BSCC
Los Angeles County, Gardena Police Department (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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June 12, 2020
Mike Saffell, Chief of Police
Gardena Police Department
1718 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
2018 - 2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF GARDENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, PENAL CODE
SECTION 6031; WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209; JUVENILE JUSTICE
AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT
Dear Chief Saffell:
On February 11, 2020, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted
the 2018-2020 biennial inspection of the Gardena Police Department Type I Jail facility.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance
with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24,
California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring
pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
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’s physical plant configuration.
We encourage continuing the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all
inspections. This file should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future
inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative
(Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in
conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and County of Los Angeles Fire
Department for a comprehensive perspective of your facility.
There were no areas of noncompliance noted in the current local inspections.
BSCC INSPECTION
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to
the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR. We found no items of noncompliance.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
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Mike Saffell, Chief of Police
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Title 24, CCR PHYSICAL PLANT
BSCC reviews physical plants against the Title 24 standards at the time of original design or
significant remodel. The jail was extremely clean and well-kept. Based on the applicable
standards, there were no issues of noncompliance noted.
JUVENILE INSPECTION
In accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors law enforcement facilities for compliance with
three core requirements of the Act: (1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders, (2) Separation
of Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults, and (3) Removal from Adult Jails and Lockups (6-hour
secure detention limitation). Minors are not held securely in the detention facility but will be held
in the administration area. However, no youth have been held in secure detention for the past 3
years.
We reviewed policy, procedures, practice and supporting documentation related to the
requirements of Title 15 Article 9 – Minors in Custody in a Law Enforcement Facility and WIC
Section 207.1(d). We noted three youth held past six hours. These youths were waiting for their
parents to pick them up. Sgt. Sargent reminder officers, that youth must be released an out of
their custody prior to 6 hours.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
No areas of non-compliance were noted and no corrective action is needed.
This concludes our inspection report for the 2018-2020 inspection cycle. We would like to thank
you and your staff for the hospitality and courtesy extended during this inspection. If you have
any questions, or concerns, please contact our office at any time.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. BUSH
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
cc: Chair, City Council, City of Gardena*
City Manager, City of Gardena*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles*
Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles*
Mike Sargent, Gardena Police Department
*Copies of report can be accessed via BSCC website.
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:2160
FACILITY NAME: Gardena Police Department City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Mike Sargent
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 2/11/2020
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 302.3 MINIMUM TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS - TYPE 1 FACILITIES
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code All officers, full- or part-time, shall successfully
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the Corrections Officer Core Course as
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections described in 15 CCR 179, within one year from
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title the date of assignment
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed Members who have successfully completed the
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section course of instruction required by Penal Code §
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections 832.3 shall also complete the Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year Course, as described in 15 CCR 180, within one
from the date of assignment. year of the date of assignment
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 302.3.1 MANAGER AND SUPERVISOR
TRAINING - TYPE 1 FACILITIES
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall All supervisory personnel shall have completed
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section ☒ ☐ ☐ the Corrections Officer Core Course training
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. requirements in accordance with 15 CCR 1020,
as specified in this policy, before assuming
supervisory responsibilities
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV Article 3, 1023 A and B
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managers shall receive required management
training as described in 15 CCR 182 or
complete the POST management course within
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ one year from the date of assignment.
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST
management course within one year from date of
assignment.
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.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 302.3.2 CONTINUING EDUCATION
TRAINING – TYPE 1 FACILITIES
With the exception of any year that a core training module With the exception of the year that the member
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ is enrolled in a core training module, all
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, members shall complete the annual required
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual training.
