Solano Vallejo PD (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

October 16, 2024 Jason Ta, Interim Chief of Police City of Vallejo Police Department 111 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, CITY OF VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY Dear Chief Ta, The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the City of Vallejo Police Department Temporary Holding Facility has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and the following facility was inspected on September 11, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Vallejo Police Department 5615 THJ This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: § 1024. Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training § 1028. Fire and Life Safety Staff § 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. Jason Ta Chief of Police Page 2 An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on 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. BSCC staff will follow up with your agency in three (3) months to review remediation efforts. * * * If I can be of assistance to you or your staff, please feel free to email me at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682. Sincerely, TRACI KESSLER 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* Jeremy Huff, Lieutenant, Vallejo Police Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ LTR 23-24 TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5615 FACILITY NAME: Vallejo Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt Jeremy Huff FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 09/11/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY VPDPM 900.11 Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING At the time of the on-site inspection, the At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who Vallejo Police Department (VPD) was found supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or noncompliant on training requirements. BSCC Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours staff was made aware that the VPD training of specialized corrections training. sergeant is in the process of contracting with Such training shall include, but not be limited to: an outside training provider to conduct staff training. (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. 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, VPDPM 900.11 Training but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion Refer to notation above. of Core training or supplemental Core training, ☐ ☒ ☐ pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be VPDPM 900.11 Training completed every two years. Successful completion of the requirements in Section 1025, Continuing ☐ ☒ ☐ Refer to notation above. Professional Training may be substituted for the eight- hour refresher. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL VPDPM 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 VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan at least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local It is the policy and practice of the VPD that the ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available arresting officer remain with the detainee while and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of in the temporary holding facility. an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan which would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such BSCC staff confirmed that there are a ☒ ☐ ☐ females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. sufficient number of female employees immediately available and accessible. To determine if there is a sufficient number of VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Reviewed and confirmed. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at ☒ ☐ ☐ the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ VPD utilizes the temporary holding cell policy and procedures for conducting safety checks infrequently. BSCC staff reviewed the logs on that include, but are not limited to, the following: site. (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells documentation of all safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. Documentation shall include: VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, Reviewed and confirmed. (3) Initials or employee identification number of VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells staff who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Noncompliance is based on the July 2024 Fire at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Inspection conducted by the Vallejo Fire ☐ ☒ ☐ training standards established by the Board for general Department Fire Prevention Division where fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. they found VPD noncompliant with the training requirement. The facility manager shall Ensure that there is at least VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☐ ☒ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Refer to notation above. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Vallejo Police Department Policy Manual (VPDPM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The VPD is currently under Department of Justice policy and procedures manual shall address all (DOJ) oversight. Policy reviews are conducted applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be on a quarterly basis. The policy review team comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every consists of: two years. Such a manual shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ One (1) Lieutenant all employees. Two (2) Sergeants One (1) Corporal 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 VPDPM 200 Organization Structure and III 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 VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current VPDPM 300 Use of Force state and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, VPDPM 900.3.4 Restraint Equipment including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. It is the practice of the VPD that any inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ requiring restraints (not including metal cuffs) is to be transported directly to the county detention facility. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly VPDPM 410 Cite and Release Policy received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Security and control including: 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS physical counts, VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 901 Custodial Searches contraband control, and VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 901 Custodial Searches key control. VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, VPDPM 701 Police Facility, Building review, evaluate, and make a record of security Security, Parking and Gym measures. The review and evaluation shall include VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator internal and external security measures of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility including security measures specific to This is performed by each shift sergeant daily. prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of VPDPM 900.5.2 Escape hostages; VPDPM 900.5.3 Disturbances ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 900.5.4 Hostages VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator (C) mass arrests; VPDPM 430 First Amendment Assemblies VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ Mass arrests are coordinated with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. (D) natural disasters; VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ VPD follows the directive established in the City of Vallejo Emergency Response Plan. (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, VPDPM 307 Firearms ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 900.11 Training (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual VPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and VPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ after reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Individuals are not housed in this temporary incarcerated persons. holding facility. Release and discharge ☐ ☐ ☒ planning is conducted at the county detention facility after booking and prior to release. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court VPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: A notice for methods of reporting is posted in (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to the secure portion of the 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, VPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ A notice for methods of reporting is posted in harassment. The method for reporting shall be the public lobby. publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide It is the policy and practice of the VPD that any prevention program developed by the facility individual exhibiting signs of suicidal ideations administrator or designee, in conjunction with the ☒ ☐ ☐ will be brought directly to the county detention health authority and mental health director, to identify, facility for evaluation and treatment. monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial VPDPM 900.11 Training personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff receive Suicide Prevention Training during quarterly training blocks. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement intake and prior to housing assignment. At reception, a Confidential Medical ☒ ☐ ☐ Information questionnaire is completed on each person received and contains questions regarding the arrestee’s mental health. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody situations, including placement in restrictive housing, VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in VPDPM 900.9 Release and/or Transfer classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement suicide that balance safety and environment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ least restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention and attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a ☒ ☐ ☐ corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Incarcerated persons are not housed in this from court as determined by the mental health director. ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. Mental health consultations are conducted at the county detention facility. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan VPDPM 900.10 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 VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan fire department to be included as part of the policy and VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan with two-year retention of the inspection record; VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator BSCC staff made a determination of noncompliance due to the lack of monthly fire ☐ ☒ ☐ inspections conducted within the facility. BSCC staff provided technical assistance on the creation and implementation of a monthly fire inspection log. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which ☒ ☐ ☐ requires inspections at least once every two years; Vallejo Fire Department conducted an inspection on July 17, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS VPDPM 323 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies At the time of the BSCC onsite inspection, and procedures for the maintenance of written records there were no incident reports to review. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 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 VPDPM 323 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 VPDPM 323 Report Preparation assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY VPDPM 900.8 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed the policy health administrator, shall develop written policy and has been revised with the updated regulation procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the VPDPM 900.8 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. (b) Death of a Minor VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a ☒ ☐ ☐ Serious Injury of a Juvenile jail, lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Serious Injury of a Juvenile Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or the administrator, the Board may within 30 Serious Injury of a Juvenile calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any ☒ ☐ ☐ inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. (Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.) (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and This is a temporary holding facility. safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the Incarcerated persons are not housed in this placement would present management or security ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Housing and programming problems. A person’s own views with respect to their assignments are facilitated at the county own safety shall be given serious consideration. detention facility. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES VPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not be in Temporary Custody The facility administrator, in cooperation with the VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement responsible physician, shall develop written policies VPDPM 1009 Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be VPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should made of the person being booked as to whether the not be in Temporary Custody person has or has had any communicable diseases, VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of VPDPM 1009 Communicable Diseases tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health It is the practice of the VPD that a detainee authority. The response shall be noted on the medical exhibiting signs and/or symptoms of a screening from. communicable disease are taken directly to the hospital and/or county detention facility for evaluation and treatment. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION VPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not be in Temporary Custody The facility administrator, in cooperation with the VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement responsible physician, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this It is the policy and practice of the VPD that if section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ an individual is exhibiting signs of a behavioral others or appear gravely disabled. health crisis, they will be taken directly to the county detention facility for evaluation and treatment. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Detainees brought to the temporary holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facility remain for a short amount of time. Medical and/or mental health evaluations by medical staff are conducted at the county detention facility upon booking or as needed. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall This facility utilizes four (4) holding cells for develop and implement policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ processing purposes. Administrative administrative separation of incarcerated people. separation housing is facilitated at the county detention facility. Policies and procedures must include: (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement 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. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement an incarcerated person’s health. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations ☒ ☐ ☐ or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement administrative separation to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 There is no Sobering Cell at this facility. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 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 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 receive an evaluation by responsible health ☐ ☐ ☒ care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☐ ☐ ☒ half hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the It is the practice and policy of the VPD that any regional center for any incarcerated person suspected individual who exhibits signs or discloses a or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability will be taken directly purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of to the county detention facility for processing such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. and booking. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Restraint devices, as determined by this regulation, are not used at this facility. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; ☐ ☐ ☒ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; ☐ ☐ ☒ and, (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the ☐ ☐ ☒ following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for ☐ ☐ ☒ punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be ☐ ☐ ☒ obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed ☐ ☐ ☒ within four hours of placement. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ documented. While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☐ ☐ ☒ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s ☐ ☐ ☒ recommended maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies VPDPM 900.5.1 Pregnant Adults and procedures for the use of restraint devices on ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code It is the policy and practice of the VPD that any Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the pregnant individual will be taken directly to the following: county detention facility for processing and booking. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or Persons termination of the pregnancy, shall not be ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained by the wrists, 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 VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant professional who is currently responsible for the Persons medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical 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 VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE VPD 900.5.3 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies It is the policy of the VPD that any individual and procedures which allow access to a telephone or booked into the temporary holding facility have communication device beyond those telephone calls access to a phone, no later than three (3) which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. hours after initial booking, to make phone Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by calls. others as having hearing or speech impairments shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be provided access to the appropriate Phones are in each holding cell. 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 VPD 900.5.7 Attorneys The facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility has a secure interview room for ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have attorneys and bondsmen. access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS VPD 900.5.8 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of the VPD that discipline will not administrator shall establish written rules and be administered to any individual in custody at ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of the temporary holding facility. Any individual incarcerated persons. who repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility rules will be transported to the county detention facility as soon as practical. 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline PERSONS It is the policy of the VPD that discipline will not If discipline is NOT administered, written policy should be administered to any individual in custody at indicate as such. If discipline is administered, Sections the temporary holding facility. Any individual 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. ☐ ☐ ☒ who repeatedly fails to follow directions or facility rules will be transported to the county Each facility administrator shall develop written policies detention facility as soon as practical. 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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. VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary VPD 900.5.8 Discipline authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☐ ☐ ☒ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ are involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person VPD 900.5.8 Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and ☐ ☐ ☒ within specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written VPD 900.5.8 Discipline notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been ☐ ☐ ☒ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ to a supervisor on all disciplinary action. