Orange PD Westminster Jail THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

April 29, 2026 Darin Lenyi, Chief of Police Westminster Police Department 8200 Westminster Blvd, Building 5 Westminster, CA 92683 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Chief Lenyi: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Westminster City Police Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and the following facility was inspected on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 : FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Westminster Jail 3776 THJ This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards: 13-102 (c) 6. Design requirements (2) Suicide hazards. Architectural plans shall be reviewed by the Board for the purpose of reducing hazards posed by fixtures and equipment which could be used for an act of suicide by an incarcerated person. The facility design shall avoid any surfaces, edges, fixtures or fittings that can provide an attachment for self-inflicted injury. The following features shall be incorporated in the design of temporary holding cells, temporary staging cells sobering cells, safety cells, single occupancy cells and any other area where an incarcerated persons may be left without direct visual observation: Darin Lenyi Chief of Police Page 2 • Call boxes and air vents The call boxes and air vents have sharp edges, creating o ligature points. • Modesty panel in sobering cells: The panel is not extended to the floor, creating a ligature point. o Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation for further information regarding Title 24 compliance. Refer to the Living Area Space Evaluation attachment for information related to Rated Capacity. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026; 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 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A CAP that addresses each outstanding item of noncompliance is due to the BSCC no later than May 12, 2026. BSCC noted mitigation efforts were already in process before this letter was written. * * * Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any questions. Sincerely, JAMES A PEAK Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Orange County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Orange County* County Administrator, Orange County* Cindy Sweasy, Commander, Westminster Police Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI LTR 25-26 TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3776 FACILITY NAME: Westminster Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Cynthia Sweasy FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/08/2026 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PM 900.12 Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Department members should be trained and familiar with this policy and any supplemental At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who procedures. supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Department members responsible for specialized corrections training. Such training shall supervising adults in temporary custody shall include, but not be limited to: complete the Corrections Officer Core Course (a) applicable minimum jail standards; or eight hours of specialized training within six (b) jail operations liability; months of assignment. Such training shall (c) separation of incarcerated persons; include but not be limited to the following (15 (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life CCR 1024): safety; and; (a) Applicable minimum jail standards (e) suicide prevention; (b) Jail operations liability (f) de-escalation; (c) Separation of incarcerated persons (g) juvenile procedures; (d) Emergency procedures and planning, (h) racial bias; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ fire safety, and life safety (i) mental illness. (e) Suicide prevention (f) De-escalation Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is (g) Juvenile procedures needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of (h) Racial bias the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the (i) Mental illness employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years (15 CCR 1024). The Training Sergeant shall maintain records of all such training in the member's training file. BSCC staff reviewed the provided training certificates for the staff and determined the facility to be compliant with this regulation. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary least one employee on duty at all times in a local Custody detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and An authorized department member capable ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an of supervising shall be present at all times emergency. when an individual is held in temporary custody. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary would conflict with the supervision and care of Custody incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. The member responsible for supervising ☒ ☐ ☐ should not have other duties that could unreasonably conflict with the member's supervision. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary shall be at least one female employee who shall be Custody immediately available and accessible to such females. At least one female department member Note: Reference PC § 4021. should be present when a female adult is in ☒ ☐ ☐ temporary custody. In the event that none is readily available, the female in custody should be transported to another facility or released pursuant to another lawful process (15 CCR 1027). In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Custody shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a BSCC staff reviewed the staffing plan and staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ determined the facility compliant with this time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a regulation. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 900.8 Holding Cells (e) The safety check should involve The facility administrator shall develop and implement questioning the individual as to the policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that individual's well-being. include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being PM 901.7 Safety Checks of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly 4. A safety check consists of a direct through direct visual observation of all people held and visual observation of the detainee to ☒ ☐ ☐ housed in the facility. ensure that the detainee is breathing, not under distress, and does not need assistance. Looking directly through glass or clear object is acceptable. Viewing a detainee through the aid of a camera or electronic device does not constitute a "direct visual observation." 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 900.8 Holding Cells between safety checks. (e) Safety checks by department members shall occur no less than every 60 minutes (15 CCR 1027.5). BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks logs from the months of March 2024, August 2024, January 2025, May 2025, July 2025, and December 2025. BSCC staff determined the safety checks met the requirements of this regulation and were compliant. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell 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 PM 900.8 Holding Cells intervals. (e) 1. Safety checks should at varying ☒ ☐ ☐ times (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (d) Time of all safety checks (15 CCR include: 1027; 15 CCR 1027.5). ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC staff found the location of each check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory was indicated on the safety check log. ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 901.7 Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). 