Kern County, Taft Police Department Jail (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

October 18, 2018 Damon McMinn, Chief of Police Taft Police Department 320 Commerce Way Taft, CA 93268 2016 – 2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION TAFT POLICE DEPARTMENT BSCC# 1123 PENAL CODE SECTION 6031; WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209; JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT Dear Chief McMinn: On June 29, 2018, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the 2016 – 2018 biennial inspection of the Taft City Jail 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. Lieutenant Pete Aranda 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. 1122 Taft TI Letter Damon McMinn, Chief of Police Taft Police Department Page 2 Fire Inspection: Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1 requires a biennial inspection for fire and life safety issues. This was completed on February 8, 2018. Fire clearance was granted with no cited deficiencies. 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 12, 2018 Health-Medical/Mental Health April 5, 2018 Health-Nutrition April 5, 2018 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: Completed in 1991, the Taft City Jail is inspected as a Type I Jail and evaluated using the 1988 Title 24 regulations1. The facility consists of nine cells with a housing capacity of 13 inmates, with three holding cells and one sobering cell with a capacity of 24 inmates. There was one inmate in custody at the time of the inspection, however, he was released prior to the conclusion of my documentation review. The jail was clean and appeared well maintained. No issues of non-compliance with applicable physical plant standards were identified. Please see the Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Youth in secure detention are held in a single cell, away from any adults in custody. There were no youth held in secure detention this cycle. Youth in non-secure detention are placed in the agency’s report writing area. 1 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel. 1122 Taft TI Letter Damon McMinn, Chief of Police Taft Police Department Page 3 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 operations2. We noted inmates are supervised by Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) corrections officers, who are co-located in the facility adjacent to the jail. These corrections staff are core trained and complete the supervision and screening functions at your jail. You have 11 staff in the Lieutenant to Patrol Officer series and 4 dispatchers, who supplement the required elements of detention. This allows for sufficient coverage of the jail for booking, screening, classification and safety checks. MCCF staff conduct safety checks on inmates in your facility while they do perimeter checks of the grounds. We requested and received verification via letter from Captain Carolyn Golleher of the MCCF, verifying her corrections staff are core trained, oriented to their duties for the Taft Police Department (TPD) and are versed in the TPD Policies and Procedures. BSCC reviewed documents to ensure practices matched regulations. We reviewed a sampling of bookings for the inspection cycle and noted consistent compliance with safety checks, screenings and housing requirements. Review of the safety check logs revealed timely checks and population counts, most were well within the hour and none were late. All logs reviewed were signed by one of the 3 sergeants or the lieutenant. Inmates requiring intensive supervision, such as intoxicated, suicidal or mentally ill inmates, or those having medical issues, are not booked at this facility and are transported elsewhere. Female inmates are only booked when a female staff person is immediately available. We identified no areas of non-compliance with policy or procedures. 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 the log to date for this cycle and found 17 youth were held in non-secure detention. The logs and accompanying reports were complete and accurate, with no violations of the JJDPA noted. Non- secure juveniles are supervised in the administrative report writing area. There were no minors held in secure detention. Regarding the JJDPA, no area of non-compliance was noted. 2BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures. We only review those policies related specifically to the applicable regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non-compliance. We do not “approve’ your policies nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. 1122 Taft TI Letter TYPE I FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1122 FACILITY NAME: Taft Police Department - Jail FACILITY TYPE: Type IJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Chief Damon McMinn; Lt. Pete Aranda; Dispatchers-Tonya Spradline and Amber Norris FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: June 29, 2018 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 Detention Officers from the MCCF Facility supervise inmates after booking. We received In addition to provisions of Penal Code Section 831.5, all a memo from the Facility Manager, also a Taft custodial personnel have successfully completed the City employee but not part of the Police “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section Department, verifying all of her Detention 179 of Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. X Officers (DO’s) are core trained and oriented Custodial personnel may substitute 832.3 PC training and to the responsibilities of conducting Safety the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core checks at the jail. Course” as described in Section 180, Title 15, CCR as an alternative. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 1.02 Personnel Assignments Supervision of the facility is delegated to the All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the STC X DO’s at the MCCF facility, adjacent to the jail. or POST supervisory training within one year of assignment. The Facility Manager verified completion of Detention Core Training. All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the The facility provided us with training “Corrections Officer Core Course” identified in Section certificates for officers booking inmates and 1020. (The intent is that core training be completed prior to X verification of the MCCF DO for supervising assuming supervisory responsibilities.) inmates. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING The Lieutenant and Sergeants have completed either the POST or STC management course. All jail management personnel have completed either the X STC or the POST management course specified in Section 182, Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING The agency self-reported officers are compliant with the 80 hours of Agency With the exception of any year that a core training module is training, including 8 hours of jail training, successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, which they complete annually. X managers, supervisors and custody personnel have successfully completed the annual required training specified in Section 184, Title 15, CCR. 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. