BSCC
Contra Costa County, Pittsburg Police Deparment (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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August 23, 2021
Brian Addington, Chief
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94520
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF PITTSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT, PITTSBURG
POLICE TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY, PENAL CODE 6031
Dear Chief Addington,
On July 28, 2021, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the
2020-2022 biennial inspection of the Pittsburg Police Department Temporary Holding Facility.
A pre-inspection briefing was held on May 19, 2021.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance
with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24,
California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring
pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of this transmittal letter; the Title
15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant Evaluation
outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the
physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to the Title 15
Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection by the 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). Please consider our report in
conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and the respective fire authorities for
a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local inspection reports are forwarded to your
office under a separate cover.
Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety February 5, 2020
Medical and Mental Health October 22, 2019 (Delayed due to COVID)
Environmental Health October 22, 2019 (Delayed due to COVID)
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Due to COVID-19 measures, the County Health Department has not conducted an in-person
inspection of the Temporary Holding Facility. Contra Costa County Health Department has
issued a Permit to operate and will complete the in-person inspection as measures are lifted by
the County Health Authority.
BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of a review of the Pittsburg Police Department Policy Manual that
applies to Temporary Holding Operations of Adults, a site visit to review operations, physical
plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with administration and facility staff.
There were no inmates in custody at the time of the inspection, no interviews were conducted
with inmates.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to
the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR.1 We found no items of noncompliance.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant. We found no items of noncompliance.
Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA; In 2020, no minors
were held beyond the 6-hour limit for secure detention.
Corrective Action Plan
There were no items of non-compliance. There is no need for a corrective action plan.
This concludes our inspection report for the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle of the Pittsburg
Police Department Temporary Holding Facility. We would like to express our gratitude to
Lieutenant Casandra Wilkerson and Lieutenant Adam Deplitch who assisted during the
inspection. We look forward to working with you in the future to provide technical assistance. If
you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 956-3679 or email at
dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov.
1 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures, nor do we
review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor,
risk manager and other persons deemed appropriate.
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Sincerely,
Dale A. Miller Digitally signed by Dale A. Miller
Date: 2021.08.23 10:05:00 -07'00'
DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, City Council, City of Pittsburg*
City Manager, City of Pittsburg*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Contra Costa*
Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, County of Contra Costa*
Lieutenant Cassandra Wilkerson, Pittsburg Police Department
Lieutenant Adam Deplitch, Pittsburg Police Department
* Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0590
FACILITY NAME: Pittsburg Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenants Cassandra Wilkerson and Adam Deplitch
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: July 28, 2021
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Pittsburg Police Department Manual (PM)
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING 900.12 Training
Department members responsible for
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and supervising adults in temporary custody shall
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding
complete the Corrections Officer Core Course
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such
or eight hours of specialized training within six
training shall include, but not be limited to:
months of assignment. Such training shall
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
include but not be limited to the following (15
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐
CCR 1024):
(c) inmate segregation;
(a) Applicable minimum jail standards
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire, and life
(b) Jail operations liability
safety; and,
(c) Inmate segregation
(e) suicide prevention.
(d) Emergency procedures and planning, fire
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, safety, and life safety.
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience (e) Suicide prevention
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in PM 900.12 Training
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned BSCC Staff reviewed training records and the
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation. training provided and found all had received the
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ initial training.
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once PM 900.12 Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements Eight hours of refresher training shall be
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be completed once every two years (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1024).
All personnel have received the training in
March 2021 or after.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ensure a staffing plan is prepared and
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and maintained, indicating assigned personnel and
operation of the programs and activities required by these their duties.
regulations. Staffing levels seem adequate for this facility.
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.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody:
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention An authorized department member capable of
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ supervising shall be present at all times when an
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to individual is held in temporary custody.
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody:
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in The member responsible for supervising should
☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency. not have other duties that could unreasonably
conflict with his/her supervision.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody:
shall be at least one female employee who shall be At least one female department member should
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females. be present when a female adult is in temporary
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. custody.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for In addition to Community Services Specialists
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and (CSS), the agency has also trained police
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the officers to be available to augment the
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be temporary holding facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 PM 900.8 Holding Cells
(e) Safety checks by department members shall
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through occur no less than every 15 minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no BSCC Staff reviewed the last twelve months of
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. safety checks. All checks meet the
requirements of this section.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 1. Safety checks should be at varying times.
routine safety checks. 2. All safety checks shall be logged.
