BSCC
Solano Dixon PD (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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November 18, 2024
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Dixon Police Department
201 W. A Street
Dixon, CA 95620
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, CITY OF DIXON POLICE
DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY
Dear Chief Thompson,
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the City of Dixon Police Department has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and
the following facility was inspected on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Dixon Police Department 5601 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, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to inspection(s) by the 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 item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 Section, 1030, Annual Suicide Prevention Training:
BSCC determined noncompliance based on the lack of annual suicide prevention
training.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE)
attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
Robert Thompson
Chief of Police
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An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. 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. Lt. Cameron advised BSCC staff
that efforts will be made to ensure all sworn staff receive the required training no later
than January 15, 2025. BSCC staff will follow up with your agency in 60 days to review
efforts remediation efforts.
* * *
Please email 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
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Solano County Superior Court*
Grand Jury, Solano County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Solano County*
County Administrator, Solano County*
Mick Geisser, Lieutenant, Dixon Police Department
Joseph Strickland, Sergeant, Dixon Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5601 Solano Dixon PD TH LTR 23-24
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5601
FACILITY NAME: Dixon Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Mick Geisser, Sgt. Joseph Strickland
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 09/11/2024
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING DPDPM 221 Training Policy
DPDPM 900.12 Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall
include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and;
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, DPDPM 221 Training Policy
but in any event not more than six months after the date DPDPM 900.12 Training
of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of
Core training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to BSCC staff confirmed that the agency is up
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be ☒ ☐ ☐ to date with training requirements.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be DPDPM 221 Training Policy
completed every two years. Successful completion of DPDPM 900.12 Training
the requirements in Section 1025, Continuing
Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-
hour refresher. BSCC staff confirmed the eight (8) hour
☒ ☐ ☐ refresher training is part of the agency's
ongoing “training cycle”. The new training
cycle begins in October. All sworn staff will
be provided with the refresher training
required.
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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL DPDPM 216 Staffing Levels
DPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
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 DPDPM 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 BSCC staff determined compliance based on
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an the availability of sworn staff immediately
emergency. available and accessible to detainees.
☒ ☐ ☐
It is the practice of the Dixon Police
Department (DPD) that any officer bringing a
detainee into the temporary holding facility
must remain with the detainee throughout
processing.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DPDPM 90.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
would conflict with the supervision and care of Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DPDPM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Custody
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC § 4021. It is the practice of the DPD that if a female
employee is not readily available, the
arresting agency will not process the female
☒ ☐ ☐
detainee in the temporary holding facility and
will be transported directly to the county
detention facility.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of DPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
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 Based upon a review of the staffing
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at schedule, BSCC staff determined that the
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing level is sufficient.
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the The arresting officer remains with the
facility. detainee while in the temporary holding
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
DPDPM 900.8 Holding Cells
The facility administrator shall develop and implement DPDPM 900.5.2 Temporary Custody
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Requirements
include, but are not limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- The holding cells in this facility are utilized
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least infrequently. There were minimal security
hourly through direct visual observation of all people check logs available for review.
held and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Reviewed and confirmed.
between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety This facility does not have a safety cell.
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations.
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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Reviewed and confirmed.
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Reviewed and confirmed.
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check
occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Reviewed and confirmed.
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number;
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff who Reviewed and confirmed.
completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Reviewed and confirmed.
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The on-duty Sergeant reviews logs daily.
☒ ☐ ☐
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DPDPM 900.3.2 Staffing Plan
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at All police officers of the Dixon Police
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ Department are P.O.S.T. certified and have
training standards established by the Board for general been trained in fire and life safety
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. procedures.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least DPDPM 900.3.2 Staffing Plan
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Reviewed and confirmed.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Dixon Police Department Policy Manual
(DPDPM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all The Policy and Procedure Manual was last
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be reviewed and updated on October 23, 2023.
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 DPDPM 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 DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
administrator/manager.
☒ ☐ ☐ Conducted monthly by the watch
commander on duty.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state DPDPM 390 Handcuffing and Restraints
and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition DPDPM 900.6 Use of Restraints
of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Penal
☒ ☐ ☐
Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received DPDPM 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Security and control including physical counts and
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, DPDPM 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032
of these regulations; All emergency procedures are contained in a
☒ ☐ ☐ city-wide “Emergency OPS Binder”. The
binder includes all security protocols and
procedures for all City of Dixon buildings.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
(C) mass arrests; All mass arrest incidents are coordinated
☒ ☐ ☐ with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.
