will be are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately transported to a medical facility due to their state of intoxication and pursuant to written for evaluation before booking. policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator. Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell In no case will an inmate(s) remain in the over six hours without an evaluation by a medical staff sobering cell over (6) six hours without a person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to physical status evaluation by the Watch written medical procedures in accordance with section ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander. 1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will If after 6 hours it has been determined the receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. inmate has not sobered up and can be ☒ ☐ ☐ moved into another cell to await processing, the inmate shall be taken to the hospital. Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in BSCC staff reviewed 12 months of inmates’ the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every placements in the sobering cell. All half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ observation logs were inside the required regulation standard time limit. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES Article 5 C. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Such inmates will not be detained. responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 10 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled for the purposes of ☐ ☐ ☒ diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Article 5 G. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint devices for this purpose are not responsible physician, shall develop written policies used at this facility. Any inmate requiring ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures for the use of restraint devices and such restraining devices are transported may delegate authority to place an inmate in restraints immediately to a Los Angeles County Jail to a responsible health care staff. Facility. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ acceptable restraint devices; signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; ☐ ☐ ☒ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒ exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being ambulatory. ☐ ☐ ☒ Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior. Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, responsible health care staff; continued ☐ ☐ ☒ retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight ☐ ☐ ☒ hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and ☐ ☐ ☒ well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be documented. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 11 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes provisions to protect the inmate ☐ ☐ ☒ from abuse. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when ☐ ☐ ☒ used to restrain inmates for security reasons. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES Restraint for pregnant inmates for this purpose are not used at this facility. Any female prisoners requiring such restraining The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies devices are transported immediately to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Los Angeles County Jail Facility. and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant inmates. 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO Training Bulletin 569B - Force is not used to COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, obtain samples. In this event there is a IMPRESSIONS sample required, the inmate will be transported to the Los Angeles Jail or to the medical center after obtaining a warrant. (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force ☐ ☐ ☒ to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and ☐ ☐ ☒ circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the ☐ ☐ ☒ legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 12 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. ☐ ☐ ☒ Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1062 VISITING Article 6 A. (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for inmate visiting which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall No sentenced inmates are held at this develop and implement written policies and facility. procedures to allow visiting for non-sentenced detainees. The policies and procedures will include a ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule to assure that non-sentenced detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar day following arrest. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Article 6 A. 5. section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ children of the inmate. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐ ☐ ☒ requested by an inmate. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒ defined as the location where the inmate is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video visitation per week shall be offered free of ☐ ☐ ☒ charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017) Mode of visitation; On-site, barrier Visitation hours; Visiting hours are 1100-1500 daily. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Inmates will be provided the opportunity for as many visits and visitors as the facility can accommodate. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. No restrictions. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 13 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Article 6 B. The facility administrator shall develop written policies There are no sentenced inmates, an inmate and procedures for inmate correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ generally will not send or receive mail. provide that: However, there is no limit to the amount of mail that an inmate may send or receive (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a valid security reason and the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ his/her designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, ☒ ☐ ☐ jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the inmate; (d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) those inmates who are without funds shall be Those inmates who are without funds and permitted at least two postage paid envelopes and request to send mail will be given two free two sheets of paper each week to permit postage stamps for general correspondence with family members and friends but correspondence. ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney and to the courts. 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION Article 6 D. (b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall The Watch Commander shall ensure that make table games and/or television available to ☒ ☐ ☐ table games are made available to all inmates. inmates between 0800 and 2300 hours. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, Article 6 E. AND WRITINGS The Watch Commander shall ensure that a (b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall copy of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune is develop and implement a written plan to make available to any inmate requesting it. A non- ☒ ☐ ☐ available a daily newspaper in general circulation, English language publication will be made including a non-English language publication, to available to interested inmates, if they assure reasonable access to interested inmates. request it. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Article 6 C. The facility administrator shall develop written policies Per 851.5 PC, immediately upon being and procedures which allow reasonable access to a booked, and except where physically telephone beyond those telephone calls which are impossible, no later than three hours after required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. arrest, an arrested person has the right to ☒ ☐ ☐ make at least three completed telephone calls to an attorney of his/her choice, a public defender, a bail bonds person, or a relative or other person. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 14 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure inmates have access to the ☒ ☐ ☐ court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Article 6 B. 1. & 3. regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Article 6 A. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION Article 6 F. (b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall Posted develop written policies and procedures for a program reasonably understandable to non-sentenced ☒ ☐ ☐ detainees to orient an inmate at the time of placement in a living area. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) rules and disciplinary procedures; Printed information. ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) visiting rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) availability of personal care items, opportunities for personal hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) availability of reading and recreational materials; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) medical/mental health procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1071 VOTING No sentenced inmates. The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures whereby the ☐ ☐ ☒ county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Article 6 H. The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Article 6 I. Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced workers. Inmate workers are not held at this facility. An abbreviated grievance system is (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and provided to pre-arraigned inmates. Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may appeal and have resolved grievances ☐ ☐ ☒ relating to any conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: (1) a grievance form or instructions for registering . a grievance; ☐ ☐ ☒ 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 15 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) appeal to the next level of review; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level of review which acts on the grievance; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) provision for response within a reasonable time limit; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Grievance System Abuse: The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of ☐ ☐ ☒ grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES Discipline is not administered. If discipline is NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary penalties to guide inmate conduct. Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate upon booking. For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an understandable ☐ ☐ ☒ form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE Discipline is not administered. Each facility administrator shall develop written policies ☐ ☐ ☒ and procedures for inmate discipline. 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) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and ☐ ☐ ☒ submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 16 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS A staff member with investigative and punitive authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose ☐ ☐ ☒ such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒ Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on with the following provisions and within ☐ ☐ ☒ specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate. 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate has been informed of the charges ☐ ☐ ☒ in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good cause. 3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have access to staff or inmate ☐ ☐ ☒ assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an inmate has been informed of the ☐ ☐ ☒ charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ manager or designee. 6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary ☐ ☐ ☒ action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☐ ☐ ☒ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 17 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Discipline is not administered. The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. (h) Disciplinary separation diet. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Discipline is not administered. The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that ☐ ☐ ☒ those inmates who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section ☐ ☐ ☒ 4019.5) (d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary purposes. (e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations (f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ (g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for ☐ ☐ ☒ major violations of institutional rules. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 18 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the facility manager shall approve the initial placement on the disciplinary separation ☐ ☐ ☒ diet and ensure that medical staff is notified. (2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility manager shall approve any continuation on that diet every 72 hours after ☐ ☐ ☒ the initial placement. (h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☐ ☐ ☒ 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Discipline is not administered. Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary infractions and punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAMEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Article 5 D DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING An inmate with known communicable (a) The responsible physical in conjunction with the disease such as AIDS, Tuberculosis, facility administrator and the county health officer, Hepatitis, Methicillin Resistant shall develop a written plan to address the Staphylococcus (MRSA), or a Sexually identification, treatment, control and follow-up Transmitted Disease will not be booked at management of tuberculosis symptoms, referral ☒ ☐ ☐ the jail. The inmate will be transported to the for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities County Hospital Jail Ward. during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable disease which threaten the health of inmates and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in ☒ ☐ ☐ conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be If an inmate displays the signs and/ or reported; symptoms of a communicable disease, they will be transported to a local medical facility ☒ ☐ ☐ (QVH) prior to booking for a medical evaluation. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Sharing of medical information with inmates If the inmate is diagnosed as having a and custody staff. communicable disease by medical personnel, they will then be transported to ☒ ☐ ☐ the County Hospital Jail Ward and not booked in the West Covina Jail. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 19 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based up on behavior medical needs and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates; (7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Article 8 - 18 There shall be written policies and procedures Daily sick call will be held at the beginning of developed by the facility administrator, in cooperation each shift and supervised by the jailer. with the health authority, which provides for a daily sick Inmates may also request health care and call conducted for all inmates or provision made that they will be provided that attention. The sick any inmate requesting medical/mental health attention ☒ ☐ ☐ call will be documented on the bottom of the be given such attention. Prisoner Cell Inspection Record. Those inmates requiring medical attention will be taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital or transferred to a Los Angeles County Sheriff medical facility. 1260 STANDARD INSTUTIONAL CLOTHING Article 10 A The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Pre-Arraignments inmates only. inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, ☒ ☐ ☐ Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, Disposable emergency clothing is issued but not be limited to: when required. (a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear Clean undergarments, including shorts and may be substituted for the institutional undergarments tee shirts for males; or, bra and two pairs of and footwear specified in this regulation. This option panties for females will be kept in the jail notwithstanding, the facility has the primary storage room and issued to inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility to provide the personal undergarments needed (LA County Health Inspector and footwear. recommendation 11-2013, not a Title 15 requirement for Type-1 Jail). Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ Any vermin infested inmates or minors being PERSONAL CLOTHING booked into this facility will be brought to the immediate attention of the Watch Commander. Such inmates will be taken to There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control the a Los Angeles County Jail Facility or ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall. Under no circumstances will a contamination and/or spread of vermin in all inmates’ vermin infested inmate or minor be placed in personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, a cell with other inmates or minors. disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 20 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Article 10 B There shall be written policies and procedures Inmates will be allowed to shower upon developed by the facility administrator for the issue of assignment to a housing unit and then every personal hygiene items. Each female inmate shall be other day upon request. provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and 2. Inmates, except those who may not shave tampons as requested. Each inmate to be held over 24 for reasons of identification in court, will be hours who is unable to supply himself/herself with the allowed to shave daily and receive hair following personal care items, because of either services once a month upon request. indigency or the absence of inmate canteen, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Each female inmate shall be issued issued: sanitary napkins or tampons or panty liners as requested and female inmates are allowed to continue birth control measures as prescribed by their physician 4. Each inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themselves because of indigence or the absence of a canteen will be issued upon request: (a) Toothbrush, Article 10 B 4a ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Dentifrice, Article 10 B 4b ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, Article 10 B 4c ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and Article 10 B 4d ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. Article 10 B 4f ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in the items “a” through “d”. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1266 SHOWERING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ showering/bathing. Inmates shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. 1270 STANDARD BEDDNG AND LINEN ISSUE Article 10 C The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each inmate entering a living area who is ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) One mattress cover or one sheet; Article 10 C 1a ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One towel; and, Article 10 C4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic Article 10 C 1c conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 21 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFTEY, AND Article 11 A MAINTENANCE The Jail will be kept in a clean and safe The facility administrator shall develop written policies condition at all times. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable 2. The responsibility for the cleanliness and level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the sanitation of the jail is that of the city facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule custodian. The custodian will thoroughly of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and clean the facility each day according to the correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work maintenance schedule established by the practices which may be found. Jail Manager. 3. Jailers are responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean and sanitary manner when the custodian is not available. 4. Whenever emergency repairs are ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary the Watch Commander will immediately be notified. 5. At the end of their shift, the Watch Commander will visually inspect the cells, booking area, interview room for contraband and cleanliness and supplies. They will also inspect lights, locks, and plumbing fixtures for damage and proper operation. All defects will be brought to the attention of the Jail Manager. Each inspection will be noted in the jail log. 6. The Jail Manager will ensure that booking supplies, intoxilyzer mouthpieces and First Aid Kit supplies are available. DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Article 12 B Minors Arrested for Law Violations The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act 1. Any minor taken into temporary custody by our (JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards department, on the basis that they are a person on the detention of minors: described by 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be held in secure custody or non-secure (1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders custody provided that the standards set forth in this (2) Separation ☒ ☐ article are met. (3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit) 2. A minor under 14 years of age may be held in The JJDPA requires an annual inspection on the non-secured temporary custody for a limited period federal standards for facilities that hold minors in of time to aid in the investigation, release to a parent secure detention. or guardian, or awaiting transportation to the Los Angeles Juvenile Hall. Are minors held in the jail cells? Penal Code Section 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how ☒ ☐ facilities hold minors in temporary custody in the jail. Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail are not subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PRO 20-22 - 22 - A352 Type I PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) CSA Code: 2940 FACILITY NAME: West Covina City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: X 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 10/25/2022 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X Provides clear visual supervision X Telephone accessible X Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with X individual compartments, locks and keys Sobering Cells (2.4) X Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 60 square feet X Contain toilet X Contain washbasin X Contain drinking fountain X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X Padding on the floor X 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PHY 20-22 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Available in reception/booking X Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Available for inmate valuables X Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) No safety cells. **Elements of this regulation deleted** X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 X standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells X Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 100 square feet X Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking X fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells X Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PHY 20-22 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor X dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities) X Dormitories (2.8) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added X Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 X inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) X and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items X Dayrooms (2.9) X 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells-rooms 35 square feet of floor area per inmate X Contain tables and seating to accommodate the X maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I X facilities Shower (3.4) X Available on a ratio of 1:16 Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. X 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) X 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained X through an adequate heating and cooling system. Visiting (2.18) X Sufficient visiting area 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PHY 20-22 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates X Attorney Interviews (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment X such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop X sink and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, X bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) X Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas X Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I PHY 20-22 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) The Board of State and Community Corrections BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 2940 FACILITY: West Covina City Jail TYPE: IJ RC: 22 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 10/25/22 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Booking Holding 1963 2 (2) (2) 5.3 x 7.2 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: One shower available Spec. Use Sobering 1982 1 (6) (6) 11.3 x 12.0 1 1 1 Holding 1986 1 (8) (8) 12.1 x 7.2 x 12.0 Holding 1986 1 (8) (8) 12.0 x 6.6 x 12.0 Holding 1986 1 (6) (6) 6.0 x 10.3 x 12.0 Housing Cells 2-4 Multiple 1982 3 4 4 12 11.3 x 12.0 1 1 1 Cell 5 Multiple 1982 1 4 4 4 11.3 x 12.0 1 1 1 Note: Female cell. Cells 6-8 Single 1963 3 4 2 6 5.6 x 7 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: Cells 6-8 each contains two smaller cells with the measurements noted. Each smaller cell contains 2 beds. Each smaller cell is rated for 1 bed for a total of 6. *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. 2940 Los Angeles West Covina PD I LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)