5. The observing officer will select their ☒ ☐ ☐ name in the drop down which will automatically time stamp the check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 901.8 Other Responsibilities reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or The Watch Commander is responsible for facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns periodic checks to make sure logs and of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks are being performed as safety checks. required. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the computerized reviews of safety checks. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan The plan should ensure that at least one (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be member who meets the training at least one person on duty at all times who meets the standards established by the Board of training standards established by the Board for general State and Community Corrections fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ (BSCC) for general fire- and life-safety and is trained in fire- and life-safety procedures relating specifically to the facility is on-duty at all times (15 CCR 1028). The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 900.5.3 Medical Care health authority, shall develop and implement policies (a) Whenever there is a person in and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal custody, there shall be at least one Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers person on duty at all times who meets the certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin training standards established by the CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining Board for general fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe (Penal Code section 6030 (c) ). and appropriate to do so. BSCC staff reviewed the CPR certificates for the staff and determined the facility was compliant with this regulation. These policies shall cover the following key elements: (b) Correctional officers shall be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. and a copy of the certification shall be on ☒ ☐ ☐ file in the facility or at a central location and available for review. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a (c) Correctional Officers shall begin CPR copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at on a non-responsive person without a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ obtaining approval from a supervisor when it is appropriate to do so (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon (d) Correctional officers shall immediately medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive summons medical aid when a person is and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer identified as nonresponsive and shall is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would administer CPR unless the correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ contraindicate its use. officer is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective (e) Correctional officers shall use equipment when administering CPR whenever possible personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne when administering CPR whenever pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. possible to reduce exposure to bodily ☒ ☐ ☐ fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a (f) If an imminent physical danger correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they prevents a correctional officer from safely shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has administering CPR, they shall resume passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely CPR as soon as the threat has passed, or ☒ ☐ ☐ removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet the nonresponsive person has been arrived. safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering (g) The correctional officer shall continue CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the administering CPR, absent imminent nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such physical danger, until the nonresponsive as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or person shows obvious signs of life, such until medical staff or alternative medical responders ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal arrive and take over. responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative (h) In situations where medical staff or medical responders are present when a person is alternative medical responders are identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall present when a person is identified as ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The facility utilizes the Westminster Police Department Policy. It will be referred to as Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a “PM” throughout this document. It has a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The reviewed date of September 30, 2025. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PM 200 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) Inspections and operations reviews (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 306 Handcuffing and Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 900.4.2 Emergency Medical Attention received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.4.3 Screening and Placement (6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 902 Custodial Searches searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The current annual review was completed on review, evaluate, and make a record of security March 11, 2026, and advised of no changes. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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: PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) mass arrests; PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) natural disasters; PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 900.5.9 Firearms and Other Security ammunition, chemical agents, and related Measures ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. PM 905 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 900.4.3 Screening and Placement ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 903.2 Policy and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 903 Prison Rape Elimination respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 900.10 Release and/or Transfer incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 903.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse and Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff observed PREA postings in the privately report sexual abuse and sexual intake area. 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, PM 903.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse and family, community members, and other interested Harassment third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff observed PREA postings in the publicly posted at the facility. lobby area. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be in Temporary Custody The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide (d) Individuals who are a suspected prevention program developed by the facility suicide risk (see the Mental Illness administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Commitments Policy). authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, 1. If the officer taking custody of an and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who individual believes that the individual present a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ may be a suicide risk, the officer shall The program shall include the following: ensure continuous direct supervision until evaluation, release, or a transfer to an appropriate facility is completed (15 CCR 1030). PM 905 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 905.3 Suicide Prevention Plan personnel. (d) Training (initial and annual training or risk identification, prevention and intervention). PM 905.4 Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the provided annual suicide prevention training for the hold facility staff and determined the facility to be compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, including placement in restrictive housing, following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐ classification. