To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Supplemental Budget and Fixed Asset for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) for Upgrade of Soter RS Body Scanner in the Amount of $96,000 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a supplemental budget and establish a fixed asset in the amount of $96,000 for HCCF (1100-243) for the upgrade of their Soter RS Body Scanner in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (Attachment 1) (4/5 Vote Required).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1009 - Expand county infrastructure resilience
DISCUSSION:
Universally, correctional facilities face a systemic problem of those incarcerated attempting to find ways to introduce drugs into the facility to continue substance use. This includes attempting to bring drugs in on their person and having drugs sent in through the mail. The HCCF uses both a body scanner and mail scanner to prevent these methods of drug introduction. The HCCF has also implemented a Medicated Assistance Treatment (MAT) program geared toward treating opioid addiction and preparing individuals for a successful re-entry into the community.
When efforts to bring drugs into the facility are successful, there is a high risk of drug overdose. With the increased prevalence of Fentanyl and the lethality associated with it, the need to address the issue is more critical than ever. Over the past few years, HCCF has required an increase in the use of Narcan to reverse the effects of drug overdose. Each potential overdose jeopardizes the safety of those incarcerated, while also exposing the county to liability if serious injury or death were to occur.
HCCF's body scanner is the most critical piece of equipment in preventing the introduction of drugs since its purchase i...
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