(D) natural disasters; DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐ Emergency equipment is tested by the staff
on a regular basis.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, DPDPM 312 Firearms
chemical agents, and related security devices.
The holding facility does not permit weapons
inside. Gun lockers are available prior to
☒ ☐ ☐
entry into the secure facility both in the
vehicle sallyport and from access within the
administrative part of the building.
(8) Suicide Prevention. DPDPM 900.12 Training
DPDPM 324.3.2 Suicide Prevention of
Juveniles in Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
DPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should
Not Be in Temporary Custody
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DPDPM 900.12 Training
This is a Temporary Holding Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are held for a short time. Inmates
requiring separation are transported to the
county detention facility.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DPDPM 904 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 1057 Anti-Retaliation
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(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DPDPM 904 Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
reporting any abuse.
☒ ☐ ☐
Notification on reporting measures is
provided in the temporary holding facility.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Detainees are held in this facility for a
incarcerated persons. minimal amount of time. All release and
☐ ☐ ☒ discharging planning is conducted at the
county detention facility prior to release.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DPDPM 904 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following: Notification on reporting measures is
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to provided in the temporary holding facility.
privately report sexual abuse and sexual 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, DPDPM 904 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested third
parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Notification on reporting measures is located
☒ ☐ ☐
The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the in the public lobby.
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should
Not Be in Temporary Custody
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility A medical assessment is conducted upon
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health entry into the Temporary Holding Facility. If
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, an arrestee states that they are suicidal, they
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ are immediately transported to the hospital
who present a suicide risk. or county jail. Should an arrestee become
The program shall include the following: suicidal while at the Temporary Holding
Facility, they shall have continuous
supervision until transportation to the
hospital or county jail can be arranged.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DPDPM 900.12 Training
personnel.
Noncompliance was determined based on
☐ ☒ ☐
the lack of annual suicide prevention
training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon A medical assessment is conducted upon
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ entry to the temporary holding facility.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special Detainees are in the temporary holding
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, facility for a minimal amount of time. The
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐ arresting officer remains with the detainee
classification. through the processing.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among The arresting officer remains with the inmate
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, until they are either released from custody or
medical and mental health personnel in relation to ☒ ☐ ☐ transported to the county jail.
suicide risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Detainees are not housed in this facility.
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least
☐ ☐ ☒
restrictive environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Detainees determined to be a suicide risk
are not brought to the temporary holding
facility. The arresting officer will transport
☒ ☐ ☐
directly to the county detention facility for
evaluation.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Injury
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Injury
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Serious Injury
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the A multi-disciplinary review is conducted by
administrative review. the Solano County Sheriff’s Department
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed.
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been
☒ ☐ ☐
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
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 DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DPDPM 900.1 Assigned Administrator
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire inspection
☒ ☐ ☐ logs from January 2023 – August 2024. The
retention policy for 24 months has been
confirmed.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which require
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Last inspection 06/27/2024
(d) an evacuation plan; and DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
An evacuation map is on the wall of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Holding Facility and throughout
the facility.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
people in the case of fire.
Any inmate in the Temporary Holding Facility
will either be released from custody or
☒ ☐ ☐ transported to the county jail in the case of
emergency.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DPDPM 343 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies No reports were written during this
and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection cycle that resulted from an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ incident within the holding facility.
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons DPDPM 343 Report Preparation
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 DPDPM 343 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DPDPM 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 The agency’s Death in Custody policy has
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ been updated to reflect the regulation
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of revision.
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Reviewed and confirmed.
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, 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 Reviewed and confirmed.
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
© The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Reviewed and confirmed.
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following Reviewed and confirmed.
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
© Date of death
(D) Time of death
© 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
© 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 DPDPM 324.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may Serious Injury of a Juvenile
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter Reviewed and confirmed.
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 DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, The Dixon Police Department has two cells.
or III facility shall develop and implement a written Classification options are limited, but if
classification plan designed to properly assign needed, those arrestees must be kept away
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities from each other, and one is transported to
according to the categories of gender identity, age, the county jail if needed.
