PURPOSE OF ORDER:
To establish the duties of the Inmate Services Bureau / Fire Camp Training Facility’s PREA Compliance Coordinator and delineate unit specific procedures for handling PREA related incidents.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order shall apply to all inmates incarcerated at and all personnel assigned to PDC-East / Fire Camp Training Program.
ORDER:
It is the policy of ISB / Fire Camp to ensure all PREA related incidents are addressed according to law and department policy. The ISB / Fire Camp PREA Compliance Manager (a.k.a. PREA Coordinator) has been established for this purpose and is identified on the LA County Fire Camps Collateral Duty Statement.
The PREA Coordinator shall be a minimum rank of sergeant. The coordinator shall maintain periodic contact with the LASD PREA Coordinator in order to remain current with PREA related issues.
The PREA Coordinator shall ensure all laws and policies related to sexual assault and abuse within custody facilities are enforced at ISB / Fire Camp through a proper application of policies and procedures. This coordinator shall ensure ISB / Fire Camp unit orders adhere to PREA guidelines.
PROCEDURES:
Sexual assault shall not be tolerated at any custody facility operated by the Sheriff. Sexual abuse by an employee, vendor, contracted agency, volunteer, inmate or other non-Department member with a business association with the Department, shall be prohibited. No individual, no matter his or her title or position has the authority to commit or allow sexual abuse of inmates. In accordance with California Penal Code Section 673, Department personnel are required to care and protect inmates remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. Violation of Penal Code 673 is a misdemeanor.
All incidents related to sexual assaults shall be handled according to established policy. Notification to the ISB / Fire Camp PREA Coordinator shall also be made for all sexual assaults and allegations of sexual assault occurring at the Fire Camp Training Unit.
The PREA coordinator shall ensure that the following information is posted within view of every housing area located within PDC East and the Fire Training Camp:
“NOTICE TO ALL INMATES
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT HAS ZERO TOLERANCE
FOR SEXUAL ABUSE
If you have been the victim of any
sexual assault or sexual abuse, report it.
THERE IS HELP.
You can do any of the following:
1.Notify any custody personnel
2.Fill out an Inmate Complaint Form
3.Fill out a confidential Medical Request Form
4.Notify the County Ombudsman at:
510 S. Vermont, Suite 215
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 738-2003
(800) 801-0030 (Inquires)”