Office of Detention and Removal Operations

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
425 T Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
JUL 0 2 2007
MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

James T. Hayes Jr.
Field Office Director
Los Angeles Field Office
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Chief
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Detention Standards Compliance Unit
SUBJECT:

Glendale City Jail Annual Detention Review

The annual review of the Glendale City Jail was conducted on May 14,2007 in Glendale,
California has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been assigned. No further
action is required and this review is closed.
The rating was based on the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) Summary Memorandum and
supporting documentation. The Field Office Director must now initiate the following actions
in accordance with the Detention Management Control Program (DMCP):
1) The Field Office Director, Detention and Removal Operations, shall notify the facility
within five business days of receipt of this memorandum. Notification shall include
copies ofthe Form G-324B, Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324B Worksheet,
RIC Summary Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director is responsible for initiating the Office of Detention and
Removal Detention Services Contract!Agreement Request.
3) Once an Intergovernmental Service Agreement is in place then the Field Office
Director shall schedule the next annual review within 90 days after placement of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees.

Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
, Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at
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www.ice.gov

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o/Detelltion and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

May 14, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

John P. Torres
Director
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Supervisory Immigration Enforcement Agent
Los Angeles Field Office
SUBJECT:

2007 Detention Review

The Los Angeles Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review ofthe
Glendale City Jail on May 14, 2007. This review was conducted by
. This facility is
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used for detainees requiring detention less than 72 hours.
Type of Review:
This review is to determine general compliance with established Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards. No prior reviews have been conducted at this
facility.
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 has annual accreditations by the following California Standards Authority, Los Angeles
County Grand Jury, Los Angeles County Health Department and the Los Angeles County Juvenile
Court. The facility has received an acceptable rating. The next scheduled state inspection of the
facility is 2008. There are no other accreditations.

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Standards Summary Findings:
There were no findings during this review.
RIC Observations:
This facility is well organized and well run. The facility and the management staff are well trained.
The staffs are professional and cany themselves in a professional manner. The facility has two
control centers that operate the facility. One is used for the processing of the detainee and the other
is used to monitor the housing areas. The second control center is secured and only has one way
windows and the officers are able to monitor all movement. Both of the control center have monitor
that are touch screen and all of the log are keep on a computer and are available to the supervisor at
all time.
RIC Issues and Concerns
There were no issues or concerns during this review.
Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable".
RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324A and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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Department Of Homeland SecUlity•
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
See Memoradum
[J Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

e of Facilit Reviewed
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours)
B. Current Facility Review
Type of Facility Review
~ Field Office 0 HQ Review
Date[s] of Facility
5114/07

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(C oples
. must b e attached)
H P 1'0blems /C OlnpI mnts
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
0 Life/Safety Issues
LJ Check if None.

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C. Previous/Most Recent FacilityReview
Date[s] of Last Facility Review

N/A

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N/A

N amean d L ocation 0 fF aCIUY
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Name
Glendale City Jail
Address (Street and Name)
131 N. Isabel Street
City, State and Zip Code
GlendaI, Ca. 91206
County
Los Aneeles
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Police Chief
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Telepho
clude Area Code)
818-548 b6, b7c
Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight l'esponsibilities)
ICE-DRO Los Angeles Field Office
Distance from Field Office
10 Mites

E. ICE Information
Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station)
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1 SIEA 1Los Angeles
Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location
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Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location

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1

Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location

1

1

F. CDFIIGSA Information Only
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA

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Basic Rates per Man-Day
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
,
,
,
Estimated Man-days Per Year

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I. Facility History
Date Built
May 2005
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded

Previous Rating
Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

Date New Construction/ Bedspace Added

N/A
Future Construction Planned
Yes ~ No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
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Number: 0 Date:

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J. Total Facility Population
Total Facilitv Intake for previous 12 months
7,800
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months

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Rated
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Emergency
Adult Male
95
95
95
Adult Female
16
16
16
j2g Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults
M. Average Daily POllldation
ICE
I AdultMale
30
I Adult Female
8

USMS

Other

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N. Facility Staffing Level
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Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1104

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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 infonnation on this fonn should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The infonnation on
this fonn is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. This form should be
filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will result in a delay in processing
this report.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders!

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sustained.

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Actual
Grievances:

# Received

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

# Medical Cases
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 least 2 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,
maj or fires, or other large scale incidents.

Fonn G-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04

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DHSIICE Detention Standards Review Summary Report

11.

Acceptable

Le~al

2. Deficient

3. At - Risk

4. Repeat Finding

15.Not Applicabl~

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Access Standards

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Detainee Services
Admission and Release
Classification System
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Religious Practices

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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 Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
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RIC Review Assurance Statement

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By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all [mdings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, findings 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.

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Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name)
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Title & Duty Location

SIEAI Los Angeles

5/14/07

ITeam Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

, SDDO, Los Angeles

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

k8J Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:
This facility is a state of the art, it has two control center that they have touch screen operations. It has a back up
system that is manual operation. The offier are able to see all area's the facilty thm the two control centers. The facility is new
and in good working order.The Jail Administrator is very knowleageable and is shows with his staff. There is a big push for
training with the officer and the city emergency crews. All firecrews have been throught the facility and are familiar with the
operation and emergency procedures. The shifts mn a daility check of the facility and they make apropraite corrections and
changes.