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, DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and Inmates are not housed or programmed in
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the the temporary holding facility. All housing
☒ ☐ ☐
placement would present management or security and programmatic assignments are
problems. A person’s own views with respect to their facilitated at the county detention facility.
own safety shall be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should Not
Be in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed. DPDPM 1015 Communicable Diseases
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should Not
made of the person being booked as to whether the Be in Temporary Custody
person has or has had any communicable diseases,
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or Custody
other special medical problem identified by the health DPDPM 1015 Communicable Diseases
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐
screening from. It is the policy and practice of the DPD that
any individual exhibiting signs of or
disclosing a communicable disease will be
transported directly to the county detention
facility.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should Not
Be in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Custody
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should Not
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Be in Temporary Custody
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Custody
others or appear gravely disabled.
☒ ☐ ☐ It is the practice of the DPD that an individual
displaying signs and/or symptoms of a
behavioral health crisis will be transported to
the county detention facility or local hospital
for evaluation.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall This is a temporary housing facility.
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Detainees remain in this facility for a minimal
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. amount of time not to exceed 12 hours.
☐ ☐ ☒ Medical and mental health evaluations are
conducted at the county detention facility
upon booking.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should Not
Be in Temporary Custody
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Custody
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
☐ ☐ ☒ This is a temporary holding facility where
detainees remain for a minimal amount of
time in order to be processed. Administrative
separation does not occur in this facility.
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Policies and procedures must include: Temporary holding facility.
(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 There is no safety cell at this facility.
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.
(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.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section This facility has an inoperable sobering cell
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of that is utilized for storage.
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. BSCC staff provided technical assistance on
how to decommission the sobering cell.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
soon 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 DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care
☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should
Not Be in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, It is the policy and practice of the DPD that if
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and an individual is suspected of having or
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with disclosing a developmental disability, they
developmental disabilities. are transported to the county detention
facility as soon as possible.
The health authority or designee shall contact the
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected The county detention facility will contact the
or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the appropriate health authority or designee.
☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Restraint devices, as defined by this
regulation are not used in this temporary
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the holding facility. If an arrestee becomes non-
responsible physician, shall develop and implement compliant and displays behavior that results
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint in the destruction of the facility or causes
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which physical harm to staff or other inmates, they
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated are immediately transported to the hospital
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒ or county jail.
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;
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or ☐ ☐ ☒
as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated
people who display behavior which results in the
destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause ☐ ☐ ☒
physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints
only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility
watch commander, or responsible health care staff;
☐ ☐ ☒
continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of
every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall
be secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four
hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that
the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the
safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such
observation shall be documented. While in restraint ☐ ☐ ☒
devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone
or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to
protect the person from abuse.
(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.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DPDPM 390.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant
Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant It is the practice of the DPD that any
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, ☒ ☐ ☐ individual known to be or suspected of being
the policy shall include reference to the following: pregnant will not be processed in the
temporary holding facility and transported
directly to the county detention facility for
processing.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in DPDPM 390.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant
recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy Persons
shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DPDPM 390.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Persons
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety ☒ ☐ ☐
and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DPDPM 390.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant
who is currently responsible for the medical care of an Persons
incarcerated pregnant person during a medical DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or ☒ ☐ ☐
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s DPDPM 390.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of Persons
the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
pregnant people.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DPDPM 900.5.5 Telephone Calls
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are located in the holding cells.
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 DPDPM 900.5.9 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. A confidential interview room is available for
☒ ☐ ☐ confidential attorney interviews.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS This is a temporary holding facility; discipline
is not administered.
Wherever discipline is administered, each 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 This is a temporary holding facility; discipline
PERSONS is not administered.
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.
(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.
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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. ☐ ☐ ☒
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE This is a temporary holding facility; discipline
is not administered.
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
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 This is a temporary holding facility; discipline
is not administered.
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
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.
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(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.
(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 This is a temporary holding facility; discipline
is not administered.
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
kept 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.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Housing does not occur in this facility.
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person 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;
☐ ☐ ☒
(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.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b)
☐ ☐ ☒
and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and
every night thereafter.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
MAINTENANCE
A monthly inspection of cells and the general
The facility administrator shall develop written policies cleanliness and safety of the facility are
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable conducted and documented.
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15,
Article 9 inspection.
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities
hold minors in temporary custody in the jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A DPD 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Held
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 DPD 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
Held
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☒ ☐ ☐
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints; DPD 324.9 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and DPD 324.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
CUSTODY Requirements
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☒ ☐ ☐
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
minor has not eaten within the past four (4) hours or is Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
otherwise in need of appropriate nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
(4) access to language services; DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
(5) access to disabilities services; DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
requested; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
and/or lawyer; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
comfort of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements
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(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
presents a health or safety problem, or is required to Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
be utilized as evidence of an offense.
