Los Angeles County, Airport Police Facility (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 2335 FACILITY NAME: Los Angeles Airport Police Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Myrna Carbajo FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: June 12, 2018 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 11/4.2(K) Training HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Policy references eight hours of specialized All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates, training for sworn police supervisory and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete the personnel but does not state that it must be X eight hours of specialized training outlined in this regulation within six months of assignment. within six (6) months of assignment. Successful 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 While documentation shows that staff has years. Successful completion of training, pursuant to Section received training, this requirement is not in 1025 of these regulations, may be substituted for the eight X policies and procedures. hour refresher. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Two officers and the watch commander. There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever Prisoners are rarely placed in a holding cell. there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation X Officers bring the prisoner into the station and operation of all programs and activities required by booking area to complete the applicable these regulations. paperwork and immediately transport to a LAPD jail. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 11/4.2(A)(9) Holding Cell Checks hourly safety checks. Checks required every 30 minutes. X Of the documentation reviewed, checks conformed to policy and procedure and regulations. There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall In practice, arresting officers generally be immediately available and accessible with the ability to X remain in the facility until their arrestee is respond to any inmate in the event of an emergency. released. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there is at least one female employee immediately available and X accessible. Note: Reference PC § 4021. A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel Shifts schedules are posted. assigned and their duties. X 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. Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 1 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff receive general fire and life safety training. Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one 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 life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Manual of the Los Angeles World Airport Police There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X the facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes: Table of organization, including channels of X communications; Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 11/4.2(C)(2)(3) Watch Commander; X administrator/manager; 11/4.2(L)(1)(b) Safety and Fire Prevention Use of force; 11/4.2(A)(1)(b) requires that if a use of force occurs, to document the detainee’s responses X and refer to Section 7/4.4.4.D.5.b for Supervisor Use of Force Investigation Report. Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 11/4.2(A)(5) Use of Restraining Devices in pregnant inmates; Holding Cells. Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); “Officers shall not hold a detainee in a X holding cell with any restraining devices on the detainee (i.e. handcuffs, court-cuff leg restrainers).” Screening newly received inmates for release 11/4.2(N) Release of Detainees From a X Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 Holding Facility Security and control, including: 11/4.2(C)(7) Procedures X Physical counts of inmates; Searches of the facility; 11/4.2(A)(3) Cell Searches X Searches of inmates; X 11/4.2(A) Contraband control; and, X 11/4.2(A)(3) Cell Searches Key control. 11/4.2(E) Holding Facility Doors X 11/4.2(L)(1)(a) Safety and Fire Prevention At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, 11/4.2(C)(3)(b) Watch Commander evaluates and documents internal and external security X measures. Emergency procedures, including: X Escape; X 11/4.2(J)(1) Escapes Disturbances; X 11/4.2(J)(2) Disturbances Taking of hostages; X 11/4.2(J)(4) Hostages Civil disturbance; X 11/4.2(J)(2)(b) Civil Disturbances Natural disasters; X 11/4.2(J)(3) Natural Disasters Periodic testing of emergency equipment; X Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, 11/4.2(A) General X chemical agents; and, Storage, issue and use of security devices. X 11/4.2(A) General 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 2 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Suicide prevention; and, 11/4.2(B)(1)(f) Medical Screening, X Classification Screening, and Emergency Medical Procedures Segregation of inmates. X 11/4.2(G) Segregation of Detainees The manual is available to all employees. X Both hard copy & electronic. The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at 1/1.6 Maintenance and Updating least every two years. X Updated quarterly or when necessary. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in X consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff 11/4.2(L)(1)(b) Safety and Fire Prevention with a two-year retention of the inspection record; X Watch Commander performs a daily inspection and a record is maintained. Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; 11/4.2(L)(1)(b) Safety and Fire Prevention Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X 13146.1(a) and (b); Inspection dated March 22, 2018 An evacuation plan; and, X 11/4.2(L)(6)(a) Safety and Fire Prevention A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event 11/4.2(L)(6) Safety and Fire Prevention of a fire. X 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 11/4.2(L)(1)(c)(5) Safety and Fire Prevention There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents X that result in physical harm, or serious threat of 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 submitted 11/4.2(L)(1)(c)(5)(c) Safety and Fire to the facility manager or his/her designee. X Prevention 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 11/4.2(O) Death of Detainee in LAWA/LAX Holding Facility 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 11/4.2(O)(6)(a) Death of Detainee in manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician; LAWA/LAX Holding Facility X and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the 11/4.2(O)(6)(c) Death of Detainee in facility provides the Board of State and Community LAWA/LAX Holding Facility 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 Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 3 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 11/4.2(G) Segregation of Detainees 11/4.2(B)(2) Medical Screening, The facility has a written classification plan designed to Classification properly assign inmates to housing units and activities. X Screening, and Emergency Medical Procedures Cell assignments are listed on the Holding Cell Log. Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained X personnel. Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's 11/4.2(B) Medical Screening, Classification classification level, housing restrictions and housing Screening, and Emergency Medical X assignments. Procedures 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 11/4.2(B) Medical Screening, Classification Screening, and Emergency Medical There are written policies and procedures specifying those Procedures symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a Any health issues require a medical clearance medical evaluation can be completed. X and transfer to a Los Angeles Police Department Station Jail (Pacific Division, 77th Street Division or Van Nuys Division) or (with approval) the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Departments Intake Release Center. An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had 11/4.2(B)(i) Medical Screening, any communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of Classification Screening, and Emergency communicable diseases, including but not limited to X Medical Procedures 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 11/4.2(B) Medical Screening, Classification Screening, and Emergency Medical There are written policies and procedures for the X Procedures identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered Prisoners showing signs of a mental illness inmates. are not held at this facility. An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 11/4.2(G) Segregation of Detainees the inmate or others. X 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 11/4.2(G) Segregation of Detainees Prisoners with serious charges or that are There are written policies and procedures, which provide for violent are not held at this facility. administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to X be prone to: escape; assault staff or other 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 those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates X and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The facility does not have a safety cell. The X text of the regulation is removed from this checklist. Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 4 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL The facility does not have a sobering cell. X The text of the regulation is removed from this checklist. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 11/4.2(B) (1)(i) Medical Screening, INMATES Classification Screening, and Emergency X Medical Procedures There are written procedures for identification and Developmentally disabled inmates are not evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates. held at this facility. A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours when an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be developmentally X disabled. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 11/4.4(D)(4) Use of Restraining Devices Restraints within the meaning of this X regulation are not used at this facility. The text of the regulation is removed from this checklist. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 11/4.2(M) Rights of Detainees There are written policies and procedures that allow X reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls required by Section 851.5 PC. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS 11/4.2(F) Access to Detainees 11/4.2(M) Rights of Detainees There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) 11/4.2(M) Rights of Detainees There are written policies and procedures for inmate Discipline is not administered at this facility. 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.) Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 5 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A Are minors held in this facility? Minors generally held in non-secure custody in the roll call room with officer supervision. 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 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 X 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 which they have contact with adult prisoners. X 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 11/4.4 Juvenile Detention Procedures X Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in temporary custody address: suicide risk and prevention; X 11/4.4(D)(3) Juvenile Detention Procedures use of restraints; X 11/4.4(D)(4) Juvenile Detention Procedures emergency medical assistance and services; and, X 11/4.4(D)(5) Juvenile Detention Procedures prohibiting use of discipline. 11/4.4(D)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures X 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY 11/4.4(D)(1) Juvenile Detention Procedures CUSTODY 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 11/4.4(D)(1) Juvenile Detention Procedures custody if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) X hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment; Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 6 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS access to drinking water; X 11/4.4(D)(1) Juvenile Detention Procedures privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or 11/4.4(D)(1) Juvenile Detention Procedures X lawyer. blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the 11/4.4(B)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures X comfort of the minor; and, his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is 11/4.4(B)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is X required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND 11/4.2(G)(7) Juveniles/Adults; 11/4.4(D)(7), ADULT PRISONERS Juvenile Detention Procedures 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, 11/4.4(D)(7), Juvenile Detention Procedures 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 11/4.4(A)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures 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 11/4.4(A)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures 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 11/4.3(D) Juvenile Detention Procedures 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 11/4.4(B)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE X Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes: Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and, documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at 11/4.4(B)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures least once every 30 minutes. X Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E) Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 7 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS Males and females are not placed in the same locked 11/4.4(B)(2) Juvenile Detention Procedures room unless they are under constant direct visual X observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 11/4.4(B)(3) Juvenile Detention Procedures CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE X 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 11/4.4(B)(3) Juvenile Detention Procedures 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 11/4.4(B)(3) Juvenile Detention Procedures 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 11/4.4(B)(3) Juvenile Detention Procedures 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- 11/4.3(E) Juvenile Detention Procedures SECURE CUSTODY X Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic 11/4.3(E) Juvenile Detention Procedures X devices does not replace direct visual observation. Entry and release times are documented and available for 11/4.4 Juvenile Detention Procedures review. X 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 11/4.4(D)(9) Juvenile Detention Procedures INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and 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 11/4.4(D)(9), Juvenile Detention Procedures minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the X actual time of each personal observation documented. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Unable to verify. MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY 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. Adult Jail...\16-18\Proc..\2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PRO;9/17/2018 - 8 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot 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: 2335 FACILITY NAME: Los Angeles Airport Police Facility FACILITY TYPE: THJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1986 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: June 12, 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 In hallway. Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X In hallway. 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) External to the security area and equipped with individual X compartments, locks and keys Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) This facility does not have a sobering cell. The X text of the regulation is removed from this checklist. Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) This facility does not have a safety cell. The text X of the regulation is removed from this checklist. 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) X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PHY; 8/15/2018 - 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) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ PHY; 8/15/2018 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 2335 FACILITY: Los Angeles Airport Police Facility TYPE: THJ RC: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: June 12, 2018 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S H 1 Holding 1986 1 4 (4) 6.5' x 6.4' H 2 Holding 1986 1 4 (4) 6.5' x 6.4' H 3 Holding 1986 1 4 (4) 6.5' x 6.4' Note: Water closet located adjacent to cells (dry cells) *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. 2335 LA Airport Police Facility THJ LAS;8/15/2018 A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)