Form G-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OIC/CEO will have 30 days from
receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name)
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Title
Chief

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Final Rating:

Superior
DGood
IS] Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
D No Rating

Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the Acceptable rating.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31101

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Department of Homeland Security
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Detention and Removal

Condition of Confinement Review Worksheet
(This document must be attached to each G-324a Inspection Form)
This Form to be used for Inspections of alllGSA Facilities Used Under 72 Hours

Field Office Detention Review Worksheet
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Local Jail- IGSA
State Facility - IGSA

Name
Glendale CityJai/
Address (Street and Name)
131 N.lsabel Street
City, State and Zip Code
Glendale, CA. 91206
County
Los Angeles
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Police Chief
Name and title of Reviewer-In-Charge
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SIEA
Date[s] of Review
5/14/07
Type of Review
Headquarters
Operational
Special Assessment tRlOther

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G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 10/18/04

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ADMISSION AND RELEASE

Policy: All detainees will be admitted and released in a manner that ensures their health, safety, and welfare.
The admissions procedure will, among other things include: medical screening; a file-based assessment and
classification process; a body search; and a search of personal belongings, which will be inventoried,
documented, and safeguarded as necessary.
No
NA
Remarks
Yes
Components
In processing includes orientation information.
Medical screenings are performed by a medical staff or
persons who have received specialized training for the
purpose of conducting an initial health screening.
All new arrivals are searched in accordance with the
"Detainee Search" standard. An officer of the same sex
as the detainee conducts the search and the search is
conducted in an area that affords as much privacy as
possible.
The "Contraband" standard governs all personal property
searches. IGSAs use or have a similar contraband
standard. Staff prepare a complete inventory of each
detainee's possessions. The detainee receives a copy.
Staff completes Form 1-387 or similar form for CDFs and
IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. IGSA
facilities forward all 1-387 claims to ICE.
Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing
and bedding for the climatic conditions.
All releases are coordinated with the ICE office of
jurisdiction.
ICE Staff enter all information on detainees admitted,
released, or transferred into the Deportable Alien Control
System (DACS).
~ Acceptable

D Deficient

II

D

~

D

D

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D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

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D

D

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D

D

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D

D

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D

D

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Policy: All facilities will develop and implement a system according to which ICE detainees are classified. The
classification system will ensure that each detainee is placed in the appropriate category, physically separated
I from detainees in other categories

I

Components

Yes

No

NA

The facility has a system for separating criminal and
non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are
separated from non-violent offenders.

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0

D

Housing assignments are based on threat level.

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D

D

~ Acceptable

D Deficient

D

Remarks
They use the LACJ
booking system to identify
the detainee as they enter
the facility

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

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Reviewer Signature:

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DETAINEE HANDBOOK
Policy: Every OIC will develop a site-specific detainee handbook to serve as an overview of, and guide to, the
I detention policies, rules, and procedures in effect at the facility. The handbook will also describe the services,
programs, and opportunities available through various sources, including the facility, ICE, private organizations,
etc. Every detainee will receive a copy of this handbook upon admission to the facility.
Remarks
No
NA
Yes
Components
The detainee handbook is written in English and
translated into Spanish or into the next most-prevalent
Language(s).
The detainee handbook states in clear language basic
detainee responsibilities.
The handbook identifies:
• Initial issue of clothing and bedding and
personal hygiene items.
when
a medical examination will be conducted.
•
the
telephone
policy, debit card procedures,
•
direct and frees calls; Locations of telephones;
Policy when telephone demand is high; Policy
and procedures for emergency phone calls,
and the Detainee Message System.
• facility search procedures and contraband
policy.
• facility visiting hours and schedule and visiting
rules and regulations
The handbook describes the detainee disciplinary policy
and procedures:
Including:
• Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions.
• Time limits in the Disciplinary Process.
• Summary of Disciplinary Process.
• The detainee handbook describes the sick call
procedures for general population and
segregation.
• The handbook specifies the rights and
responsibilities of all detainees.
~ Acceptable

o Deficient

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0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

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0

0

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

FOOD SERVICE
Policy: Every facility will provide detainees in its care with nutritious and appetizing meals, prepared in
accordance with the highest sanitary standards.
Yes

No

NA

Trained staff supervises the food service program.

Components

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0

0

Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device
and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the
key that locks the device.

0

0

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Reviewer Signature:

Date
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Remarks

The meals are prepacked and tamper proff.

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Policy: Every facility will provide detainees in its care with nutritious and appetizing meals, prepared in
accordance with the highest sanitary standards.
----------------------Remarks
No
NA
Yes
Components

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All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically
secured to the workstation and staff directly supervises
detainees using knives at these workstations. Staff
monitor the condition of knives and dining utensils
Detainees are served at least three meals daily. No
more than 14 hours elapse between the last meal
served and the first meal of the following day.
A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional
analysis of every master-cycle menu planned.

