BSCC
Kern County, Shafter Police Department (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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October 16, 2018
Kevin Zimmerman, Chief of Police
Shafter Police Department
201 Central Valley Highway
Shafter, CA 93263
2016 – 2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION
SHAFTER POLICE DEPARTMENT BSCC# 1104
PENAL CODE SECTION 6031; WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209;
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT
Dear Chief Zimmerman:
On June 1, 2018, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the 2016 –
2018 biennial inspection of the Shafter Police Department pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 and
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 209. The jail was inspected for compliance with the
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of
Regulations and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) requirements
for holding minors.
The inspection consisted of a walk-through of the physical plant, a review of applicable written policies
and procedures governing the operation of the facility, and a review of documentation to verify that
your practices follow your written procedures.
Captain Jeff Bell was present during the inspection and assisted by answering questions and clarifying
procedural issues. His involvement in the inspection process was extremely valuable. The
professionalism and courtesy extended is appreciated.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of:
• This transmittal letter;
• The Procedures Checklist outlining applicable Title 15 sections;
• The Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and,
• The Living Area Space Evaluation that summarizes the detention facility configuration.
Local Inspections:
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required by the County Health
Officer and the State Fire Marshal or local fire inspector (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045
and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the Health Department
and the fire inspector for a comprehensive perspective of your facility.
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Chief Zimmerman
Shafter Police Department
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Fire Inspection:
Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1 requires a biennial inspection for fire and life safety issues.
This was completed on December 19, 2017. Fire clearance was granted.
Health Inspections:
The local health authority is required to conduct annual inspections of all local detention facilities
and includes evaluation of medical/mental health and the environmental health standards. The
nutritional requirements are not applicable for temporary holding facilities. The following is the date
of the most recent inspections on file with our office is listed below.
Inspection Date
Health-Environmental April 5, 2018
Health-Medical/Mental Health April 5, 2018
Health-Nutrition Not Required
No issues of non-compliance were noted in either of the local health inspection reports.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of BSCC
inspection files along with the local inspections outlined above. Additionally, you should maintain
documentation of how and when areas of non-compliance/concerns are resolved.
BSCC Inspection
Physical Plant:
The Shafter Jail was opened in 1996 and is evaluated under the 1991 Title 24 standards. The
facility consists of five holding cells and two sobering cells. Based on the applicable standards,
there were no issues of non-compliance noted. The jail was clean and well-kept. Minors in secure
detention are held in a holding cell, sight and sound separate from adult arrestees. Minors in non-
secure detention are held in the briefing area.
Policies, Procedures, and Practices:
During the inspection, BSCC staff reviewed applicable policy, procedures, practices and
supporting documentation where necessary. Those evaluations included a review of
documentation related to jail operations including security logs, shift schedules, local inspection
results, incident reports, classification documents and other records which give insight to the
facility’s operations1.
We noted inmates are supervised by arresting officers or other agency staff. You are well staffed,
with 2 Captains, 5 Sergeants, 5 Senior Patrol Officers and 11 Patrol Officers. All are trained with
the exception of your dispatchers, who sometimes assist with female inmates. This means you
1BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures, only those related specifically to applicable regulations in
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non-compliance. We do not “approve’ your
policies or review for constitutional or legal issues.
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Chief Zimmerman
Shafter Police Department
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are non-compliant with Section 1024 of regulation, which requires all staff receive the eight (8)
hours of refresher training every two years.
BSCC sought out evidence to ensure practices matched regulations. We reviewed a sampling of
bookings for this inspection cycle and noted consistent compliance with safety checks, screenings
and housing requirements. Safety checks were timely and random. Intake and booking records
revealed compliance and safety checks for each were within regulation. In most cases, the inmate
remained in the facility only long enough for processing before being released or transferred.
Female inmates are only booked when a female staff person is immediately available. Suicidal
or mentally disordered inmates and those requiring restraint are not booked at this facility.
