ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Farmers' Branch Police Department, Dallas County, TX, ICE, 2007
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" .... • ~. . . of Detention and Removal Operations ~i>eportmeltt ilf Hilmeloltd Security 425 1 Stteet, NW . WllslilngfOft, DC 20536 u.s. Immigration and Customs Enforcement March 29,2007 MEMORANDUM FOR: John P. Torres Director (Acting) Office of D Removal b6,b7c FROM: b6,b7c Immigration Enforcement Agent NlaSe Field Office SUBJECT: i:P.mm.ers' Branch Police Department's Annual Detention Review The Dallas Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review b6,b7c ,F--.$' BlJIlch Police Department on March 22, 20@7. This review was conducted by b6,b7c b6,b7c k.,a This facility is used for detainees requiring housing less than 72 hours. Type of Review: This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards. ·No prior reviews have been conducted at this facility. Review Summary: The facility is MtOl;}ffl}ntly accredited. No other inspections by. State or local entities have occurred during the last twelve months. Review Findings: The following information summarizes those standards not in compliance. Each standard is identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently in compliance. Compliant Deficient At-Risk Non-Applicable - o o -. . " ~ Subject: Annual Detentio.eview Report Page 2 • Standards Summary Findings: Detainee Handbook • There is no written Detainee handbook in-use at the faoiUty. RIC Observations: The Fanners' Branch City Jail staffis well trained and very courteous. The facility is well maintained and is extremely sanitary. RIC Issues and Concerns Although there is no handbook available it is apparent that all operational procedures and expectations are made well aware to the detainee population verbally RIC Assurance Statement: All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written documentation contained in the review file. • • Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and CUlltoms Enforcement Detention Facility Inspection FOIm Fllcilities Used 'Under 72 hours G. Accreditation Certificates' ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement ICE Staging Facility (12 to 7Z hours) List all State or National Accreditation[s] received: L' ~ Check box if facility has no accreditation[s] B. Current Facili Review TYpe of Facility Review IZI Field Office HQ Review Daters] of Facility H. Problems 1 Com laints Co ies must be attached The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding Court Order 0 Class Action Order The Facility has Significant Litigarion Pending . .or Liti arion 0 Life/Saf Issues 3/22107 C. Previous/MO$t Recent Facili Date[s] of Last Facility Review Re'View I. Facilit Date Built 12/99 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction / Bedspace Added N/A At~Risk '~ - • ' t I • ,~, ,I, 'N/A Future Construction Planned Yes ~ No Date: Current Bedspace Future Bedspace (# New Beds only) 26· Number: N/A Date: f , " OJlict:r with DVerSI!!1II J. Total Facilj!y Pc!pulation Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 4594 rt:lip(,II)~ibilities) Total ICE Mai:ldays for Previous 12 months 00 K. Classification Level (ICE spes and CDF!i OnlY) L-l L-2 L-3 E. ICE Information iewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station) / lEA / Dallas Field Office Name of Team Member / Title I Duty Location b6,b7c 1lEA 1Dallas Field Office Name of Team Member I Title 1Duty Location / I Name of Team Member' '-/.JT..1liwu~~..I.4l!E!cation b6,b7c :':"<: '::;::'::.~< .:'; :,/:::::.' .~:.~.;:;.~:):) I AdultMale I Adult Female L• FaC11 TtyC apac)~ ': .::,:, .:,:: :::':.;}:>.;·;::,::~:i';\;· : Rated Adult Male 30 10 Adult Female N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 20 EmergencY 10 06 04 Operational J81 Facilitv holds Juveniles OtIender~ 16 and older as Adults SA Adult Male 0 10 Adult Female 0 02 ort: b2High Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Versiol1 May Be 'Used After 1011/04 • • • Significant Incident Summary Worksheet For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on this form is used in conjunction with the ICE Detention Standards in assessing your Detention Operations against the needs of the ICE and its detained population. This form should be filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. 0 Assault: Offenders on Offenders l Assault: Detainee on Staff Number of Forced Moves, inc!. Forced Cell moves3 Disturbances 4 of Times Chemical # Times FourlFive Point Restraints applied/used Offender / Detainee Medical Referrals as a result of injuries sustained. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Escapes Grievances: # Received # Resolved in favor of OffenderlDetainee Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness, S=Suicide, A=Attempted Deaths Psychiatric / Medical Referrals 4 # Medical Cases referred Outside Care # Psychiatric Cases referred for Outside Care Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not ·considered "forced" Any incident that Involves four or more detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations, major fires, or other large scale incidents. Form G-324B (11/6/03) • • DHS/ICE Detention Standards Review Summ Admission and Release Classification System Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Procedures Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels Practices Health Services· Medical Care Contraband Detention Files Disciplinary Policy Emergency Plans Environmental Health and Safety Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities Key and Lock Control Population Counts Security Inspections Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation) Special Management l!nits (Disciplinary Segregation) Tool Control Transportation (Land management) Use of Force Staff / Detainee Communication Detainee Search All findings (At-Risk, Repeat Deficiency and Deficient) require written comment describing the finding and what is necessary to meet compliance. Form G-324B (11/6/03) • RIC Review Assurance Statement • By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls contained in the Review Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, fmdings of noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded, except for the deficiencies noted in the report. Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name) b6,b7c b6,b7c Title & Duty Location lEA, Dallas Field Office March 29,2007 I Team Members Print Name & Duty Location b6,b7c Print Name & Duty Locatio lEA, Dallas Field Office b6,b7c Print Name & Duty Location RIC Rating Recommendation: Print Narne & Duty Locatio [gI Acceptable o Deficient OAt-Risk RIC Comments: SEE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM Form G-324B (11/6/03) • • HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW I Review Authority The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. FD/OIC/CEO will have I t . from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (please Print Name) Signature Title Date Final Rating: D Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk Comments: Form G-324B (11/6/03) • HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW I Review Authority The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Re receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name) Signature will have 30 days from b6,b7c b6,b7c Date Title ) Chief, DSCU Fmal Ratmg: D Superior DGood IZI Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk D No Rating Comments: The Review Authority concurs with the Reviewer-In-Charge's (RIC) recommended rating of "Acceptable" based on the information contained in the RIC memorandum and G324A worksheets. Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/01