The food service program addresses medical diets.
Satellite-feeding programs follow guidelines for proper
sanitation.
Hot and cold foods are maintained at the prescribed,
"safe" temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for
hot - 40 degrees for cold)
All meals provided in nutritionally adequate portions.
Food is not used to punish or reward detainees based
upon behavior.
Standard operating procedures include weekly
inspections of all food service areas, including dining
and food-preparation areas and equipment.
Equipment is inspected daily.
Procedures include inspecting all incoming food
shipments for damage, contamination, and pest
infestation.
Storage areas are locked.
~ Acceptable

0

Deficient

This facility has no knoves

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OAt-Risk

The City Health
department and Aramark
have develped a meal
rotation that shows the
Daily Calories and total
fat and Trans Fat in the
meals that are provided to
the detainees.

The daily readings are
placed in the activity log of
the supervisors.

They
conduct
daily
inspection of the food
service area.

o Repeat Deficiency

FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Policy:
All facilities will implement procedures to control and safeguard detainees' personal property.
Procedures will provide for the secure storage of funds, valuables, baggage and other personal property; the
documentation and receipting of surrendered property; and the initial and regularly scheduled inventorying of all
funds, valuables, and other property.
~ Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE detainee Funds, Valuables and Property are handled only by

the ICE Field Office or Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.
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FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

All facilities will implement procedures to control and safeguard detainees' personal property.
Policy:
Procedures will provide for the secure storage of funds, valuables, baggage and other personal property; the
documentation and receipting of surrendered property; and the initial and regularly scheduled inventorying of all
funds, valuables, and other property.
~ Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE detainee Funds, Valuables and Property are handled only by

the ICE Field Office or Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.
Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated
and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are
accessible to designated supervisor(s) only.
Detainees' large valuables are secured in a location
accessible to designated supervisor(s) or processing
staff only.
Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the
medical staff.
Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal
J)roperty for contraband.
There is a written policy for returning forgotten property
to detainees and staff follows procedures.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the
CD EO or Chief of Security.
CDF/IGSA facility procedures for handling detainee
property claims are similar with the ICE standard.

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0

Deficient

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

DETAINEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Policy: Every facility will develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for addressing detainee
grievances in timely fashion. Each step in the process will occur within the prescribed time frame. Among other
things, a grievance will be processed, investigated, and decided (subjectto appeal) in accordance with the SOPs;
a grievance committee will convene as provided in the SOPs. Standard procedure will include providing the
detainee with a written response to any formal grievance, which will include the basis for the decision. The facility
I will also establish standard procedures for handling emergency grievances. All grievances will receive
I supervisory review. Reprisal against the filer of a grievance will not be tolerated.
Components
Every member of the staff knows how to identify
emergency grievances, including the procedures for
expediting them.
There are documented or substantiated cases of staff
harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise
retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint.
• If yes, explain.
Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance
Log.
• If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping
system is maintained.
• "Nuisance complains" are identified in the
records.
ments
• For quality control pu

Reviewer Signature:

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N

NA

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Date:
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Remarks

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DETAINEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Policy: Every facility will develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for addressing detainee
grievances in timely fashion. Each step in the process will occur within the prescribed time frame. Among other
things, a grievance will be processed, investigated, and decided (subject to appeal) in accordance with the SOPs;
a grievance committee will convene as provided in the SOPs. Standard procedure will include providing the
detainee with a written response to any formal grievance, which will include the basis for the decision. The facility
will also establish standard procedures for handling emergency grievances. All grievances will receive
supervisory review. Reprisal against the filer of a grievance will not be tolerated.
Components
nuisance complaints received but not filed.
Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes
officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDFflGSA
facility, to ICE.
~ Acceptable

D Deficient

D

Y

N

NA

~

D

D
D

At-Risk

Remarks

Repeat Finding

ISSUANCE AND EXCHANGE OF CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS
Policy: ICE requires that all facilities housing ICE detainees provide clean clothing, bedding, linens and towels to
every ICE detainee upon arrival. Further, facilities shall provide ICE detainees with regular exchanges of clothing,
linens, and towels for as long as they remain in detention.
Components
All new detainees are issued clean, temperatureappropriate, presentable clothing during in processing.
New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens and
towel.

~

~ Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

I

Yes

No

NA

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D

D

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D

D
D

At-Risk

Remarks
Laundry on site.

Repeat Finding

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Policy: Facilities will provide ICE detainees of all faiths with reasonable and equitable opportunities to participate

I in the practices of their faith, limited only by the constraints of safety, security, the orderly operations of the facility
I and budgetary considerations.
Yes

No

NA

Detainees are allowed to engage in religious services.
The facility allows detainees to observe the major "holy
days" of their religious faith.

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D

D

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D

D

Each detainee is allowed religious items in his/her
immediate possession.

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D

D

Components

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~ Acceptable

D

Deficient

D

At-Risk

D

Police Chaplains are
allowed to visit detainee if
they request it.

Repeat Finding

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Reviewer Signature:

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Remarks

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DETAINEE TELEPHONE ACCESS

Policy: All facilities housing ICE detainees will permit detainees' reasonable and equitable access to telephones.
Yes

No

NA

Detainees allowed access to telephones during
established facility waking hours.

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0

0

Upon admittance, detainees are made aware of the
facility's telephone access policy.
Detainees are afforded a reasonable degree of privacy
for legal phone calls.
Emergency phone call messages are immediately given
to detainees.

