BSCC
Solano County, Vallejo Police Department (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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January 3, 2019
Andrew Bidou, Chief of Police
Vallejo Police Department
111 Amador Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
2016-2018 BIENNIAL INSPECTION
PENAL CODE SECTION 6031; WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209; JUVENILE
JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT
Dear Chief Bidou:
On April 24, 2018, staff of the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the
2016 – 2018 biennial inspection of the Vallejo Police Department holding facility pursuant to Penal Code Section
6031 and Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 209. The jail was inspected for compliance with the
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations
and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) requirements for holding minors.
The inspection consisted of a review of applicable policies and procedures governing the operation of the facility,
staff interviews, a review of documentation to verify that your practices follow your written procedures, and a
walk-through of the physical plant. Sergeant Jared Jaksch coordinated our site visit and his assistance is
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.
We encourage continuing the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections. This
file should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health
Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with these reports for a comprehensive
perspective of your facility.
FIRE INSPECTION:
The most recent fire inspection occurred on September 24, 2017 and is current.
HEALTH INSPECTIONS:
Health Department inspections for the facility occurred as follows:
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Medical /Mental
Environmental Health
Health
Vallejo Police Det. Facility 12/8/16* 5/24/12*
All local inspection reports are overdue. Please forward updated inspection results to BSCC as they become
available.
BSCC INSPECTION
PHYSICAL PLANT:
The Vallejo Police Department holding facility was opened in 1961 and is evaluated under the 1999 Title 24
Standards.1 The facility consists of seven holding cells with a seating capacity of 20 arrestees. Based on the
applicable standards, there were no issues of non-compliance noted. The jail was clean and well-kept.
Minors in secure detention are held in a locked cell, sight and sound separate from adult arrestees. Minors in non-
secure detention are held in the report writing room.
POLICY REVIEW:
BSCC reviewed the relevant sections of agency policy against regulations to ensure that each subject required by
regulation was addressed in policy. 2 The agency’s latest published policy manual (1/24/18) was used for our
review.
Regarding policy, the following areas of non-compliance were noted:
Title 15 Section 1029 Policy and Procedures: This regulation requires, among other things, that the
policy manual require a periodic review of security measures and contain procedural instructions to staff
for a variety of emergency conditions, including escape and hostage-taking. Agency policy assigns the
responsibility to complete these procedures to the Operations commander, but the actual procedures
were not available for review.
Title 15 Section 1067 Access to Telephone: This regulation requires policies to allow reasonable
access to a telephone beyond those calls required by statute. This policy was not found in agency policy.
Title 15 Section 1068 Access to Courts: This regulation requires policies that ensure the inmate’s right
to confidential consultation with attorneys. This policy was not found in agency policy.
To remedy these items, please forward additional policies and the results of the next security review to BSCC.
PROCEDURES REVIEW:
BSCC continued its inspection by evaluating procedures at the facility and reconciling them against regulation.
Those evaluations typically include an in-depth review of documentation related to jail operations including
security logs, shift schedules, local inspection results, classification documents, incident reports and other records
1 Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel.
2BSCC 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’ your policies nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend that agencies
seek policy review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other people deemed appropriate.
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which give insight to the facility’s operations. BSCC sought out evidence to ensure that practices matched
regulations.
No inmates were confined during our site visit and no inmate interviews were conducted.
Arrestees are supervised by the arresting officers who remain in the booking area when arrestees are present. For
female arrestees, a female presence is provided by female officers. In the absence of a female presence, female
bookings are denied.
Concerning procedures, the following areas of non-compliance were noted:
Title 15 Section 1024 Training requires all staff members responsible for supervising inmates to receive
eight hours of specialized training within six months of assignment and biennially thereafter. The agency is
unable to certify that all relevant staff is current in training and is non-compliant with this regulation.
To remedy this issue, please forward evidence of completion of training, when available, for all relevant staff.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning requires, among other things, that the facility be
inspected monthly for fire and life safety issues by trained agency staff and that a written evacuation plan be
implemented. BSCC was unable to locate evidence that these tasks had been completed.
