Supplement Incident 2020-23197014 Gomez Francisco 2706_REDACTED

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On 11/03/20, C.O. Fernandez began her shift at 1500 hours and was assigned to processing of new inmates.At approximately 1800 hours, she went to her regular assigned duties, monitoring MOD 3. MOD 3 consists of two separate wings, MOD C and MOD D.At approximately 2130 hours, she took over both MODULES. During her shift, she performs two welfare checks every hour.She explained her welfare checks are not QHFHVVDULO\HYHU\òKRXUEXWDWWKHYHU\OHDVWWZRHYHU\KRXUShe usually starts her welfare checks on the bottom floor and works her way up to the second floor.Between 2130-0000 hours, she performed 3-4 welfare checks.At approximately 2345 hours, she completed her last welfare check before going on her lunch break.She noted nothing out of the ordinary during her last welfare check or the previous ones. On 11/04/20 at approximately 0005 hours, C.O. Fernandez went on her hour long lunch break. C.O. M. Valenzuela #2748 relieved her.At approximately 0105 hours, she came back from her lunch break.She made it a habit to check the log for the last cell check whenever she comes back from a break.She spoke to C.O. Valenzuela for a few minutes before she left on her lunch break.C.O. Valenzuela had nothing unusual to report and left on her break. C.O. Fernandez signed back on to her workstation and checked the logs to see the last check was done at 0104 hours.At approximately 0130 hours, she began her welfare check by starting on the lower tier of 3D. After completing the lower tiers, she went up to the second floor.During her welfare check, she had her flashlight out since it was necessary for her to use it while visually looking through the cell door windows. As she reached cell, # 3D24, she could not remember if the light inside his cell was on.She thought she used her flashlight to look into cell but was not certain.She visually looked into his cell, was not sure of her observations, and took a second look.She saw hanging and immediately radioed for Officers and Medical staff to respond for a ³A.´She saw that the bunk sheets were wrapped around neck. When Officers arrived, C.O. Fernandez opened cell.Once RN and C.O. J. Elizondo #3106 arrived, she went into the cell and saw that face was pale.When she touched and felt that was still warm, . was situated between the bunk and the toilet with his face facing the door.He was in a seated position with his legs out towards the door.His buttocks was not touching the floor .C.O. Fernandez got behind . attempted life saving measures until she was relieved by co-workers. C.O. Fernandez said she had no contact with that night.She had minimal contact with him during his stay and was unaware of his history.He caused her no problems and seemed respectful.That concluded the interview.For further, refer to the audio recording retained by Investigator Toth. F. Gomez #2706 Author: Gomez, Francisco 2706 BWC NOT Activated Santa Ana PD 2020-23197 Report by Gomez, Francisco 2706 3 of 3