3. The safety check should involve questioning
the individual as to his/her wellbeing.
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Individuals who are sleeping or apparently
sleeping should be awakened.
5. Requests or concerns of the individual should
be logged.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
Ensure that at least one member who meets the
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at training standards, which includes Fire and Life
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training Safety.
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[e])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 The Pittsburg Police Department Policy Manual
(PM) Chapter 9 is used as the Temporary
Holding Facility Manual.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and In addition, other chapters of the manual and
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed training procedures/directives are reviewed to
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ensure compliance with items on this checklist.
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Manual was last updated and reviewed on
May 11, 2021.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of PM 200 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. Responsibility
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator: Operations
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bureau Commander will ensure regular
Inspections.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 300 Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the PM 302.3 Use of Restraints
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received PM 411 Cite and Release Policy
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and It is the policy of the department to release all
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ persons arrested on misdemeanor or other
administrator is empowered to use. qualifying charges on a citation with certain
exceptions (Penal Code § 853.6).
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 208 Police Facility Access and Security
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 901.4 Searches at Police Facilities
(C) contraband control, and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.8 Holding Cells
(D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 208 Police Facility Access and Security
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review The facility administrator completed the Annual
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐ Security Review in July 2021.
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: PM 900.11 (g) Fire-and Life safety, including a
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ fire suppression pre-plan. Supplement is
1032 of these regulations; available.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.11 (e) and (j)
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 436.8 Arrests
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.11(h)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.11 (k)
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, PM 208 Police Facility Access and Security
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.12 Training
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and PM 902.2 PREA Policy
sexual harassment. The Pittsburg Police Department has zero
☒ ☐ ☐
tolerance toward all forms of sexual abuse and
sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond PM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment, and Retaliation
limited to, the following: Detainees or prisoners may make reports to any
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report staff member verbally, in writing, privately, or
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymously. At least one way to report abuse
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual or harassment to a public or private entity that
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of is not part of the Department.
responsibilities that may have contributed to such Sign that explains how to report sexual assault
incidents, or harassment is posted in the booking area.
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, Sign for third parties that explains how to report
community members, and other interested third parties sexual assault or harassment is posted in the
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ public lobby area.
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide PM 900.8 Holding Cells
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health Injury
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct PM 900.12 Training
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
intake and prior to housing assignment. The officer should specifically ask if the
☒ ☐ ☐ individual is contemplating suicide and evaluate
him/her for obvious signs or indications of
suicidal intent.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among The receiving officer should ask the arresting
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and officer if there is any statement, indication or
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence surrounding the individual's arrest and
transportation that would reasonably indicate
the individual is at risk for suicide.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. If there is any suspicion that the individual may
be suicidal, he/she shall be transported to the
☒ ☐ ☐
County jail or the appropriate mental health
facility.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 434 Crisis Intervention Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
☒ ☐ ☐
Injury
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
administrator. (h) In-custody death reviews (15 CCR 1046)
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
Will ensure any necessary supplemental
procedures.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire suppression pre-plan as required by 15 CCR
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression 1032
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures Will ensure any necessary supplemental
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section procedures.
1029); (f) Evacuation plans
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a BSCC staff reviewed two years of inspections
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the jail supervisor.
record;
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire Department completed inspection on
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ February 5, 2020.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation routes are posted in booking area.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 324 Report Preparation
PM 324.2 Required Reporting
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and PM 434.9 Incident Reporting
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 324.1.1 Report Preparation
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and All reports shall accurately reflect the identity
the date and time of the occurrence. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the persons involved, all pertinent
information seen, heard, or assimilated by any
other sense, and any actions taken.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned PM 324.3 General Policy of Expeditious
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility Reporting
manager or his/her designee. BSCC Staff requested to review all reports of
☒ ☐ ☐
incidents that occurred in the last twelve
months. There were no reported incidents in
the Temporary Holding Facility.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. (a) Immediate request for emergency medical
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health assistance if appropriate
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures (b) Immediate notification of the Watch
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody Commander, Chief of Police, and Investigation
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the Bureau Commander
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Notification of the spouse, next of kin or
administrator, the responsible physician and other health another appropriate person
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
(d) Notification of the appropriate prosecutor
(e) Notification of the City Attorney
(f) Notification of the Coroner
(h) In-custody death reviews (15 CCR 1046)
(i) Notification to the Attorney General within
10 days
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of Agency participates and is part of the Contra
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or Costa County Multi-Agency review procedure.