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 1 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL The agency is staffed with 1 Lieutenant, 3 sergeants and 9 officers (2 vacant). We There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever reviewed booking and various documents X there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation verifying the completion of all regulated tasks and operation of all programs and activities required by in a timely and safe manner. We found no these regulations. indication that staffing was insufficient. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 2.29.4 Prisoner Safety Checks and Counts hourly safety checks. We reviewed random safety check sheets, by month, and found no late checks. Most occurred between the 50 to 55-minute mark and included the number of inmates in custody, the staff that conducted the check and the time it was conducted. Policy indicates police and MCCF staff share X safety check duties. It was noted, however, only MCCF DO’s conduct the checks during their hourly perimeter checks. The DO’s are core trained and oriented to their responsibilities of inmate safety checks. Police staff are not Core trained, therefore, based on our recommendation last cycle, they complete booking but do not conduct safety checks. We recommend their policy be modified to reflect this. There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall 1.03 Responsibility of Assigned Personnel be immediately available and accessible with the ability to X In case of emergency, staff from the co-located respond to any inmate in the event of an emergency. MCCF will respond to the jail. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there A female police officer, dispatcher or is at least one female employee immediately available and Correctional Officer is always on duty. X accessible. Note: Reference PC § 4021. A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel We reviewed the staffing plan and found it was assigned and their duties. X sufficient to cover assigned duties. 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All MCCF staff are Core-trained and are responsible for inmate supervision duties in the Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one jail. X 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 All MCCF staff are Core-trained, and oriented life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X to the jail and all fire & life safety procedures for the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Taft PD has a policy manual which defines the responsibilities of the MCCF, a Taft City There is a published manual of policies and procedures for employee run facility adjacent to jail. the facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes: Table of organization, including channels of 1.01 Command and Supervision communications; There is a Chief of Police, Lieutenant, 3 X Sergeants, and 9-line officer positions, as well as 4 female dispatchers. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 2 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1.03.1 Administrative Review administrator/manager; The administrative staff conduct monthly X safety and security reviews of the jail while MCCF staff only conduct perimeter checks. Use of force; X 1.10.5 Use of Force Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 2.25 Female Booking pregnant inmates; The facility transports pregnant inmates at the X Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); Central Receiving Facility (CRF) in Bakersfield. Screening newly received inmates for release 4.01.3 Own Recognizant Release (853.6 PC) X Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 Security and control, including: 2.29.4 Prisoner Safety Checks and Counts Physical counts of inmates; X Each documented safety check includes the number of inmates in custody. Searches of the facility; X 2.01.1 Security Searches of inmates; This policy identifies perimeter searches and X jail searches. Contraband control; and, X 2.29.5 Contraband Control Key control. X 1.12 Possession of Keys At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, 1.03.1 Administrative Review evaluates and documents internal and external security Lieutenant Aranda confirmed and annual X measures. review of all monthly Fire and Life Safety reports is completed. Emergency procedures, including: X Chapter 5 Building/Fire Emergency Escape; X Procedures Disturbances; This section covers all facility Emergency X Taking of hostages; Procedures. X Civil disturbance; 1.11 Firearms in the Jail X Natural disasters; Weapons and other security devices are Periodic testing of emergency equipment; X prohibited in the jail. There are internal and Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, X external gun lockers at the facility. chemical agents; and, X 2.22.4 Suicide Risk and Prevention Storage, issue and use of security devices. X 1.04 Segregation of Prisoners Suicide prevention; and, X Segregation of inmates. X The manual is available to all employees. There are two printed copies of the manual on X site and it is also available electronically. The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at 1.03.1 Administrative Review least every two years. X The manual was last reviewed March 1, 2018. 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 5.01.1 MONTHLY LIFE AND FIRE with a two-year retention of the inspection record; X INSPECTION Verified by inspection Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X Most Recent Inspection: 1/8/2016 13146.1(a) and (b); An evacuation plan; and, X 5.02 Jail Evacuation 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 3 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event 5.02 Jail Evacuation of a fire. X All inmates would be transported to the county jail in Bakersfield. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1.06.2 Other Required Prisoner Records Population Accounting. The facility maintains an inmate demographics accounting X system, which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and unsentenced inmates by categories of male, female, and juvenile. The Jail Profile Survey information is provided to the BSCC. The agency submits data to the JPS. X 1041 INMATE RECORDS 1.06 Record Keeping Policy requires recordkeeping per regulation. There are written policies and procedures for the We reviewed logs, reports and required maintenance of individual inmate records which include collection of data and found compliance with intake information, personal property receipts, commitment regulation. X papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary action taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2.07.2 Minimum Information Required 2.17 Arrest Packets There are written policies and procedures for the The agency is compliant to completing all maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents required incident and crime reports, per X that result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical Operations policy. We continue to harm, to an employee, inmate or other person. Such records recommend a policy requiring specific reports include names of persons involved, a description of the and timelines for completion. incident, actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence. Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee. X 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 1.07.2 Public Information Plan The facility has suitable written policies and procedures for X the dissemination of information to the public, government agencies and news media. Title 15, CCR, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Per policy, the plan is available upon request. X Facilities is available for review by the public and inmates. Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified The agency provides an Orientation at in this section are available to the public and inmates. X booking. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 3.02.1 Death of an Inmate While In Custody X Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of each in-custody death. The review team includes the facility administrator and/or The policy identifies all required components manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician; of this regulation. X and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 4 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the 2.22.1 Death of a Minor While IN Custody facility provides the Board of State and Community Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code X Section 12525, within 10 days after the death. Note: Reference Government Code § 12525 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 2.09 Classification The arresting and/or booking, officer The facility has a written classification plan designed to X designates which cell an inmate will be housed properly assign inmates to housing units and activities. in based on agency criteria or space. Although double cells, inmates are housed alone. Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained We reviewed screening documents. X personnel. Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's We verified each inmate has a screening classification level, housing restrictions and housing document which addresses any specific X assignments. housing need identified at booking. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2.07.1 Medical Screening Inmates with special identified needs are There are written policies and procedures specifying those X booked at CRF in Bakersfield or transported symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a by ambulance to a medical facility. medical evaluation can be completed. An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had If identified, inmates are transported to a any communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of medical facility or CRF in Bakersfield. communicable diseases, including but not limited to X 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 screening device. X 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 2.07.1 Medical Screening Inmates with special identified needs are There are written policies and procedures for the X booked at CRF in Bakersfield or transported identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered by ambulance to a medical facility. inmates. An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of If identified, inmates are transported to a identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X medical facility or CRF in Bakersfield. earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of X the inmate or others. There are provisions for transfer of such inmates to a medical facility for diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of such suspected mental disorder, pursuant to Section 1209, X Title 15, CCR. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 1.04.2 Administrative Segregation It is policy to house inmates alone, unless they There are written policies and procedures, which provide for meet established classification criteria to be administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to housed with another inmate. There have not X be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt been any occurrences this cycle to necessitate operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from more than one inmate per cell. other inmates. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 5 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS The administrative segregation consists of separate and All inmates receive all privileges. secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates X and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There is not a safety cell at this facility; therefore, the balance of this regulation is The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 deleted. X 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. 2.290 Persons Who Are Intoxicated at the 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Time of Arrest The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 2.29.1 Use of the Detoxification Cell 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of A sobering cell is installed at the facility but is X intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures. not used. It is the procedure of the agency to transport any severely intoxicated person to a medical facility for treatment, followed by booking at CRF in Bakersfield. We provided technical assistance to the agency to update their policy to reflect this procedure. Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates in sobering cells conducted no less than every half hour and is X documented. An evaluation by a medical staff person or by custody staff, pursuant to written medical procedures in accordance with X Section 1213 of these regulations, occurs whenever any inmate is retained in a sobering cell for more than six hours. Such inmates are removed from the sobering cell when they are able to continue with processing. X 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 2.07.1 Medical Screening INMATES The facility does not accept this type of inmate X but rather transports them to CRF in There are written procedures for identification and Bakersfield. evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates. A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours when Notification would occur at CRF. an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be developmentally X disabled. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 1.10.4 Use of Restraints The use of restraints per regulation has not There are written policies and procedures for the use of occurred this cycle and is procedurally not restraint devices that include: X allowed in the facility. An inmate requiring restraints as identified by regulation is transported to CRF in Bakersfield. The balance of this regulation is deleted. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 6 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 2.07 Booking Procedure COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Policy prohibits the use of force to obtain a IMPRESSIONS DNA specimen, therefore, the balance of this regulation is deleted. Policy and procedures describe the use of reasonable force to collect blood specimens, salvia samples, or thumb/palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such and refuse written or oral requests to do so. Policies and procedures address: Note: Reference PC § 296 1062 VISITING 3.04 Visitors Although the facility has a no-contact visiting X Facility administrator has developed and implemented space, there has not been a visitor of an inmate written policies and procedures for inmate visiting. this cycle. Sentenced inmates are allowed at least two visits totaling at X least one hour per week. Visitation procedures include provisions for visitation by X minor children of the inmate. The plan includes a schedule that assures non-sentenced Visiting can occur daily. detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar X day following arrest. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 3.06 Prisoner Correspondence The facility administrator has developed written policies and X procedures for inmate correspondence. The policy and procedures provide that: There is no limitation placed on the volume of mail an X inmate may send or receive. Correspondence may be read where there is a valid security X reason and the facility manager or designee approves. Jail staff does not review inmate correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board of State and X Community Corrections; however, jail staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders in the presence of the inmate. Confidential correspondence with the facility administrator X and/or manager is permitted. Inmates without funds are permitted at least two postage- X paid letters each week to family and friends. Inmates without funds are permitted unlimited postage-paid correspondence with his/her attorney and the courts. X 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 3.14 Entertainment X Table games and/or television are available to inmates. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, AND 3.13 Books and Newspapers PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS There is a written plan to make available a daily newspaper X in general circulation, including a non-English language publication, to assure reasonable access to interested inmates. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 7 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 3.05 Right of Arrested Person to Make Telephone Call to Certain Person There are written policies and procedures that allow This is further clarified in the Orientation reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone Policy. calls required by Section 851.5 PC. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS There are written policies and procedures to ensure that inmates have access to the courts. Such access shall consist of the following: Unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063(f) of these 3.06 Prisoner Correspondence X regulations. Confidential consultation with attorneys. 3.04 Visitors X 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 2.10 Inmate Orientation The facility provides an Orientation Handbook There are written policies and procedures for the at booking. X implementation of a program reasonably understandable to non-sentenced inmates to orient a newly received inmate at the time of placement in a living area. The program shall be published. X The program shall include, but not be limited to: X Rules and disciplinary proceedings; X Visiting rules; X Availability of personal care items; X Availability of reading and recreational materials; X and, Medical/mental health procedures; and, X Voting, including registration. X 1071 VOTING (Applicable to sentenced inmate workers.) There are no sentenced inmates at this facility. Facilities holding sentenced inmate workers have written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar allows X qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections pursuant to the elections code. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 3.15 Access to Faith Based and Moral Programming There are written policies and procedures to provide X opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2.11 Inmate Grievances (Applicable to facilities having inmate workers and/or The agency has a policy for inmates to file a prisoners who are held for “safekeeping.”) grievance, however, there have been no X grievances filed this cycle, mostly due to there Any inmate may appeal and resolve grievances relating to being no sentenced inmates at this facility. any condition of confinement. There are written policies and The balance of this regulation is deleted. procedures that include: 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 8 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) 1.09 Disciplinary Action Disciplinary action is prohibited in policy. There are written policies and procedures for inmate discipline. (This may be waived by written policy stating X that discipline is not administered in the facility. If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 and 1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.) 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 9 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) x DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A Are minors held in this facility? Although there is policy to hold minors in secure detention, it does not occur at this If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice facility. Youth are transported to Kern and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the provisions X County Juvenile Hall if detention is of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a Law necessary. 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 X juveniles are not to be held in secure detention. 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 which they have contact with adult prisoners. X Reference: WIC 208 Number of violations: 0 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL 2.22.8 Time Limit (SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION) During the previous calendar year, minors are securely X detained for a period not to exceed six hours. 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 2.22.4 Suicide Risk and Prevention use of restraints; X 2.22.5 Use of Restraints (Juveniles) emergency medical assistance and services; and, 2.22.6 Medical Assistance and Services X Youth are transported to a medical facility or Kern County Juvenile Hall. prohibiting use of discipline. 2.22.3 Disciplinary Action X Discipline is prohibited per policy. 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY 2.22.9 Care of Minors in Temporary Custody CUSTODY X The following are made available to all minors held in temporary custody: access to toilets and washing facilities; 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 10 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 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; X privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or X lawyer; blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the X comfort of the minor; and, his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is X required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND 2.22.12 Contact between Minors and Adult ADULT PRISONERS Prisoners Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or X 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 side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY 2.22.1 Minors Arrested for Law Violations Minors are held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense X 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 X 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 CUSTODY 2.23.1 Conditions of Secure Detention While in secure custody, a minor may be locked in a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or otherwise X reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 2.23.2 Secure Detention Inside a Locked CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED Enclosure ENCLOSURE Although there is policy for this, youth are not X securely detained at this facility but rather they Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes: are transported to Kern County Juvenile Hall. Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and, 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 11 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at least once every 30 minutes. Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E) 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 2.23.3 Secure Detention Outside of a Locked CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED Enclosure ENCLOSURE Although policy exists, minors are not held in X secure detention outside of a locked enclosure. Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked 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 X while 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- 2.24.1 Criteria for Non-Secure Custody SECURE CUSTODY We reviewed all records of non-secure detention for 2017 and found the facility compliant with X Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct regulation. visual observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 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 review. X 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 2.22.7 Intoxicated or Substance Abusing Minors INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE Although the facility has a policy for this, youth OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY with alcohol or substance abuse bookings are transported to a medical facility and/or Kern Facility administrators shall develop policies and County Juvenile Hall. X procedures 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 actual time of each personal observation documented. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 12 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A 2.22.10 Death of a Minor While In Custody MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION 2.22.11 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor FACILITY (Notification) There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and X 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. 1122 Taft IJ PRO: 06/29/18 - 13 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1122 FACILITY NAME: Taft Police Department FACILITY TYPE: IJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: June 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 Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X Provides clear visual supervision X Telephone accessible X Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with individual X compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Detoxification Cells (2.4) X Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 60 square feet X Contain toilet X Contain washbasin X Contain drinking fountain X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X Padding on the floor X Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in reception/booking 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 1122 Taft PD IJ PHY/6-29-18 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Safety Cells (2.5) There is not a safety cell at this facility, therefore, the balance of the regulation is deleted. X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I X facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in There is no desk in the cells, however, are not Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards) X required. Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) There are no multiple occupancy cells. 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells X Contain 35 square feet per person Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) There are no multiple occupancy rooms. 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms X Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells X Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type X I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor X dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities) X Dormitories (2.8) There are no dormitories. 8-86: Provision for dormitories added X Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Dayrooms (2.9) There is not a dayroom at this facility. X 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells-rooms Shower (3.4) X Available on a ratio of 1:16 Lighting (3.6) . Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. X 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) X 30 inches wide and 76 inches long 1122 Taft PD IJ PHY/6-29-18 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained through an X adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated X inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the X facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) X 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmate dining X Visiting (2.18) X Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates X Attorney Interviews (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such X as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink X and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding X and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) The dispatcher maintains intercoms at an audible level. X Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas X 1122 Taft PD IJ PHY/6-29-18 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) X 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities X 1122 Taft PD IJ PHY/6-29-18 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1122 FACILITY: Taft Police Department TYPE: IJ RC: 13 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: June 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 Booking 1 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 6.5 x 10.3 x 9.3 Note: 10’3” Bench 2 Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 10.7 x 7.3 x 9.3 Note: 6’11” Bench 3 Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 5.6 x 10.8 x 9.3 Note: 10’8” Bench Sobering 1988 1 7 (7) 15.1 x 8.1 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 141 Sq. Feet Housing - Male 1 Single 1988 1 1 1 1 10.1 x 6.0 x 9.3 1 1 1 Notes: 63 Sq. feet 2 Single 1988 1 1 1 1 10.9 x 7.1 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 84 Sq. feet 3 Single 1988 1 1 1 1 12.4 x 7.0 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 86 Sq. feet 4 Double 1988 1 2 2 2 12.4 x 7.1 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 96 Sq. feet 5 Double 1988 1 2 2 2 12.8 x 7.7 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 96 Sq. feet 6 Single 1988 1 1 1 1 10.6 x 8.2 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 85 Sq. feet 7 Single 1988 1 1 1 1 10.3 x 6.3 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 64 Sq. feet Housing – Female 1 Double 1988 1 2 2 2 10.3 x 7.8 x 9.3 1 1 1 1 Note: 78 Sq. feet 2 Double 1988 1 2 2 2 10.3 x 7.8 x 9.3 1 1 1 Note: 78 Sq. feet *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. 1122 Taft PD IJ LAS - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)