BSCC
Riverside SHRF CBDC (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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March 5, 2026
Chad Bianco, Sheriff-Coroner
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
4095 Lemon Drive
Riverside, CA 92501
2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE
& INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, COIS BYRD DETENTION CENTER
Dear Sheriff Bianco,
An Unannounced Inspection of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office was completed for
the following facility on February 13, 2026:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Cois Byrd Detention Center 3930 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Title
15, California Code of Regulations.
INSPECTION RESULTS
The focus of the Unannounced Inspection was to evaluate:
§1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING
Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff inspected the inventory of
standard issue clothing which was clean and free of holes and tears. BSCC staff
determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation.
§1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
BSCC staff inspected the inventory of personal care items provided to each individual
housed in the facility. All items provided meet the requirements under this regulation.
§1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN
BSCC staff inspected the inventory of standard bedding. Individuals being housed are
provided with a mattress cover, sheet, towel, and wool blanket prior to housing. BSCC
staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation.
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards.
Chad Bianco
Sheriff-Coroner
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An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, February 13, 2026; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
Please feel free to contact me at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682 if I can
be of any assistance to you or your staff.
Sincerely,
TRACI KESSLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Cc: Presiding Judge, Riverside County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Riverside County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Riverside County*
County Administrator, Riverside County*
J. Rodriguez, Captain, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3930 Riverside SHRF CBDC II UI LTR 25-26