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor
In any case in which a minor die while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney Injury
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days Injury of a Juvenile
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the In the case of a death, providing a report to the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days Attorney General under Government Code §
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding 12525 within 10 calendar days of the death, and
☒ ☐ ☐
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any forwarding the same report to the Board of
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the State and Community Corrections within the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
same time frame (15 CCR 1046).
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(b) Evaluate the following issues against the
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or stated risks
III facility shall develop and implement a written 1. Consider whether the individual may be at a
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to high risk of being sexually abused based on all
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, available known information, or whether the
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, person is facing any other identified risk.
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive 2. Provide any individual identified as being at
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed a high risk for sexual or other victimization
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the with heightened protection:
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be
(a) Continuous, direct sight and sound
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the
supervision.
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Single-cell placement in a cell that is
actively monitored on video by a member who
The written classification plan shall be based on objective is available to immediately intervene.
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
3. Ensure individuals are separated according to
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
severity of the crime.
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
4. Ensure males and females are separated by
assignments.
sight and sound when in cells.
(Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.)
5. Ensure restrained individuals are not placed
in cells with unrestrained individuals.
(c) Ensure that those confined under civil
process or for civil causes are kept separate
from those who are in temporary custody
pending criminal charges.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area (d) Ensure separation, as appropriate, based on
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and other factors, such as age, criminal
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a sophistication, assaultive/non-assaultive
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the behavior, mental state, disabilities, and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would orientation.
present management or security problems. An inmate's own Facility consists of 3 cells.
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
The officer responsible for an individual in
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the temporary custody should evaluate the person
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ for any apparent chronic illness, disability,
procedures specifying those symptoms that require vermin infestation, possible communicable
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is disease or any other potential risk to the health
completed. or safety of the individual or others.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC Staff reviewed the intake questionnaire.
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she The department uses the County Medical
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as Questionnaire which includes communicable
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases questions.
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
Since the COVID-19 Emergency, they also
problem identified by the health authority. The response
complete questions specific to COVID.
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (j) Any individual who is obviously
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and developmentally disabled
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally Temporary Custody
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears These individuals should not be in temporary
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she custody at the Department unless they have
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ been evaluated by a qualified medical or mental
health professional.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily No adults should be in temporary custody for
sick call, whichever is earliest. longer than six hours.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION PM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be in
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Temporary Custody
develop written policies and procedures which provide for
the administrative segregation of inmates who are Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that conditions should not be in temporary custody
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; at the Pittsburg Police Department, but should
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including be transported to a jail facility, a medical
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, or another type of facility as
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of appropriate.
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
In practice, any arrestee that is an escape risk,
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
assaultive, or need of protective custody is
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
transferred to the appropriate facility.
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Provide any individual identified as being at a
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of high risk for sexual or other victimization with
protecting the inmates and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ heightened protection.
b) Single-cell placement in a cell that is actively
monitored on video by a member who is
available to immediately intervene.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL This facility does not contain a safety cell as
described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates 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 inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as
☐ ☐ ☒
a substitute for treatment.
An inmate 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.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☐ ☐ ☒
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued
☐ ☐ ☒
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
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 within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of
☐ ☐ ☒
necessary nutrition and fluids.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be This facility does not contain a safety cell as
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5.
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☐ ☐ ☒
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
For inmates who are to be held in the facility
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section and who present a threat to their own safety or
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of others due to their state of
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their intoxication.
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
procedures developed by the facility administrator.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as they (e) Inmates will be removed from the cell when
are able to continue in the processing. they no longer pose a threat to their own safety
☒ ☐ ☐
and the safety of others and are able to continue
processing.
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an (d) Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical held in a sobering cell for more than six hours
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these without being evaluated by qualified medical
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent personnel.
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will PM 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ No adult should be in temporary custody for
longer than six hours.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. (c) A safety check consisting of direct visual
Such observation shall be documented. observation sufficient to assess the inmate’s
well-being and behavior shall occur at least
☒ ☐ ☐ once every 30 minutes. Each safety check shall
be documented in the cell log.
BSCC Staff reviewed one year of safety check
logs and all checks were conducted in
accordance with this section.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be in
INMATES Temporary Custody
(j) Any individual who is obviously
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the developmentally disabled.
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate In practice, developmentally disabled arrestees
classification and housing, protection, and are taken to the appropriate facility.
