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1. Jail Operations Division The Jail Operations Division receives those placed in Santa Ana Police Custody that will eventually be released or booked at the County Jail facility. It is tasked with providing safe and secure inmate housing. Under the direction of ten Correctional Supervisors, staff must comply with the Principles of Direct Supervision, Title 15, Penal Code, departmental policies, and laws that apply specifically to Jail operations. 2. Police Records Division The Police Records Division is responsible for all Police Department records and processes over 500,000 documents annually. They are often the first point of contact for citizens arriving at the department. While working with the public is a core function of the Records Division, they also process and distribute all police and public records pertaining to public safety activities, as well as reporting Uniform Crime Reports Statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigations — U.S. Department of Justice. 3. Jail Administration and Support Services Division The Jail Administration and Support Services Division manages contractual and administrative services of the facility and was established in 1997. This division is responsible for (1) BSCC compliance, (2) inmate housing, (3) vendor contracts, (4) also serves as the liaison for the Police Department's Training Division, (5) administers the budget and special projects, (6) addresses inmate grievances, (7) determines inmate discipline for rule violations, and (8) coordinates religious services and education programs. -- Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCCI Compliance Continual auditing and inspection of Jail practices, policies, and procedures is needed to ensure compliance with BSCC standards. Operational policies are continually reviewed and the division coordinates with the Information Services Division so they are available to all staff electronically. -- Inmate Housing The Santa Ana City Jail holds housing contracts with U.S. Marshal and State Parole and as well as courtesy holds for other agencies. Contract revenues from these agencies provides funding to offset the costs for Jail operations. In 2017, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contract was cancelled, requiring an investigation into alternative sources of income to run the facility within budget. The Jail maintains a Pay -to -Stay program for court -approved individuals to complete their sentences within a work furlough program. -- Vendor Contracts The Santa Ana City Jail holds contracts for inmate food services, inmate telephones, commissary, and on-site medical services with NaphCare. -- Police Department's Training Division Liaison The Santa Ana City Jail has one assigned correctional supervisor in the Administration Bureau of the Police Department's Training Division. This division provides employees with professional training in an effort to save lives, prevent injury, improve operational effectiveness, and reduce liability in accordance to Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) guidelines of the State of California. This liaison helps establish consistency in all aspects of staff training throughout the Police Department and the Jail. Appendix B. 65A-144