Tuolumne Adult (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

Initial Inspection Report 2023-2024 Biennial Inspection Cycle Date of Exit Briefing: 5/17/2023 Inspection Type: Comprehensive County: Tuolumne Facility Name(s): JH Dambacher Detention Center BSCC #(s): 5940 BSCC Type: II Facility Representatives: Lieutenant Chris Hurtado BSCC Field Representative: Dale Miller Corrective Action Plan Required? YES DATE CAP DUE TO BSCC: 6/16/2023 Current Items of Noncompliance Title 15. Section Description § 1027. Number of Personnel 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. § 1027. Number of Personnel BSCC staff reviewed the facilities staffing plan, available personnel, safety checks, and programs. The facility is operating with less than 70% of budgeted line staff. Due to the limited availability of staff, the agency has not been meeting the new requirements for §1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time. § 1065. Exercise and Out of Cell Time. (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: § 1065. Exercise and Recreation (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary procedures to ensure safety and security. BSCC staff reviewed April and May 2023, out of cell time and access to exercise. Using the facility’s Tuolumne County Initial Inspection Report Page 2 Title 15. Section Description current documentation of exercise and out of cell time, staff was unable to verify that all persons in custody are receiving the ten hours required in this section. Technical Assistance Provided Discussed current recruitment and retention efforts. Reviewed plans to improve tracking and documentation of exercise and out of cell time. Provided the agency with a sample corrective action plan (CAP) for submission back to BSCC in 30 days. Additional Information The agency is in the process of recruitment and selection. Two recruits are to begin training in the next week and seven are in backgrounds as part of the selection process. Finally, the agency is conducting on going testing, increase salaries, and added incentives.