Report 2018-106 Recommendation 18 Responses

Report 2018-106: Correctional Officer Health and Safety: Some State and County Correctional Facilities Could Better Protect Their Officers From the Health Risks of Certain Inmate Attacks (Release Date: September 2018)

Recommendation #18 To: Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of

To better prevent gassing attacks and promote desirable changes in inmate attitude and behavior, CIM should follow its policy and pursue appropriate internal disciplinary actions—including consideration of the inmate's mental health and competency when determining whether to impose internal discipline.

6-Month Agency Response

CIM continues to follow Mental Health Program Guidelines.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Fully Implemented

60-Day Agency Response

CIM will continue to follow its policy when considering the inmate's mental health and competency when determining whether to impose internal discipline. CIM will further review its policies to better prevent gassing attacks and to promote desirable changes in inmate attitude and behavior.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending

All Recommendations in 2018-106

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.