Pod Cell Observation Report

On Friday May 6, 2016 from 4:00pm to 12:00 am, I experienced a ride along with Placer County Sheriff deputy Nate Ferguson. Deputy Ferguson has been with the Placer County Sheriff’s department for 1 ½ years. Prior to that, he served as a police officer for 9 years with Citrus Heights Police Department. Deputy Ferguson’s beat for the night was basically The Greens and the surrounding area of Auburn from Dry Creek to Atwood on Hwy 49. The Greens is composed of low income housing, where drugs, exgang members and domestic violence is ramped. Auburn is also home to many transients and those on probation or parole. When AB101 became effective, Placer County probation became inundated with inmates from all over, even as far as Soledad State Prison. For example, last night as we were driving around scanning the surrounding area on Hwy 49 and Bell road, we both noticed a guy walking, wearing a trench coat and looked suspicious, so we stopped, and as deputy Ferguson got out of the vehicle to approach him, the guy kept on walking, in which he was about 50 feet ahead of him. Ferguson then ran, yelling for him to stop, but when he finally caught up to the guy, he was wearing headphones and didn’t hear him yell stop. Deputy Ferguson ran his ID and it came back that the guy was on parole for being a sex offender and was just released from Soledad. I watched Deputy Ferguson search this guy, he went through all of his pockets and up and down his legs

On 10/18/2016, at approximately 1840 hours, at the Durango Jail located at 3225 West Gibson Lane Phoenix, AZ 85009, upon working in Durango 8 Control, I noticed that the majority of the inmates in the housing unit were gathering around A-row for what appeared to be a fight. I notified my partner Officer Carroll B2173 that there was a fight going on in A-row. Officer Carroll then made a radio call to Security Control for additional officers and placed Inmate (S1) Meyers, Donald T281833 and Inmate (S2) Carter, Clay T310426 in handcuffs until additional Officers arrived. Durango 8 was called code 4 at approximately 1842 hours.

I later watched the fight on a video recording from camera C1455 on 08/28/2015 at about 1700 hours and I saw Inmate Dibbern take off his shower shoes and his shirt and then he entered cell B16. Next Inmate Garcia took off his shoes and shirt and also entered cell 16. Both Inmates could be seen moving in and out of the camera view fighting in the cell. Inmates Dibbern and Garcia stayed near the back of the cell. After a minute both inmates can be seen exiting the cell. As soon as officers responded and got on scene the Inmates were standing by cell 16 putting their shirts back on. Responding officers gave both inmates orders to lay on the ground with their hands behing their backs. Both inmates complies with the orders and were placed into handcuffs with out further incident.

On 7/31/15 at approximately 1947 hours I was assigned to Tower 14 at the Lower Buckeye jail located at the address listed above. Officer Mora B3172 who was assigned as the Tower 13 control officer called one core to notify the floor officers that multiple inmates were arguing and could escalate into a fight.

On August 23, 2014 Sgt. Lavelle was assigned to the 83 Precinct. She was present for duty at 0800 hours as the domestic violence Sergeant and she conducted several home visits. At 1450 hours she was post changed to the 83rd Precinct desk and she assumed the duties of the 83 desk office. Sgt. Lavelle remained as the Desk Sergeant for the entire tour. I presented Sergeant Lavelle with a copy of the command log entry for August 23, 2014 depicting the validation of two arrests at about 2040 hours when Mr. Carlton Smith

(S1) Inmate Dennis was placed against the chow cart that was next to us and informed him once again to stop resisting and that if he continued he would receive additional write-ups. I adjusted my escort grip and we continued to escort (S1) Inmate Dennis to intake. (S1) Inmate Dennis continued his verbal tirade of name calling and threatening to kill me. Once placed in a holding tank and we released his arms (S1) Inmate Dennis turned and charged at us. The door was closed before (S1) Inmate Dennis could get out but he continued to threaten to have me

Calhoun forwarded me his findings and informed me the incident occurred on Evening Watch, I viewed the incident on Avigilon video and determined a use of force incident report need to be completed in Blue Team. I then notified Sgt. Kizer-Hudson, who was the supervisor over 8NE, and inquired on if she was aware that the use of force incident occurred. She replied, “No.” I proceeded to show Sgt. Kizer-Hudson the video and she stated, “I remember the incident the officers called a non-compliant I responded, but they didn’t tell me about the use of force part.” I replied, what did they tell you?” Sgt. Kizer-Hudson stated, “Officer R. Dunans stated he give Inmate Mitchell verbal commands to return to his cell, inmate Mitchell refused and wanted to speak to a supervisor.” I advised Sgt. Kizer-Hudson the incident wasn’t reported and I found out about the incident when Mitchell’s attorney sent an email about his outcry. I then instructed Sgt. Kizer-Hudson to start a use of force report in Blue Team, and get statements from all officers involved as to why they failed to report the use of force to

On Monday, 11/30/2015 at approximately 1755 hours, Officer Lauritzen and I responded to intersection of Holt Blvd and Plum Avenue to assist Sergeant Ortiz to subdue a suspect who was fighting him. Upon arrival, I saw other OPD officers trying to handcuff the suspect, later identified as Kevin Larry. Larry was on his stomach and he was yelling that he did not do anything. Larry was resisting arrest by turning his hip side to side and was trying to pull his hands to the front of his body. Larry was grabbing our handcuffs and he was not letting them go after being told to let go. We told Larry to not resist arrest and stop fighting. He refused and we forcefully pulled his hands from his sides and placed them behind him. We handcuffed him and he