To remedy this issue, please forward copies of three consecutive months of inspection records and the evacuation
plan.
BSCC reviewed a variety of records to determine the adequacy of staffing and to ensure that procedures were
adequate to meet the minimum standards. The agency transfers or cites inmates whenever possible and arrestees
are usually held less than two hours. Intake records revealed that officers were uniformly assessing each inmate’s
overall health and risk factors. Safety checks were occasionally late or missed but did not display a consistent
pattern and did not rise to the level of non-compliance. Staff documents all safety checks on paper logs with
supervisory oversight.
Special needs inmates who require enhanced surveillance and care include inebriated, self-destructive or violent
inmates. Suicidal or mentally disordered arrestees and those requiring restraint are not booked at this facility.
Inebriated inmates who are so impaired as to require a protected environment are also denied booking.
Concerning the jail’s procedures, no other area of non-compliance was noted.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT COMPLIANCE MONITORING:
In accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors law enforcement facilities for compliance with three core
requirements of the Act: Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders, Separation of Juveniles from Incarcerated
Adults, and Removal from Adult Jails and Lockups (6-hour secure detention limitation). No violations of the
JJDPA were noted.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5615
FACILITY NAME: Vallejo Police Dept. Temporary Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE:
THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Jared Jaksch, Professional Standards Division
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: 4/24/2018
Steve Keithley
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
900.11 Training
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates,
and supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete the
X Agency cannot demonstrate that all relevant
eight hours of specialized training outlined in this regulation
staff members are trained in initial, refresher or
within six (6) months of assignment. Successful completion
specialized topics as required.
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
Agency cannot certify that all relevant staff are
1025 of these regulations, may be substituted for the eight- X
current in refresher training.
hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody
X
there is an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
and operation of all programs and activities required by these
regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 900.7 Holding Cells
hourly safety checks. Duration in cells averages less than two hours.
Safety checks are occasionally late, but not to
X
the level of non-compliance. Agency will
concentrate training and supervision to remedy
this issue.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody
be immediately available and accessible with the ability to X Watch Commander or designee is always in the
respond to any inmate in the event of an emergency. building and monitoring inmates.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there is 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody
at least one female employee immediately available and Female officers are not always available in the
accessible. building and female dispatchers are not
X
Note: Reference PC § 4021. available to respond to the facility. In the
absence of a female staff member’s presence,
female bookings are denied.
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
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel
assigned and their duties. X 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
900.3.3 Staffing Plan
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one X X
Any issues concerning training are included in
person on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training
Sec. 1024 (above).
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 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
X Most recent revision: 1/24/18
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for the
facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes:
Table of organization, including channels of
X Departmental Manual
communications;
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 900.10 Assigned Administrator: Policy
administrator/manager; requires the Operations commander to conduct
X
periodic security inspections. BSCC was
unable to locate reports of those inspections.
Use of force; X Departmental Manual
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of
pregnant inmates; X 900.5.1 Pregnant Adults
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f);
Screening newly received inmates for release
X 900.2 Policy (Intake Screening & Release)
Note: Reference PC § 849(b)(2) and 853.6
Security and control, including:
X Count is constantly maintained on the jail log.
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; X
900.7 Holding Cells
Searches of inmates; X
901.4 Searches at Police Facilities
Contraband control; and, X
Key control.
900.10 Assigned Administrator: Policy
requires the Operations commander to provide
X
certain policies. BSCC was unable to locate
this policy.
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, 900.10 Assigned Administrator: Policy
evaluates and documents internal and external security requires the Operations commander to provide
X
measures. certain policies. BSCC was unable to locate
this policy.
Emergency procedures, including:
Escape; X 900.5.2 Escape
Disturbances; X 900.5.3 Disturbances
Taking of hostages; X 900.5.4 Hostages
Civil disturbance; X 900.10 Assigned Administrator
Natural disasters; X Policy required the Operations commander to
implement procedures for these events.