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0

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Components

Detainees are allowed to return emergency phone calls
as soon as possible.
Detainees are allowed phone calls to consular/embassy
officials.
Detainees in disciplinary segregation allowed phone
calls for family emergencies. Detainees in
administrative segregation and protective custody
afforded the same telephoning privileges as those in
general population.
When detainee phone calls are monitored, notification is
posted by detainee telephones that phone calls made
by the detainees may be monitored. Special Access
calls are not monitored.
~ Acceptable

o Deficient

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

VISITATION
Policy: ICE shall permit detainees to visit with family, friends, legal representatives, special interest groups and
the news media.
Components

Yes

No

NA

Remarks
The visitation is
conducted by Video
conference from the
holding area. The
movement is very minimal

There is a written visitation schedule and hours for
general visitation. Hours for both General and Legal
Visitation are noted.

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0

0

The visitation schedule and rules are available to the
public.

~

A general visitation log is maintained.

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Visitors are searched and identified according to
standard reqUirements.

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0
0
0

0
0
0

~ Acceptable

0

Deficient

OAt-Risk

o Repeat Finding

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ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE

Policy: Every facility will establish and maintain an accredited/accreditation-worthy health program for the
general well being of ICE detainees.
Components

Yes

The Facility operates a health care facility in compliance
with State and Local laws and guidelines.
The facility's in-processing procedures of arriving
detainees include medical and mental health screening.
All detainees have access to and receive medical care.
Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.
Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis. (TB) test.
Detainees in the Special Management Unit have access
to health care services.
The facility has a written plan for the delivery of 24-hour
emergency health care when no medical personnel are
on duty at the facility, or when immediate outside medical
attention is required.

Detention staff is trained to respond to health-related
emergencies within a 4-minute response time.
If staff is used to distribute medication, a health care
provider properly trains these officers.
The medical unit keeps written records of medication that
is distributed.
Detainees are required to sign a refusal to consent form
when medical treatment is refused.

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They are inspected on a
annula basses

They only provide basic
fisrt aid.
They have no
Pharmaceuticals on site.
This is conducted by ICE

There is no medical staff
on duty. If an detainee
need medical attention
they call the city city
department and they
respond to the facitty.

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

Policy: All detention staff working with ICE detainees will be trained to recognize suicide-risk indicators. Staff will
handle potentially suicidal individuals with sensitivity, supervision, and referrals. A clinically suicidal detainee will
receive preventive supervision and treatment.

Components
Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention
training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the
employee orientation program.
Training prepares staff to:
•
Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
•
Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
•
Understand and apply suicide-prevention
techniques.

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Yes

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No

NA

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CONTRABAND
Policy: All detention facilities will ensure the proper handling and disposal of all contraband. Documentation of
contraband destruction is required.
Components
The facility follows a written procedure for handling
illegal contraband. Staff inventories, holds, and reports it
when necessary to the proper authority for
action/possible seizure.
Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they
can and cannot possess.

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DETENTION FILES
Policy: Every facility will create a detention file for every ICE detainee booked into the facility, excluding only
detainees scheduled to depart within 24 hours. The detention file will contain copies and, in some cases, the
original of specified documents concerning the detainee's stay in the facility: classification sheet, medical
questionnaire, property inventory sheet, disciplinary documents, etc.
Components

Y

N

NA

A detention file is created for every new arrival whose
stay will exceed 24 hours.
The detainee detention file contains either originals or
copies of documentation and forms generated during the
admissions process.
The detainee's detention file also contains documents
generated during the detainee's custody.
• Special requests
• Any G-589s and/or 1-77s closed-out during the
detainee's stay
• Disciplinary forms/Segregation forms
• Grievances, complaints, and the disposition(s) of
same
The detention files are located and maintained in a
secured area. If not the cabinets are lockable and
distribution of the keys is limited to supervisors.
The detention file remains active during the detainee's
stay. When the detainee is released from the facility,
staff adds copies of completed release documents, the
original closed-out receipts for property and valuables,
the original 1-385 or eqUivalent and other documentation.
The officer closing the detention file makes a notation
that the file is complete and ready to be archived.
Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file
when appropriately requested by supervisory personnel
at the receiving facility or office.

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Policy: Every facility will create a detention file for every ICE detainee booked into the facility, excluding only
detainees scheduled to depart within 24 hours. The detention file will contain copies and, in some cases, the
original of specified documents concerning the detainee's stay in the facility: classification sheet, medical
questionnaire, property inventory sheet, disciplinary documents, etc.
Components

Y

N

NA

Appropriate staff has access to the detention files and
other departmental requests are accommodated by
making a request for the file. Each file is properly logged
out and in by a representative of the responsible
department.

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DISCIPLINARY POLICY

I Policy: All facilities housing ICE detainees are authorized to impose discipline on detainees whose behavior is

not in compliance with facility rules and regulations.
Components
Yes
The facility has a written disciplinary system using
progressive levels of reviews and appeals.
The facility rules state that disciplinary action shall not be
capricious or retaliatory.
Written rules prohibit staff from imposing or permitting
the following sanctions:
• corporal punishment
• deviations from normal food service
• clothing deprivation
• bedding deprivation
• denial of personal hygiene items
• loss of correspondence privileges
deprivation of physical exercise
The rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for
violations are defined in writing and communicated to all
detainees verbally and in writing.
The following conspicuously posted in Spanish and
English or other dominate languages used in the facility:
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Prohibited Acts
• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• Sanctions
• If so, where posted
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur,
informal resolutions are encouraged.

