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San Diego County, Chula Vista Police Department City Jail (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS LINDA M. PENNER 2590VENTURE OAKS WAY. SUITE 200 ' SACRAMENTO CA 95833 • 916.445.5073 • BSCC.CA.GOV C/l.1ir KATHLEEN T. HOWARD EDMUND G. BROWN, JR. Executive Director Governor October 16, 2018 Roxana Kennedy, Chief of Police Chula Vista Police Department 315 Fourth Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910 2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION 6031 PC & 209 WIC Dear Chief Kennedy: On .Iune 20, 2018, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted the biennial inspection of the Chula Vista City Jail 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 stalT conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinq uency Prevention Act (.1.1 DP A) 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. The on-site inspection consisted of a review of documentation, verif"ication that your practices follow your written procedures and regulation, and concluded with a walk-through of the physical plan!. Lieutenant Don Redmond and his staff assisted by answering questions and clarifying procedural issues. Their 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; Inspection Cycle Information sheet identifying the facility and listing any areas of non-compliance; the Procedures Checklist outlining applicable Title · 15 sections; The Physical Plant Evaluation outlining title 24 requirements for design;2 and, the Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the detention facility's physical plant contiguration. I BSCC does not review all of your policies and procedures. We only review those policies related specifically to the applicable regulations included in Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities for issues of non-compliance. We do not "approve" YOLlr 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. 2 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel to the jail area. 4618 Chula Vista PO City Jaill LTR; 10/16/2018 Roxana Kennedy, Chief of Police 2 1Page Local Inspections In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Otlicer 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 rep0l1s from the County Health Officer and the Chula Vista Fire Department for a comprehensive perspective of your facility. Fire Inspection: A lire/life safety inspection was conducted on December 22, 2016 by the Chula Vista Fire Department. No deficiencies were noted and the facility was granted a fire clearance. Health Inspections: The local health authority conducted the annual inspections on January 22, and April 27, of 2018. No non-compliances issues were noted. BSCC Inspection Physical Plant: Completed in 2004, the Chula Vista City .Jail is inspected as a Type [ facility and evaluated using the 2001 Title 24 physical plant standards. Rated for 46, the depat1ment contracts with the US Marshal to hold federal inmates. By practice, local inmates are rarely held or booked into the facility. They are transported to the county jail from the field. No issues of non-compliance with applicable physical plant standards were identified. Police, Procedures and Practices: The agency has a comprehensive policy manual applicable to both federal and local inmates. We reviewed the relevant sections of the existing policy and reconciled the contents against regulations to ensure that each subject required by regulation was addressed in policy. We reviewed the facility's documentation related to jail operations including security logs, shift schedules, local inspection results, classification documents, incident reports and other records which give insight to the facility's operations. We interviewed statTto ensure that practices matched written procedures and that written documents reflected actual events. No items of non-compliance were noted concerning the agency policy. Juvenile Inspection: We reviewed policy, procedures, practice and supporting documentation related Minors in Custody in a Law Enforcement Facility. Minors are held in an area adjacent to the of[icer's report writing room. BSCC is the designated compliance monitoring agency for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (.I.JDPA), 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 strongly encourage continued management oversight related to the detention of minors as compliance with WIC Section 207.I(d) and Title 15, Article 9 regulations is required to maintain suitability for the secure confinement of minors in law enforcement facility. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail I LTR; 10/16/2018 Roxana Kennedy, Chief of Police 3 1Pa ge 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 extended during the inspection. If you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 324-9861 or email at michael.bushlalbscc.ca.gov. P K MICHAEL.I. BUSH Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures cc: City Manager, City of Chula Vista' Chair, City Council, City of Chula Vista' Presiding .Judge, Superior Court, County of San Diego' Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of San Diego' Lieutenant Don Redmond, Lieutenant, Chula Vista Police Department 'Copies of the complete inspection report are available on the BSCC website. 4618 Chula Vista PO City Jail I LTR: 10/16/2018 TYPE I FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4618 FACILITY NAME: Chula Vista PD City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Phil Cullum FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2018 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The Chula Vista Police Department is a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) In addition to provisions of Penal Code Section 831.5, all participating agency. Compliance with custodial personnel have successfully completed the sections related to training (with the exception “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section of 1021) is determined by an annual audit of 179 of Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. X training records. Custodial personnel may substitute 832.3 PC training and the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180, Title 15, CCR as an alternative. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING X All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the STC or POST supervisory training within one year of assignment. All supervisory custodial personnel have completed the Police personnel assigned as jail supervisors “Corrections Officer Core Course” identified in Section are only required to complete the 56-hour 1020. (The intent is that core training be completed prior to X Supplemental Core Course. assuming supervisory responsibilities.) 