Los Angeles PROB Campus Vernon Kilpatrick (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

November 4, 2025 Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer Los Angeles County Probation Department 9150 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242 2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Chief Viera Rosa; An Unannounced Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department was completed for the following facility on November 4, 2025. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Campus Kilpatrick PENDING JH This inspection was conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS The focus of the Unannounced Inspection was to evaluate compliance with relevant sections of Title 24 since the facility was opened without notice to the BSCC and 12 youth were transferred to the facility. The BSCC was unable to conduct a final pre-opening inspection prior to the transfer of youth and opening of the facility, as a result, several clearances required by Title 24 were not obtained and several items of noncompliance remain outstanding: Operational Program Statement: 13- No updated Operational Program Statement 102(c)3 was provided prior to opening. Facilities in Existing Buildings: 13- Public Health and Building Officials have not 201(c)4 provided clearances. Facilities in Existing Buildings: 13- State Fire Marshal clearance not received 201(c)4 and Design Requirements: and Unknown Title 19 and Title 24 Design Fire Safety: 13-201(c)6.B(1) Requirements specific to Fire Safety. Design Requirements: Suicide Suicide hazards exist in Medical Observation Hazards: 13-201(c)6.B(2) Room. Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 2 Design Requirements: Suicide In areas where staff are not in constant Hazards 13-201(c)6.B(2)(h) supervision of the youth, telephone cords shall be a length that reduces potential for ligature. Design Requirements: Security:13- Administration stated that a set number of 201(c) 6.B(9) guards for indoor and outdoor perimeter would be present 24/7. During our evening visit, these levels were not maintained. Medical/Mental Health Care Housing Agency must provide current policy and and Treatment Space. 13-201 (c) procedure addressing the healthcare, 6B(10) housing and treatment of ill and/or infirm youth. This should also be addressed in the Operational Program Statement. Security Glazing: 1230.2.10 Security glazing not used as required in Admission area new holding room viewing window. Additionally, we noted the facility is in process of updating some relevant policies and procedures as they apply to the youth held at CVK. This correspondence serves as notice of noncompliance dated Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 209(d), an approved Corrective Action Plan (CAP) must be provided to the BSCC for approval no later than 60 days following the notice of noncompliance, which is January 5, 2026. Failure to submit a CAP by January 5, 2026 will result in the facility being deemed unsuitable for the confinement of youth. Upon receipt and approval of your CAP, BSCC staff will follow up with further information regarding the implementation of the corrective action plan and reinspection for compliance. Failure to correct the item/s of noncompliance within the approved timeframe following CAP approval will result in the county’s appearance before the BSCC Board for a determination of suitability. * * * Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-1638 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LISA SOUTHWELL Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Los Angeles County Probation CVK UI LTR 25-26 Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 3 Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Los Angeles County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County* County Administrator, Los Angeles County* Aaron Broom, Executive Manager, Los Angeles County Robert Arcos, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Jocelyn Roman, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Kim Binion, Senior Director, Los Angeles County *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. Los Angeles County Probation CVK UI LTR 25-26