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 201.3 SUPERVISION OF INMATES
There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each designated to remain in the detention facility
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and for the supervision and welfare of inmates, to
operation of the programs and activities required by these ensure the implementation and operation of all
regulations. programs and activities
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 201.3 SUPERVISION OF INMATES
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
the event of an emergency. designated to remain in the detention facility
for the supervision and welfare of inmates, to
ensure the implementation and operation of all
programs and activities, as required by Title 15
☒ ☐ ☐
Minimum Standards for Local Detention
Facilities, and to respond to emergencies, when
needed. Such staff must not leave the detention
facility while inmates are present and should
not be assigned duties that could conflict with
the supervision of inmates.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 201.3 SUPERVISION OF INMATES
shall be at least one female employee who shall be When both male and female inmates are held at
immediately available and accessible to such females. this detention facility, a minimum of one male
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. and one female employee, who are custody
trained and on-duty, should be immediately
accessible for the supervision of the inmates
Staff members shall not be placed in positions
of responsibility for the supervision and welfare
☒ ☐ ☐ of inmates of the opposite sex in circumstances
that can be described as an invasion of privacy
or that may be degrading or humiliating to the
inmates.
If no female staff is available (matrons
included), then the agency contacts Hawthorne
PD for assistance in coverage.
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To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for Reviewed overall staffing schedule.
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504.4 SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AND
INTOXICATED INMATES
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through While awaiting transfer to an appropriate
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no facility, inmates who are suicidal, violent, have
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. mental health problems or who demonstrate
☒ ☐ ☐ behavior that is easily identified as out of the
ordinary or bizarre should be personally
observed by a member every 15 minutes on an
irregular schedule. Intoxicated inmates will also
be checked every 15 minutes.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of Verified that safety checks were documented at
☒ ☐ ☐
routine safety checks. the appropriate times.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 400.3 PROCEDURE
Jail staff are trained during the Jail core
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is training.
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures shall be at least one person on-duty at all times
that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ who is trained in general fire- and life-safety
knowledge relating specifically to the detention
facility
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 100.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrative Services Bureau
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual Commander shall ensure that the Jail Manual is
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and reviewed and updated at least every two years
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and and staff trained accordingly to ensure that the
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed policies in the manual are current and reflect
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be the mission of the Gardena Police Department.
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐ 100.4 DISTRIBUTION OF MANUAL
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Copies of the Jail Manual shall be made
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure available to all members. An electronic version
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have of the Jail. Manual will be made available to
been deleted. all members on the department network
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of 100.3.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
communications. The Administrative Services Bureau
☒ ☐ ☐ Commander should ensure the development
and update of an organizational chart
identifying the chain of command.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 100.3.2 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
administrator/manager. SECURITY MEASURE REVIEW
101.3 FACILITY MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITY
The Administrative Services Bureau
☒ ☐ ☐
Commander is responsible for collecting
performance indicators and other relevant data
to generate and provide an annual inspection of
the custody facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 101.5 FOCAL POINTS FOR INSPECTIONS
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 507.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 507.7 PREGNANT INMATES
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 502.3 PRE-BOOKING SCREENING
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility
administrator is empowered to use.
(6) Security and control including: ☐ ☐ ☐ 502.3 PRE-BOOKING SCREENING
(A) physical counts of inmates, 501.2 POLICY
It is the policy of this department to account for
☒ ☐ ☐ all inmates within and under the control of
this detention facility through scheduled and
other counts as needed.
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 502.4 SEARCHES BEFORE ADMISSION
(C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 506 CONTROL OF INMATES
(D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ 203.2 POLICY
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 800.4.1 INSPECTION CHECKLIST
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 400.3 PROCEDURE
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section The facility emergency minimizing the number
1032 of these regulations; and severity of emergency events that may
☒ ☐ ☐ threaten the security of the detention facility or
compromise the safety of members, inmates or
the community.
(a) Fires
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; (b) Escapes, (c) Disturbances/Riots & (d)
☒ ☐ ☐
Hostages
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Civil disturbances.
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Natural disasters
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) Periodic testing of emergency equipment
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, h) Storage and the use of weapons, ammunition,
chemical agents, and related security devices. chemical agents and related security
devices in accordance with the Management of
☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons and Control Devices Policy
(i) Periodic testing of emergency equipment
(j) Other emergencies as needs are identified
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(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 701.4 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 502.5.2 SEGREGATION
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 303 PREA Policy.