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, If there is any suspicion that the individual medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide may be suicidal, the individual shall be risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ transported to the appropriate mental health facility or evaluated by a mental health professional. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury PM 905.8 Suicides (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been ☒ ☐ ☐ deleted. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 900.5.14 Fire Safety 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 PM 900.11 fire department to be included as part of the policy and (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ suppression pre-plan as required by 15 Regulations Section 1029); CCR 1032 (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with PM 900.5.14 Fire Safety two-year retention of the inspection record; The jail staff/Watch Commander shall document the results once per month on the fire inspection log (located inside the jail). The inspection record shall be retained for 24 months (Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Code of Regulations § 1032). BSCC staff reviewed the provided monthly fire inspection logs and determined the facility to be compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 900.5.14 Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires The fire department shall conduct inspections at least once every two years; biennial fire inspections. ☒ ☐ ☐ The current biennial fire inspection was completed on November 6, 2024, by the Orange County Fire Authority. (d) an evacuation plan; and PM 900.14.1 Evacuation of Temporary ☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facility (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 900.5.10 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious Threat of Physical Harm Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records The facility reported no incidents inside the and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ holding area this rating period. Compliance harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee was based on a review of policy. or incarcerated person 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 assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death (i) Preparation of a written report to the reporting requirements of Government Code section Attorney General within 10 days of any death 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of in custody including any reasonably known the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC ☒ ☐ ☐ facts concerning the death (Government within 10 days of an in-custody death. Code § 12525) 1. A copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General shall also be submitted to the BSCC within 10 days of the death (15 CCR 1046). (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious health administrator, shall develop written policy and Injury procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a The in-custody death review should be written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of initiated as soon as practicable, and a the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall written report shall be completed within include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or 30 days of the death. The team should ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, the health administrator, the responsible review the appropriateness of clinical physician and other health care, and supervision staff care, determine whether changes to who are relevant to the incident. policies, procedures, or practices are warranted ad identify issues that require further study (15 CCR 1046).' Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Injury within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports (h) In-custody death review reports in with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with 15 CCR 1046 Penal Code. 1. A copy of the initial review report of an in-custody death shall be provided to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following information: (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a 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 PM 900.4.3 Screening and Placement (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s or III facility shall develop and implement a written intake/booking paperwork and determined it classification plan designed to properly assign was compliant with regulations 1050, 1051, incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 1052, and 1057. according to the categories of gender identity, 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 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, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody The officer responsible for an individual in The facility administrator, in cooperation with the temporary custody should evaluate the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and person for any apparent chronic illness, procedures specifying those symptoms that require disability, vermin infestation, possible medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable disease or any other potential medical evaluation is completed. risk to the health or safety of the individual or others. The officer should specifically ask if the individual is contemplating suicide and evaluate the individual for obvious signs or ☒ ☐ ☐ indications of suicidal intent. PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be in Temporary Holding (h) Any individual who claims to have, is known to be afflicted with, or displays symptoms of any communicable disease that poses an unreasonable exposure risk (15 CCR 1051). At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be in Temporary Holding The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (k) Any individual who appears to be a responsible physician, shall develop written policies and danger to themselves or others due to a procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated behavioral crisis, or who appears gravely people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ disabled (15 CCR 1052). behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Individuals in behavioral crisis are booked directly to the Orange County Jail or a local hospital. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Require some policy in case a person readily available, an incarcerated person shall be develops crisis after screening. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 0 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be in Temporary Holding (g) Any individual who has exhibited Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall extremely violent or continuously violent develop and implement policies and procedures for the behavior including behavior that results in administrative separation of incarcerated people. the destruction of property or demonstrates an intent to cause physical ☒ ☐ ☐ harm to themselves or others (15 CCR 1053; 15 CCR 1055). Individuals who require administrative separation are booked directly to the Orange County Jail. Policies and procedures must include: (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The facility does not have a safety cell. The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒ to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒ advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ documented. