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June 14, 2022 Edwin Brock, Chief of Police / Sheriff Arvin Police Department 200 Campus Drive Arvin, CA 93203 2020/2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTION CODE 209 FOR THE ARVIN POLICE DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY Dear Chief Brock: The 2020/2022 biennial inspection of the Arvin Police Department’s Temporary Holding Facilty has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on March 21, 2022 and the facility was inspected on April 20. 2022. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, these inspections were performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. 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) for the separation requirements of juveniles from incarcerated adults. The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed and consists of the following: this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures checklist, outlining applicable minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation, outlining applicable Title 24 minimum standards; and the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE), summarizing the physical plant configuration and outlining the rated capacity of the Arvin Police Department Temporary Holding Facility. Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information used to determine compliance. MANDATORY 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). Results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The dates of the local inspections are listed below. We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for Edwin Brock Chief of Police / Sheriff Page 2 historical copies of all inspections including documentation of corrections made following the inspection. FACILITY FIRE MEDICAL/MENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITIONAL NAME INSP. HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH Arvin Police 5-17-2022 5-10-2021 5-10-2021 N/A Department Temporary Holding Facility SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION The inspection consisted of a review of the Arvin Police Department’s Custody Policy and Procedure Manual1, a site visit to review operations, physical plant, relevant documentation, and interviews with administration, facility staff, inmates and collaborative partners. BSCC INSPECTION RESULTS Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards Upon final review of all documentation, there are outstanding items of noncompliance with Title 15 at the Arvin Police Department Temporary Holding Facility. Below is a listing of the items of noncompliance. BSCC staff determined your agency is noncompliant with this regulation due to staff not § 1024. Court Holding and Temporary having the required 8 hours of refresh training. Holding Facility Training Remediation: Training for staff is scheduled for October 12, 2022. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no changes made to the physical plant and your rated capacity remains at 12. Please see the Physical Plant Evaluation for more information. There are no outstanding items of noncompliance with Title 24 minimum standards. However, BSCC staff noted that cells 2 and 4 were not habitable due to the city storing records and other miscellaneous items in those cells. 1 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not “approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation. 1090 Kern County Arvin Police Department THJ LTR 20-22 Edwin Brock Chief of Police / Sheriff Page 3 Training Arvin Police Department is not in compliance with Title 15, §1024 - Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training for this inspection cycle. Training for all staff has been scheduled for October 12, 2022. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring We reviewed juvenile logs with a date range of July 2020 to April 2022, finding 3 secure detentions, and found no violations of the JJDPA. Please refer to Title 15 Procedures checklist for detailed information. On April 20, 2022, BSCC staff held an Exit Briefing with your staff. During that briefing, BSCC staff provided an overview of the biennial inspection and provided technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed your agency’s noncompliance issues found during the desk audit and onsite inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) addressing these issues on May 23, 2022; we will respond to the CAP under a separate cover letter. -- This concludes the 2020/2022 biennial inspection report. I am available to assist as needed and happy to provide technical assistance when requested. I look forward to continuing to work together. Please do not hesitate to email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any questions. Sincerely, James Peak Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures cc: Jerry Breckinridge, City Manager, City of Arvin Kern County Grand Jury Presiding Judge, Kern County Superior Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Kern County* *Copies of full inspection are available upon request or are available online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 1090 Kern County Arvin Police Department THJ LTR 20-22 TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1080 FACILITY NAME: Arvin Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Chief Edwin Brock FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: April 20, 2022 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 900.12 Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Department members should be trained and familiar with this policy and any supplemental Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and procedures. Department members responsible supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding for supervising adults in temporary custody shall facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such complete the Corrections Officer Core Course or training shall include, but not be limited to: eight hours of specialized training within six (a) applicable minimum jail standards; months of assignment. Such training shall 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 safety, and life safety. based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, ☐ ☒ ☐ the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience (e) Suicide prevention and training, and other relevant factors Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once every two years (15 CCR 1024). The Training Sergeant shall maintain records of all such training in the member’s training file. The agency did not produce certificates to show members had received the appropriate and required training per this regulation this inspection cycle. BSCC staff have found the agency to be presently non-compliant with this regulation. The Corrective Action Plan notes training for all staff is scheduled October 12, 2022. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in 900.12 Training any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation. 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. 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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 1 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once 900.12 Training every two years. Successful completion of the requirements ☐ ☒ ☐ in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL The agency reported in the previous inspection cycle they had not accepted arrestees into the facility due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ During the present inspection cycle, the agency regulations. has brought arrestees into the building to use the Livescan and complete booking paperwork for the Kern County Sheriff’s Department. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to inmates in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021. To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and 900.3.3 Staffing Plan retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 900.5.1(d) Temporary Custody Logs Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through 900.5.2 Temporary Custody Requirements direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no 900.8(e) Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. Policy states checks occur at “no less than every 15 minutes” There is a written plan that includes the documentation of routine safety checks. 900.8(e)2 All safety checks shall be logged During the current inspection cycle, arrestees were not housed in the facility due to the pandemic. Arrestees were live scanned and then ☒ ☐ ☐ transported directly to the Kern County Sheriff’s Department for booking. BSCC staff reviewed the form used to track safety checks and determined it would meet the requirements of this regulation. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 2 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.3.3 Staffing Plan Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.12(d) Training in emergency procedures least one person on duty at all times who meets the training 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 person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.3.3 Staffing Plan that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Arvin PD Policy Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and 900.11 Assigned Administrator procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed The current review date of the policy was May and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be 23, 2022. made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Organization chart provided on page 747 of the communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedure manual. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 900.11 Assigned Administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. (3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 300 Use of Force (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 306 Handcuffing and Restraints restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code 306.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 306.3.3. Restraint of Juveniles 900.6 Use oof Restraint Devices (adult) (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.4.1 Screening and Placement 853.6, and any other such processes as the facility 900.10 Release and/or Transfer administrator is empowered to use. (6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.5.1 Temporary Custody logs (B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 902 Custodial Searches (C) contraband control, and 900.8 Holding Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Cells to be inspected before placement of an individual into the cell. (D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11(b) Key Control 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 3 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review 900.11 Assigned Administrator 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: (A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11 Assigned Administrator 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11 Assigned Administrator (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11 Assigned Administrator (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11 Assigned Administrator (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11 Assigned Administrator (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 900.5.7 Firearms and Other Security Measures ☒ ☐ ☐ chemical agents, and related security devices. 900.11 Assigned Administrator (8) Suicide Prevention. 900.4.1(a) Screening and Placement 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.12(e) Suicide Prevention 324.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles in Custody (9) Segregation of Inmates. 900.12(c)Inmate segregation ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.4.1(d) Screening and Placement (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 903 Prison Rape Elimination ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 903 Prison Rape Elimination to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ any abuse. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 903.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Retaliation limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates 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 inmates, family, 903.4.1 Screening and Placement community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody 900.8 Holding Cells (supervision) The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 324.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles in prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody in conjunction with the health authority and mental health 324.7.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles in director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those Custody inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 900.12(e) Suicide Training ☒ ☐ ☐ contact with inmates. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 900.4.1 (a) Screening and Placement ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 4 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Provisions facilitating communication among 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody (e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody (f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury (h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 900.11 Assigned Administrator Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Current inspection date: May 17, 2022 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 fire 900.11 Assigned Administrator department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 900.11 Assigned Administrator monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection record; BSCC staff reviewed the monthly inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ and determined them to be compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Current inspection date: May 17, 2022 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.11 Assigned Administrator (e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of If the facility cannot occupy inmates due to an fire. emergency, all in-custody persons would be ☒ ☐ ☐ transported to the Kern County Sheriff Office (KCSO) Central Receiving Facility (CRF). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious Threat of Physical Harm Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and The facility reported no incidents in the holding ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or are this inspection cycle. If an incident had serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of occurred, it would be documented according to a detention facility or other person. department reporting procedures. Such records shall include the names of the persons 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Threat of Physical Harm the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Threat of Physical Harm manager or his/her designee. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 5 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility administrator and/or the facility manager, 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 appropriateness of 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b) Death of a Minor 324.7.1 Emergency Medical Care of Juveniles in In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody lockup, or court holding facility: 324.7.5 Death of a Juvenile While Detained (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the 324.7.5 Death of a Juvenile While Detained Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☒ ☐ ☐ of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the 324.7.5 Death of a Juvenile While Detained administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 900.4.1 Screening and Placement (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written BSCC staff determined the facility was non- classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to compliant with this regulation due to having no housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, documentation as listed below: age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive §1041 Inmate Records behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed §1051 Communicable Diseases and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be §1052 Mentally Disordered Inmates accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. BSCC staff reviewed the facilities booking paperwork, which gathered biographical The written classification plan shall be based on objective information, medical questions including criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time communicable disease and mental health of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's information, PREA information, and classification level, housing restrictions, and housing classification information. assignments. (Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.) (c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 900.4.1 Screening and Placement for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. An inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 6 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.3.1(h) - Any individual who claims to have, is known to be afflicted with, or displays symptoms of any communicable disease that The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ poses an unreasonable exposure risk procedures specifying those symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she has or has had any communicable diseases, such 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 booking form and/or screening device. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 324.3 Juveniles who should not be held in temporary custody The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.3.1 Individuals who should not be in ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and temporary custody procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered 900.4 Initiating temporary custody inmates, and may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 324.3 Juveniles who should not be held in readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally temporary custody disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears 900.3.1 Individuals who should not be in to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she temporary custody appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.4 Initiating temporary custody An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 900.4.1 Screening and Placement Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which provide for the administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates, including influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other 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 900.4.1 Screening and Placement secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the inmates and staff. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 7 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The facility does not have a safety cell. 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 provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to 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 The facility does not have a sobering cell. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a ☐ ☐ ☒ threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their 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 are able to continue in the processing. ☐ ☐ ☒ In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent medical problem. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 8 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. ☐ ☐ ☒ Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES 900.3.1(j) Individuals who should not be in 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 developmentally disabled inmates. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 900.3.1(j) Individuals who should not be in center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be temporary custody developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.6 Use of Restraint Devices The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 354 Handcuffing Policy responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 306 Handcuffing and Restraints procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible ☐ ☐ ☒ The facility does not have a restraint chair or health care staff. WRAP device. The facility only uses handcuffs, waist chains and leg chains as needed. It is the policy of the facility, if an arrestee needs further restraint, they are transfer directly to Kern County Sheriff’s Department for booking. In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the ☐ ☐ ☒ following areas: acceptable restraint devices; 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. 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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 9 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 responsible health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒ the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further 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 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ Women who are known to be pregnant shall be procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant restrained in accordance with the Handcuffing inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy and Restraints Policy. They are then transported shall include reference to the following: Kern County Jail for booking. (1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒ waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (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. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 900.5.5 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 900.5.9 Attorneys and 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: 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 10 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 900.3 General Criteria And Supervision - No regulations, and ☐ ☐ ☒ adult should be in temporary custody for longer than six hours.. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 900.5.10 Discipline - Discipline will not be Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☐ ☐ ☒ administered to any individual in custody at this administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary facility 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 900.5.10 Discipline If discipline is NOT administered, written policy should Discipline is not administered to any individual indicate as such. If discipline is administered, Sections in custody at this facility. 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. ☐ ☐ ☒ A staff member with investigative and punitive 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 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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 11 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate 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 from administratively segregating any inmate from the general population or program for reasons of personal, 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. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 900.5.10 Discipline The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Discipline is not administered to any individual infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, in custody at this facility. 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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 12 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.10 Discipline The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Discipline is not administered to any individual prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, in custody at this facility. 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. (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 in cases where the inmate 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. (i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be ☐ ☐ ☒ suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 13 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 900.5.10 Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered, ☐ ☐ ☒ Discipline is not administered to any individual therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining in custody at this facility. copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE 900.11(c) Assigned Administrator 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. 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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 14 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION 324.12 Suicide attempt, Death, or Serious injury FACILITY of a juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 324 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; 324.12 Suicide attempt, Death, or Serious injury ☒ ☐ ☐ of a juvenile (b) use of restraints; ☒ ☐ ☐ 324.9 Use of restraint devices (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and 324.3.1 Emergency medical care of juveniles in ☒ ☐ ☐ custody (d) prohibiting use of discipline. 324.7.4 Discipline of juveniles - Police ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel are prohibited from administering discipline to any juvenile. 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY 324.8 Temporary custody requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ 324.8(e) (2) one snack upon request during term of temporary 324.8(f) custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☒ ☐ ☐ hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment; (3) access to drinking water; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 324.8(g) (4) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, 324.8(i) ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or lawyer. (5) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the 324.8(k) ☒ ☐ ☐ comfort of the minor; and (6) his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is 324.8(j) inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is ☒ ☐ ☐ required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND ADULT PRISONERS 324.7 No-Contact 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 occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side- ☒ ☐ ☐ by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 15 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY 324.11 Secure custody A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace officer on the basis that he or she is a person described by The facility reported no juveniles held in either Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held secure or non-secure detention during this in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a inspection cycle. 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 BSCC staff reviewed the required logs when a presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as juvenile is in custody and determined them to be long as all other conditions of secure custody set forth in these ☒ ☐ ☐ complaint with this regulation. 