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 100.3.2 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting SECURITY MEASURE REVIEW
any abuse. The Administrative Services Bureau
Commander shall ensure that the Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐ review, evaluation, and procedures include
internal and external security measures of the
facility, including security measures specific to
the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual
harassment (15 CCR 1029).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family,
community members, and other interested third-parties
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 701.4 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN
Although there is a policy for suicide prevention,
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide these types of prisoners will be transferred to an
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, appropriate facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct
☐ ☐ ☒
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon
☐ ☐ ☒
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c)Provisions facilitating communication among
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☐ ☐ ☒
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☐ ☐ ☒
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☐ ☐ ☒
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☐ ☐ ☒
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
administrator.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 401.3 FIRE SUPPRESSION PRE-PLANNING
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire (a) Fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures department, to be included as part of this
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section policy.
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a (d) Documentation of all fire prevention
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections
record;
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last fire inspection completed by the
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ agency is dated 12/20/2018. Fire clearance
inspections at least once every two years; granted.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ posted
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 400.3 PROCEDURE (g)
fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ In case of an Evacuation, inmates would be
transferred to the Hawthorne City Jail.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500.4 DATA COLLECTION
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS Article 4, 1041
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate,
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 204.5 REPORT PREPARATION
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons All reports shall accurately reflect the identity of
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the persons involved, all pertinent information
☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence. seen, heard or assimilated by any other sense,
and any actions taken
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned Any incident resulting in death, injury or
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility endangerment to staff or a visitor, serious injury
manager or his/her designee. to an inmate, escape, a major disturbance, a
detention facility emergency or an unsafe
☒ ☐ ☐
condition at the detention facility shall be
submitted to the Administrative Services Bureau
Commander as soon as practicable but within 24
hours of the incident.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 205.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The State Corrections Standards Authority Minimum (a)
Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 ☒ ☐ ☐
of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as (b)
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☐ ☐ ☒ No sentenced inmates.
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) 1062, Visiting
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) 1063, Correspondence
(5) 1064, Library Service (d) 1064, Library Service
☐ ☐ ☒
No sentenced inmates.
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) 1065, Exercise and Recreation
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings (f) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) 1067, Access to Telephone
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) 1069, Inmate Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ No sentenced inmates.
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) 1071, Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) 1072, Religious Observance
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure (l) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure
☐ ☐ ☒
No sentenced inmates.
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☐ ☐ ☒ No sentenced inmates.
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ (m) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☐ ☐ ☒ No sentenced inmates.
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☒ No sentenced inmates.
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services (n) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Services
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 509.2 POLICY
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 509.5 IN-CUSTODY DEATH REVIEW
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or The Chief of Police is responsible for
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require ☒ ☐ ☐ establishing a team of qualified staff to conduct
further study. an administrative review of every in-custody
death.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in the jail facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 502.5 CLASSIFICATION
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or
III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex,
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish
and implement a classification system which will include the
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
shall include the use of as much information as is available
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☐ ☐ ☒
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area Any arrestee identified as being at a high risk
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and for sexual victimization shall be provided with
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a heightened protection. This may include
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the continuous, direct sight and sound supervision,
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would single cell housing or placement in a cell that is
present management or security problems. An inmate's own ☒ ☐ ☐ actively monitored on video by a member who
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given is available to immediately intervene, unless no
serious consideration. such option is reasonably feasible
Housing assignments are documented on the
Inmate Classification form, verified.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 700.4 INITIAL SCREENINGS
502.3.1 NON-DETAINABLE INMATE
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the SCREENING
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Inmates requiring segregation for suspected
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is communicable disease shall be separated until
completed. transferred or cleared by the qualified health
care professional.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Trained members shall perform a health care
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she screening on each inmate upon his/her initial
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as arrival at the detention facility. This includes
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☐ ☐ ☒ those transferred from another facility.