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING All jail management personnel have completed either the X STC or the POST management course specified in Section 182, Title 15, CCR within one year of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, X managers, supervisors and custody personnel have successfully completed the annual required training specified in Section 184, Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 1 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL In addition to the implementation and operation of all programs and activities There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever required by the regulations, another predicator there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation for compliance with this section is the and operation of all programs and activities required by X availability of staff to complete and document these regulations. at least hourly safety checks. A review of safety check logs coupled with the totality of the inspection process was the basis for the finding with this section. There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 1.08 & 2.06 III. Policy requires hourly checks hourly safety checks. X with documentation. Hourly safety checks are in order with the regulation. There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall 1.08 be immediately available and accessible with the ability to X respond to any inmate in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Female personnel are on duty 24/7. is at least one female employee immediately available and X accessible. Note: Reference PC § 4021. A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel assigned and their duties. X 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one X person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training standards for general fire and life safety. There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and 3.17 life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. X 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X the facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes: Table of organization, including channels of Org Chart X communications; Inspections and operations reviews by the facility X administrator/manager; Use of force; X 1.02 I. B. Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of 3.01 pregnant inmates; X Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); Screening newly received inmates for release In practice. This is a normal procedure. X Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 Security and control, including: 1.06 X Physical counts of inmates; Searches of the facility; X 3.16 Searches of inmates; X 2.01 IV. & 3.08 Contraband control; and, X 3.16 Key control. X 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 2 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, evaluates and documents internal and external security X measures. Emergency procedures, including: X 3.19 Escape; X 3.19 Disturbances; 3.19 X Taking of hostages; 3.18 VII. X Civil disturbance; 2.01 III. X Natural disasters; 4.02 X Periodic testing of emergency equipment; 2.06 & 3.04 Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, X Hard copy and Intranet chemical agents; and, X Storage, issue and use of security devices. X Suicide prevention; and, X Segregation of inmates. X The manual is available to all employees. X In progress. The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at 3.17 & 3.18 least every two years. X 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.17 V. Verified. There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in X consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Completed 12/16/2016 by the Chula Vista Fire X with a two-year retention of the inspection record; Department. Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; 3.18 Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X 13146.1(a) and (b); An evacuation plan; and, 3.18 X A San Diego County Jail would be used in this event. A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event 1.09 of a fire. X 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Verified. The facility maintains an inmate demographics accounting X system, which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and unsentenced inmates by categories of male, female, and juvenile. The Jail Profile Survey information is provided to the BSCC. X 1041 INMATE RECORDS 1.10 There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual inmate records which include intake information, personal property receipts, commitment X papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary action taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 3 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 3.13 There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents X that result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee, inmate or other person. Such records include names of persons involved, a description of the incident, actions taken, and date and time of the occurrence. Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee. X 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 1.11 The facility has suitable written policies and procedures for X the dissemination of information to the public, government agencies and news media. Title 15, CCR, Minimum Standards for Local Detention X Facilities is available for review by the public and inmates. Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as specified in this section are available to the public and inmates. X 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 4.15 V. 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 6.01 XIII. facility provides the Board of State and Community Corrections with a copy of the death in custody report that is submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code X Section 12525, within 10 days after the death. Note: Reference Government Code § 12525 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 2.06 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 We reviewed 10 completed receiving X personnel. screenings. Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's Housing Assignments are maintained in classification level, housing restrictions and housing Offender Trak “JIM”. X assignments. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 4.11 There are written policies and procedures specifying those X symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation can be completed. An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had 2.04 & 4.01 any communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of communicable diseases, including but not limited to X tuberculosis or other airborne diseases, or other special medical problems identified by the health authority. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 4 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or screening device. X 1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 4.02 There are written policies and procedures for the X identification and evaluation of all mentally disordered inmates. An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of Mentally disordered inmates are transferred to identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is X an appropriate facility. earliest. Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of X the inmate or others. There are provisions for transfer of such inmates to a medical facility for diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of such suspected mental disorder, pursuant to Section 1209, X Title 15, CCR. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 3.04 There are written policies and procedures, which provide for administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to X be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from other inmates. The administrative segregation consists of separate and secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates X and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No Safety Cell The remainder of the text of this regulation has The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 been deleted. X 2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 3.05 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Local inmates requiring sobering cell placement are transported to the County Jail. The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 X 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and procedures. 1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES X 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 developmentally X disabled. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Local inmates will not be placed in restraints. X There are written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices that include: 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 5 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS acceptable restraint devices; X signs or symptoms which should result in immediate X medical/mental health referral; availability of CPR equipment; X protective housing of restrained persons; X provisions for hydration and sanitation needs; and X exercising of extremities. X Restraints are used only to hold inmates who display behavior that results in the destruction of property or reveals X an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. Restraints are not used as discipline or as a substitute for X treatment. Inmates are placed in restraints only with approval of the facility manager, watch commander, or the designated X physician. All inmates in restraints are housed alone or in a specified X area for restrained inmates. Direct visual observation is conducted and documented at X least twice every 30 minutes. Continued retention in such restraints is reviewed every two Policy requires hourly evaluations. X hours. A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be Per policy the inmate would be transported to secured as soon as possible but no later than four hours from X the County Jail at 2 hours. the time of placement. Medical review for continued retention in restraint devices X occurs at a minimum of every six hours. A mental health consultation is secured as soon as possible, but no later than eight hours from the time of placement. X 1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 3.01 COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, Force is not used to obtain samples. Inmates IMPRESSIONS would be transported to the County Jail in this event. Policy and procedures describe the use of reasonable force to X collect blood specimens, salvia samples, or thumb/palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such and refuse written or oral requests to do so. Policies and procedures address: Note: Reference PC § 296 The use of reasonable force is preceded by documented efforts to secure voluntary compliance, including advisement of the legal obligation to provide the X specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of failing to do so. Facility watch commander authorization is obtained X prior to use of reasonable force. If the use of reasonable force includes cell extraction, the extraction is audio and videotaped and retained by X the department, as required by statute. 1062 VISITING 5.05 X Facility administrator has developed and implemented written policies and procedures for inmate visiting. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 6 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Sentenced inmates are allowed at least two visits totaling at Local sentenced inmates are not housed at this X least one hour per week. facility. Visitation procedures include provisions for visitation by X minor children of the inmate. The plan includes a schedule that assures non-sentenced detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar X day following arrest. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 5.02 The facility administrator has developed written policies and X procedures for inmate correspondence. The policy and procedures provide that: There is no limitation placed on the volume of mail an X inmate may send or receive. Correspondence may be read where there is a valid security X reason and the facility manager or designee approves. Jail staff does not review inmate correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board of State and X Community Corrections; however, jail staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders in the presence of the inmate. Confidential correspondence with the facility administrator X and/or manager is permitted. Inmates without funds are permitted at least two postage- X paid letters each week to family and friends. Inmates without funds are permitted unlimited postage-paid correspondence with his/her attorney and the courts. X 1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION X Table games and/or television are available to inmates. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, AND 5.05.03 PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS There is a written plan to make available a daily newspaper X in general circulation, including a non-English language publication, to assure reasonable access to interested inmates. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 5.01 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 5.07 There are written policies and procedures to ensure that X inmates have access to the courts. Such access shall consist of the following: Unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063(f) of these 5.02 X regulations. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 7 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS Confidential consultation with attorneys. 5.07 X 1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 2.09 Inmates are provided a copy of the inmate orientation guide. There are written policies and procedures for the X implementation of a program reasonably understandable to non-sentenced inmates to orient a newly received inmate at the time of placement in a living area. The program shall be published. We reviewed the orientation guide and found it X contains all required elements. The program shall include, but not be limited to: X Rules and disciplinary proceedings; X Visiting rules; X Availability of personal care items; X Availability of reading and recreational materials; X and, Medical/mental health procedures; and, X Voting, including registration. 5.04 X 1071 VOTING (Applicable to sentenced inmate workers.) 