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Coronavirus Information Updates

LASD Employees Affected by COVID-19

Updated 05/8/2020, 0900 hours

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Custody Environment Affected by COVID-19

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Only Correctional Health Services (CHS) and/or the Department of Public Health (DPH) have the authority to designate an Isolation or Quarantine of an Inmate.

·         There have been a total of (272) negative inmate test results.

·         Since the start of this pandemic there have been a total of (290) inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19.

·         (67) Inmates have fully recovered/symptom free for 72 hours in accordance with CDC guidelines.

·         (11) Inmates have been released from custody after testing positive for COVID-19, but prior to meeting CDC standards for being considered fully recovered.

·         The remaining (177) inmates are currently in isolation and under medical observation.

Individuals in custody who have tested positive and/or are awaiting tests results upon release are provided with information on CDC guidelines surrounding self-isolation/care, as well as linkage to community services, if needed.  CHS also makes a notification to DPH for official mandated tracking purposes.

Note: As of May 6, 2020, there have been a total of (10) asymptomatic inmates who have been identified as testing positive during the IRC intake process.

 

Isolation is designated for individuals who have a temperature of 100.4 or higher, or are exhibiting certain flu like symptoms consistent with an upper respiratory infection.  All inmates in Isolation/under observation have either tested positive or have been tested and CHS is awaiting results.

·         CTC has (18) inmates in isolation.

o    PUIs: (9)

o    Confirmed: (9)

·         Twin Towers Correctional Facility has (269) inmates in isolation.

o    PUIs: (74)

o    Confirmed: (195)

·         LCMC currently has (6) inmate(s) in isolation.

o    PUIs: (0)

o    Confirmed: (6)

Total PUIs: 83

Total Isolation: 293

Quarantine is defined as individuals who have had close contact of ten minutes or more with a person currently under observation.

·         Century Regional Detention Facility has (166) inmates under quarantine;

·         Men’s Central Jail has (1,432) inmates under quarantine;

·         Twin Towers Correctional Facility has (429) inmates under quarantine;

·         PDC- North Facility has (243) inmates under quarantine;

·         PDC-South Facility has (30) inmates under quarantine;

·         PDC-North County Correctional Facility has (1,736) inmates under quarantine;

·         CTC has (1) inmate under quarantine;

·         IRC has (36) inmates under quarantine;

 

Total Quarantined: 4,073

Total Custody Inmate Population: 11,788

Note: Quarantine/Isolation totals are subject to change throughout the day based on medical directives.

 

Data is accurate as of May 08, 2020, at 0400 hours.

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Jail Operations (Custody)

Tuesday, 04/14/20

Custody Division is taking every necessary precaution to keep our personnel safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late February 2020, Assistant Sheriff Chase along with custody executives including CHS (Correctional Health Services) developed strategic plans as well as contingencies in the event the pandemic spread throughout the jails.

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Tuesday, 03/30/20

LASD identifies COVID-19 inmate patient in jail system; Immediately separated & limited interaction with others.

Several weeks ago, with the knowledge that COVID-19 would likely spread in California, the Sheriff’s Department and CHS put extensive measures in place, including dedicating housing areas to become isolation and quarantine space, and screening incoming inmates outside before entering the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) facility. Inmates brought to the IRC who responded “yes’ to the screening questions or displayed symptoms were masked and isolated in the on-site Correctional Treatment Center (CTC). Newly arrived arrestees who were asymptomatic, but who reported close contact with infected people, were masked and placed in quarantine if appropriate. Inmates who display symptoms or reported close contact with infected people, in the future will be isolated or quarantined as appropriate.

The inmate patient who tested positive has been in a single-man cell since his arrival at the jail and has had limited interaction with other inmates and staff. This patient is receiving appropriate medical care. Other inmates in the surrounding cells are now quarantined and will be watched carefully for the development of symptoms and have  been educated on  symptoms and precautions. Staff who will interact with these inmates have received instruction on how to properly use their personal protective equipment.

The Sheriff’s Department and CHS are dedicated to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the jails. Keeping public safety in mind, and focusing on vulnerable populations., the Sheriff’s Department has worked with its partners in the Superior Court, District Attorney’s office, and Public Defender’s Office to strategically reduce the population of the jail. As population in jail modules is reduced, the Sheriff’s Department is minimizing movement and allowing inmates to remain in de-populated, decompressed housing areas. Inmates are also being educated continuously about COVID-19 symptoms and precautions. Inmates accused of serious or violent felonies are not being released.

The Sheriff’s Department and CHS are working with other County Departments and community based organizations to link vulnerable people being released from jail with appropriate resources, including housing as well as medical and mental health treatment. They will continue to follow the guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on the isolation and quarantine of the inmates in their care.

Tuesday, 03/17/20

The Los Angeles County jail system has implemented additional cleaning, sanitation, and medical isolation procedures in an effort to protect the county jail population form contracting COVID-19.

If an inmate is suspected of having coronavirus, they will be assessed by Correctional Health Services medical staff who make the determination of appropriate quarantine housing.  A surgical mask will be placed on the inmate, and staff will follow Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines provided by the Center of Disease Control (CDC).

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services – Correctional Health Services unit conducts screening and testing of inmates within the jail system.  Testing, if needed, is provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Inmate Visitations

Friday 03/13/2020

At the recommendation of the Los Angeles County Correctional Health Services, and as part of the County’s COVID-19 prevention efforts, starting from Friday, March 13, 2020, the inmate visiting at the Los Angeles County Jail facilities will be temporarily suspended until further notice. The patrol stations’ jails remain normal operation at this time.

ONLY attorney and professional visits will be allowed during this period. Since the virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, public visiting will be suspended.

The Department values visitation as an essential part of rehabilitation; however, at this time the Department must make difficult decisions in order to protect the health and wellness of all those who live, work and visit County jails.

Field Operations (Patrol)

All Patrol Stations are open and operating.

Tuesday, 04/14/20

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Monday, 03/23/2020

Monday, 03/16/20

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How to Protect Yourself

Monday 03/23/20

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Tuesday 03/17/20

If you have questions and would like to speak to someone, or need help finding medical care, call the Los Angeles County Information line 2-1-1, which is available 24/7.

If you have questions and would like to speak to someone, or need help finding medical care, call the Los Angeles County Information line 2-1-1, which is available 24/7. If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot directly dial 2-1-1, call (800) 339-6993

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Monday 03/16/20

Please continue to follow the protective measures prescribed by:

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

County of Los Angeles Public Health

For more information about Los Angeles County visit:

https://lacounty.gov/covid19/

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is working to ensure law enforcement services in the areas we serve remain uninterrupted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

The County Emergency Operations Center (C.E.O.C) remains open at a Level 1 status, fully-staffed with knowledgeable experts from L.A. County Departments. We continue to collaborate with local agencies, monitor world events and provide the public the most up-to-date information.

All Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Stations are open during this time.

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