Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office New Jail Presentation Proposal

Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office New Jail Presentation & Proposal Sheriff Jon E. Lopey Captain Tim Bradford July 7, 2020 Pre-Trial and Sentenced Facility Built in 1987

Presentation Agenda • • • • Current Jail Overview Projected Current Jail Infrastructure Costs Current Jail Renovation Problems Current Jail Housing Problems Current Jail Classification Problems Current Jail Rehabilitation Space Limitations Realignment (AB 109) and Impacts Profile of Today’s Inmate Proposed New Jail Facility Overview of New Jail Project Options Advantages of “Moving Forward Now” Harmful Impacts of “Killing” New Jail Project Harmful Impacts of “Delaying” New Jail Project Recommendation

Current Jail Overview • Built to house 68 misd and felony inmates • 21 Correctional Deputies, CAPT, LT, 4 SGTs, 2 Transport, 2 Cooks + Extra Help, 1 Maint, 1 Fiscal, 1 IT (34) + Medical – Two Correctional Deputies and one Sergeant funded by CCP (DRC) Today’s capacity = 104 (all felons) 2019 Average Daily Population = 97 Inmates Average Daily Cost of Inmate = $142. 78 Houses pretrial & sentenced inmates 24/7 (365 -days) Safety & Security “KEY” – Title 15 & 24 regulations Jail used by all law enforcement in county National study: “Corrections #1 stress occupation in law enforcement” • Nearly 3, 000 bookings recorded a year! • •

Projected Jail Infrastructure Costs • • • Roof needs replacement (Old Jail) - $220, 000. 00 Door control panels (Central Control) = $300, 000 HVAC system near end of life span = $400, 000 Camera system (digital v. analog) = $12, 500 Cooling system linked to old courthouse Fire suppression control system = $140, 000 Plumbing is problematic (pipes leaking, etc. ) Sewer plumbing leaking through floors – unsanitary Kitchen & Laundry equipment near end of service life

Current Jail Renovation Problems Current jail not designed for expansion (studies confirm) Kitchen & laundry too small & not enough space Any expansion = Extensive electrical & plumbing upgrades Expansion would occupy current parking spaces Expansion triggers new Title 24, ADA, & Code upgrades Feasibility study by TRG (2009) stated current jail inadequate for current inmate population & future needs • Previous research indicated expansion of jail facility into neighborhood not politically or economically feasible • • •

Current Jail Housing Problems • Nearly 3, 000 bookings each year (most SCSO & YPD) • All misdemeanor arrests cited out due to bed space • Felony suspects released daily due to limited space – District Attorney, On-Call Judge, Probation, Public Defender • Probation & Parole violators housed but released – Limited consequences for repeat offenders • Day Reporting Center = Alternate Sentencing Options – Electronic monitoring is used as well – marginally effective • Lack of bed space makes alternate sentencing programs less effective (no bed space for violators)

Current Jail Classification Problems • Classification imperatives often difficult to maintain (SAFETY) • Sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, current charges, behavior, criminal history, emotional/mental status, medical conditions, gang affiliation, interpersonal, and other factors critical in classification determination • Jail has 11 housing areas, only four separate inmates • 7 housing areas are “dorm style” (misdemeanor inmates-design) • 104 beds now but all not used due to classification! • Safety & liability issues are key factors to consider

Jail Rehabilitation Space Limitations • Current jail designed for 68 lower-level inmates • Programming space used to expand to 104 beds • Substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management, MAT, education, vocational training, etc. are all vital to rehabilitation efforts • Current jail does not have space for these programs • New jail offers space for a variety of rehab programs • Lack of rehab space impacts safety, morale, liability • Lack of rehab space = increased future societal costs

Realignment (AB 109) and Impacts • Since 2011, AB 109 (Realignment) has had major impact on California prison populations – CDCR had approx. 178, 500 inmates – Now 123, 000+ – Impact is on 58 counties of California • • Most inmates are released early – lack of bed space Jail is typically “full” with largely dangerous felons Lack of accountability for criminal behavior is problem Streets are more dangerous, more crime, 5 homicides – 234 assault, 344 burglary, 259 child abuse, 161 dead body, 1514 disturbances, 192 domestic violence, 121 mental health calls, 138 suicide or attempts, 57 narcotic, 392 petty theft, 127 missing, etc. • District Attorney: “ 800 new victims last year. ”

Profile of Today’s Inmate • Jails are different now – mental health greatest threat • Over 60% of inmates take some form of mental health medication • Over 30% inmates diagnosed with serious mental health conditions – Classification & Housing concerns a constant challenge – Suicide is a daily threat to inmates and staff • Population is volatile & presents safety and security concerns to staff and other inmates • 13 Suicide attempts 2020; 14 assaults – inmates v. inmates • Major safety and liability concerns exist in jail

