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August 21, 2024 Via Email:
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Honorable G
us C. Barrerra II, Presiding Judge
San Joaquin County Superior Court
180 E. Weber Ave, Suite 1306J
Stockton, CA 95202
CITY OF STOCKTON RESPONSE TO 202 2-23 SAN J OAQUIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT “SCHOOL SAFETY IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY: DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF SAFETY” CASE NO. 0322_______________________________________ The Stockton Police Department received notification on June 25, 2024, that it had failed to respond to the above named report, and a subsequent follow-u p report had been issued by the 2023-2 4 Grand Jury panel.
In accordance with Sections 933 and 933.05 of the California Penal Code, specific responses to all findings and recommendations contained in the report are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the San Joaquin County Superior Court within 90 days of receipt of the report.
On December 5, 2023 the Stockton City Counc il approved motion 2023- 12-05-1209, adopting the 2022- 23 Grand Jury report and approving the Stockton Police Department’s response to Case No. 0322, School S afety in San Joaquin County, which was then submitted to the Grand Jury on December 18, 2023.
In response to the 2023- 24 Grand Jury’s follow -up report, the City will re -submit its responses to the Grand Jury recommendations related to Sc hool Safety in San Joaquin County. This response was presented, again, to the Council for consideration and approval during its public meeting on August 20, 2024, and appr oved by motion 2024-08-20-xxxx.
Attachment A to this letter provides a duplicate copy of consent item 12.09, approved in response to the Grand Jury’s initial request, in December 2023.
HARRY BLACK
CITY MANAGER
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Hall 425 N. El Dorado Street Stockton, CA 95202-1951 209 / 937-8212 Fax 209 / 937-7149 www.stocktonca.gov
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City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 23-1075, Version: 1
ACCEPT THE FINAL 2022-23 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT AND APPROVE THE CITY OF STOCKTON RESPONSE CASE NO. 0322 SCHOOL SAFETY IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY: DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF SAFETY
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council accept the final 2022-23 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury Report and approve by motion the City’s response to theSchool Safety in San Joaquin County:
Developing a Culture of Safety investigation (Case No. 0322).
Summary
Each year it is the duty of the San Joaquin Civil Grand Jury to examine and investigate the activities of local government and agencies within San Joaquin County. The 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury conducted four new investigations, one being on school safety in San Joaquin County. The Grand Jury also conducted follow-up work on six previous investigations performed in prior years. The final consolidated report has been provided as Attachment A.
As it relates to the investigation titled School Safety in San Joaquin County: Developing a Culture of Safety, the Grand Jury issued findings and provided a recommendation that requires response from the City of Stockton.
DISCUSSION
Background
California Penal Code 933 requires that “a grand jury shall provide to the affected agency a copy of the portion of the grand jury report relating to that person or entity […]” and “no later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under control of the governing body […].”
The four new investigations conducted by the 2022-23 Grand Jury are:
· San Joaquin County Custodial Facilities: Failing to Comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Case No. 0222
· School Safety in San Joaquin County: Developing a Culture of Safety - Case No. 0322 · Good Intentions Are Failing San Joaquin County’s At-Risk Children - Case No. 0422 · The Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority: A Rubrik’s Cube of Water Management - Case No. 0622
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APPROVED BY MOTION 2023-12-05-1209
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The 2022-23 Grand Jury also conducted follow-up work on six previous investigations:
· Illegal Dumping: Talking Trash - Case No. 0519
· San Joaquin County: A Fragmented COVID-19 Response - Case No. 0120 · Independent Special Districts:” Transparency “Not Found” - Case No. 0220 · Stockton Unified School District: A Failing Grade in Public Trust - Case No. 0121 · San Joaquin County and Its Seven Cities: Cybersecurity: Local Defense Against a Global Threat - Case No. 0321
· Lathrop-Manteca Fire District: A Work in Progress: From Turmoil to Healing - Case No. 0721 Of the work completed by the 2022-23 Grand Jury, the City of Stockton was only required to respond to one investigation, the new item on School Safety in San Joaquin County.
Present Situation
City staff received the 2022-23 San Joaquin County Grand Jury Investigation Case No. 0322, School Safety in San Joaquin County: Developing A Culture Of Safety report in June 2023. The Grand Jury, through its issued recommendations, requested that by December 15, 2023, each law enforcement agency in San Joaquin County meaningfully collaborate and approve updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP) for school sites within its jurisdiction.
The Stockton Police Department has communicated and collaborated with school districts within the City of Stockton under the purview of the Stockton Police Department, and not under the jurisdiction of the Stockton Unified School District’s Police Department. This communication identified and confirmed the Stockton Police Department contact for CSSP review and emergency preparedness training the department offers. It is the duty of the school districts and school sites to contact local law enforcement agencies to request a review of their respective CSSP and required training.
A copy of the Stockton Police Department’s response to the 2022-23 Grand Jury InvestigationSchool Safety in San Joaquin County: Developing a Culture of Safety has been included as Attachment B.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Accepting the 2022-23 Grand Jury Final Report and approving the SPD’s response to Case No. 0322 will not impact the City’s General or Special Funds in any way.
Attachment A - 2022-23 San Joaquin County Grand Jury Final Report Attachment B - Stockton Police Department Response Letter, Case No. 0322 City of Stockton Printed on 11/30/2023Page 2 of 2
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POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
22 East Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202
www.stocktonca.gov
(209) 937-8247
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School Superintendents and Safety Officers
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SCHOOL SAFETY TRAINING
While reviewing t
he 2022-2023 Civil G rand Jury report on school safety , recommendations have been made for greater collaboration between the sc hool district and the police department in the development of Comprehensive School Safety Plans and training. The Stockton P olice Department is offering the following resources, training, and recommendations to help accomplish our shared mission of school safety. · Resources: Partnering in the r eview of all law enforcement specific sections in the Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP’s). CSSP’s can be sent to Lieutenant Ryan Taiariol at [email protected] for review. · Training: With t
he San Joaquin County Office of Education facilitating, the SPD will conduct 2 -hour Emergency Preparedness Trainings focusing on option- based training (Run, Hide, Fight), identifying Incident Command System roles and empowering staff to make decisions.
· Recommendation: Knox Boxes provide immediate access for first responders to facilities. The Stockton Police Department has reviewed and determined that most Knox boxes at area schools are in locations not accessible to police officers without the assistance of a ladder. The SPD recommends all Knox boxes be placed between 4 – 6 feet off the ground and within 20 feet of the main entrance.
Additionally, the recommended contents of the Knox box should include a master key/electronic key card and a map of the facility to immediately aid first responders in during critical incidents.
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afety has always been and will cont inue to be a top priority for the Stockton Police Department.
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