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CDCR asks for $15.2 million for 'fire watch' and additional funds to finish prison video systems
Summary
CDCR requested one‑time funding for fire watch coverage and additional funds to complete two remaining audio‑video surveillance systems; LAO recommended approving the fire watch funding as an unavoidable life‑safety cost while the department pursues a longer‑term infrastructure plan.
Sarah Larson, director of CDCR’s Division of Facility Planning, Construction and Management, told the subcommittee the department is seeking funding to complete two remaining audio‑video surveillance systems and to cover interim fire watch staffing costs while fire alarm replacement and repair projects proceed.
"Department requests 10,000,000 ... to implement the last 2 video surveillance systems at 2 prisons CTF and CMC," Larson said, and she added…
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