5.03 Facilities holding sentenced inmate workers have written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar allows X qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections pursuant to the elections code. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES While the jail does not house local sentenced inmates, it does house US Marshal inmates There are written policies and procedures to provide under contract. X opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE While the jail does not house local sentenced (Applicable to facilities having inmate workers and/or inmates it does house US Marshal inmates prisoners who are held for “safekeeping.”) under contract. A grievance system is in place X for US Marshal inmates. Any inmate may appeal and resolve grievances relating to any condition of confinement. There are written policies and procedures that include: A grievance form or instructions for registering a X grievance. Resolution at lowest appropriate staff level. X Provisions for resolving questions of jurisdiction within X the facility. Provisions for appeal to next level of review. X Written reasons for denial at each level of review. X Provisions for response in a reasonable time limit. X 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 8 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) Discipline is not administered at this facility for local inmates. Section 3.20 contains a There are written policies and procedures for inmate disciplinary policy. discipline. (This may be waived by written policy stating X that discipline is not administered in the facility. If discipline is administered, Sections 1080, 1082, 1083 and 1084 Title 15, CCR, apply.) 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 9 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) x DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A Are minors held in this facility? All required policies are located in Section 6.01 unless otherwise noted. If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for. JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11) DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type X juveniles are not to be held in secure detention. Reference: WIC 206 & 207 Number of violations:0 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. X Reference: WIC 208 Number of violations:0 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL (SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION) During the previous calendar year, minors are securely X detained for a period not to exceed six hours. Number of violations:0 Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES X Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in temporary custody address: Suicide risk and prevention; X Use of restraints; X Emergency medical assistance and services; and, X Prohibiting use of discipline. X 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY The following are made available to all minors held in X temporary custody: access to toilets and washing facilities; 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 10 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS one snack upon request during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past (4) hours or is X otherwise in need of nourishment; access to drinking water; and, X privacy during consultations with family, guardian, or X lawyer. Minors placed in locked rooms are: provided blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the X comfort of the minor; and, permitted to retain and wear his or her personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or is required to be utilized as evidence of an X 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 in detention and incarcerated adults. 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 DETENTION Minors are held in secure detention 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 DETENTION While in secure detention, a minor may be locked in a X room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS HELD INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE X Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes: Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and, 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 11 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS documented, safety checks are conducted by staff at least once every 30 minutes. X Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(E) Males and females are not placed in the same locked room unless they are under constant direct visual observation by X staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE DETENTION OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE X Minors held in secure detention 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 is present at all times to assure the minor’s safety while secured to a stationary X 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-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 INTOXICATED AND SUBSTANCE ABUSING MINORS Facility administrators shall develop policies and X procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be obtained for minors who are intoxicated by any substance, to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves. Supervision of minors in secure detention includes safety checks no less than once every 15 minutes until resolution X of the intoxicated state, with the actual time of each personal observation documented. Supervision of minors in nonsecure detention who display outward signs of intoxication shall be supervised in X accordance with Section 1150. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY There are policies and procedures for notifying the court X and 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. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail IJ; 06/21/2018 - 12 - A352 Type I PRO eff. v-1 09/2012.dot) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Corrections Standards Authority APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001 BSCC Code: 4618 FACILITY NAME: Chula Vista City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: X OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2018 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 Have three non-rated room with telephones. Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable Two sobering cells. 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 No safety cells. Shower room available X 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X Property locker in laundry room. Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X In non-rated rooms. 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water X Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) 3 non-rated holding rooms. X 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 Ceiling height at least 9'. X height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking X fountain Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less X Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a X clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet X Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking X fountains as specified by these regulations 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” X 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 Ceiling height at least 9'. 