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional In practice, individuals that demonstrate any
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be mental or developmental disability are taken to
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ the hospital for evaluation or booked into the
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, county jail.
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 302.3 Use of Restraints
Policy applies to restraint of individuals in the
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the field.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 9003.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate Temporary Custody
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible (l) Any individual who needs restraint beyond
health care staff. the use of handcuffs or shackles for security
reasons.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this PM 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the The use of restraints, other than handcuffs or
☐ ☐ ☒
following areas: leg irons, generally should not be used for
acceptable restraint devices; individuals in temporary custody.
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
☐ ☐ ☒
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒
protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒
exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
☐ ☐ ☒
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
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Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours
☐ ☐ ☒
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with PM 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate The use of restraints, other than handcuffs or
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒ leg irons, generally should not be used for
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
individuals in temporary custody.
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
☐ ☐ ☒
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☐ ☐ ☒
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES PM 302.3.3 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
PM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Women who are known to be pregnant should
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ be restrained in accordance with the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Handcuffing and Restraints Policy
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after PM 302.3.3 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, Leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. body should not be used unless the officer has a
☒ ☐ ☐
reasonable suspicion that the person may resist,
attempt escape, injure self or others, or damage
property.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in No person who is in labor, delivery, or recovery
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the after delivery shall be handcuffed or restrained
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the except in extraordinary circumstances and only
☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. when a supervisor makes an individualized
determination that such restraints are necessary
for the safety of the arrestee, officers, or others
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 900.5.5 Telephone Calls
Immediately upon being booked and, except
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and where physically impossible, no later than three
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone hours after arrest, an individual in custody has
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section the right to make at least three completed calls.
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 900.5.5 Telephone Calls
PM 900.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Temporary Holding Facility with no sentenced
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and inmate workers.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 900.5.2 Temporary Custody Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) There is Privacy during attorney visits
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES PM 900.5.10 Discipline
Discipline will not be administered to any
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☐ ☐ ☒ individual in custody at this facility.
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing units ☐ ☐ ☒
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or 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 penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE
If discipline is NOT administered, written policy should
indicate as such. If discipline is administered, Sections
1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. ☐ ☐ ☒
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate discipline. 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) Punitive 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. Disciplinary separation diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
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A staff member with investigative and punitive authority PM 900.5.10 Discipline
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline will not be administered to any
consequences. individual in custody at this facility.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☐ ☐ ☒
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on
with the following provisions and within specified ☐ ☐ ☒
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice
☐ ☐ ☒
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be PM 900.5.10 Discipline
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has Discipline will not be administered to any
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate individual in custody at this facility.
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 inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☐ ☐ ☒
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate, or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☐ ☐ ☒
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
☐ ☐ ☒
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by
the factfinders 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.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator PM 900.5.10 Discipline
from administratively segregating any inmate from the Discipline will not be administered to any
general population or program for reasons of personal, individual in custody at this facility.
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☐ ☐ ☒
which the safety of the inmates, 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
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☐ ☐ ☒
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 900.5.10 Discipline
Discipline will not be administered to any
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary individual in custody at this facility.
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. 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.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY PM 900.5.10 Discipline
ACTIONS Discipline will not be administered to any
individual in custody at this facility.
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
(a) If an inmate 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.
(b) 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 inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☐ ☐ ☒
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) 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.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☐ ☐ ☒
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☐ ☐ ☒
violations of institutional rules.
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(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, the
facility manager shall approve the initial placement on
☐ ☐ ☒
the disciplinary separation diet and ensure that medical
staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the facility
manager shall approve any continuation on that diet ☐ ☐ ☒
every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except PM 900.5.10 Discipline
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence Discipline will not be administered to any
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☐ ☐ ☒ individual in custody at this facility.
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
☐ ☐ ☒
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 900.5.10 Discipline
Discipline will not be administered to any
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of individual in custody at this facility.
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered, ☐ ☐ ☒
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 900.8 Holding Cells
MAINTENANCE A thorough inspection of a cell shall be
conducted before placing an individual into the
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and cell to ensure there are no weapons or
procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband and that the cell is clean and
cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the facility. Such a sanitary. An inspection also should be
plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping conducted when he/she is released. Any damage
tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or noted to the cell should be photographed and
unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. documented.
DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? If YES, see attached JJDPA Compliance Monitoring
Inspection Report.
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.
