Incident investigation·July 22, 2025

At 10:45am on 07/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit pertaining to the serious incident report (SIR) on the date of 07/11/2025, of staff bringing loaded gun into the facility. On 07/14/2025, it was reported that on 07/11/2025, Staff 1 (S1) had brought a loaded gun into the facility, in the kitchen storage area, as reported by staff. Administrator Robin Murray and Community Relations Director (S4) inspected the kitchen where they discovered a gun in a drawer. Administrator immediately called Lompoc Police De partment (LPD) who arrived and confirmed that the gun was loaded with 9 live rounds 9mm ammunition. According to LPD Police Report. S1 was taken into police custody along with all physical evidence. Administrator stated in the SIR that S1 was placed on administrative leave pending due process termination. At the time of visit Administrator stated that S1 had been terminated and presented paperwork indicating S1 had been terminated. As a result of S1 bringing a loaded gun with 9 rounds of live ammunition and leaving it in a accessible common drawer, the facility is issued a citation of 87309(a) Storage Space and Access. Exit interview, report read, citation, appeal rights and report provided.