Periodic testing of emergency equipment;
X
Procedures were not available for review.
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition,
X Weapons are not permitted within the facility.
chemical agents; and,
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
Storage, issue and use of security devices. Security devices are not permitted within the
X
facility.
Suicide prevention; and, X 900.8.2 Suicide Prevention
Segregation of inmates. X 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
The manual is available to all employees. X Printed and electronic versions are available
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at least Manual is reviewed annually and republished
every two years. X when changed. Most recent printing is
1/24/2018.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in X
consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Records of monthly inspections were not
X
with a two-year retention of the inspection record; available.
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years;
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section X Most recent inspection – 2017
13146.1(a) and (b);
An evacuation plan; and, 900.10 Assigned Administrator: Policy
X requires Operations Commander to generate
evacuation plan. No plan was located.
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event
of a fire. X Arrestees would be housed at the county jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS
There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance
of written records and reporting of all incidents that result in Incident reports are covered in Operations
X
physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an policy.
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
900.8 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious Injury
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 The composition of the review team was not
manager; the health administrator; the responsible physician; found in policy. BSCC recommends that the
X
and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to policy be edited to more closely follow the
the incident. regulation.
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 Section 12525, X
within 10 days after the death.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
900.4.1 Screening and Placement
X
The facility has a written classification plan designed to
All arrestees are generally held alone.
properly assign inmates to housing units and activities.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Includes receiving screening performed at intake by trained Training issues were discussed in Sec. 1024
X
personnel. (above).
Includes maintenance of a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions and housing
X Verified by inspection
assignments.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
There are written policies and procedures specifying those X
Temporary Custody
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 limited to X Verified by inspection
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 Verified by inspection
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES
900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
There are written policies and procedures for the X
Temporary Custody
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 Evaluation would occur at the housing facility.
earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of
Inmates in this classification are not bookable at
the inmate or others. X
this facility.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
900.4.1 Screening and Placement
There are written policies and procedures, which provide for
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to X In practice, all arrestees are held alone when
be prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt possible. When held in groups, basic
operations of the jail; or, are likely to need protection from separation information is provided.
other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and secure
housing with no deprivation of privileges other than those
No privileges are withheld from an arrestee in
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting inmates and X
any classification.
staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL
No safety cell at this facility.
The safety cell, specified in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231 2.5,
X
is used only to hold inmates who display behavior that results
Balance of this regulation is deleted.
in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause
physical harm to self or others.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL
No sobering cell at this facility.
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
Balance of this regulation is deleted.
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
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES
900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
X
There are written procedures for identification and evaluation Temporary Custody
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 Notification would be made by booking or
X
disabled. housing facility.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.3.4 Restraint Equipment
Restraints, beyond those used for transport, are
X
There are written policies and procedures for the use of prohibited at this facility.
restraint devices that include: Balance of this regulation is deleted.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE
There are written policies and procedures that allow
X Not found
reasonable access to a telephone beyond those telephone calls
required by Section 851.5 PC.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the X Not found
inmate's right to confidential consultation with attorneys.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE (WA)
There are written policies and procedures for inmate
discipline. (This may be waived by written policy stating
X No discipline is administered at this facility.
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? All juvenile detention logs since 7/1/16 were
reviewed.
If YES, then the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and the X
provisions of Title 15, Article 9, Minors in Detention in a
Law Enforcement Facility apply and will be inspected for.
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY VIOLATION
N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
PREVENTION ACT MONITORING NO YES
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(11)
DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS
OFFENDERS
Status offenders, non-offenders, alien juveniles, civil-type X
juveniles are not to be held in secure detention. Number of violations: 0
Reference: WIC 206 & 207
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
313.7 No-Contact Requirements
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) 313.4 Custody of Juveniles
During the previous calendar year, minors are securely
X
detained for a period not to exceed six hours.