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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 PM 313 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION PM 313.5 Advisement
FACILITY Officers shall take immediate steps to notify the
juvenile’s parent, guardian, or a responsible
☒ ☐ ☐ relative that the juvenile is in custody.
The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures
for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, PM 313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a Injury of a Juvenile
suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in (b) Notification of the parent, guardian, or
custody. person standing in loco parentis of the juvenile.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held
(b) use of restraints; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 313.9 Use of Restraint Devices
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and PM 313.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
☒ ☐ ☐
Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. PM 900.5.10 Discipline:
☒ ☐ ☐ Discipline will not be administered to any
individual in custody at this facility.
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY PM 313.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
CUSTODY
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in
temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets and wash basins.
(2) one snack upon request during term of temporary (f) Food shall be provided if a juvenile has not
custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) eaten within the past four hours or is otherwise in
☒ ☐ ☐
hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment; need of nourishment, including any special diet
required for the health of the juvenile.
(3) access to drinking water; and (g) Juveniles shall have reasonable access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain or water
(4) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, (i) Juveniles shall have privacy during family,
☒ ☐ ☐
and/or lawyer. guardian and/or lawyer visits.
(5) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the (k) Blankets shall be provided as reasonably
☒ ☐ ☐
comfort of the minor; and necessary.
(6) his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is (j) Juveniles shall be permitted to remain in
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is their personal clothing unless the clothing is
☒ ☐ ☐
required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. taken as evidence or is otherwise unsuitable or
inadequate for continued wear while in custody.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND PM 313.7 No-Contact Requirement
ADULT PRISONERS
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between minors and adults confined in the facility.
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YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, In situations where brief or accidental contact
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained may occur, a member of the Pittsburg Police
in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side- Department (trained in the supervision of
☒ ☐ ☐
by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent persons in custody) shall maintain a constant,
sustained contact.
immediate, side-by-side presence with the
juvenile or the adult to minimize any contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY PM 313 Temporary Custody of Juvenile
PM 313.11 Secure Detention:
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace Only juvenile offenders 14 years of age or older
officer on the basis that he or she is a person described by may be placed in secure custody.
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held
Secure custody should only be used for juvenile
in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a
offenders when there is a reasonable belief that
lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and
the juvenile is a serious risk of harm to
if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor
him/herself or others.
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 a PM 313.11 Secure Custody: Factor to consider
serious security risk of harm to self or others, the officer may (a) Age, maturity, and delinquent history
☒ ☐ ☐
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 (b) Severity of offense for which the juvenile
☒ ☐ ☐
taken into custody; was taken into custody
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the (c) The juvenile offender’s behavior
☒ ☐ ☐
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative;
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate (d) Availability of staff to provide adequate
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision or protection of the juvenile
offender
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who (e) Age, type, and number of other individuals
☒ ☐ ☐
are detained in the facility. in custody at the facility
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY PM 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.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at a
minimum, includes:
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Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility.
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and (a) The juvenile shall constantly be monitored
☒ ☐ ☐ by an audio/video system during the entire
custody.
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the (d) Unscheduled safety checks to provide for
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at the health and welfare of the juvenile by
☒ ☐ ☐
least once every 30 minutes, which shall be a staff member, no less than once every 15
documented. minutes.
(b) Males and females shall not be placed in the same (e) Males and females shall not be placed in the
locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ ☐ ☐ same locked room.
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 313.11 Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED Juveniles shall not be secured to a stationary
ENCLOSURE object for more than 60 minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 An employee must be present at all times to
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety while ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure the juvenile’s safety while secured to a
secured to a stationary object. stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 Supervisor approval is required to secure a
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ juvenile to a stationary object for longer than 60
approved by a supervisor. minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for The decision for securing a minor to a
longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter shall stationary object for longer than 60 minutes and
☒ ☐ ☐
be based upon the best interests of the minor and shall be every 30 minutes thereafter shall be based upon
documented. the best interests of the juvenile offender.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE PM 313 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(d) ☒ ☐ ☐
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.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- Personal supervision, through direct visual
SECURE CUSTODY monitoring and audio two-way communication
is maintained.
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant
direct visual observation by staff of the law enforcement ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and
made available for review. Monitoring a minor using
audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace
constant direct visual observation.
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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 PM 313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held:
ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR (d) Significantly intoxicated except when
NON-SECURE CUSTODY approved by the Watch Commander.