No

NA

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EMERGENCY (CONTINGENCY) PLANS

Policy All facilities holding ICE detainees will respond to emergencies with a predetermined standardized plan to
minimize the harming of human life and the destruction of property. It is recommended that SPCs and CDFs enter
I into agreement, via Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with federal, local and state agencies to assist in times
of emergency.
Remarks
Yes
No
NA
Components
No Detainee or detainee groups exercise control or authority
over other detainees.
Detainees are protected from:
• Personal abuse / Corporal punishment
• Personal injury
• Disease
• Property damage
• Harassment from other detainees
The facility has written emergency plans that cover:
• WorkIFood Strike
• Disturbances
• Escapes
• Bomb Threats
• Adverse Weather
• Facility Evacuation
• Internal Hostages

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They have had training
with the LASD for
emergency response as
well with the SWAT team
from the City of Glendale.

Repeat Finding

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Every facility will control flammable, toxic, and caustic materials through a hazardous materials program.
The program will include, among other things, the identification and labeling of hazardous materials in
accordance with applicable standards (e.g., National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]); identification of
incompatible materials , and safe-handling procedures
Components

The facility has a system for storing, issuing, and
maintaining inventories of hazardous materials.
Constant inventories are maintained for all flammable,
toxic, and caustic SUbstances used/stored in each section
of the facility.
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
file is up-to-date for every hazardous substance used.
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic
substances follow the prescribed procedures. They:
• Wear personal protective
• Equipment.
• Report hazards and spills to the
• designated official.
The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees
in the work areas.
Hazardous materials are always issued under proper
supervision.

Reviewer Signature:

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Policy: Every facility will control flammable, toxic, and caustic materials through a hazardous materials program.
The program will include, among other things, the identification and labeling of hazardous materials in
accordance with applicable standards (e.g., National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]); identification of
incompatible materials, and safe-handling procedures
Remarks
No
NA
Yes
Components

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quantities are limited.
Staff always supervises detainees using these
substances.
Staff directly supervises and accounts for products with
methyl alcohol. Staff receives a list of products
containing diluted methyl alcohol, e.g., shoe dye. All
such products clearly labeled as such. "Accountability"
includes issuing such products to detainees in the
smallest workable quantities.
The facility conducts the fire and safety inspections.
The facility has an approved fire prevention, control, and
evacuation plan.
The plan requires:
• Monthly fire inspections.
• Fire protection equipment strategically located
throughout the facility.
• Public posting of emergency plan with
accessible building/room floor plans.
• Exit signs and directional arrows.
• An area-specific exit diagram conspicuously
posted in the diagrammed area.
Written procedures regulate the handling and disposal of
used needles and other sharp objects.
Standard cleaning practices include:
• Using specified equipment; cleansers;
disinfectants and detergents.
An
established schedule of cleaning and follow•
up inspections.
A licensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
spraying for indigenous insects.

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HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES
Policy: Hold rooms will be used only for temporary detention for detainees awaiting removal, transfer, EOIR
hearings, medical treatment, intra-facility movement, or other processing into or out of the facility.
Components

Yes

No

NA

The hold room is situated in a location within the secure
perimeter.
The hold rooms well ventilated, well lighted and all

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HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES

Policy: Hold rooms will be used only for temporary detention for detainees awaiting removal, transfer, EOIR
hearings, medical treatment, intra-facility movement, or other processing into or out of the facility.
Components

Yes

No

NA

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activating switches located outside the room.
The hold rooms contain sufficient seating for the
number of detainees held.
The walls of the hold rooms escape proof.
• The hold room ceilings are escape and tamper
resistant.
Individuals are not held in hold rooms for more than 12
hours.
Male and females are segregated from each other at all
times.
Detainees under the age of 18 are not held with adult
detainees.

In older facilities officers are within visual or audible
range to allow detainees access to toilet facilities on a
regular basis.
All detainees are given a patdown search for weapons or
contraband before being placed in the room.
Officers closely supervise the detention hold rooms
using direct supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).

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They on Iy hold Juv. for 6
hours and they are
placed. The holding area
for juv is weill secured.

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTENANCE)

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I Policy It is the policy of the ICE Service to maintain an efficient system for the use, accountability and
maintenance of all keys and locks.

I

Components

Yes

No

NA

Facility poliCies and procedures address the issue of
compromised keys and locks.
Padlocks and/or chains are not used on cell doors.
The entrance/exit door locks to detainee living quarters, or
areas with an occupant load of 50 or more people,
conform to
• Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
Manual, Chapter 3
• National Fire Protection Association Life Safety
Code 101.
Emergency keys are available for all areas ofthe facility.
The facilities use a key accountability system.
Individual gun lockers are provided.
• They are located in an area that permits constant
officer observation.

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KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTENANCE)

I Policy It is the policy of the ICE
I maintenance of all keys and locks.
I

Service to maintain an efficient system for the use, accountability and

Components

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In an area that does not allow detainee or public
access.

All staff members are trained and held responsible for
adhering to proper procedures for the handling of keys.
• Issued keys are returned immediately in the
event an employee inadvertently carries a key
ring home.
• Detainees are not permitted to handle keys
assigned to staff.

