DATE:
October 11, 2022
07
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
UPDATE OF THE PROGRESS ON ENACTING EMERGENCY MEASURES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY JAILS TO PREVENT FURTHER DEATHS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On August 16, 2022 (23) the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed a series of actions focused on supporting the Sheriff's Department in fulfilling the County's duty of providing sufficient care for incarcerated persons. The approved actions included emergency measures designed to keep individuals safe from drug overdoses in San Diego County jails. Among the measures were the expeditious roll out of staffing incentives, exploration of innovative strategies to promote security and wellness, and the acquisition of the latest body scanner technology and other investments to support the Sheriff's efforts to intercept and interdict dangerous drugs, especially fentanyl, from entering the jail system.
Today's requested action is for the Board to receive the Sheriff's Department's update on the progress regarding efforts to implement emergency measures designated to keep individuals safe from overdoses.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
1. Receive the Sheriff's update on progress regarding efforts to implement emergency measures designed to keep individuals safe from overdoses.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Sheriff's Department prioritizes the health and safety of those in custody, which requires proactive and continuous screening of individuals coming into jail facilities to ensure the safety of incarcerated persons, detention facility staff, and visitors. The Sheriff's Department is employing the integration of technology in County facilities to increase the level of care and safeguard the health and wellbeing of all incarcerated persons. Technology will be pursued to enhance screening capabilities at the time of intake and in housing units to prevent drugs and contraband from being introduced into the facilities. The requested action to pursue innovative strate...
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