Inmates requiring direct supervision, such as intoxicated inmates or those having medical issues,
are not accepted.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT (JJDPA) COMPLIANCE MONITORING:
Pursuant to WIC§ 209, we reviewed applicable policy, procedures, practices and supporting
documentation to comply with Title 15 Article 9, Minors in Custody in a Law Enforcement Facility.
In accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors law enforcement facilities for compliance with
three core requirements of the Act: Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders, Separation of
Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults, and Removal from Adult Jails and Lockups (6-hour secure
detention limitation). We reviewed your Secure and Non-Secure logs and found only two youth
were held in secure detention this cycle (2017) and 55 youth were held in non-secure detention
this cycle. We reviewed the reports and documentation for these youth, making note that all
safety checks and required information was compliant with regulation.
Regarding the JJDPA, no area of non-compliance was noted.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
The following issue of non-compliance was noted:
Title 15, Section 1024: Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training
This regulation requires the agency to provide refresher training to all personnel who are
responsible for supervising inmates. As your dispatchers sometimes supervise female inmates,
they are required to receive this training. You reported they have not received the required course.
To ensure compliance, please communicate when the dispatchers receive the required refresher
training.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1104
FACILITY NAME: Shafter Police Department Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Jeff Bell
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: June 1, 2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
900.1.1. Supervision of Prisoners
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates,
and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete Policy requires training of all staff with custody
X
the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this duties to the minimum level required by this
regulation within six (6) months of assignment. Successful regulation.
completion of training, pursuant to Section 1020 of these
regulations, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two
Agency self-certifies that all officers have met
years. Successful completion of training, pursuant to
X the minimum training standards; however, the
Section 1025 of these regulations, may be substituted for
dispatchers have not had refresher training.
the eight-hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Compliance with this regulation is predicated
on the agency’s ability to complete all regulated
tasks in a safe and timely manner. BSCC
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times
X reviewed a variety of documents including
(whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the
security logs, screening documents and staffing
implementation and operation of all programs and activities
schedules and found no indication that staffing
required by these regulations.
was inadequate.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 900.3.1 Supervision of Prisoners: Agency
hourly safety checks. policy mandates checks more frequently than
the regulation requires.
Missed checks occurred and were explained on
X
the logs “Busy, Calls”. The frequency of the
late or missed checks does not rise to the level
of non-compliance but should be reviewed by
the agency.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who 900.1.1 Supervision of Prisoners
shall be immediately available and accessible with the Policy requires a designated employee to be
ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an X within the building. When needed, dispatcher’s
emergency. audio monitor the facility and can respond in an
emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 900.1.1 Supervision of Prisoners
is at least one female employee immediately available and Policy requires a female employee to be
accessible. X immediately available. In practice, a female
Note: Reference PC § 4021. arrestee is only booked if a female employee is
available.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
X Verified by inspection.
assigned and their duties.
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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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
Agency certifies that all relevant staff are
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least X
current in initial and refresher training.
one person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC
training standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and Staff receives site-specific training at
X
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. orientation.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Agency has implemented a policy manual
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for
specific to the holding facility.
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and
includes:
Table of organization, including channels of
X
communications;
900.2 Department Organization
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X Found in Operations Use of Force policy
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of
pregnant inmates; X 900.3.6 Handcuffing of Pregnant Arrestees
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f);
Screening newly received inmates for release
X 900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6
Security and control, including:
X Counts are maintained on security logs.
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X
900.4 Temporary Holding Facility Searches
Searches of inmates; X
Contraband control; and, X 902 Custodial Searches
Key control. X
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, 900.2 Department Organization and
evaluates and documents internal and external security X Responsibility; Facility Manager
measures.
Emergency procedures, including:
Escape; 900.11 Assigned Administrator
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
X Policy requires the agency captain to ensure
that procedures are enacted for a variety of
emergency situations.
Disturbances; 900.11 Assigned Administrator
X
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
Taking of hostages; 900.11 Assigned Administrator
X
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
Civil disturbance; 900.11 Assigned Administrator
X
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
Natural disasters; 900.11 Assigned Administrator
X
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; 900.11 Assigned Administrator
X
900.6.5 Citywide or Regional Disasters
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition,
X 900.9.1 Security
chemical agents; and,
Security devices are not allowed in the facility.
