Report 2018-106 Recommendation 19 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 #19 To: Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of

To ensure the health and safety of its officers when interacting with inmates, CIM should maintain a sufficient supply of preventative equipment that is available to its officers and staff in all locations where gassing attacks can occur.

6-Month Agency Response

CIM revised its local operating procedure to include the recommendations as noted below by section:

1.PERSONAL PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT (Section D)

The area supervisor shall ensure staff utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize the potential for a possible exposure. The area supervisor shall ensure PPE equipment is available, to include gloves and face shields.

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

60-Day Agency Response

CIM revised its local operating procedure to include the recommendations as noted below by section:

1. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Section D)

The area supervisor shall ensure staff utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize the potential for a possible exposure. The area supervisor shall ensure PPE equipment is available, to include gloves and face shields.

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

All Recommendations in 2018-106

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.