Solano Vallejo PD THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

March 30, 2026 Jason Ta, Chief of Police Vallejo Police Department 11 Amador Street Vallejo, CA 94590 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Chief Ta, The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Solano County Vallejo City Police Department has been completed. The following facility was inspected on Wednesday, December 10, 2025: 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 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 Wednesday, December 10, 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. Jason Ta Chief of Police Page 2 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* Jason Bauer, Lieutenant, Vallejo Police Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD TH CI LTR 25-26 TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5615 FACILITY NAME: Vallejo Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenants Bauer and Huff FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael Bush DATE: 12/09/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY VPDPM 900.11 Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING BSCC staff confirmed that all staff have At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who completed the mandatory 8-hour training for supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Facilities. 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 VPDPM 900.11 Training in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 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 Professional BSCC staff confirmed that all staff have ☒ ☐ ☐ Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. completed the mandatory 8-hour training for Temporary Holding Facilities. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 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 at VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local The arresting officer remains with the detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ detainee while in the temporary holding accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an facility. emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan 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 females. BSCC staff confirmed that there are a ☒ ☐ ☐ sufficient number of female employees Note: Reference PC § 4021. immediately available and accessible. In order 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 Each arresting officer are responsible for their personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a own arrestee. The arresting officer remains staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ with the detainee while in the temporary time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a holding facility. 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 that infrequently. BSCC staff reviewed the logs on include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ site. (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people 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 cells, VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ Reviewed and confirmed. 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. 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 VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, Reviewed and confirmed. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells 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 patterns Reviewed and confirmed. ☒ ☐ ☐ of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one VPDPM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Refer to notation above. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 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: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 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 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 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 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. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 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 medical responders are present when a person is identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 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 policy and procedures manual shall address all Justice (DOJ) oversight. Policy reviews are applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be conducted on a quarterly basis. The policy comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every review team consists of: two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ One (1) Lieutenant employees. Two (2) Sergeants Notes: The policies and procedures required in One (1) Corporal 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 VPDPM 200 Organization 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 VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state VPDPM 300 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including VPDPM 900.3.4 Restraint Equipment 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 physical counts and BSCC staff reviewed the Annual Security searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Review for this inspection cycle. The contraband control, and key control. documentation appeared to be compliant with Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, this regulation. review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 901 Custodial Searches (C) mass arrests; VPDPM 900.7 Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 901 Custodial Searches (D) natural disasters; VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and VPDPM 701 Police Facility, Building Security, Parking and Gym VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ This is performed by each shift sergeant daily. (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator 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 430 First Amendment Assemblies VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ Mass arrests are coordinated with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ VPD follows the directive established in the City of Vallejo Emergency Response Plan. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and VPDPM 900.10 Assigned Administrator respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for VPDPM 307 Firearms incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement limited to, the following: VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to 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 900.4.1 Screening and Placement family, community members, and other interested VPDPM 900.11 Training third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, 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 BSCC staff confirmed that all staff have personnel. completed the mandatory annual suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention training. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Individuals are not housed in this temporary intake and prior to housing assignment. holding facility. Release and discharge ☒ ☐ ☐ planning is conducted at the county detention facility after booking and prior to release. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special VPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination situations, including placement in restrictive housing, following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐ A notice for methods of reporting is posted in classification. the secure portion of the holding facility. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among VPDPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☐ ☐ ☒ A notice for methods of reporting is posted in risk. the public lobby. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive environment should be considered. It is the policy and practice of the VPD that ☐ ☐ ☒ any individual exhibiting signs of suicidal ideations will be brought directly to the county detention facility for evaluation and treatment. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. VPDPM 900.11 Training ☐ ☐ ☒ Staff receive Suicide Prevention Training during quarterly training blocks. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement procedures. At reception, a Confidential Medical ☐ ☐ ☒ Information questionnaire is completed on each person received and contains questions regarding the arrestee’s mental health. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody attempts. VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement ☐ ☐ ☒ VPDPM 900.9 Release and/or Transfer VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☐ ☐ ☒ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been ☐ ☐ ☒ deleted. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement 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 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention two-year retention of the inspection record; BSCC staff reviewed the required ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation and confirmed that it meets the requirements of the regulations. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and VPDPM 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention 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 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Housing will occur at the county detention people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. 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) 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. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the VPDPM 900.8 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 VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Serious Injury of a Juvenile policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Serious Injury of a Juvenile 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or information: Serious Injury of a Juvenile (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 VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Serious Injury of a Juvenile and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, This is a temporary holding facility. or III facility shall develop and implement a written Incarcerated persons are not housed in this classification plan designed to properly assign facility. Housing and programming incarcerated persons to housing units and activities assignments are facilitated at the county according to the categories of gender identity, age, detention facility. 