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X
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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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Suicide prevention; and, X 900.1.3 Non-Detainable Prisoners
Segregation of inmates. 900.3.3 Prisoner Classification, Screening and
X
Segregation
The manual is available to all employees. Manual available in print and electronic
X
versions.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at
X Most recent update: January, 2018
least every two years.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed
in consultation with the responsible fire authority and
includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff The jail area is inspected daily by the duty
X
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; Sergeant.
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two
years;
X Most recent inspection – December 19, 2017
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, X 900.6.3 Emergency Evacuation
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the
X Inmates would be transported to the county jail.
event of a fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of written records and reporting of all
incidents that result in physical harm, or serious threat of X 900.3.7 Reporting Physical Harm
physical harm, to an employee, inmate or other person.
Such records include 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
X
submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY
X 900.9.6 Death of a Prisoner
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of
each in-custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician;
X The review team is identified by policy.
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant
to the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the
facility provides the Board of State and Community
Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is
X 324.12 Death of a Juvenile While Detained
submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code
Section 12525, within 10 days after the death.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
900.3.3 Prisoner Classification, Screening and
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to Segregation
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained
X All relevant staff is trained to the regulation.
personnel.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions and housing X We verified compliance with this regulation.
assignments.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X Inmates in this classification are not bookable at
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a this facility and would be immediately
medical evaluation can be completed. transferred to a housing facility.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has
had any communicable diseases, or has observable
symptoms of communicable diseases, including but not X
limited to tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other
special medical problems identified by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or
X We verified compliance with this regulation.
screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners
There are written policies and procedures for the X Inmates in this classification are not bookable at
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered this facility and would be immediately
inmates. transferred to a housing facility.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X Evaluation would occur at the housing facility.
earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety
X Inmates are housed alone.
of the inmate or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners
There are written policies and procedures, which provide
for administrative segregation of inmates who are X Inmates in this classification are not bookable at
determined to be prone to: escape; assault staff or other this facility and would be immediately
inmates; disrupt operations of the jail; or, are likely to need transferred to a housing facility.
protection from other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than
X No privileges are withheld from an inmate.
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL
There is no safety cell at this facility, therefore,
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 X the balance of this regulation is deleted.
2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that
results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to self or others.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL
900.1.6 Use of Sobering Cell
The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat X BSCC reviewed sobering cell logs and found
to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state all required elements of this regulation are
of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and completed in a timely manner.
procedures.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates in sobering
900.1.6 Use of Sobering Cell
cells conducted no less than every half hour and is X
documented.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
An evaluation by a medical staff person or by custody staff,
pursuant to written medical procedures in accordance with
900.1.6 Use of Sobering Cell
Section 1213 of these regulations, occurs whenever any X
inmate is retained in a sobering cell for more than six
hours.
Such inmates are removed from the sobering cell when 900.1.6 Use of Sobering Cell
X
they are able to continue with processing.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners
INMATES
X Inmates in this classification are not bookable at
There are written procedures for identification and this facility and would be immediately
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates. transferred to a housing facility.
A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours
when an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be X
developmentally disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.1.2 Detention of Prisoners
There are written polices and procedures for the use of X Restraints, as defined by regulation, are
restraint devices that include: prohibited at this facility, therefore, the balance
of this regulation is deleted.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE
There are written policies and procedures that allow X 900.7 Prisoner Telephone Calls
reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone
calls required by Section 851.5 PC.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS
X 900.9.5 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the
inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA)
900.9.10 Prisoner Discipline
There are written policies and procedures for inmate
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy X
Policy prohibits discipline.
stating that discipline is not administered in the facility.
If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083
and 1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.)
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A
Are minors held in this facility? At the time of the site visit, the agency had held
two youth in secure detention since the
beginning of the inspection cycle.
