BSCC
Solano Dixon PD (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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March 3, 2026
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Dixon Police Department
201 W A St
Dixon, CA 95620
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SOLANO DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Thompson:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Dixon City Police Department has been
completed. The following facility was inspected on Thursday, December 11, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Dixon Police Department 5601 TH
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 the 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 no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, December 11, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-5968 if you have any
questions.
Robert Thompson
Chief of Police
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Sincerely,
MICHAEL BUSH
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Solano County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Solano County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Solano County*
County Administrator, Solano County*
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 CI LTR 25-26
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5601
FACILITY NAME: Dixon Police Department FACILITY TYPE: TH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Joseph Strickland
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 12/11/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY DPDPM 221 Training Policy
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING 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, but DPDPM 221 Training Policy
in any event not more than six months after the date of DPDPM 900.12 Training
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff confirmed that the agency is up to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be 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 the DPDPM 900.12 Training
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.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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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 an
arrestee into the holding facility shall remain
with the 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.
If a female employee is not readily available,
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 The arresting officer remains with the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a detainee while in the temporary holding
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility.
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 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-being The holding cells in this facility are utilized
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly infrequently. There were minimal security
through direct visual observation of all people held and check logs available for review.
housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
between safety checks.
☒ ☐ ☐
Reviewed and confirmed.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have a safety 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 Reviewed and confirmed.
☐
intervals. ☒ ☐
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: Reviewed and confirmed.
☒ ☐ ☐
(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 DPDPM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
who completed the safety check(s).
☒ ☐ ☐
Reviewed and confirmed.
(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 patterns The on-duty Sergeant reviews logs daily.
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DPDPM 900.3.2 Staffing Plan
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be All police officers of the Dixon Police
at 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 procedures.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one DPDPM 900.3.2 Staffing Plan
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Reviewed and confirmed.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin ☒ ☐ ☐
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
☒ ☐ ☐
a central location and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
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(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative DPDPM 900.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Dixon Police Department Policy Manual
(DPDPM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The The Policy and Procedure Manual was last
policy and procedures manual shall address all reviewed and updated on October 2025.
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 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 DPDPM 900.6 Use of Restraints
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
holds.
(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 DPDPM 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(6) Security and control including physical counts and DPDPM 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and key control. BSCC staff reviewed watched commanders’
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, daily logs, which includes jails populations,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security security, internal and external jails
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include measurements, custody searches, and
internal and external security measures of the facility booking/medical custody logs.
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: 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 DPDPM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
(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, DPDPM 312 Firearms
ammunition, 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
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DPDPM 904 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 1057 Anti-Retaliation
(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 minimal
incarcerated persons. 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 Notification on reporting measures is located
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be in the public lobby.
publicly posted at the facility.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not
Be in Temporary Custody
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health A medical assessment is conducted upon
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, entry into the Temporary Holding Facility. If
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who an arrestee states that they are suicidal, they
☒ ☐ ☐
present a suicide risk. are immediately transported to the hospital or
The program shall include the following: county jail. Should an arrestee become
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.
BSCC staff reviewed staff training logs to
ensure staff attend their annual suicide
☒ ☐ ☐
training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
intake and prior to housing assignment.
A medical assessment is conducted upon
☒ ☐ ☐ entry to the temporary holding facility.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Detainees are in the temporary holding facility
classification. ☒ ☐ ☐ for a minimal amount of time. The arresting
officer remains with the detainee throughout
processing.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among The arresting officer remains with the
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, arrestee until they are either released from
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ custody or transported to the county jail.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Detainees are not housed in this facility.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(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
DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
Serious Injury
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
A multi-disciplinary review is conducted by
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
the Solano County Sheriff’s Department.
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed.
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been
☒ ☐ ☐
deleted.
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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 with DPDPM 900.1 Assigned Administrator
two-year retention of the inspection record;
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire inspection
☒ ☐ ☐ logs from November 202 – October 2025. 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 requires
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Last inspection was June 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 incarcerated person in the Temporary
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facility will either be released from
custody or transported to the county jail in the
case of emergency.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DPDPM 343 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies No reports were written during this inspection
and procedures for the maintenance of written records cycle that resulted from an incident within the
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ 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
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Serious Injury
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 DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Serious Injury
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Serious Injury
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.
The initial review report shall contain the following DPDPM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
information: Serious Injury
(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 Youth are not held in the jail facility.
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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, The Dixon Police Department only has two
or III facility shall develop and implement a written cells. Classification options are limited; if
classification plan designed to properly assign needed, those arrestees will be kept away
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities from each other by transporting them to the
according to the categories of gender identity, age, 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 safety Will occur at the county jail.
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☐ ☐ ☒
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should Not
Be in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require DPDPM 1015 Communicable Diseases
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
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 DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of DPDPM 1015 Communicable Diseases
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
☐ ☐ ☒
other special medical problem identified by the health It is the policy and practice of the DPD that
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical any individual exhibiting signs of or disclosing
screening from. 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 DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DPDPM 900.3 Individuals Who Should 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 Custody
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. ☐ ☐ ☒ Individuals 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 be This is a temporary housing facility.
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
DPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
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.
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.
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(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.
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.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DPDPM 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 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 must DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DPDPM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
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 DPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
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 are
developmental disabilities. transported to the county detention facility as
soon as possible.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the The county detention facility will contact the
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or appropriate health authority or designee.
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 DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint devices, as defined by this
responsible physician, shall develop and implement regulation, are not used in this temporary
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint holding facility. If an arrestee becomes non-
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which complainant and displays behavior that
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person results in the destruction of the facility or
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do causes physical harm to staff or other
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other inmates, they are immediately transported to
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated the hospital or county jail.
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: DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
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 DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
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 DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
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 DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
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 DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
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 DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the DPDPM 390.3. Use of Restraint
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 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 A female arrestee known to be or suspected
☒ ☐ ☐
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the of being pregnant will not be processed in the
policy shall include reference to the following: temporary holding facility and transported
directly to the county detention facility for
processing.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DPDPM 390.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Persons
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
waist 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 Persons
an 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, Persons
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ DPDPM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
pregnant people.
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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.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.10 Discipline
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 900.5.10 Discipline
PERSONS Discipline 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.
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(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. ☐ ☐ ☒
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 900.5.10 Discipline
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 900.5.10 Discipline
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.
(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.
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(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 900.5.10 Discipline
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.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Temporary holding facility. Arrestees are only
held up to six hours.
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 Blankets are available upon request.
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.
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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? Youth are not held in the jail facility.
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
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ ☒
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints;
☐ ☐ ☒
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and
☐ ☐ ☒
(d) prohibiting use of discipline.
☐ ☐ ☒
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐ ☒
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4)
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ ☒
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) access to language services;
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) access to disabilities services;
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
requested; ☐ ☐ ☒
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian,
and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ ☒
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or
☐ ☐ ☒
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
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(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of
what is available under this section, and it shall be
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ ☒
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are a person described by
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☐ ☐ ☒
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was
taken into custody; ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ ☒
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐ ☒
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail,
☐ ☐ ☒
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at
☐ ☐ ☒
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least
☐ ☐ ☒
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the
same locked room unless under constant direct visual
☐ ☐ ☒
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ ☒
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety
☐ ☐ ☒
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ ☒
minor and shall be documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ ☒
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON-
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law
☐ ☐ ☒
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
obtained for minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or
☐ ☐ ☒
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with
actual time of occurrence recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐ ☒
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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: TH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019: 1988 X
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 12/11/2025
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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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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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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 5601
FACILITY: Dixon Police Department TYPE: TH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 12/11/2025
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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