Report 2018-106 Recommendation 20 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 #20 To: Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of

To ensure the health and safety of its officers when interacting with inmates, CIM should develop a policy regarding the placement of "gasser" tags on the cells of inmates who have committed or attempted to commit a gassing attack.

6-Month Agency Response

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

1.STAFF ALERT DOOR INDICATOR(Section J) The area supervisor will ensure the door of gassing offenders are clearly marked with a green tag indicating a higher potential of gassing threat for repeat offenders.

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. STAFF ALERT DOOR INDICATOR (Section J) The area supervisor will ensure the door of gassing offenders are clearly marked with a green tag indicating a higher potential of gassing threat for repeat offenders.

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

All Recommendations in 2018-106

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.