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 serious security risk of harm to self or others, the officer may 324.11(a) ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 324.11(b) ☒ ☐ ☐ taken into custody; (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the 324.11(c) ☒ ☐ ☐ minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate 324.11(d) ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision or protection of the minor; and (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who 324.11(e) ☒ ☐ ☐ are detained in the facility. 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY 324.11 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 CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED 324.11.1 Locked enclosures ENCLOSURE ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 324.11.1(b) (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the 324.11.1(d) minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at “Unscheduled safety checks to provide for the least once every 30 minutes, which shall be health and welfare of the juvenile by ☒ ☐ ☐ documented. a staff member, no less than once every 15 minutes,” 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 16 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS (b) Males and females shall not be placed in the same 324.11.1(e) locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ ☐ ☐ observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED 324.11 Paragraph 4 ENCLOSURE 324.4.4 Juvenile detention rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 324.11 Paragraph 4 direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety while ☒ ☐ ☐ secured to a stationary object. Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 324.11 Paragraph 5 & 6 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for 324.11 Paragraph 5 & 6 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 324.4.3 Custody of juvenile offenders 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. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY 324.4.6 Monitoring of juveniles Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law enforcement ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and made available for review. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace constant direct visual observation. 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR 324.3(d) Juveniles who should not be held 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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 17 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the Temporary Holding facility. YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room 324.11(d) who display outward signs of being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance shall include safety checks at least once every 15 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 who display outward signs of being under the 324.11 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 324.6 or any other intoxicating substance shall be supervised in accordance with Section 1150. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 18 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot Facility administrators must be aware of the requirements of WIC 207.1(b) 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(b)(1)(A) TEMPORARY CUSTODY Minors (14 years of age and older) are held only for investigating the case, facilitating release to a parent or ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of violations: 0 guardian, or arranging transfer to an appropriate juvenile facility. 207.1(b)(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(b)(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(b)(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(b)(1)(E) SUPERVISION ☒ ☐ ☐ The minor is adequately supervised. Number of violations: 0 207.1(b)(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances forming the basis for the decision to place the minor in secure detention, and the length of time the Number of violations: 0 minor was securely detained. 207.1(b)(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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ PRO 20-22 - 19 - A351 TH PRO eff. 1/2019 (20-22).dot PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1080 FACILITY NAME: Arvin City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ1 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: X OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 04-20-2022 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate; Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons; X (4-73: Capacity limitation deleted) Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity; X Toilet accessible ; X Water fountain accessible; X Wash basin accessible. X 3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys. Detoxification Cells (2.4) The Sobering cell was closed in 2013 and no longer holds inmates. X Limited to no more than 15 inmates; (4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates) Verified during 20-22 inspection. Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate; X Contain toilet; X (4-73: 1:8 ratio) Contain washbasin; X (4-73: 1:8 ratio) Contain drinking fountain; X Adequate visual observation; X Padding recommended. X (4-73: Padding required) Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in booking/reception. Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables. Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5. 1 Prior inspections listed the facility as a Type 1. At the time of the inspection it was operating as a Temporary Holding Facility. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ LASE 20-22 - 1 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73 (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No single cells. X Maximum capacity of one inmate. Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) The facility was built with Title 24 standards from 1963. X A capacity of more than 2 persons; (4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates) A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate; X (4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate) Toilet and washbasin; X (4-73: 1:8 ratio) Drinking fountain; X Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X X 76" mattress; Safety Cells (2.5) There is not a safety cell at this facility. X Designed to house one person. Dormitory (2.8) There are no dormitories at this facility. X Capacity of 4-50 inmates. (4-73: Capacity limitation deleted) Showers (3.4) X 4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio. Lighting (3.6) X 4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading; 4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. X Comfortable Living Environment 102(c)6 X 4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained through an adequate heating and cooling system. Dayrooms (2.9) The facility was built with Title 24 standards from 1963. Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and X dormitories. 4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I. Exercise Area (2.10) Temporary Holding facility. X Available in Type II and III facilities. 4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet. Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) Temporary Holding facility. X Available in Type II and III facilities. 4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ LASE 20-22 - 2 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73 (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dining Facilities (2.17) Temporary Holding facility. 15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100 X persons or more). 4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmates dining. Visiting (2.18) X Visiting area. 4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security Temp Holding Facility, no minimum custody. X facilities. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation. Janitor Closet (2.20) X Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink. Storage Space (2.21) X Adequate space available. Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) Audio and video system. X Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting staff in a central control. Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] X Recommended in Pre-73 facilities. 4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required. Emergency Power (2.24) Recommended in Pre-73 facilities. X 4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting, communication s and alarm systems. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ LASE 20-22 - 3 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73 (9/98) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1080 FACILITY: Arvin City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: 12 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 04-20-2022 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S Booking Holding 1973 1 (2) 3.5 X 7 X 9 Booking Holding 1973 1 (2) 4 x 4 x 9 Sobering 1963 1 (4) 6.8 x 10 x 9 1 Note: There is a toilet and sink in the jail holding area. In 2013, the Sobering Cell was closed and no longer holds inmates. 1 and 2 Multiple 1963 2 4 3 6 10 x 13.5 x 9 1 1 1 3 and 4 Multiple 1973 2 4 3 6 8.5 x 10 x 9 1 1 1 Notes: There are two showers located in corridor. *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. 1080 Kern Arvin PD THJ LASE 20-22 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)