San Diego County, La Mesa Police Department City Jail (2016-2018 inspection cycle)

TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4619 FACILITY NAME: La Mesa Police Department City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Police Services Manager Christine McMillen FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/21/2018 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Page 4 HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING This finding was a result of a review of training records. All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates, and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete the eight hours of specialized training outlined in this X regulation within six (6) months of assignment. Successful completion of training, pursuant to Section 1020 of these regulations, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two 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 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 Page 5 hourly safety checks. Monitoring of a prisoner includes intermittent X line-of-sight checks of the prisoner at intervals not to exceed thirty (30) minutes and recorded on an Adult Prisoner Detention Log. There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who 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 Page 5 is at least one female employee immediately available and A female police officer is always on duty and X accessible. would be called in to remain in the facility in Note: Reference PC § 4021. this event. A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel Police Officers are responsible for their arrestee assigned and their duties. X while in the facility. 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. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 1 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Incorporated into POST Title 15 training. 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 Unless otherwise indicated, all references to policy sections are contained within the There is a published manual of policies and procedures for X Department’s Holding Facility Manual. the facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes: Table of organization, including channels of Definitions and Department Manual X communications; Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Inspections Category 2 inspection. X administrator/manager; Facility Reporting Use of force; X Page 10 - Use of Force Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of Page 10 - Use of Force pregnant inmates; X Note: Reference PC § 6030(f); Screening newly received inmates for release Page 8 & 9 – Holding Facility X Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6 Security and control, including: Page 9 Physical counts of inmates; X As a matter of practice this occurs at each safety check. Searches of the facility; X Supervision of Inmates/Intake Procedures Searches of inmates; Pages 7 & 8 - Intake Procedures X Page 9 - Searches Contraband control; and, X Supervision of Inmates/Intake Procedures Key control. X Page - Security and Control At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, In practice this is on-going through inspection evaluates and documents internal and external security X processes. measures. Emergency procedures, including: X Page 10 - Emergency Procedures Escape; X Page 10 - Escapes Disturbances; X Page 18 - Emergency Procedures Taking of hostages; X Page 18 - Emergency Procedures Civil disturbance; X Page 18 - Emergency Procedures Natural disasters; X Page 18 - Emergency Procedures Periodic testing of emergency equipment; X This occurs during monthly inspections. Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, Security and Control X chemical agents; and, Storage, issue and use of security devices. X Suicide prevention; and, X Page 17 - Suicide Prevention Segregation of inmates. X Pages 10 & 11 - Segregation and Classification The manual is available to all employees. A hard copy is located in the jail office and it is X available electronically. 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. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 2 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Pages 17-19 - Fire Inspections/Suppression Preplan 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 Forms were available for review. X with a two-year retention of the inspection record; Fire prevention inspections at least once every two Overdue, last fire inspection was conducted on years; 12/22/2015. X Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); An evacuation plan; and, X A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the A San Diego County Jail would be used in this event of a fire. X event. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Page 6 - Incident Reports 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 submitted to the facility manager or his/her designee. X 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Pages 20-21 - Deaths in Custody 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 Page 11 - Segregation and Classification 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 X personnel. Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's Cell assignments are noted on the safety check classification level, housing restrictions and housing log. X assignments. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 3 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Page 21- Communicable Diseases These arrestees are not confined at this facility. 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 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 These arrestees are not confined at this facility. 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 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 Page 15 - Segregation and Classification. There are written policies and procedures, which provide In practice these type of prisoners will not be for administrative segregation of inmates who are X detained. 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 secure housing with no deprivation of privileges other than those necessary to obtain the objective of protecting X inmates and staff. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No safety cells. Arrestees requiring the protective confinement of a safety cell are not The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 confined at this facility. X 2.5, is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to The remainder of the text of this regulation has cause physical harm to self or others. been deleted. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL No sobering cells. The sobering cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section The remainder of the text of this regulation has 1231 2.4 is used only for holding inmates who are a threat X been deleted. 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 These arrestees are not detained at the facility. INMATES X There are written procedures for identification and evaluation of all developmentally disabled inmates. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 4 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS 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 Page 10 Arrestees requiring safety restraints are not There are written polices and procedures for the use of confined at this facility. X restraint devices that include: The remainder of the text of this regulation has been deleted. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Page 20 - Access to Telephone 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 Page 19 - Right to Counsel There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys. 1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA) Page 11 – Discipline is not Administered. 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.) 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 5 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A Are minors held in this facility? Two holding cells are available for minors within the report writing room. Each cell can If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice be used as secure or non-secure. and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for. JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11) DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type X juveniles are not to be held in secure detention. Number of violations: 0 Reference: WIC 206 & 207 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles may not be confined or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. X Number of violations: 0 Reference: WIC 208 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(13) JAIL REMOVAL (SIX-HOUR HOLD EXCEPTION) During the previous calendar year, minors are securely X detained for a period not to exceed six hours. Number of violations: 0 Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Pages 12-17 – Juveniles 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 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; 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 6 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS access to drinking water; X 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 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 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 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) 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 7 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS Males and females are not placed in the same locked room unless they are under constant direct visual X observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 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- 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 Non-secure logs were available for review. INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and X procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance by any substance, to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves. Supervision includes safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the X actual time of each personal observation documented. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A 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. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PRO; 06/21/2018 - 8 - A352 TH PRO eff. 9/2012.dot 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: 4619 FACILITY NAME: La Mesa Police Department City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 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 Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable No 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 Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water X Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) 4 holding cells. 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 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 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. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PHY; - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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) (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 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 and references to electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 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 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. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PHY; - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 X occupancy 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 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. 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 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PHY; - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) 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.) 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ PHY; - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05.dot (8/05) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4619 FACILITY: La Mesa Police Department City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 06/20/2016 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 ADULT 1 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10.0 x 8.0 x 10. 1 1 1 Bench space: Allow for 5 inmates 2 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10.0 x 9.9 x 10 1 1 1 Bunk space: Allow for 5 inmates 3 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 9.5 x 8.0 x 10 1 1 1 Bunk space: Allow for 5 inmates 4 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10.0 x 8.0 x 10 1 1 1 Bunk space: Allow for 5 inmates Two N/SA rooms located in report writing room. *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. 4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ LASE4619 La Mesa PD City Jail THJ LASE; 06/20/2016 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)