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell Individuals who are to be held in the The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section temporary holding facility and who present a 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of threat to their own safety or the safety of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety others due to their state of intoxication should or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. be placed in a sobering cell until their condition allows for continued processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed sobering cell placement logs for the months of March 2024, August 2024, January 2025, March 2025, July 2025, and December 2025. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with these regulations. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell 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 PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody (d) Under no circumstances shall an staff to determine whether the person has an urgent individual be held in a sobering cell for medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these more than six hours without being ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations. evaluated by qualified medical personnel to ensure that the individual does not have an urgent medical issue. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half (c) A safety check consisting of direct hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual observation sufficient to assess the individual's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ documented in the cell log. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the cell log. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be in responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Temporary Holding procedures for the identification and evaluation, (j) Any individual with an obvious appropriate classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability (15 CCR 1057). nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. Individuals identified with developmental disabilities are booked directly to the Orange County Jail or a local hospital. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 900.6 Use of Restraints Devices The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility does not deploy a restraint chair responsible physician, shall develop and implement or WRAP device written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (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. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (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 PM 306.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or (a) An incarcerated person known to be in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnant or in recovery after delivery or pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or termination of the pregnancy shall not be ☒ ☐ ☐ waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during (b) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, termination of the pregnancy, shall not be ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety and security of the incarcerated person, the unless deemed necessary for the safety and staff, or the public. security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional (c) Restraints shall be removed when a who is currently responsible for the medical care of professional who is currently responsible for an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery person during a medical emergency, labor, or termination of the pregnancy determines that the ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery, or recovery after delivery or removal of restraints is medically necessary. termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s (d) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, person's pregnancy, they shall be advised, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated orally or in writing, of the standards and ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 900.5.7 Telephone Calls 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 PM 900.5.11 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 900.5.12 Discipline Discipline will not be administered to any Wherever discipline is administered, each facility individual in custody at this facility. administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ ☒ booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ ☒ understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 900.5.12 Discipline PERSONS Discipline will not be administered to any individual in custody at this facility. Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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 hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐ ☒ be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ ☒ assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☐ ☐ ☒ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 900.5.12 Discipline Discipline will not be administered to any The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer individual in custody at this facility. shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 900.5.12 Discipline Discipline will not be administered to any The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly individual in custody at this facility. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐ ☒ continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ ☒ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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 PM 900.5.12 Discipline Discipline will not be administered to any Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept individual in custody at this facility. of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 901.1 The Detention Center is currently open as a The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Temporary Holding Facility where arrestees for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is should not be held in excess of 6 hours, expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be unless unavoidable circumstances exist, at limited to: which point arrestees shall be offered a meal. (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the Under no circumstances shall an arrestee be requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; held longer than 24 hours ☐ ☒ ☐ PM 900.5.2 Temporary Custody Requirements h. Clean blankets are provided as reasonably necessary to ensure the comfort of an individual. 1. The supervisor should ensure that there is an adequate supply of clean blankets. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer PM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with Under no circumstances shall an adult be bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) held in temporary custody longer than 24 ☒ ☐ ☐ and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and hours. every night thereafter. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator MAINTENANCE BSCC staff found the facility well maintained The facility administrator shall develop written policies and clean. 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. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Code section 207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 323.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Serious Injury of a Juvenile 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 PM 323 Temporary Custody of Juveniles The facility administrator shall develop written policies PM 323.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles and procedures concerning minors being held in ☒ ☐ ☐ in Custody temporary custody which shall address: (a) suicide risk and prevention; (b) use of restraints; PM 323.9 Use of Restraint Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and PM 323.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles in Custody (d) prohibiting use of discipline. PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (o) No discipline may be administered to any juvenile, nor may juveniles be ☒ ☐ ☐ subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation, or mental abuse (15 CCR 1142). 