Santa Clara County is experiencing record-high jail deaths and delayed investigations into deputy misconduct, leading federal monitors to express frustration over the slow improvement of jail conditions. The Sheriff formed a new position for Alexa Daniels-Shpall as the first policy and compliance advisor to address these issues and ensure compliance with two federal consent decrees. Daniels-Shpall's role includes overseeing internal reform efforts and policy updates, with a focus on adapting to ongoing challenges instead of adhering strictly to established protocols.
Shpall started as the Santa Clara County Sheriff Office's first-ever policy and compliance advisor on July 7 to help jails comply with two federal consent decrees.
Don Specter mentioned that it's been six years since the consent decrees were established, indicating there should have been more progress in improving jail conditions.
Daniels-Shpall plans to guide internal reform efforts and update policies for strengthening oversight, as mandated by the Sheriff.
Daniels-Shpall emphasized her approach is more collaborative, stating there are many existing reports, and her role should remain flexible to adapt to circumstances.
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