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 Padding on floor X 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility X Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells. Text of the regulation deleted. X Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant. X Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No single occupancy cells. Text of the regulation X deleted. Maximum capacity of one inmate Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) Sleeping cells are for US Marshall’s prisoners. 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 Ceiling height at least 9'. X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), washbasin and drinking X fountain Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not Desk not required. required in Type I facilities.) X 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dormitories (2.8) Dormitories are for US Marshall’s prisoners. (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.”) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for X triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for nor fewer than 4 and no more than 64 inmates X Provide access to toilets separate from washbasins and X drinking fountains Provide storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA Type I) X Dayrooms (2.9) Inmate workers not housed at this facility. X Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities - excluding "special use" cells - and inmate workers in Type I facilities) Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms X 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.) Exercise Area (2.10) Not required for a Type I facility. Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X must have a recreation area or provide community access to one. Clear height of 15 feet X Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of X one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. 2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, washbasin and X drinking fountain Provides adequate security X 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) Not required for this facility; health care not (NA Type I) provided on-site. There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of applicability to Type IV.) Medical Examination Room (2.12) Not required for a Type I facility. There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X 2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. Located within the security area and provide for privacy of X inmates Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single X dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water 2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X medical procedures are provided 2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies X Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) Not stored at this facility. There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Medical Care Housing (2.14) Not required for a Type I facility. X Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility program indicates special medical care housing is needed. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X either. Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the community standard. X Hare Care Space (2.15) Space and equipment are available. X 2-99: Requirement deleted. Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) Not required for a Type I facility. X Inmates can purchase specified items. There is secure storage for commissary stock. 01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X within the security perimeter. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) Not required for a Type I facility. X There is 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, washbasins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. X 2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for washbasins 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, X III & IV. Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) (NA Type III and IV housing only minimum security inmates) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic X 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 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. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X more inmates. 2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male and X female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single dimension less than 6 feet X Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) X Available and provides for confidentiality 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. Washbasins (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 washbasin 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 X occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. Beds/Bunks (3.5) 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. 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) X A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each washbasin. 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 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. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X cells. 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.) 4618 Chula Vista PD City Jail PHY; - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01.dot (03/01) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 4618 FACILITY: Chula Vista City Jail TYPE: IJ RC: 46 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2018 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S Non- Holding 1-3 3 Rated Holding Cells 1-3 are non-rated and each have telephones. 1 & 2 Dorm 2001 2 8 8 16 14'7" x 18'3" 1 1 1 1 Notes: Two triple bunks, one double bunk. Cell approximately 263 sq. ft. (chase 3 sq. ft.). 2008-2010 – Only Dorm 1 used for city inmates. During the 2010-2012 cycle Dorm 1 was sued for contract inmates. 3 & 4 Double 2001 2 2 2 4 10' x 8' 1 1 1 1 & 2 Sobering 2001 2 0 (6) (12) 10' x 12'4" 1 1 1 Notes: Cell approximately 123 sq. ft. Double cells 3 & 4 are currently used for contract inmates (2006-2008 & 2008-2010). Sobering cell #2 was converted to housing for contract inmates. (2006-2008) 5, 6, 7 Double 2001 3 2 2 6 10' x 8' 1 1 1 8 & 9 Dorm 2001 2 8 8 16 14' x 19'1" 1 1 1 1 Notes: Two triple bunks, one double bunk. Cell approximately 264 (chase sq. ft.). Cells 5-9 are used for contract inmates. 10 Double 2001 1 2 2 2 9'11" x 9'5" 1 1 1 Note: Used to hold local inmates. May be used for juvenile holding. 89 sq. ft. (chase 4 sq. ft.) Seating for 4. Capacity limited by seating. 11 Double 2001 1 2 2 2 9'11" x 8'7" 1 1 1 Note: Used to hold local inmates. May be used for juvenile holding. 81 sq. ft. (chase 4 sq. ft.) Seating for 4. Capacity limited by seating. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of 4618 Chula Vista PD LASE; - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)