SUGGESTIONS A-140 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: STAFF MEMBER SUGGESTIONS NO: A-140
FILE: SUGGESTIONS
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12-17-90 REVISED: 11-04-91, 12-25-94, 07-01-99, 08-01-03
06-01-06, 02-01-20
AUTHORITY: Sheriff M. Mims APPROVED BY: Assistant Sheriff T. Gattie
REFERENCE: Fresno County Administrative Officer's Management Directives,
Section 110.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to provide, encourage and maintain channels of
communication which allow staff members the opportunity to make suggestions
concerning the efficient and safe operation of the Jail Division.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that staff members are
encouraged to make suggestions concerning the efficient and safe operation of the Jail
Division.
PROCEDURES:
I. EMPLOYEE SUGGESTIONS
A. The Bureau Commanders welcome and encourage suggestions from
employees. A suggestion is a constructive idea which, when
implemented, improves operations and services (e.g., increases
productivity or efficiency, saves money, reduces or eliminates safety
hazards, improves procedures, etc.).
B. Any staff member who has a suggestion that they would like to express
may do so by submitting a memo to their Sergeant, Watch Commander,
Unit Commander, or Bureau Commander. Written suggestions should
include three elements:
1. A statement of the problem or area for improvement.
2. A practical, specific solution to the problem identified.
3. The potential impact / possible benefits.
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FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: STAFF MEMBER SUGGESTIONS NO: A-140
FILE: SUGGESTIONS
C. Employee suggestions shall be reviewed by designated staff members
and an appropriate response concerning the suggestion should be
returned to the employee making the suggestion.
II. EMPLOYEE OBSERVATIONS
The following are not considered suggestions, but should be brought to the
attention of a supervisor, if necessary:
1. Personal complaints or grievances.
2. Changes that can be made within the scope of the employee's authority
or responsibility.
3. Matters concerning routine maintenance and repair.
4. Matters concerning policies and procedures that are not being followed
or applied properly.
5. Suggestions that propose changes to salaries, benefits, or employment
classifications.
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