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Board approves behavioral health unit at county jail; adds two sergeants, deletes three correctional-officer positions
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 5–0 to establish a Behavioral Health Unit at the county Justice Center and to amend the personnel roster to add two custody sergeants while deleting three correctional-officer positions to staff and supervise the unit.
The Solano County Board of Supervisors voted 5–0 on Tuesday to create a Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) at the Justice Center Detention Facility and to amend the county classification list to add two custody sergeants and delete three correctional officers for initial supervision staffing.
What the board approved: The board adopted a resolution amending the list of numbers and classifications to add 2 FTE custody sergeants and delete 3 FTE correctional officers in the sheriff’s office custody division to provide direct supervision and coordination for the BHU. The motion passed by roll call with a vote of 5–0.
Why the BHU: Undersheriff Brad Duall described the unit as “a step up, step down designated housing unit for incarcerated persons diagnosed with a mental health condition.” County presenters said the BHU is intended to…
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