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.
- Completion Date: December 2018
- Response Date: March 2019
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.
- Estimated Completion Date: 12/01/18
- Response Date: November 2018
California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Partially Implemented
All Recommendations in 2018-106
Agency responses received are posted verbatim.