Proposed New Facility

Proposed New Jail Facility • AB 900 Award $26, 985, 415. 00 (lease revenue bonds) • County match $1, 420, 285. 00 (5%) (9 -year process) – – – – – Approximate $800, 000. 00 hard cost spent thus far Some costs transferable to new site Charlie Bird Youth Correctional Center (CBYCC)(Sharps Road) 120 Annex built with 10 holding cells + 20 CBYCC beds CBYCC 40 -beds, intake, visitation, kitchen, laundry, admin Annex = 22, 100 sf + 4, 000 uncovered outdoor rec space Renovations to CBYCC estimated = $801, 000. 00 Estimated 2 Correctional Deputy + 1 Clerical position needed Board of Supervisors’ Resolution (18 -143) committed county New Jail Project established on Sep 13, 2019 (BSCC approved re-scope) • Total project = approx. $28, 406, 700. 00

Proposal to “Move Forward” • SCSO willing to contribute $150, 000 to project – Frozen positions, non-sworn and sworn • CCP has voted to contribute $250, 000 to new jail • SCSO reduced New Jail operational costs 1 st 2 -years to $300, 000/yr • SCSO has contributed inordinate toll for $5 M budget deficit ($3. 4 M); 24 deputies now working field (6 of 7 positions frozen) – One Correctional Deputy & one Deputy position deleted for pay raises • Positions not returned to field or jail and recurring credit not extended beyond first year – – – $2. 5 million taken from jail fund under current budget $973, 400. 00 budget cut by SCSO for FY ’ 20 -21 (FY ‘ 19/20 630 totals) These combined = 69. 5% to 72. 5% of county budget deficit Total of $400, 000 should provide “way ahead” for new jail In reality, budget balances county deficit on backs of SCSO team

OPTIONS • Move ahead with new jail project • Delay for another year (pending BSCC approval) • Kill project

Advantages – Moving Forward (NOW) • • • Two bidders waiting & cost savings to the county Construction costs are rising – NOW IS BEST TIME 120 -bed security pod should fall within $27 M award Existing jail facility is major liability to the county Many inspections, assessments, & reports call for jail – – – Civil Grand Jury annual reports (at least six consecutive reports) National Institute of Corrections inspection Board of State Community Corrections Inspections In long run, county will potentially save millions in costs Nearly all law enforcement leaders & district attorney supports! Safety of staff, inmates, and civil liability “KEY CONCERNS”

Harmful Impacts – “Killing” Jail Project • Safety should be major concern for county leaders (morale, recruitment, retention) – Jail staff, inmates, field deputies, allied-agency officers, & citizens • Civil liability should be key concern for county leaders – • • • One jail death in past cost $2 million; one lawsuit cost $15, 000 but $500, 000 in legal fees; 14 suicide attempts 2020 Killing project will lead to certain civil liability to county in future (TRENDS) Killing project will lead to loss of nearly $27 million in AB 900 funding Killing project will lead to other costs in millions (repairs, injuries, victims) AB 900 funds a “one-time” opportunity – No alternatives Rehabilitation programs will be curtailed, leading to more harm & costs Future Board & citizens will eventually be required to build jail ($50 -$60 M? ) Killing project will betray SCSO & county staff multi-year work efforts Crime is rising & new jail will have enormous “quality of life” impact on the county for generations to come – IMPACT ON CRIME IS KEY CONCERN New jail project is modular and will not require future re-build Current conditions ideal for building new jail (interest rates, estimates, etc. )

Harmful Impacts – Delaying Jail Project • Safety and liability concerns will linger and not abate • Escalating costs will, in all likelihood, “kill” project later (construction costs, renovation costs, etc. ) • No guarantee state will hold funds due to $54 B deficit • No alternate funding sources in foreseeable future • Morale impacts (recruitment, trust, retention, safety) • We’ve been down this road before - IT IS TIME TO ACT • County has made commitment to build jail w/BSCC • Design Build, concept drawings, RFP prepared • Occupancy date projected for June 14, 2022 – Notice to Proceed, Bond Item Approval, Design Build Award: November 16, 2020

RECOMMENDATION • • • Resume New Jail Project This course of action (COA) promotes safety This COA promotes “quality of life” for all citizens This COA promotes “vision” & secures bright future This COA promotes fiscal responsibility & savings This COA promotes a secure environment for ALL This COA ensures nearly $27 million is kept in county This COA promotes justice for victims (includes kids) This COA is the right thing to do, especially for the brave men and women staffing the jail 24/7, other peace officers, our citizens, and thousands of tourists each year

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