Report 2018-106 Recommendation 24 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 #24 To: Alameda County Sheriff's Office

To better prevent gassing attacks and promote desirable changes in inmate attitude and behavior, Santa Rita 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.

60-Day Agency Response

In addition to drafted language for P&P 5.06 regarding internal disciplinary actions, ACSO currently consults with the mental health staff when making a determination to impose internal discipline for any rule violation. The staff member responsible for tracking disciplinary reports coordinates with mental health staff to consult on the reports. This had been a standing practice and is also in accordance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standard 4-ALDF-4C-40.

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

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office revised its policy to require a discipline report to be written after a gassing attack.

All Recommendations in 2018-106

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.