BSCC
Orange County, Westminister Police Department (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
LINDA M. PENNER 2590 VENTURE OAKS WAY, SUITE 200 ' SACRAMENTO CA 95833 • 916.445.5073 I BSCC.CA.GOV
ChaIr
KATHLEEN T. HOWARD EDMUND G. BROWN, JR.
Executive DIrector - Governor
August 28, 2018
Ralph Ornelas, Chief of Police
Westminster Police Department
8200 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683
2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION 6031 PC and 209WIC
Dear Chief Ornelas:
On June 6, 2018, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the biennial
inspection of the Westminster Police Department temporary holding facility pursuant to Penal Code
Section 6031 for compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in
Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance
monitoring for the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) for the secure
detention of minors.
The inspection was preceded by a desk audit of applicable policies and procedures governing the
operation of the facility" wherein policy content was reconciled against relevant regulations to ensure
that each subject required by regulation was addressed in policy.
Commander Darin Upstill 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 during the inspection was 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 summarizing the detention facility's
physical plant configuration.
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
BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures. We only review those policies related specifically to
1
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. We
recommend agencies seek policy review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed
appropriate.
, Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel
to the jail area.
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Ralph Ornelas, Chief of Police
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Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the
County Health Officer and the Orange County Fire Authority for a comprehensive perspective of your
facility.
Fire Inspection:
The Fire inspection is past due. Please schedule and forward the report to BSCC when it becomes
available.
Health Inspections:
The local health authority is required to conduct annual inspections of all detention facilities and includes
evaluation of medical/mental health services and environmental health standards. These inspections
occurred on October 11, 2017. There were no issues of non-compliance.
We encourage 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.
BSCC Inspection
Physical Plant:
The Westminster City Jail was built as a Type I jail but continues to operate as a temporary holding facility
and using the 2005 Physical Plant Standards. No inmates were in-custody at the time of the inspection.
The jail was very clean and appeared well maintained. Staff reports that no deferred maintenance is
pending. No issues of non-compliance with applicable physical plant standards were identified.
Policies, Procedures and Practice:
During the inspection, Commander Upstill explained applicable policy, procedures, practices where
necessary. However, several required documented observations logs were unavailable to review.
Please refer to the procedures checklist for non-compliance issues. We informed Commander Upstill
that there is a recently updated version of Title 15 minimum standards and that the facility should go
through the new standards to ensure that the facility policy and procedures manual up.
Juvenile Inspection
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). Minors
in non-secure detention are held outside the secure perimeter in a common area.
BSCC is the designated compliance monitoring agency for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA), and is authorized by Welfare and Institutions Code §209(f) to inspect facilities
that may detain minors in secure detention. There were no violations noted.
We continue to encourage management oversight related to the detention of minors as compliance with
WIC Section 207.1 (d) and Title 15, Article 9 regulations is required to maintain suitability for the secure
confinement of minors in law enforcement facilities.
Corrective Action Plan:
Please review the attached procedures checklist for non-compliance issues. If you decide to correct the
non-compliance issue please respond by September 27, 2018 on how you will remedy the non
compliance issue.
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This concludes our inspection report for the 2016-2018 inspection cycle. We would like to thank all staff
involved in the inspection process for the hospitality and courtesy they extended during the inspection.
If you should have any . questions, please contact me at (916) 324-9861 or email at
michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
~!;v(
MICHAEL J. BUSH
Field Representative
Board of State and Community Corrections
Enclosures
cc: City Manager, City of Westminster'
Chair, City Council, City of Westminster'
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Orange'
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of Orange'
Darin Upstill, Commander, Westminster Police Department
'Copies of the complete ins'pection report are available upon request.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3776
FACILITY NAME: Westminster Police Department City jail FACILITY TYPE: TH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Darin Upstill
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
06/06/2018
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 900.1.1
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING The Westminster Police Department contracts
with G4S for jail services and is therefore not a
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete participating agency. Compliance with sections
the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this X related to training was determined by an onsite
regulation within six (6) months of assignment. Successful audit of training records.