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, VPDPM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should not the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis be in Temporary Custody whether a placement would ensure the health and safety VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ VPDPM 1009 Communicable Diseases would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 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 and VPDPM 1009 Communicable Diseases procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee exhibiting signs and/or symptoms of medical evaluation is completed. a communicable disease are taken directly to the hospital and/or county detention facility for evaluation and treatment. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be VPDPM 900.3.1 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 VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☐ ☐ ☒ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody The facility administrator, in cooperation with the It is the policy and practice of the VPD that if responsible physician, shall develop written policies and an individual is exhibiting signs of a ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated behavioral health crisis, they will be taken people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of directly to the county detention facility for behavioral crisis may include telehealth. evaluation and treatment. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not VPDPM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Detainees brought to the temporary holding section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or facility remain for a short amount of time. ☐ ☐ ☒ others or appear gravely disabled. Medical and/or mental health evaluations by medical staff are conducted at the county detention facility upon booking or as needed. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement safety of the person in crisis or others. This facility utilizes four (4) holding cells for ☐ ☐ ☒ processing purposes. Administrative separation housing is facilitated at the county detention facility. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: VPDPM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement (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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There is no Safety Cell at this facility The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒ to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒ advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ documented. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 0 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 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 regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or any individual who exhibits signs or discloses confirmed to have a developmental disability for the a developmental disability will be taken ☐ ☐ ☒ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of directly to the county detention facility for such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. processing and booking. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 1 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall ☐ ☐ ☒ include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 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 and VPDPM 900.5.1 Pregnant Adults procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the It is the policy and practice of the VPD that policy shall include reference to the following: any pregnant individual will be taken directly to the county detention facility for processing and booking. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant in recovery after delivery or termination of the Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☐ ☐ ☒ waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Persons 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 2 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional VPDPM 303.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant who is currently responsible for the medical care of Persons 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 writing, Persons of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ pregnant people. 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 communication device beyond those telephone calls have access to a phone, no later than three which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. (3) 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 telecommunication Phones are in each holding cell. 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 Discipline will not be administered to any administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary individual in custody at the temporary holding actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 3 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED VPD 900.5.8 Discipline PERSONS Discipline will not be administered to any Each facility administrator shall develop written policies individual in custody at the temporary holding and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. facility. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ ☒ the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☐ ☐ ☒ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒ Such charges pending against an incarcerated person shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐ ☒ the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 4 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE VPD 900.5.8 Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Discipline will not be administered to any shall be directly related to the severity of the rule individual in custody at the temporary holding infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a facility. 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 VPD 900.5.8 Discipline The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Discipline will not be administered to any prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary individual in custody at the temporary holding actions shall not include corporal punishment, group facility. 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 5 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☐ ☐ ☒ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐ ☐ ☒ hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS VPD 900.5.8 Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept Discipline will not be administered to any of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒ individual in custody at the temporary holding requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule facility. violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Arrestees are held for no longer than three (3) 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 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 6 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Janitorial services are provided by the MAINTENANCE facility. The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 7 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? VPDPM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a Juvenile 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 VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Juveniles 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; (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; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) Requirements hours or 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 requested; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements (7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody and/or lawyer; ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 8 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody 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 Requirements posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☒ ☐ ☐ minors have access. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody INCARCERATED ADULTS Requirements 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 313.7 No-Contact Requirements 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 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 9 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY VPDPM 313.11 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. 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; and (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the VPDPM 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. (b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in 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 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures 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 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures 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 313.11 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- VPDPM 313.11 Secure Custody 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. 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 0 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY VPDPM 313.8 Temporary Custody INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE Requirements 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 VPDPM 313 Temporary Custody of room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 Juveniles 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5615 Solano Vallejo PD THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 1 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 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: Michael Bush DATE: 12/09/2025 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 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 THJ PHY CI 25-26 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 Arrestees are held in the facility for up to 2-4 cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☒ hours. ☐ 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 THJ PHY CI 25-26 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 THJ PHY CI 25-26 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 THJ PHY CI 25-26 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 THJ PHY CI 25-26 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: Michael Bush DATE: 12/10/2025 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 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 THJ CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)