Lassen County (2020-2022 inspection cycle)

Initial Inspection Report 2020-2022 Biennial Inspection Cycle Date of Exit Briefing: 4/15/2021 Inspection Type: Biennial County: Lassen County Sheriff Facility Name(s): Jail and Court Holding Facility BSCC #(s): 1305 II & 1310 CH BSCC Type: II & CH Facility Representatives: Captain J. McGarva and Lieutenant A. Foster BSCC Field Representative: Steven Wicklander Corrective Action Plan Required? YES DATE CAP DUE TO BSCC: 5/15/2021 Current Items of Noncompliance Title 15. Section Description Jail Due to vacant staff positions and staff with approved long-term time off, the agency is unable to complete safety checks at various times within the hourly requirements of regulation. § 1027. Number of Personnel The agency informed BSCC staff they have had staff shortages since July 1, 2020. The agency is using supervisory staff and other county agencies to backfill jail positons. Jail BSCC staff determined the agency is noncompliant with this regulation due to not routinely conducting § 1027.5 Safety Checks safety checks within this regulation's time requirements. There were also safety checks documented in consecutive sixty-minute time intervals. § 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning Jail BSCC staff determined noncompliance with this regulation due to the agency not providing documentation for monthly fire prevention inspections conducted by staff. 1305 1310 Lassen County II CH Initial Inspection Report 20-22 IIR v1. 10.29.20 Lassen County Sheriff Initial Inspection Report Page 2 Title 15. Section Description Court Holding BSCC staff determined noncompliance with this regulation due to the agency not providing § 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning documentation for staff not conducting monthly fire prevention inspections from November of 2020 through March of 2021. Title 24. Section Description Jail The padding was removed from the safety cell by a 1231.2.5 Safety cell person placed inside. Supplies have been ordered, but delivery is delayed due to pandemic. Noncompliance is based on the lack of safety cell. Technical Assistance Provided 1305 1310 Lassen County II CH Initial Inspection Report 20-22 Lassen County Sheriff Initial Inspection Report Page 3 Additional Information During the onsite inspection, the agency’s department head informed BSCC staff they are working with the Board of Supervisors in developing a retention and recruitment plan. 1305 1310 Lassen County II CH Initial Inspection Report 20-22