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements CUSTODY (e) Juveniles shall have reasonable access to toilets and wash basins (15 (a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR 1143). held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) (g) Food shall be provided if a juvenile hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate has not eaten within the past four hours nourishment; ☒ ☐ ☐ or is otherwise in need of nourishment, including any special diet required for the health of the juvenile (15 CCR 1143). (3) access to drinking water; PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (h) Juveniles shall have reasonable ☒ ☐ ☐ access to a drinking fountain or water (15 CCR 1143). 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 0 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 (4) access to language services; PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (p) Juveniles shall have access to ☒ ☐ ☐ language services (15 CCR 1143). (5) access to disabilities services; PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (q) Juveniles shall have access to ☒ ☐ ☐ disability services (15 CCR 1143). (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements requested; (f) Juveniles shall be provided sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested (15 CCR 1143). (7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements and/or lawyer; (j) Juveniles shall have privacy during ☒ ☐ ☐ family, guardian, and/or lawyer visits (15 CCR 1143). (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements the comfort of the minor; and (l) Blankets shall be provided as reasonably necessary (15 CCR 1143). ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. The supervisor should ensure that there is an adequate supply of clean blankets. (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or (k) Juveniles shall be permitted to remain is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. in their personal clothing unless the clothing is taken as evidence or is ☒ ☐ ☐ otherwise unsuitable or inadequate for continued wear while in custody (15 CCR 1143). (b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of PM 323.8 Temporary Custody Requirements what is available under this section, and it shall be While held in temporary custody, posted in at least one conspicuous place to which juveniles shall be informed in writing of minors have access. what is available to them pursuant to 15 ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR 1143 and it shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which they have access (15 CCR 1143). 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND PM 323.7 No-Contact Requirements 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. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY PM 323.11 Secure Custody Only juvenile offenders 14 years of age or A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace older may be placed in secure custody officer on the basis that they are a person described by (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207; 15 Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may CCR 1145). Watch Commander approval is be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility required before placing a juvenile offender in that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years secure custody. of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk Secure custody should only be used for of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions juvenile offenders when there is a reasonable of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. belief that the juvenile is a serious risk of Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 harm to him/herself or others. Factors to be years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief considered when determining if the juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ of the peace officer present a serious security risk of offender presents a serious security risk to harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure him/herself or others include custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the the following (15 CCR 1145): facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure (a) Age, maturity, and delinquent history custody set forth in these standards are met. (b) Severity of offense for which the juvenile was taken into custody Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or (c) The juvenile offender’s behavior older. (d) Availability of staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the juvenile offender (e) Age, type, and number of other individuals in custody at the facility 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 PM 323.11 Definitions Secure custody - When a juvenile offender is While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a held in a locked room, a set of rooms, or a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, cell. Secure custody also includes being ☒ ☐ ☐ or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to physically secured to a stationary object (15 prevent escape and protect the minor and others from CCR 1146). harm. 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 323.11.1 Locked Enclosures CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (b) Juveniles shall have constant auditory access to department members (a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at (15 CCR 1147). ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the PM 323.11.1 Locked Enclosures minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least (d) Unscheduled safety checks to once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. provide for the health and welfare of the ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile by a staff member, no less than once every 15 minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15 CCR 1151). 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 (b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the PM 323.11.1 Locked Enclosures same locked room unless under constant direct visual (e) Males and females shall not be observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in the same locked room (15 CCR 1147). 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 323.11 Secure Custody CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE Juveniles shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☒ ☐ ☐ minutes. 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 An employee must be present at all times direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety to ensure the juvenile’s safety while while secured to a stationary object. ☒ ☐ ☐ secured to a stationary object (15 CCR 1148). Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 Supervisor approval is required to secure minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be a juvenile to a stationary object for longer approved by a supervisor. than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes ☒ ☐ ☐ thereafter (15 CCR 1148). Supervisor approval should be documented. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object The decision for securing a minor to a for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes stationary object for longer than 60 thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter ☒ ☐ ☐ minor and shall be documented. shall be based upon the best interests of the juvenile offender (15 CCR 1148). 