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
years. Successful completion of training, pursuant to
Section 1025 of these regulations, may be substituted for X
the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Arresting officers provide supervision when
there are no G4S staff available.
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times
X
(whenever there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the
implementation and operation of all programs and activities
required by these regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 900.3.1
hourly safety checks. Safety checks every 60-minute per policy.
X
Records were unavailable to review at the time
of the inspection.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who 900.3.5
shall be immediately available and accessible with the
X
ability to respond to any inmate in the event of an
emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there 900.3.5
is at least one female employee immediately available and If there is no trained female employee
X
accessible. available, the female prisoners will be
Note: Reference PC § 4021. transported to the county jail
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.5
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least X
one person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC
training standards for general fire and life safety.
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and
life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 900.2
Unless otherwise indicated, all references to
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X policy sections are contained within the
the facility that addresses applicable regulations and Westminster Police Department Jail Operations
includes: Manual
Table of organization, including channels of 900.1
X
communications;
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 900.2
X
administrator/manager;
Use of force; X 300
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 300.6
pregnant inmates;
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); X Arrestees determined to be pregnant are
transported directly to the Orange County Jail.
Screening newly received inmates for release 900.3.3d
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 X Arresting officer completes Jail Classification
Questionnaire.
Security and control, including: 900.1.4
X
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X 900.4
Searches of inmates; X
Contraband control; and, X
Key control. X
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews,
evaluates and documents internal and external security X
measures.
Emergency procedures, including: X
Escape; X
Disturbances; X
Taking of hostages; X
Civil disturbance; X
Natural disasters; X
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; X
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition,
X
chemical agents; and,
Storage, issue and use of security devices. X
Suicide prevention; and, X 900.3.3c
Segregation of inmates. X 900.3.3
The manual is available to all employees. X
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at
least every two years. X
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 900.5.1
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed
X
in consultation with the responsible fire authority and
includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Facility Watch Commander conducts and
X
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; documents monthly inspections.
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two Past due. Lasted inspected 12/23/2015. Fire
years; clearance.
X
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, 900.6
Evacuation routes are posted in the jail. In the
event of jail closure, appropriate inmates would
X
be released, while others would be transported
to the county jail.
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the
event of a fire. X
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 900.6.7
There are written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of written records and reporting of all
incidents that result in physical harm, or serious threat of X
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 Departmental policy requires that notification
submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee. X occurs prior to the end of shift and that other
reports are filed prior to days off.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 900.9.8
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
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician;
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
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 900.3.3
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained Arresting officer completes Jail Classification
X
personnel. Questionnaire.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions and housing
X
assignments.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.1.4
Any person with, or suspected of a
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X communicable disease is transported to the
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a hospital or county jail.
medical evaluation can be completed.
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has
had any communicable diseases, or has observable
symptoms of communicable diseases, including but not X
limited to tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other
special medical problems identified by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or
screening device. X
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 900.1.4
Prisoners who display suicidal behavior or
There are written policies and procedures for the signs of a mental disorder are transported to a
identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered X hospital or the county jail. Officers also request
inmates. specific information regarding mental illness at
the time of booking on Jail Classification
Questionnaire.
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 the inmate or others. X
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 900.3.3
There are written policies and procedures, which provide
for administrative segregation of inmates who are X
determined to 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 Inmates posing a safety and security threat are
secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than not held in the jail.
those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting X
inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No cells of this type in the facility, the remainder
of the regulation deleted.
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231
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.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 900.1.6
The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat X
to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state
of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
procedures.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates in sobering Records were unavailable to review at the time
cells conducted no less than every half hour and is X of the inspection.
documented.
An evaluation by a medical staff person or by custody staff,
pursuant to written medical procedures in accordance with
Section 1213 of these regulations, occurs whenever any X
inmate is retained in a sobering cell for more than six
hours.
Such inmates are removed from the sobering cell when Article 5 F. 1.
they are able to continue with processing. X
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 900.1.4
INMATES Non- detainable, will be transported to the
X county jail.
