Management stated that there is an 80 percent repeat offender rate. The fire alarm system was not operational at the time of the first visit. Management instituted special procedures to insure the safety of inmates and staff. The problem was corrected within three days. The captain in charge reported that there is no routine substance abuse testing of staff due to the high cost.
Random testing is available on an individual basis when requested by a supervisor.
The facility uses updated computer equipment to access information from the Department of Justice to screen the inmates. Fingerprint checks of newly arrested inmates are screened by checking these files, and at the time of release. Nevada County is one of two counties in the State using this system. The Grand Jury found that the problem with the sally port doors mentioned in the last Grand Jury report was corrected. The staff employed at WBCF perform their work in a professional manner.