1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY PM 323.1.1 Definitions Non-secure custody - When a juvenile is held Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the in the presence of an officer or other custody criteria for secure custody as specified in Section employee at all times and is not placed in a 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be locked room, cell, or behind any locked held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, doors. Juveniles in non-secure custody may facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or be handcuffed but not to a stationary or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐ secure object. Personal supervision, through juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- direct visual monitoring and audio two-way secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. communication is maintained. Monitoring through electronic devices, such as video, does not replace direct visual observation (Welfare and Institutions Code § 207.1; 15 CCR 1150). 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. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 323.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY (d) Significantly intoxicated except when approved by the Watch Commander. A Facility administrators shall develop policies and medical clearance shall be obtained for procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ minors who are under the influence of drugs, obtained for minors who are under the influence of alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the to the extent that they are unable to care for extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior themselves (15 CCR 1151). to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked PM 323.11.1 Locked Enclosures room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 (d) Unscheduled safety checks to minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or provide for the health and welfare of the release. These safety checks shall be documented, with ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile by a staff member, no less than actual time of occurrence recorded. once every 15 minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15 CCR 1151). 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005 BSCC Code: 3776 FACILITY NAME: Westminster Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ (Built as an IJ) APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: X OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/08/2026 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower room available Three showers. 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☒ ☐ ☐ area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) Telephone available in each housing cell. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water ☒ ☐ ☐ Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Housing cells can be used for temporary holding. When this occurs, the bottom bunk ☒ ☐ ☐ will be used as bench space. Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking fountain as specified by these regulations ☒ ☐ ☐ Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☒ ☐ ☐ Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on floor ☒ ☐ ☐ 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a minimum width of 6 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories (2.8) Two dormitories. (Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not change the calculations.) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at ☒ ☐ ☐ least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked BRC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked BRC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64 One 4-man dorm. inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ One 6-man dorm. Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA Type I) ☒ ☐ ☐ 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dayrooms (2.9) Dayrooms in each dormitory. (Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms 2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time and are the least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ standard.) Visiting Space (2.18) There is sufficient visiting area. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such ☒ ☐ ☐ as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐ storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area (Type II only). A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I, III & IV. ☒ ☐ ☐ Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) (Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities regardless of security level.) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in ☒ ☐ ☐ corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Laundry Facilities (2.23) Type IV facilities make provision for washing and ☒ ☐ ☐ drying personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐ communication and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) Available and provides for confidentiality ☒ ☐ ☐ Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; 1:16 in holding cells; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Wash basins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Drinking Fountains (3.3) One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and constructed of materials that are impervious to water and soap so that they may be easily cleaned. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability to supervise. Beds/Bunks (3.5) 30in x 80in. At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall ☒ ☐ ☐ in facilities higher than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Lighting (3.6) Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for purposes of supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design in areas higher than minimum security. Windows (3.7) In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater ☒ ☐ ☐ than 5 inches in on dimension. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them are padded. All padded cells are ☒ ☐ ☐ equipped with an tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, without exposed seams. Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) ☒ ☐ ☐ A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each wash basin. Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks are provided wherever feasible. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type 2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Weapons Locker (3.12) (NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities) A secure weapons locker is located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into the security area. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Design Requirements (102(c)6) Title 24 – 2001 Design Requirements. 13-102(c) 6. Design Requirements (2) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, Suicide Hazards 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are During the inspection on April 8, 2026, BSCC applicable to the facility type and construction date in staff discovered some ligature concerns. the "comments" section.) • Call boxes and air vents: The call boxes and air vents o ☐ ☒ ☐ have sharp edges, creating ligature points. • Modesty panel in sobering cells: The panel is not extended to o the floor, creating a ligature point. The facility is in the process of completing repairs. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3776 FACILITY: Westminster Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: (32) (Built as an IJ) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/08/2026 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 Intake 118 H 2005 1 (16) (16) 18.5 x 10.6 x 8.8 1 1 1 Bench space = 360 inches. Booking Sober 2005 3 (3) (9) 11.0 x 7.0 x 8.8 1 1 1 3 Female 133 D 2005 1 2 2 2 12.0 x 7.0 x 8.8 1 1 1 134 & 135 D 2005 2 2 2 4 11.0 x 6.0 x 8.8 1 1 1 Bunks measure 30 x 80, (4) prisoners if used as temp holding. Rooms can be used for secure juveniles if no adult is present. Male 110 & 111 D 2005 2 2 2 4 11 x 7.3 x 8.8 1 1 1 ADA cells. Bunks measure 30 x 80, (4) prisoners if used as temp holding. 112-117 D 2005 6 2 2 12 11.0 x 6.0 x 8.8 1 1 1 Bunks measure 30 x 80, (4) prisoners if used as temp holding. 106 Dorm 2005 1 6 6 6 25.3 x 10.3 x 8.8 1 1 2 119 Dorm 2005 1 4 4 4 18.8 x 8.0 x 8.8 1 1 2 Inmate workers. *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. 3776 Orange Westminster PD THJ CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)