Reference: WIC 207.1(d)1(B)
Number of violations: 0
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Written policies and procedures concerning minors held in
temporary custody address:
suicide risk and prevention; X 313.3.2 Suicide Prevention
use of restraints; X 313.9 Use of Restraint Devices
emergency medical assistance and services; and, X 313.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of Juveniles
prohibiting use of discipline. 313.8 Temporary Custody Requirements;
X
Discipline (Prohibited)
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
X 313.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
The following are made available to all minors held in
temporary custody:
access to toilets and washing facilities;
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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;
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
313.7 No-Contact Requirements
Policies and procedures ensure that there is no physical or
X
sustained sight or sound contact between juveniles and Minors are held in a separate wing of the facility,
adults confined in the facility. sight and sound separated from 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 CUSTODY 313.11 Secure Custody
Minors are held in secure custody in a law enforcement A single instance occurred in which a 13-year
facility only if the minor is in custody for an offense old was held in secure detention. A single
X
described by WIC § 602, is at least 14 years of age, and incident does not rise to the level of non-
presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others. compliance with this regulation. BSCC
recommend further training to staff on the
Reference: WIC 207.1 (d) 1 requirements of this regulation.
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 313.11 Secure Custody
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 313.11.1 Locked Enclosures
Minors must receive adequate supervision which includes:
Constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and,
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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
X
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
313.11 Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
While allowed by policy, minors are never held
X
in secure detention outside of a locked enclosure.
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked
enclosure are not secured to a stationary object for more
Compliance is determined by policy only.
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 313.1.1 Definitions; Non-Secure Custody
X
Minors held in non-secure custody receive constant direct Minors in non-secure detention are held in the
visual observation by staff of the law enforcement report writing room.
facility.
Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic Minors remain under constant and direct
X
devices does not replace direct visual observation. supervision of an officer.
Entry and release times are documented and available for
review. X Verified by inspection
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
313.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held;
Facility administrators shall develop policies and Intoxicated
X
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be
obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, Inebriated minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
313.12 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and X
Injury of a Juvenile
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 COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 5615
FACILITY NAME: Vallejo Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94:X 2/99:X 2001: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Keithley DATE: 4/24/2018
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 (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.” ✓
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ✓
X
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)
✓
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 ✓
height of 8 feet or more X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓
X
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking ✓
fountain X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ✓
X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
✓
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
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Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a ✓
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. X
Is at least 160 square feet ✓
X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ✓
X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking ✓
fountains as specified by these regulations X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
✓
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) This facility does not have a sobering cell. The
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
✓
text of the regulation is removed from this
X
checklist.
Safety Cell (2.5)
✓ This facility does not have a safety cell. The text
Xof the regulation is removed from this checklist.
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)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
✓
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, ✓
X
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option 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)
✓
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
✓
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
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Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio ✓
X
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
✓
X
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and
sobering cell.
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
✓
(bubbler). X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) (NA in CH)
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
✓
X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
(NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than
12 hours)
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 is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
✓
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
✓
X
inches in on dimension.
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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 a 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;
✓
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. X
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 ✓
inmate. X
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 weapons locker is located in hallway leading to
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
✓
X secure detention area and a second locker is
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into located in the vehicle sally port.
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: 5615
FACILITY: Vallejo Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Keithley DATE: 4/24/2018
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
A-1 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12’ 11” 1 1 1 1
A-2 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12’ 11” 1 1 1 1
A-3 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12’ 11” 1 1 1 1
A-4 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 7’ x 12’ 11” 1 1 1 1
J-3 Holding 1999 1 0 4 (4) 9’ 7” x 6’ 9” 1 1 1 1
Notes: Holding cells A-1 through A-4 have a 7’ bench. Holding cell J-3 has a 6’ 11” bench. Holding cell J-3 was remodeled under the
1999 Standards. Holding cells J-1 and J-2 are pre-1978, and they are exempt from the inspection.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; 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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