On 7/31/15 I viewed the video recording for Tower 13 B pod on camera C1357and C1358 at 1947 hours. On the video it shows a group of Hispanic and Black inmates arguing in the dayroom by cell 10. Inmate Alvarado T175339 pushes Jones T169976. Multiple Hispanic inmates and Black inmates start to fight. Moments after the fight starts Officers Levitch, Jimenez, Ceniceros and Peralta responded to T13 B pod. Officer Jimenez deployed the Pepperball launcher into the group of inmates fighting to gain compliance with orders given to them by the responding officers. After the Pepperball launcher was deployed all of the involved inmates complied with staff orders to lie on the ground. After the cell doors were secured and all un involved inmates

On December 11, 2016 at approximately 1330 hours, Detention Officer Harden reported duty and was assigned to work 1200 Baker Street Jail, 3rd Floor, A-Pod Control Center. At approximately 1420 hours, Detention Officer Harden advised she was not feeling well. At approximately 1430 Hours, Detention Officer Harden had her blood pressure checked in the 1200 Jail Clinic and was advised it was elevated. At approximately 1440 hours I called for Houston Fire Department. At approximately 1445 hours Houston Fire Department Medic 17 arrived at 1200 Baker Street Jail. Detention Officer Harden declined transport at approximately 1500 hours. At approximately 1505 hours, Sergeant Chad King took Detention Officer Harden to her husband’s work location Lieutenant

On March 4th, 2018, I, Officer Albert, was working as a Police Officer for the Wichita State University Police Department. At approximately 2349 hours I was dispatched to lot 16 for a safety escort to Shocker Hall. I arrived in lot 16 at approximately 2349 hours and parked on the north side of lot 16. I was approached by three female students affiliated with Wichita State University. I started my safety escort at approximately 2352 hours, starting mileage 25347.5 for three female students to Shocker Hall. The three students were later identified as Katriana Kisner WSU ID# U763B596, Nora Dooley WSU ID# W543D237, and Caroline Boesen WSU ID # N627J492. I arrived at the north side of Shocker Hall at approximately 2353 hours, ending mileage 25347.7.

Sgt. Salazar also viewed the video once I established when then assault occurred. At approximately 0825 hours, on 02/05/2017, inmates were cleaning the bathroom. During the timeframe of 0826 and 0828 hours, Inmate Adkins, Joshua T318709, cell 50-1 appeared to have a discussion with Inmate Peterson multiple times and visited various cells to talk to other inmates. Inmate Adkins approached Inmate Peterson again and motioned him to follow him. Inmate Peterson left his cell. In the video there does not appear to be any redness or puffiness on Inmate Peterson's face. At approximately 0829 hours, other inmates using and cleaning the bathroom left the bathroom as Inmate Peterson walked into the bathroom and stood near the urinal. Inmate Adkins motioned for Inmate Peterson towards the back of the bathroom. Inmate Peterson walked further into the bathroom out of camera view. Inmates Waddel, James T333071, cell 49-1, Northern, Jeremiah T313847, cell 63-4, and Chmela, Jameson T323660, cell 50-1 also entered the bathroom out of camera view. Inmate Adkins stayed at the entrance of the bathroom for a few moments, walked away then returned to the bathroom entrance, appeared to be talking to someone in the bathroom and left again. At approximately 0831 hours, Inmates Waddel, Northern, and Chmela walked out of the bathroom. At

PO Almeida stated that Sgt. Grimm was present on the scene as well as other UMOS but he doesnt remember who they were specifically. PO Almeida arrested two male and he continue to informed me that he arrested one and the other male was detained and his arrest was subsequently voided. While on the scene of arrest, he conducted a searched of Mr. Carlton Smith but he doesnt recalled the property he recovered on his person and the umos who trransported him to the 83 precinct. As for Mr. Joshua Riley he doesnt recalled who searched and/or transported him to the Precinct. PO Almeida stated that a vehicle belonging to the perpertrator was also taken into custody and it was transported by an Unknown UMOS to the 83 precinct. During the arrest process he vouchered vehicle intems, but he doesn't recalled how and who gave him the defedants property which

On April 7,2018, I was assigned the duties as Field Training Deputy. At approximately 0420, Arrestee Hedman, Roy (#1749220) was refusing to follow any orders given to him by Deputies when he entered the Intake Area. While in Holding Cell B116, Arrestee Hedman attempted to kick Deputy Holliday twice. I took control of Arrestee Hedman's legs to prevent him from kicking any staff members. While attempting to remove Arrestee Hedman's pants, Inmate Hedman attempted to stand up twice on the bench. Inmate Hedman refused to comply with any commands being given to him. I then took control of Arrestee Hedman's right leg and assisted him to the floor. I then took control again of both of Arrestee Hedman's legs. I removed Arrestee Hedman's pants, underwear,

On 07/11/2015 at 2200 hours, I was assigned as the floor officer for Tower 13 at Lower Buckeye Jail located at address listed above. At approximately 2225 hours, I was conducting a security walk in Tower 13 B-Pod when I walked in front of Cell 19. Inmate Ward T193682 was standing inside Cell 19 when he told me that he was assaulted by another inmate and he feared for his safety and asked me to take him out of the housing unit. I immediately escorted Inmate Ward out of Tower 13 B-Pod to One Core.