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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
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WllslilngfOft, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement

March 29,2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Director (Acting)
Office of D

Removal

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FROM:

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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
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,F--.$' BlJIlch Police Department on March 22, 20@7. This review was conducted by
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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 -

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~ Subject: Annual Detentio.eview Report
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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.

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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:
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~ 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

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Future Construction Planned
Yes ~ No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
26·
Number: N/A Date:

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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
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1lEA 1Dallas Field Office
Name of Team Member I Title 1Duty Location
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Name of Team Member' '-/.JT..1liwu~~..I.4l!E!cation
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Adult Male

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Adult Female

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N/A

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EmergencY
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J81 Facilitv holds Juveniles OtIender~ 16 and older as Adults

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Adult Male

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Adult Female

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Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Versiol1 May Be 'Used After 1011/04

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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RIC Review Assurance Statement

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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)
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Title & Duty Location

lEA, Dallas Field Office

March 29,2007

I Team Members
Print Name & Duty Location
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Print Name & Duty Locatio

lEA, Dallas Field Office

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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)

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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)

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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

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Date

Title

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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