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 704.7 MENTAL HEALTH CARE
502.3.1 NON-DETAINABLE INMATE
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the SCREENING
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates determined to have any Mental Health
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered Issue or disorder are not kept at this facility but
inmates, and may include telehealth. transferred to the LA Co Jail.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Trained members shall perform a health care
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally screening on each inmate upon his/her initial
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears arrival at the detention facility. This includes
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she those transferred from another facility
appears gravely disabled. ☐ ☐ ☒
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of
☐ ☐ ☒
the inmate or others.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION Article 5, 1053
502.3.1 NON-DETAINABLE INMATE
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall SCREENING (d) Any combative or unruly
develop written policies and procedures which provide for person who is likely to cause damage to the
the administrative segregation of inmates who are facility or severely disrupt the good order of the
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that detention facility
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☐ ☐ ☒
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Article 5, 1055
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There is no safety cell at the GPD.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who
display behavior which results in the destruction of property
The balance of this regulation is omitted
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 512.3 SOBERING CELL PROCEDURES
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 502.3.1 NON-DETAINABLE INMATE
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a SCREENING (i) Any person who is so
☒ ☐ ☐
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their intoxicated as to be a danger to him/herself or
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and others and cannot be safely accommodated
procedures developed by the facility administrator. within the detention facility or a sobering cell
will be transferred to an appropriate facility.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as they (d) Inmates will be removed from the sobering
are able to continue in the processing. cell when they no longer pose a threat to
☒ ☐ ☐
their own safety and the safety of others and are
able to continue the booking process.
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an Documentation includes assessment at 6 hours
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical and at safety checks.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will (c) Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. held in a sobering cell for more than six hours
☒ ☐ ☐ without being evaluated by qualified medical
personnel to ensure that the inmate does not have
an urgent medical issue.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the (b) A safety check consisting of direct visual
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. observation that is sufficient to assess the
Such observation shall be documented. inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur at
least once every 15 minutes. Each visual
☒ ☐ ☐ observation of the inmate by members shall be
documented
Logs and an Inebriate Assessment are completed
for all inmates entering the cell.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 502.3.1 NON-DETAINABLE INMATE
INMATES SCREENING
(g) Any person suspected or confirmed to be
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the developmentally disabled
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional Contact is made with the Westside Regional
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be Center.
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 507.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS
Policy is compliant with the standard with an
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the indication that no inmate will remain in
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints beyond two hours. There were no
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate incidents meeting the criteria of the standard
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible during this cycle.
health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this Article 5, 1058 1-5 (not limited to)
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
☐ ☐ ☒
following areas:
acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate If the inmate displays any signs or symptoms
medical/mental health referral; that could require immediate medical or mental
health attention, the inmate shall be evaluated
☐ ☐ ☒ by qualified medical personnel as soon as
possible
LA County Paramedics respond
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ Observed in the jail.
protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 507.4 FOOD, HYDRATION AND
SANITATION
Inmates who are confined in restraints shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
given food and fluids. Provisions shall be made
to accommodate any toileting needs at least
once every two hours.
exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
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In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a Restraint devices shall only be used on an
substitute for treatment. inmate when it reasonably appears necessary to
overcome resistance, prevent escape or bring an
incident under control, thereby preventing
☐ ☐ ☒ injury to the inmate or others, or eliminating the
possibility of property damage. Restraints shall
not be utilized any longer than is reasonably
necessary to achieve the above goals, but no
longer than two hours.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display (a) Restraints shall not be used as punishment,
behavior which results in the destruction of property or placed around a person's neck or applied
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. in a way that is likely to cause undue physical
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing.
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
☐ ☐ ☒
ambulatory.
(b) Restrained inmates shall not be placed face
down or in a position that inhibits
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours
☐ ☐ ☒
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with Policy defines a 2 hour limit.
