Kern County, Ridgecrest Police Department Holding Facility (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1103 FACILITY NAME: Ridgecrest Police Department Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Investigative Clerk Antionette Agostinacci; Sgt. Tony Brown, Jail Manager FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 29, 2018 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Identified policies are reflected by Page number in the Ridgecrest Standard Operating Manual. All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates, X and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete Pg. 3 Temporary Holding Facility Training the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this regulation within six (6) months of assignment. The agency provided documentation via training sign in sheets that staff are trained to Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two Title 15 regulations. The sergeant was trained years. X by the KCSO and line officers internally. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times Pg. 4 Booking Procedures X (whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the Pg. 7 Number of Personnel implementation and operation of all programs and activities Pg. 8 Documentation of Routine Jail Checks required by these regulations. All required responsibilities occurred timely, There is a written plan that includes the documentation of indicating adequate staffing. X hourly safety checks. Inmates are directly supervised by the arresting There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who officer until removed from the facility. Security shall be immediately available and accessible with the checks were well documented and timely. X ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an Female inmates are only brought to the facility emergency. if a female staff member is present. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there The agency has a wireless communications is at least one female employee immediately available and system, allowing dispatchers to respond freely X accessible. to the facility as needed which satisfy the Note: Reference PC § 4021. requirements for gender supervision as needed. A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel X assigned and their duties. 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF The agency provided documentation via training sign in sheets that staff are trained to Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least X Title 15 regulations, including fire and life one person on duty at all times who meets the CSA training safety topics and techniques for firefighting standards for general fire and life safety. equipment. There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and All staff receives facility-specific training life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X during orientation. 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. The findings herein, as related to policy, do not constitute an “approval” for content, constitutional, or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek policy review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 1 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 All subsequent entries relate to Ridgecrest There is a published manual of policies and procedures for Temporary Holding Facility Standard the facility that addresses applicable regulations and Operating Procedures, updated in January 2018. includes: Table of organization, including channels of X Pg. 1 Supervision communications; Inspections and operations reviews by the facility X Pg. 1 Supervision administrator/manager; Use of force; X Pg. 12 Use of Force / Restraints Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant inmates; Any inmate requiring this level of control is not X Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); booked at this facility. Screening newly received inmates for release In practice, the agency utilizes all appropriate X Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 alternatives to incarceration. Security and control, including: Counts are performed during security checks. X Physical counts of inmates; In practice, counts are continuously maintained. Searches of the facility; X Pg. 4 Booking Procedure Searches of inmates; X Pg. 6-7 Searches Contraband control; and, X Search and control of the facility and inmates are generally conducted by arresting officers Key control. X and the Jail Manager. At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, Pg. 1 Supervision evaluates and documents internal and external security The manual was reviewed in January 2018, X measures. verifying safety measures and security of the facility. Emergency procedures, including: Escape; X Disturbances; X Taking of hostages; X Civil disturbance; X Emergency procedures are covered in the Natural disasters; X Operations Manual as a patrol function. Periodic testing of emergency equipment; X Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, X chemical agents; and, Storage, issue and use of security devices. X Security devices are not employed. Suicide prevention; and, X Pg. 15 Suicide Prevention Program Segregation of inmates. X Pg. 10 Classification Plan The manual is available to all employees. X Printed and electronic copies available. The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at Pg. 1 Supervision least every two years. X The manual is administratively reviewed annually, the last occurring in January 2018. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed X Pg. 20 Fire Suppression Preplanning in consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 2 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Pg. 20 Fire Suppression Preplanning with a two-year retention of the inspection record; We reviewed all Fire and Life Safety X Inspections for 2016 and 2017, conducted by the Investigative Sergeant. Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; The most recent inspection occurred on July 11, X Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section 2017. 13146.1(a) and (b); An evacuation plan; and, The evacuation plan is posted throughout the X facility and department. A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event of a fire. X Inmates would be removed to the county jail. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records of all incidents that result in X physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee, inmate or other person. Such records include Pg. 22 Incident Reports names of persons involved, a description of the incident, actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence. Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted within 24 hours of the incident. X 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY X Pg. 16 Inmate Death Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of each in-custody death. The review team includes the facility administrator and/or Pg. 16 – Inmate Deaths manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician; X The language of a review was added to the and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant manual this last cycle. to the incident. When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the facility provides the Corrections Standards Authority with a copy of the death in custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525, X Pg. 30 Death or Serious Illness or Injury within 10 days after the death. Note: Reference Government Code § 12525 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN X Pg. 10 Classification Plan The facility has a written classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to housing units and activities. Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained The agency provided documentation via personnel. X training sign in sheets that staff are trained to Title 15 regulations. Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's classification level, housing restrictions and housing All facility documents are stored on-site and X assignments. were available for review. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 3 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Pg. 11 Communicable Diseases Inmates of this classification are not booked at There are written policies and procedures, which require X this facility and would be transferred to an that all inmates with suspected communicable diseases are appropriate facility. segregated until a medical evaluation can be completed. In absence of medically trained personnel at the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had any communicable diseases, or The agency provided documentation via has observable symptoms of communicable diseases, X training sign in sheets that staff are trained to including but not limited to tuberculosis or other airborne Title 15 regulations. diseases, or other special medical problems identified by the health authority. Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or screening device. X Booking documentation was reviewed. 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES Pg. 9 Transfer to Treatment Facility There are written policies and procedures for the X Inmates of this classification are not booked at identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered this facility and would be transferred to an inmates. appropriate facility as soon as possible. An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of Such notification would occur after transfer to identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X an alternate facility. earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety This type of inmate would not be held at this X of the inmate or others. facility. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION Pg. 10 Classification Plan There are written policies and procedures, which provide for administrative segregation of inmates who are X All inmates are housed according to objective determined to be prone to: escape; assault staff or other criteria. inmates; disrupt operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from other inmates. The administrative segregation consists of separate and secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than No privileges are withheld based on those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting X classification. inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part II, Section 1231 X There is no safety cell at this facility, therefore, 2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that the balance of this regulation is deleted. results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Pg. 13 Sobering Cell The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part II, Section Policy expressly allows housing non- 1231 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat X intoxicated inmates in the sobering cell when to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state space is needed. There was no such incident of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and where this occurred. We advised personnel this procedures. would be non-compliant to regulation. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 4 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates in sobering X cells conducted no less than every half hour. An evaluation by a medical staff person or by custody staff, The agency policy addresses all functions pursuant to written medical procedures in accordance with required by this regulation. BSCC reviewed Section 1213 of these regulations, occurs whenever any X Safety Check records and noted all required inmate is retained in a sobering cell for more than six functions occurred in a timely manner. hours. Observations were noted in a detailed log. Such inmates are removed from the sobering cell when they are able to continue with processing. X 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED Pg. 12 Developmentally Disabled Inmates INMATES Inmates of this classification are not booked at X this facility and would be transferred to a There are written procedures for identification and relevant facility as soon as possible. evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates. A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours when an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be X Contact would be made by the county jail. developmentally disabled. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Pg. 12 Use of Restraints There are written polices and procedures for the use of X Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not restraint devices that include: used at this facility, therefore the balance of this regulation is deleted. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE There are written policies and procedures that allow X Pg. 13 Access to Telephone reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls required by Section 851.5 PC. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS Pg. 14 Access to the Courts and Counsel There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) There are written policies and procedures for inmate discipline. (This may be waived by written policy Pg. 12 Discipline X stating that discipline is not administered in the facility. If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 Discipline is prohibited by policy. and 1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.) 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 5 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A Are minors held in this facility? Juveniles can be held but no youth were held in secure detention this cycle. The officers work closely with the assigned probation staff who If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X assist in taking a youth to KCJH if necessary. provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for. JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11) DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type juveniles are not to be held in secure detention. X Reference: WIC 206 & 207 Number of violations: 0 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in Pg. 24 Contact Between Minors and Adult which they have contact with adult prisoners. Prisoners X Reference: WIC 208 Number of violations: 0 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL (SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION) Pg. 25 Time Limit During the previous calendar year, minors are securely detained for a period not to exceed six hours. X Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B) Number of violations: 0 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in temporary custody address: suicide risk and prevention; X Pg. 25 Suicide Risk and Prevention use of restraints; X Pg. 25 Use of Restraints (prohibited) emergency medical assistance and services; and, X Pg. 25 Medical Assistance and Services prohibiting use of discipline. X Pg. 25 Disciplinary Action (prohibited) 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY The following are made available to all minors held in X temporary custody: Pg. 26, # 1-2 Care of Minors in Temporary Custody access to toilets and washing facilities; one snack upon request during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) X hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment; access to drinking water; and, X 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 6 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or X lawyer. Minors placed in locked rooms are: provided blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure X the comfort of the minor; and, Pg. 26, 3-6 Care of Minors in Temporary permitted to retain and wear his or her personal clothing Custody unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is required to be utilized as evidence X of an offense. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND ADULT PRISONERS Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or Pg. 26 Contact Between Minors and Adult sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles in X Prisoners detention and incarcerated adults. Pg. 27 Contact with Adult Prisoners Reference: WIC 208 In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained Pg. 26 Contact Between Minors and Adult in the supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, X Prisoners side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent Pg. 27 Contact with Adult Prisoners sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE DETENTION Minors are held in secure detention in a law enforcement facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense described by WIC § 602, is at least 14 years of age, and X Pg. 27 Decision on Secure Detention presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others. Reference: WIC 207.1 (d) 1 Factors to be considered when determining if the minor presents a serious security risk to self or others are: age, maturity and delinquent history; severity of offense for which taken into custody; minor’s behavior; availability of X Pg. 27, #1-5 Decision on Secure Detention staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the minor; and, age, type and number of other individuals detained at the facility. 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE DETENTION Pg. 28 Secure Detention Inside of a Locked While in secure detention, a minor may be locked in a room Enclosure or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or X otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent Pg. 28 Secure Detention Outside of a Locked escape and protect the minor and others from harm. Enclosure 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS HELD INSIDE Pg. 28. #3 Secure Detention Inside of a Locked A LOCKED ENCLOSURE Enclosure Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes: X No minors have been held in secure detention Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and, during this inspection cycle. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 7 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at least once every 30 minutes. Pg. 28 Secure Detention Inside of a Locked X Enclosure Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E) Males and females are not placed in the same locked Pg. 28 Secure Detention Inside of a Locked room unless they are under constant direct visual X Enclosure observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE DETENTION OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE X Minors held in secure detention outside of a locked enclosure are not secured to a stationary object for more Pg. 28 Secure Detention Inside of a Locked than 60 minutes unless no locked enclosure is available. Enclosure A staff person from the facility is present at all times to assure the minor’s safety while secured to a stationary X While permitted by policy, secure detention object. outside of a locked enclosure has not occurred Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 during this inspection cycle. minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter is approved by a X supervisor and documented. The decision to secure a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter is X based on the best interests of the minor. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY Pg. 30 Supervision of Minors in Non-Secure Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct X Custody visual observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. Minors in non-secure custody are held in an Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic unlocked report writing room. BSCC reviewed X devices does not replace direct visual observation. detention logs and found that they contained all Entry and release times are documented and available for essential data and that all detentions were review. X compliant. 1151 INTOXICATED AND SUBSTANCE ABUSING MINORS Facility administrators shall develop policies and X procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be obtained for minors who are intoxicated by any substance, Pg. 31 Intoxicated or Substance Abusing Minors to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves. Supervision includes safety checks no less than once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the X actual time of each personal observation documented. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and X Pt. 30 Death or Serious Illness or Injury the parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death or a minor in custody. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PRO: 05/29/18 - 8 - A351 TH PRO-09.dot (11/10) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1103 FACILITY NAME: Ridgecrest Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1988 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 29, 2018 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a X bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours). Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys. Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) X Limited to no more than 8 inmates; Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate; X No smaller than 60 square feet; X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain; X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support; Padding on the floor; X Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation. X Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) There is not a safety cell at this facility. X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet. Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available. Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Inmate property is secured in a locked drawer. X Available for inmate valuables. Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5. Audio Monitoring (2.22) X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PHY/5-29-18 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available. Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available. Emergency Power (2.24) X Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available. 1103 Ridgecrest THJ PHY/5-29-18 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1103 FACILITY: Ridgecrest City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: May 29, 2018 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 1988 1 6 (6) 10.0’ x 8.0’ x 9.4’ 1 1 1 Note: Rated capacity based on 10-foot bench. 2 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 10.0’ x 8.0’ x 9.4’ 1 1 1 Note: Rated capacity based on 10-foot bench. 3 Sobering 1988 1 4 (4) 8.0’ x 10.0’ x 9.4’ 1 1 1 Note: Rated capacity based on 6-foot bench. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; When "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity but the capacity of the area. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 1103 Ridgecrest TH LAS/5-29-18 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)