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o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

POPULATION COUNTS - Rating
Policy: All detention facilities shall ensure around-the-clock accountability for all detainees. This requires that
they conduct at least one formal count of the detainee population per shift, with additional formal and informal
, counts conducted as necessary.
Components

Yes

No

NA

Staff conducts a formal count at least once each shift.
Activities cease or are strictly controlled while a formal
count is being conducted.
Formal counts in all units take place simultaneously.
Officers do not allow detainee participation in the count.
Officers positively identify each detainee before counting
him/her as present.
Written procedures cover informal and emergency
counts.
The control officer (or other designated position)
maintains an out -count record of all detainees
temporarily leaving the facility.

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OAt-Risk

SECURITY INSPECTIONS

I

Policy: Post assignments in the facility's high-risk areas, where special security procedures must be followed,
will be restricted to experienced personnel with a thorough grounding in facility operations.
Components
Yes
No
NA
Remarks
The facility has a comprehensive security inspection
procedures / program.
Every officer is required to conduct a security check of
hislher assigned area. Result

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•

Policy: Post assignments in the facility's high-risk areas, where special security procedures must be followed,
will be restricted to experienced personnel with a thorough grounding in facility operations.
Remarks
NA
Yes
No
Components
The front-entrance officer checks the 10 of everyone
entering or exiting the facility.

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The Control Center is staffed around the clock. Every
Control Center officer receives training.
Policy restricts staff access to the Control Center.
Detainees do not have access to the Control Center.
Officers monitor all vehicular traffic entering and leaving
the facility.

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The facility maintains a log of all incoming and departing
vehicles to sensitive areas of the facility.
Officers thoroughly search each vehicle entering and
leaving the facility.
Every search of the SMU and other housing units
documented.

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OAt-Risk

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (SMU)
Administrative Segregation
Policy: The Special Management Unit required in every facility isolates certain detainees from the general
population. The Special Management Unit will consist of two sections. One, Administrative Segregation, houses
detainees isolated for their own protection; the other for detainees being disciplined for wrongdoing (see the
"Special Management Unit [Disciplinary Segregation)" standard}.
Components
The Administrative Segregation unit provides
non-punitive protection from the general population and
individuals undergoing disciplinary segregation.
• Detainees are placed in the SMU
(administrative) in accordance with written
criteria.
In exigent circumstances, staff may place a detainee in
the SMU (administrative) before a written order has
been approved.
• A copy of the order given to the detainee within
24 hours.
Administratively segregated detainees enjoy the same
general privileges as detainees in the general
population.
The SMU is well ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
• Maintained in a sanitary condition.
All cells are equipped with beds.
The number of detainees in any cell does not exceed

Reviewer Signature:

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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (SMU)
Administrative Segregation

Policy: The Special Management Unit required in every facility isolates certain detainees from the general
population. The Special Management Unit will consist of two sections. One, Administrative Segregation, houses
detainees isolated for their own protection; the other for detainees being disciplined for wrongdoing (see the
"Special Management Unit [Disciplinary Segregation)" standard).
Components
the occupancy limit.
Detainees receive three nutritious meals per day.
Each detainee maintains a normal level of personal
hygiene in the SMU.
A health care professional visits every detainee at least
three times a week.
The SMU maintains a permanent log.
• Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served,
recreation, visitors etc.
At a minimum staff record whether the detainee ate,
showered, exercised and took any medication during
every shift and records all pertinent information, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior, etc.
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No

NA

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o Repeat Findings

OAt-Risk

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
(Disciplinary Segregation)
Policy: Each facility will establish a Special Management Unit in which to isolate certain detainees from the
general population. The Special Management Unit will have two sections, one for detainees in Administrative
Segregation; the other for detainees being segregated for disciplinary reasons.
Components

Yes

No

NA

Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation
follow written procedures.
A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order
accompanies the detainee into the SMU.
Standard procedures include reviewing the cases of
individual detainees housed in disciplinary detention at
set intervals.
The conditions of confinement in the SMU are
proportional to the amount of control necessary to
protect detainees and staff.
All cells are equipped with beds.
When a detainee is segregated without clothing,
mattress, blanket, or pillow, a justification is made and
the decision is reviewed each shift. Items are returned
as soon as it is safe.
Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious
meals/days.
Detainees are allowed to maintain a norma/level of
personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three times/week.

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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
(Disciplinary Segregation)

Policy: Each facility will establish a Special Management Unit in which to isolate certain detainees from the
general population. The Special Management Unit will have two sections, one for detainees in Administrative
Segregation; the other for detainees being segregated for disciplinary reasons.
Components
A health care professional visits every detainee in
disciplinary segregation every day, M - F.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g.,
meals served, recreation activities, visitors, etc.
At a minimum staff record whether the detainee ate,
showered, exercised and took any medication during
every shift and records all pertinent information, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior, etc.

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NA

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o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

TOOL CONTROL
Policy: It is the policy of all facilities that all employees shall be responsible for complying with the tool control
policy. The Maintenance Supervisor shall maintain a computer generated or typewritten Master Inventory list of
tools and equipment and the location in which tools are stored. These inventories shall be current, filed and
readily available for tool inventory and accountability during an audit.
Components

Yes

The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are
classified according to:
• Restricted (dangerous/hazardous)

•

No

NA

Remarks
Tools are only brought
into the facilty my the
maintenance staff only
and they are under escort
at all times.