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice (f) Members shall conduct direct face-to-face
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly observation at least twice every 30 minutes
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the to check the inmate’s physical well-being and
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. behavior. All checks shall be documented, with
☐ ☐ ☒
the actual time recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of the
inmate's behavior. Any actions taken
should also be noted in the log.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone (d) Inmates in restraints shall be housed either
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☐ ☐ ☐ alone or in an area designated for
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. restrained inmates.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☐ ☐ ☒
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 507.7 PREGNANT INMATES
Restraints will not be used on inmates who are
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the known to be pregnant unless based on an
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and individualized determination that restraints are
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy and security needs of the inmate, the members,
shall include reference to the following: or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the
restraints shall be the least restrictive available
and the most reasonable under the
circumstances.
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(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist ☐ ☐ ☒
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☐ ☐ ☒
governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO If an inmate refuses to voluntarily provide a
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, sample as required, the inmate will sign the
IMPRESSIONS refusal (PC 298.1) and be transported to the
LASO Inmate Reception Center.
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional employee,
☐ ☐ ☒
faced with similar facts and circumstances, would
consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance
with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☐ ☐ ☒
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☐ ☐ ☒
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction,
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☐ ☐ ☒
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1062 VISITING 1002.2 POLICY
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
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(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall
develop and implement written policies and procedures to
allow visiting for non-sentenced detainees. The policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures will include a schedule to assure that non-
sentenced detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the
calendar day following arrest.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of the ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☐ ☐ ☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☐ ☐ ☒
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
☐ ☐ ☒
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation;
Visitation hours;
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and,
Any restrictions on inmate visitation.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 1000.3 MAIL GENERALLY
may send or receive; Due to the relatively short period of time
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates are held in this facility, mail, for the
purposes of this manual, shall include notes or
messages hand delivered to the front counter.
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or Staff may inspect incoming confidential
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar correspondence for contraband. Members may
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and inspect outgoing confidential correspondence
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ for contraband before it is sealed.
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
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(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 1000.7 INDIGENT INMATE REQUESTS
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper FOR WRITING MATERIALS
each week to permit correspondence with family members Indigent inmates shall receive an amount of
☒ ☐ ☐
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney sufficient to maintain communication with
and to the courts. courts and legal counsel department
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION Article 6, 1066
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall make
table games and/or television available to inmates.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1000.6 NEWSPAPERS
AND WRITINGS A local daily newspaper in general circulation,
including a non-English publication, shall be
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall made available to interested inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement a written plan to make available a
daily newspaper in general circulation, including a non-
English language publication, to assure reasonable access to
interested inmates.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1001.2 POLICY
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 1000.4 CONFIDENTIAL
CORRESPONDENCE
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates may correspond confidentially with
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to courts, any member of the bar, officials of this
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: department, elected officials, jail inspectors,
government officials or officers of the court
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 503 INMATES HANDBOOK
(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall
Reviewed Orientation sheet
develop written policies and procedures for a program
☒ ☐ ☐
reasonably understandable to non-sentenced detainees to
orient an inmate at the time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
limited to, the following:
(1) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) visiting rules; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) availability of personal care items, opportunities
☒ ☐ ☐
for personal hygiene;
(4) availability of reading and recreational materials;
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(5) medical/mental health procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐
1071 VOTING 601.5 VOTING RIGHTS
Gardena City Jail does not house sentenced
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced inmates in this facility. Pre-sentenced inmates
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☐ ☐ ☒ are not in custody long enough at this location
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of to request and receive an absentee ballot
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1003.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the department to permit
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility inmates to engage in the lawful practices and
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide observances of their sincerely held religious
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, beliefs consistent with the legitimate
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. government objectives of the detention facility.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 603.4 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced workers. Gardena City Jail does not house sentenced
inmates in this facility. Although there is a
policy the inmates is not housed long enough to
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
go through the process.