There are written procedures for identification and
evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates.
A contact to the regional center occurs within 24 hours
when an inmate is suspected or confirmed to be
X
developmentally disabled.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.9.10
Have Pro-straint chair policy, however, in
There are written polices and procedures for the use of practice, those inmates requiring restraint for
restraint devices that include: purposes other than transportation are
X
immediately removed from the facility and
transported to the county jail.
The remainder of the regulation deleted.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 900.7
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 900.9.5
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X
inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) 900.9.10
Discipline is not imposed at this facility.
There are written policies and procedures for inmate
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy
X
stating that discipline is not administered in the facility.
If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083
and 1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.)
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A
Are minors held in this facility? 324.1
Immediately adjacent to the report writing
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice room outside the secure perimeter of the jail.
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:
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:
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:
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B)
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
X
Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in
temporary custody address:
suicide risk and prevention; X 324.3.2
use of restraints; X 3234.9
emergency medical assistance and services; and, X 324.6 (g)
prohibiting use of discipline.
X
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY 324.4
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
custody if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) X
hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment;
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
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
ADULT 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 324.11
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 324.1
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 324.11
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
least once every 30 minutes.
X
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E)
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Males and females are not placed in the same locked
room unless they are under constant direct visual
X
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 324.11
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
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- 324.6
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
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 Minor will not be brought to facility unless clear
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE by outside medical service.
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
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the
X
actual time of each personal observation documented.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A 324.212
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.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005
BSCC Code: 3776
FACILITY NAME: Westminster Police Department FACILITY TYPE: Built as a IJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: X OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
06/06/2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and
female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available Three Showers
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X Telephone in each housing cell.
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Housing cells can be used for Temporary holding.
X When this occurs the bottom bunk will be used as
bench space.
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
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 clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Dormitories (2.8) Two dormitories
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision
for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.”
2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not
change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for
single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per X
inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for
triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked BRC: 70 square feet divided
by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom =
70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked BRC:
90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35
square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64 inmates One 4 man dorm
X
One 6 man dorm.
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and
X
drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA
Type I) X
Dayrooms (2.9) Dayrooms in each dormitory.
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding
"special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.)
X
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of
3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note
2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time X
and are the least restrictive standard.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located
within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It
may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I, III
X
& IV.
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing only
minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was
extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities
regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff
X
in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is
use, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points
on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic
surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators
or points in security perimeter were deleted.
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X
personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in
every single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double occupancy X
cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells.
It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and
exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the
outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
X
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas
must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability
to supervise.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Beds/Bunks (3.5) 30 x 80.
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
X
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is
sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal
vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and
in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for
X
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in
housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design
in areas higher than minimum security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows
X
that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in
on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with an tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
X
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into the
security area. Lockers have individual compartments, locks
and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3776
FACILITY: Westminster Police Department TYPE: RC: 32
Built as IJ
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
06/06/2018
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
Intake
118 H 2005 1 (16) (16) 18.5 x 10.6 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space = 360 inches.
Booking Sober 2005 3 (3) (9) 11.0 x 7.0 x 8.8 1 1 1 3
Female
133 D 2005 1 2 2 2 12.0 x 7.0 x 8.8 1 1 1
134 & 135 D 2005 2 2 4 4 11.0 x 6.0 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bunks measure 30 x 80, (4) prisoners if used as temp holding. Rooms can be used for secure juvenile if no adult present.
Male
110 & 111 D 2005 2 2 2 4 11 x 7.3 x 8.8 1 1 1
ADA cells. Bunks measure 30 x 80, (4) prisoners if used as temp holding.
112-117 D 2005 6 2 2 12 11.0 x 6.0 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bunks measure 30 x 80, (4) prisoners if used as temp holding.
106 Dorm 2005 1 6 6 6 25.3 x 10.3 x 8.8 1 1 2
119 Dorm 2005 1 4 4 4 18.8 x 8.0 x 8.8 1 1 2
Inmate workers
*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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