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X
provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a Minors in non-secure detention are held outside
Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for. of the facility. There were 55 youth held in non-
secure detention this cycle.
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
X
Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type
juveniles are not to be held in secure detention.
Number of violations: 0
Reference: WIC 206 & 207
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in
X
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Number of violations: 0
Reference: WIC 208
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL
(SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION)
During the previous calendar year, minors are securely X
detained for a period not to exceed six hours.
Number of violations: 0
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B)
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Agency has implemented a separate manual
for juvenile operations in the holding facility.
Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in
temporary custody address: Most recent revision: 1/19/2016
suicide risk and prevention; X 324.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles
use of restraints; X 324.9 Use of Restraints
emergency medical assistance and services; and, X 324.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of Juveniles
prohibiting use of discipline. X 900.9.10 Prisoner Discipline (Prohibited)
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
X
The following are made available to all minors held in
temporary custody:
access to toilets and washing facilities;
one snack upon request during term of temporary custody
324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) hours or is X
otherwise in need of nourishment;
access to drinking water; X 324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
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privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or 324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
X
lawyer.
blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the comfort 324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
X
of the minor; and,
his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is
324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is X
required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND ADULT
PRISONERS
Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or
X 324.7 Non-Contact Requirements
sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles and adults
confined in the facility.
Reference: WIC 208
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, X 324.7 Non-Contact Requirements
side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent
sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY
Minors are held in secure custody in a law enforcement
facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense
X 324.1.1 Secure Custody
described by WIC § 602, is at least 14 years of age, and
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 staff to X 324.1.1 Secure Custody
provide adequate supervision or protection of the minor;
and, age, type and number of other individuals detained at
the facility.
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY
While in secure custody, a minor may be locked in a room or
X 324.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
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 324.1.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
Youth in secure detention are held in a
Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes: standard cell, sight and sound separate from
Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and, X adult inmates. BSCC reviewed all secure
detention logs and found all required
procedures and protections completed in a
timely manner. There were two youth held in
secure detention this cycle.
documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at
least once every 30 minutes.
X
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E)
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Males and females are not placed in the same locked
room unless they are under constant direct visual X
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
324.1.1 Secure Custody
ENCLOSURE
X
In practice, youth are not held in secure
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked
detention outside of a locked enclosure.
enclosure are not secured to a stationary object for more
than 60 minutes unless no locked enclosure is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor’s safety while X
secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
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- 324.1.1 Definitions; Non-Secure Custody
SECURE CUSTODY
X BSCC reviewed all non-secure detention logs
Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct and found all required procedures and
visual observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. protections completed in a timely manner.
Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic
X
devices does not replace direct visual observation.
Entry and release times are documented and available for
X
review.
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held;
Facility administrators shall develop policies and procedures X
Significantly Intoxicated Juveniles
providing that a medical clearance shall be obtained for
minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
other intoxicating substance by any substance, to the extent
that they are unable to care for themselves.
Supervision includes safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the X Intoxicated youth are not held at this facility.
actual time of each personal observation documented.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
324.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
X
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and Juveniles
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/91
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1104
FACILITY NAME: Shafter Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: X (1991)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: June 1, 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.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) There is no 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)
X
Available for inmate valuables.
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5.
Audio Monitoring (2.22) The holding area and sobering cells have both
X audio and video monitoring.
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86.
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.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1104
FACILITY: Shafter Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: June 1, 2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1 Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 10.5' x 6.8' x 8' 1 1 1
Note: 10' bench.
2 Sobering 1991 1 (4) (4) 9' x 10' x 8' 1 1 1
Note: Padded partition.
3 Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 10' x 6.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Note: 10' bench.
4 Sobering 1991 1 (4) (4) 11' x 7.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Note: Padded partition.
5 & 6 Holding 1991 2 (6) (12) 11' x 6' x 8' 2 2 2
Note: 10' bench each.
7 Holding 1991 1 (1) (1) 5'4" x 8'3" x 8' 1 1 1
Note: This cell is separate from other cells and is designated for holding minors.
*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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