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Non Restricted (non-hazardous) .

Each facility has procedures for the issuance of tools to
staff and detainees.
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At-Risk

TRANSPORTATION
(Land Transportation)
Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will take all necessary precautions to protectthe lives, safety,
and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in ICE custody during the transportation of detainees.
Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of experienced and
trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personnel.
~ Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or SubOffice in control of the detainee case.
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Components

Yes

No

NA

Transporting officers comply with applicable local, state,
and federal motor vehicle l
ns. Records

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TRANSPORTATION
(Land Transportation)

•

Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will take all necessary precautions to protectthe lives, safety,
and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in ICE custody during the transportation of detainees.
Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of experienced and
trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personnel.

IZl Standard NA:

Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or SubOffice in control of the detainee case.
Components

support this finding of compliance.
Every transporting officer required to drive a commercial
size bus has a valid Commercial Driver's License (COL)
issued by the state of employment.
Supervisors maintain records for each vehicle operator.
Officers use a checklist during every vehicle inspection.
• Officers report deficiencies affecting operability.
• Deficiencies are corrected before the vehicle
goes back into service.
Transporting officers:
• Limit driving time to 10 hours in any 15 hour
period.
• Drive only after eight consecutive off-duty hours.
• Do not receive transportation assignments after
having been on duty, in any capacity, for 15
hours.
• Drive a 50-hour maximum in a given work week;
a 70-hour maximum during eight consecutive
days.
• During emergency conditions (including bad
weather), officers may drive as long as
necessary and safe to reach a safe
area-exceeding the 1O-hour limit.
Two officers with valid CDLs required in any bus
transporting detainees.
• When buses travel in tandem with detainees,
there two qualified officers per vehicle.
• An unaccompanied driver transport an empty
vehicle.
Before the start of each detail, the vehicle is thoroughly
searched.
Positive identification of all detainees being transported is
confirmed.
All detainees are searched immediately prior to boarding
the vehicle by staff controlling the bus or vehicle.
The facility ensures that the number of detainees
transported does not exceed the vehicles manufacturers
occupancy level.
Protective vests are provided to all transporting officers.
The vehicle crew conducts a visual count once all
passengers are on board and seate~,
• Additional visual coun
ver the

Yes

No

NA

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0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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TRANSPORTATION
(Land Transportation)

•

Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will take all necessary precautions to protectthe lives, safety,
and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in ICE custody during the transportation of detainees.
Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of experienced and
trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personnel.

o Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or SubOffice in control of the detainee case.
Components
vehicle makes a scheduled or unscheduled stop.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing the use of
restraining equipment on transportation vehicles.
Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees.
• One officer remains in the vehicle at all times
when detainees are present.
Meals are provided during long distance transfers.
• The meals meet the minimum dietary standards,
as identified by dieticians utilized by the Service.
The vehicle crew inspects all Food Service pickups before
accepting delivery (food wrapping, portions, quality,
quantity, thermos-transport containers, etc.).
• Before accepting the meals, the vehicle crew
raises and resolves questions, concerns, or
discrepancies
with
the
Food
Service
representative.
latrines,
and
drinking-water
• Basins,
containers/dispensers are cleaned and sanitized
on a fixed schedule.
Vehicles have:
• Two-way radios.
• Cellular telephones.
• Equipment boxes stocked in accordance with the
Use of Force Standard.
The vehicles are clean and sanitary at all times.
Personal property of a detainee transferring to another
facility:
• Is inventoried.
• Is inspected.
• Accompanies the detainee.
The following contingencies are included in the written
procedures for vehicle crews:
• Attack
• Escape
• Hostage-taking
• Detainee sickness
• Detainee death
• Vehicle fire
• Riot
• Traffic accident
• Mechanical problems
• Natural disasters

Yes

No

NA

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0

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0

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0

0

0

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0

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(Land Transportation)

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I Policy The Immigration and Naturalization SeNice will take all necessary precautions to protect the lives, safety,
and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in ICE custody during the transportation of detainees.
Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of experienced and
trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personnel.

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Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or SubOffice in control of the detainee case.
Yes

Components

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No

Remarks

NA

Severe weather
Passenger list is not exclusively men or women
or minors

o Acceptable

o Deficient

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

USE OF FORCE
Policy: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security authorizes the use of force only as a last alternative after all
other reasonable efforts to resolve a situation have failed. Only that amount of force necessary to gain control of
the detainee, to protect and ensure the safety of detainees, staff and others, to prevent serious property damage
and to ensure institution security and good order may be used. Physical restraints necessary to gain control of a
detainee who appears to be dangerous may be employed when the detainee:
Components
There is a use ot force policy outlining immediate and
calculated use of force, and confrontation avoidance.
Staff members are trained in the performance of the
Use-of-Force Team Technique.
All use-ot-force incidents are documented and reviewed.
Staff:
• Does not use force as punishment.
• Attempts to gain the detainee's voluntary
cooperation before resorting to force
• Uses only as much force as necessary to
control the detainee.
Medication may only be used for restraint purposes when
authorized by the Medical Authority as medically
necessary.
In immediate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts
medical staff once the detainee is under control.
Special precautions are taken when restraining pregnant
detainees and medical personnel are consulted
The officers are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and
hard restraints.
For incidents involving calculated use of force, a
videotape is made and retained for review.