These juveniles should not be held at the
Facility administrators shall develop policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
Pittsburg Police Department unless they have
providing that a medical clearance shall be obtained for
been evaluated by a qualified medical and/or
minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
mental health professional.
other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable
to care for themselves.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room A medical clearance shall be obtained for
who display outward signs of being under the influence of minors who are under the influence of drugs,
drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance shall alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to
include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until ☒ ☐ ☐ the extent that they are unable to care for
resolution of the intoxicated state or release. These safety
themselves.
checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence
recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked
room who display outward signs of being under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating ☒ ☐ ☐
substance shall be supervised in accordance with Section
1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody who display
outward signs of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol
☒ ☐ ☐
or any other intoxicating substance shall be supervised in
accordance with Section 1150.
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Facility administrators must be aware of the requirements of WIC 207.1(d) as they pertain to the detention of minors. The
following section is only completed when BSCC has reason to believe that the facility is out of compliance with one or more of its
provisions (WIC 209[b]).
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE VIOLATION
N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
SECTION 207.1 NO YES
207.1(d)(1)(A) TEMPORARY CUSTODY
Minors (14 years of age and older) are held only for Number of violations:0
investigating the case, facilitating release to a parent or ☒ ☐ ☐
guardian, or arranging transfer to an appropriate juvenile
facility.
207.1(d)(1)(B) SECURE CUSTODY
Minors have been detained in secure custody in the law ☒ ☐ ☐
enforcement facility for longer than six hours. Number of violations:0
207.1(d)(1)(C) ADVISEMENTS
The minor is informed at the time he or she is securely
detained of the purpose of the secure detention, of the
☒ ☐ ☐
length of time the secure detention is expected to last,
Number of violations:0
and of the maximum six-hour period and secure
detention is authorized to last.
207.1(d)(1)(D) CONTACT BETWEEN MINOR AND
ADULTS
Contact between the minor and adults confined in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of violations: 0
facility is restricted in accordance with WIC Section
208.
207.1(d)(1)(E) SUPERVISION
☒ ☐ ☐
The minor is adequately supervised. Number of violations: 0
207.1(d)(1)(F) LOGS
A log or other written record is maintained by the law
enforcement agency showing the offense that is the basis
for the secure detention in the facility, the reasons and ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of violations:0
circumstances forming the basis for the decision to place
the minor in secure detention, and the length of time the
minor was securely detained.
207.1(d)(2) NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors have been detained in non-secure custody in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of violations: 0
law enforcement facility for longer than six hours.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 0590
FACILITY NAME: Pittsburg Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: X 2/99: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: July 28, 2021
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification (sobering) cell (WA in TH; NA in
CH)
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
Shower room available Addressed in manual.
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Prisoners requiring showers are transported.
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more Inmates transferred within 12 hours.
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
X
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
X
fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Detoxification (Sobering) Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
X
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
X
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
X
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
X
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
X
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio X
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
X
2-99: Provided at a ratio of at least 1:16 in holding and
staging cells.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an
angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet
(bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the water outlet X
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Showers (3.4) Inmates requiring a shower are not kept at this
(NA in CH) facility.
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or
X
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5) Policy prohibits holding prisoners longer than 12
(NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than hours.
12 hours)
X
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher
than minimum security.
Lighting (3.6) Inmate are not held in this facility over 12 hours.
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision. X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
X
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
inches in one dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8) There is no sobering cell or safety cell in this
facility.
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
X
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with an tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
X
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security X
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0590
FACILITY: Pittsburg Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: July 28, 2021
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1 Holding 1994 1 5 (5) 7.2' X 7.7' X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 92" bench; Juveniles placed in secure detention will typically be placed in this cell. When there are no juveniles in custody, it can
be used as an adult holding cell.
2 Holding 1994 1 6 (6) 9.3' X 9.0' X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 108" bench limits capacity to 6 prisoners.
3 Holding 1994 1 8 (8) 9.5' X 8.0' X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 135" bench
1. There are two non-rated "pre-booking" areas in front of the booking desk, with no plumbing fixtures.
2. There are no "housing" cells in this facility and consequently there is no facility "Rated Capacity."
3. Capacity for each holding cell is based on available square footage (10 square feet per prisoner).
4. In addition to the two pre-booking areas and three holding cells, there is a non-rated, interview room in the secure detention area
(7.2' X 8'). There are no plumbing fixtures in the interview room.
2018-2020 Inspection Cycle: Weapons lockers are located in the Sally port. Ceiling heights were added to cell dimensions.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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