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may
☐ ☐ ☒
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to:
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions;
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 604.2
If discipline is NOT administered, written policy should It is the policy of this department that inmate
indicate as such. If discipline is administered, Sections discipline will not be administered
1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
☐ ☐ ☒
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO COMEMNTS
Are minors held in this facility? Secure youth and nonsecure youth are not held in the jail
facility.
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
(JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards on the
detention of minors:
(1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders ☐ ☒
(2) Separation
(3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit)
The JJDPA requires an annual inspection on the federal
standards for facilities that hold minors in secure detention.
Are minors held in the jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9
inspection.
Penal Code Section 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial
inspection of local detention facilities that hold minors in
secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes
the minimum standards of how facilities hold minors in ☐ ☒
temporary custody in the jail.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail are not subject
to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 2160
FACILITY NAME: Gardena Police Department Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 02/11/2020
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate.
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons.
X
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity. X
Toilet accessible. X
Water fountain accessible. X
Wash basin accessible. X
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12)
X
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys.
Sobering Cells (2.4)
X
Limited to no more than 15 inmates.
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate. X
Contain toilet.
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin.
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain.
X
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Adequate visual observation.
X
Padding recommended. No padding required under applicable building
standards.
4-73: Padding required
X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available in booking/reception.
X
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables. X
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5.
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
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A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of
8 feet.
X
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height of 8
feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain. X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X
X
76" mattress.
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) Variance granted 5/23/74 for 2 persons
X
A capacity of more than 2 persons.
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate.
X
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate
Toilet and washbasin.
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain. X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X
X
76" mattress.
Safety Cells (2.5) No safety cell.
Designed to house one person. **Text of regulation deleted**
Dormitory (2.8) No dormitories.
X
Capacity of 4-50 inmates **Text of regulation deleted**
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted.
Showers (3.4)
X
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio.
Lighting (3.6)
X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading.
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. X
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
X
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Dayrooms (2.9)
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
X
dormitories.
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II
and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I.
Exercise Area (2.10)
X
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet.
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11)
X
Available in Type II and III facilities.
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs.
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Dining Facilities (2.17)
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
X
persons or more)
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmates dining.
Visiting (2.18)
X
Visiting area.
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
X
facilities.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink.
Storage Space (2.21)
X
Adequate space available.
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22)
X
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting
staff in a central control.
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
X
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required.
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
X
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 2160
FACILITY: Gardena Police Department City Jail TYPE: I RC: 30
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
02/11/2020
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
Housing
Special H Sobering 1963 1 -- 9 (9) 12.0x 12.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Shower adjacent to sobering cell. No padding.
Housing I
Multiple 1963 3 2 4 + 18.0 x 14.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Shower available. Area consists of two-person cells with sufficient airspace to accommodate 4 inmates. Measured as
one mass area, including dayroom, cells and corridor space. Used mainly for overflow.
Housing K
1-3 Multiple 1963 3 4/2 7 + 23.0 x 17.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Area consists of 3 cells, one with 4 beds and 2 cells with two beds with sufficient airspace to accommodate 7.
Measured as one mass area, including dayroom, cells and corridor space. Shower available. (Female).
Housing L
1-3 Multiple 1963 3 4/2 8 + 23.0 x 18.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
Note: Area consists of 2 two-man cells and 1 four-person cell with sufficient airspace to accommodate 8. Measured as one
mass area, including dayroom, cells and corridor space.
Housing M
Multiple 1963 3 4 9 + 20.5 x 26.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
Note: Area consists of 3 four-man cells with sufficient airspace to accommodate 9. Measured as one mass area, including
dayroom, cells and corridors. (Felony.)
Housing G Multiple 1963 1 4 2 2 10.5 x 15.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
Note: Inmate worker housing.
Booking
Holding 1963 1 - 8 (8) 9.0 x 9.0 x 8.0
Note: Inmates held only long enough for information gathering. Toilet available. One isolation cell used for storage.
*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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