Yes

No

NA

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STAFF DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS
Policy: Procedures must be in place to allow for formal and informal contact between key facility staff and
ICE staff and ICE detainee and to permit detainees to make written requests to ICE staff and receive an
answer in an acceptable time frame.
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ICE information request Forms are available at the IGSA
for use by ICE detainees.
The IGSA treats detainee correspondence to ICE staff as
Special Correspondence.

121 Acceptable

!

D Deficient

D

Y

N

NA

121

D

D

121

D

D

Remarks

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD

I Policy: ICE will make all necessary notifications when a detainee is transferred. If a detainee is being
I transferred via the Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS), ICE will adhere to JPATS
, protocols. In deciding whether to transfer a detainee, ICE will take into consideration whether the detainee is
represented before the immigration court. In such cases, the Field Office Director will consider the
detainee's stage within the removal process, whether the detainee's attorney is located within reasonable
driving distance of the facility, and where the immigration court proceedings are taking place.
Components
When a detainee is represented by legal counselor a
legal representative, and a G-28 has been filed, the
representative of record is notified by the detainee's
Deportation Officer.
• The notification is recorded in the detainee's file
• When the A File is not available, notification is
noted within DACS
Notification includes the reason for the transfer and the
location of the new facility,
The deportation officer is allowed discretion regarding
the timing of the notification when extenuating
circumstances are involved.
The attorney and detainee are notified that it is their
responsibility to notify family members regarding a
transfer.
Facility policy mandates that:
• Times and transfer plans are never discussed
with the detainee prior to transfer.
•
The detainee IS not notified of the transfer until
immediately prior to departing the facility.
•
The detainee is not permitted to make any
phone calls or have contact with any detainee in
the general population.
The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee
Transfer Notification Form.
•
Form G-391 o
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N

Remarks
ICE completes the G-28

D

D

121

D

D

121

D

D

121

121

D

D

D

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DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD
I
I Policy: ICE will make all necessary notifications when a detainee is transferred. If a detainee is being
I transferred via the Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS), ICE will adhere to JPATS
protocols. In deciding whether to transfer a detainee, ICE will take into consideration whether the detainee is

I represented before the immigration court. In such cases, the Field Office Director will consider the
I detainee's stage within the removal process, whether the detainee's attorney is located within reasonable
driving distance of the facility, and where the immigration court proceedings are taking place.
Components
removal of a detainee from a facility is used.
For medical transfers:
• The Detainee Immigration Health Service (or
IGSA)(DIHS) Medical Director or designee
approves the transfer.
• Medical transfers are coordinated through the
local ICE office.
A
medical transfer summary is completed and
•
accompanies the detainee.
Detainees in ICE facilities having DIHS staff and medical
care are transferred with a completed transfer summary
sheet in a sealed envelope with the detainee's name and
A-number and the envelope is marked Medical
Confidentia I.
For medical transfers, transporting officers receive
instructions regarding medical issues.
Detainee's funds and valuables and property are
returned and transferred with the detainee to his/her new
location.
Transfer and documentary procedures outlined in
Section C and D are followed.
Meals are provided when transfers occur during normally
schedule meal times.
An A File or work folder accompanies the detainee when
transferred to a different field office or SUb-office.
A Files are forwarded to the receiving office via overnight
mail no later than one business day following the
transfer.

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o Deficient

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N

NA

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Remarks

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Office of Detention and Removal Operations

u.s. Department of Homeland Security
500 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement
DEC 2 2 2008

MEMORANDUM FOR:

Brian M. DeMore
Field Office Director
Los Angeles
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FROM:

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Acting Chief
Detention St
SUBJECT:

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nce Unit

Glendale City Jail Annual Detention Review

The annual review of Glendale City Jail, located in Glendale, California, conducted on July 31August 1, 2008, has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been assigned. A Plan of
Action is required to address the deficiencies identified in the review worksheets under the
Detainee Access to Telephone standard.
The rating was based on the RIC Summary Memorandum and supporting documentation. The
Field Office Director must remedy the deficient standards, and initiate the following actions in
accordance with the Detention Management Control Program (DMCP):
1) The Field Office Director, Detention and Removal Operations, shall notify the facility
within five business days of receipt of this memorandum. Notification shall include
copies of the Form CC-324B, Detention Facility Review Form, CC-324B Worksheet,
RIC Summary Memorandum, and this memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director is responsible for ensuring that the facility responds to all
findings and a Plan of Action is submitted to the RA within 30 days.
3) The RA will advise the Field Office Director once the Plan of Action is approved.
4) Once a Plan of Action is approved, the Field Office Director shall schedule a follow-up
on the above noted deficiencies within 90 days.
The Field Office is responsible for assisting the facility to respond to the review findings when
assistance is requested. Notification to the facility shall include information that this assistance
is available.

SUBJECT: Glendale City Jail Annual Detention Review
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Should you or your staff require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
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cc: Official File
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