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility VPD 900.5.8 Discipline administrator from administratively separating any incarcerated person from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical ☐ ☐ ☒ health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of VPD 900.5.8 Discipline conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☐ ☐ ☒ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE VPD 900.5.8 Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer It is the policy of the VPD that discipline will not shall be directly related to the severity of the rule be administered to any individual in custody at infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a the temporary holding facility. Any individual progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of who repeatedly fails to follow directions or discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the facility rules will be transported to the county following: detention facility as soon as practical. (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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly It is the policy of the VPD that discipline will not prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary be administered to any individual in custody at actions shall not include corporal punishment, group the temporary holding facility. Any individual punishment when feasible, or physical or who repeatedly fails to follow directions or psychological degradation. facility rules will be transported to the county ☐ ☐ ☒ detention facility as soon as practical. 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section 4019.5) (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, VPD 900.5.8 Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ measure. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS VPD 900.5.8 Discipline 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 BEDDNG AND LINEN ISSUE This is a temporary holding facility. Detainees are kept at the facility for no longer than three The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and (3) hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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, VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator AND MAINTENANCE The holding facility is inspected daily by the The facility administrator shall develop written policies shift sergeant. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the At the time of the BSCC onsite inspection, the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facility was clean and free of debris and clutter. of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards on the detention of minors: (1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders ☒ ☐ (2) Separation (3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit) The JJDPA requires an annual inspection on the federal standards for facilities that hold minors in secure detention. Are minors held in the jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Section 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities ☐ ☒ hold minors in temporary custody in the jail. Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail are not subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Serious Injury of a Juvenile The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☒ ☐ ☐ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of Juveniles The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures concerning minors being held in temporary custody which shall address: (a) suicide risk and prevention; VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of ☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles (b) use of restraints; VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of ☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of ☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles (d) prohibiting use of discipline. VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of ☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of CUSTODY Juveniles ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody minor has not eaten within the past four (4) hours or ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements is otherwise in need of appropriate nourishment; (3) access to drinking water; VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (4) access to language services; VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (5) access to disabilities services; VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ needed; Requirements (7) privacy during consultation with family, VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody guardian, and/or lawyer; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody assure the comfort of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. (b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody what is available under this section, and it shall be posted Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ in at least one conspicuous place to which minors have access. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND VPDPM 313.7 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 VPDPM 313.7 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 VPDPM 313.11 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. Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older. In making the determination whether the minor presents VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody 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 VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody taken into custody; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody supervision or protection of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody are detained in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY VPDPM 313.11.1 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE VPDPM 313.11.1 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; VPDPM 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures ☒ ☐ ☐ and (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of VPDPM 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures 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 VPDPM 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures same locked room unless under constant direct visual observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody 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 VPDPM 313.11 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 60 VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object VPDPM 313.11 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 VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody Requirements 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- VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of SECURE CUSTODY Juveniles 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY VPDPM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON- be Held SECURE CUSTODY It is the practice of the VPD that any minor Facility administrators shall develop policies and exhibiting signs and/or symptoms of being procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ under the influence of any intoxicating obtained for minors who are under the influence of substance shall be taken directly to the local drugs, alcohol, or any hospital for evaluation. 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 VPDPM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 be Held 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 VPDPM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ be Held Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be VPDPM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☒ ☐ ☐ be Held 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 22 A351 TH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot 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: 5615 FACILITY NAME: Vallejo Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ 6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☒ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 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 This facility does not have a sobering cell. if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to themselves or others are held. For those facilities ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 This facility does not have a safety cell. 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 ROOM ☒ ☐ ☐ A temporary holding cell or room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Inmates are not held in the facility for 12 hours. 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* Secure locker 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 The holding facility has lockable 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 A janitor’s closet with mop sink and storage is located outside of the secure perimeter. 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 This facility does not store personal and/or institutional clothing. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM All holding cells are equipped with a voice- actuated audio monitoring system and video. 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 A confidential interview room is located in the holding 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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* A shower is available in the employee locker room if needed. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER There are a total of 12 weapons lockers throughout 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.) 5615 Solano Vallejo PD PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5615 FACILITY: Vallejo 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 A1 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12” 11” 1 1 1 1 A2 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12” 11” 1 1 1 1 A3 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12” 11” 1 1 1 1 A4 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12” 11” 1 1 1 1 J3 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 99’ 7” x 6’ 9” 1 1 1 1 Notes: Holding cells A-1 through A-4 have a 7’ bench. Holding cell J-3 has a 6’ 11” bench. Holding cell J-3 was remodeled under the 1999 Standards. * 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)