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of DPD 324.8 Temporary Custody
what is available under this section, and it shall be Requirements
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☒ ☐ ☐
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND DPD 324.7 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 DPD 324.7 No Contact Requirements
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility
staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people)
☒ ☐ ☐
shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with
the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY DPD 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile
Offenders
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a
peace officer on the basis that they are a person
described by Section 602 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code may be held in secure custody in a
law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for
adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and if, in
the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or
others, as long as all other conditions of secure
☒ ☐ ☐
custody set forth in these standards are met. Any
minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 years
of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer present a serious security risk of harm to
self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody,
but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as
long as all other conditions of non-secure custody set
forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor DPD 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or Offenders
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 DPD 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile
taken into custody; ☒ ☐ ☐ Offenders
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the DPD 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☒ ☐ ☐ Offenders
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate DPD 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Offenders
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who DPD 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile
are detained in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Offenders
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1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY DPD 324.11.1 Locked Enclosures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing
☒ ☐ ☐
rail, or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary
to prevent escape and protect the minor and others
from harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE DPD 324.11.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the DPD 324.11.1 Locked Enclosures
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least
☒ ☐ ☐
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in DPD 324.11.1 Locked Enclosures
the same locked room unless under constant direct
visual observation by staff of the law enforcement ☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE DPD 324.11 Secure Custody
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked
☒ ☐ ☐
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object
for more than 60 minutes unless no other locked
enclosure is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant DPD 324.11 Secure Custody
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety
☒ ☐ ☐
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than DPD 324.11 Secure Custody
60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object DPD 324.11 Secure Custody
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☒ ☐ ☐
minor and shall be documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY DPD 324.3 Custody of Juvenile Offenders
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case,
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian,
or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary
non-secure custody the provisions of Section 1143
apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- DPD 324.3 Custody of Juvenile Offenders
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law
☒ ☐ ☐
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-
SECURE CUSTODY It is the practice of the DPD that any minor
exhibiting signs of being under the influence
Facility administrators shall develop policies and of an intoxicating substance will either be
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ cited in the field to a legal guardian or taken
obtained for minors who are under the influence of to a local hospital for evaluation and release.
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to
the extent that they are unable to care for themselves,
prior to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or
☒ ☐ ☐
release. These safety checks shall be documented,
with actual time of occurrence recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☒ ☐ ☐
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 5601
FACILITY: Dixon Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 09/11/2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
1 Holding 1988 1 0 4 (4) 11.4 x 6.1 x 8.5 1 1 1
2 Holding 1988 1 0 4 (4) 11.4 x 8.0 x 8.5 1 1 1
3 Sobering 1988 1 0 1 (1) 8.1 x 10.4 x 8.5 1 1 1
2023-24 – Sobering cell is inoperable. Currently used for storage.
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 5601
FACILITY NAME: Dixon Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019: 1988
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 09/11/2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING*
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment:
☒
☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The facility has one (1) inoperable sobering
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to cell. At the time of the BSCC onsite inspection,
themselves or others are held. For those facilities ☒ the sobering cell was utilized for storage.
☐ ☐
that accept male and female intoxicated inmates
two sobering cells shall be provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒
the facility. ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the ☒
☐ ☐
need for such a cell.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. ☒
☐ ☐
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
☒
water for staff use. ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR There are three (3) holding cells in the facility.
ROOM
☒
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒
required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒
and ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒
☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* There are locked cabinets in the Watch
Commanders office if needed.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒
☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE Locked cabinets.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET The janitor's supply closet is located in the
non-secure portion of the facility.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in ☐ ☐
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS Institutional clothing is not issued in this
facility.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio and video monitoring systems are in
each holding cell.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒
☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Backup generator.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒
☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE The confidential interview room is located in
the secure portion of the facility.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒
☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒
☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒
☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒
or tempered water. ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☒
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐
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1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒
☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒
☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒
☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒
means. ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS* Showers are available outside the non-secure
portions of the facility.
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
☒
☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒
☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒
staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒
☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒
☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒
bench is seating for one person. ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Weapons lockers are located in the sallyport
and outside of the secure portion of the facility.
☒
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒
☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒
☐ ☐
minimum security.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in ☒
☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒
☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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