FACILITIES STANDARDS AND OPERATIONS

The FSO Division collaborates with local law enforcement agencies to maintain and enhance the safety and security of local adult and juvenile detention facilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing minimum standards for local adult and juvenile detention facilities (California Code of Regulations, Titles 15 and 24)
• Conducting inspections of local adult and juvenile detention facilities
• Monitoring for compliance pursuant to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)
• Developing core training curricula for entry-level staff
• Providing technical assistance and training to local detention facilities
• Collecting data relative to operations and demographics from local detention facilities

Allison Ganter, FSO Deputy Director