ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center, Seguin, TX, ICE, 2008

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Making a Difference!

May 29, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

Gary E. Mead, Acting Director
Office of Detention and Removal Operations

FROM:

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Reviewer-In-Charge
SUBJECT:

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Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center
Annual Detention Review

Creative Corrections conducted the Annual Detention Review (ADR) of the Guadalupe County
Adult Detention Center, located in Seguin, Texas, on May 22-23, 2008. The facility has an
Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with Immigration Customs Enforcement (I
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SME for Health Services;
SME for Environmental Health and Safety;
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SME for Food Service; and
SME for Security.
A review closeout was conducted on Friday, May 23, 2008 with the following staff present:
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Arnold Zwicke; Sheriff,
Jail Administrator,
Lieutenant of
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Operations and
, Immigration Enforcement Agent. During the closeout all
deficiencies, observations, and recommendation were discussed.

Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to determine general compliance with
established ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used under 72 hours.

Review Summary:
The facility is not accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA), the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or the National
Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Standards Compliance:
The following information summarizes the standards reviewed and the overall compliance for
this annual review.

May 23-24. 2008
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable

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RIC Observations
Environmental Health and Sa(etv:

Spray bottles should replace aerosol cans throughout the facility. Corrosive chemicals in the
food service storage room are secured but should be inventoried. All hazardous chemicals
should be controlled with general safety and security in mind.
Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) recommendation, the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable"
based on the overall operation of the facility.

Sheriff Arnold Zwicke and his staff at this facility are sincerely committed to continuing a
working relationship with ICE. Staff showed genuine interest in corrective action and took
initiative when able.
RIC Assurance Statement

All findings of this review have been documented on the Detention Review Worksheet attached
and are supported by the written documentation contained in the review file.

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DETENTION FACILITY INSPECTION FORM
FACILITIES USED LESS THAN 72 HOURS
A. TYPE OF FACILITY REVIEWED
ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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B. CURRENT INSPECTION
Type of Inspection
Field Office ~ HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
May 22-23,2008

Basic Rates per Man-Day
$40.00/day
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
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Estimated Man-days per Year
Not Available

G. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES D N/A
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Commission On Jail Standards

C. PREVIOUS/MOST RECENT FACILITY REVIEW
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
No previous inspection.
Previous Rating
Superior D Good D Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk

H. PROBLEMS / COMPLAINTS (COPIES MUST BE ATTACHED)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
D Court Order
D Class Action Finding
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
D Major Litigation
D Life/Safety Issues
!8l None

D. NAME AND LOCATION OF FACILITY
Name
Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center
Address
2611 N. Guadalupe Street
City, State and Zip Code
Seguin, Texas 78155
County
Guadalupe County
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
(Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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, Jail Administrator
Arnold S. Zwicke, Sheriff and
Telephone Number (lnciude Area Code)
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. Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with Oversight)
San Antonio, Texas
Distance from Field Office
40 miles
E. ICE INFORMATION
Name ofInspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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Reviewer-In-Charge / Administration
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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/ SME / Security and Control
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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SME / Health Services
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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SME / Enviornmental Health and Safety
am Member / Title / Duty Location
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/ SME / Food Service
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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F. CDFIIGSA INFORMATION ONLY
Date of Contract or IGSA
Contract Number
A rill, 1985
USMS J-D80-M-126

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FACILITY HISTORY
Date Built
June 2001
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
June 2001
Date New Construction / Bed Space Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
!8l Yes D No Date: 2009
Current Bed space
Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)
504
Number: None Date:

TOTAL FACILITY POPULATION
Total Facility Intake for Previous 12 months
7940
Total ICE Man Days for Previous 12 months

K. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (ICE SPCS AND CDFs ONLY)
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L-2
L-3
I AdultMale
N/A
N/A
N/A
I Adult Female
N/A
N/A
N/A
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FACILITY CAPACITY
Rated
Operational
Emergency
Adult Male
500
N/A
404
Adult Female
100
N/A
100
Facility Holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and Older as Adults

M. AVERAGEDAILYPOPULATION
ICE
I AdultMale
0
I Adult Female
0
N. FACILITY STAFFING LEVEL
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SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT SUMMARY WORKSHEET
In order for Creative Corrections to complete its review of your facility, you must complete the following worksheet prior to your
scheduled review dates. This worksheet must contain data for the past twelve months. We will use this worksheet in conjunction with
the ICE Detention Standards to assess your detention operations with regard to the needs of ICE and its detainee population. Failure
to complete this worksheet will result in a delay in processing this report, and may result in a reduction or removal of ICE detainees
from your facility.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders l

With
WithoutW

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Physical

Number of Forced Moves, inc!.
Forced Cell Moves3
Disturbances4
of Times Chemical

# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints Applied/Used

Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a Result of Injuries
Sustained.
Escapes

Grievances:
# Received
# Resolved in Favor of
OffenderlDetainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

Number
# Medical Cases Referred for
Outside Care
# Psychiatric Cases Referred
for Outside Care

Unavailable

158

198

Unavailable

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"
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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.

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DHS/ICE DETENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUMMARY REpORT
1. ACCEPTABLE

2. DEFICIENT

3. AT-RISK

4. REPEAT

5. NOT

FINDING

ApPLICABLE

LEGAL ACCESS
1.
Visitation

Access
DETAINEE SERVICES
3.
Admission and Release
4.
Classification System
5.
Detainee Handbook
6.
Food Service
7.
Funds and Personal Property
8.
Detainee Grievance Procedures
9.
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
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 Detention)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added Set)telnbler

ALL FINDINGS OF DEFICIENT AND AT-RISK REQUIRE WRITTEN COMMENT DESCRIBING THE FINDING AND
T IS NECESSARY TO REACH COMPLIANCE.

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RIC REVIEW ASSURANCE STATEMENT
By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that:
All findings of non-compliance with policy or inadequate controls, and fmdings of noteworthy accomplishments, contained in this
Inspection Report, are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable; and
Within the scope ofthis review, the facility is operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are
being efficiently utilized and adequately safeguarded, except for any deficiencies noted in the report.
REVIEWER.-IN-CHARGE

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SME- Enviommental Health and Safety

RECOMMENDED RATING:

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SUPERIOR
GOOD
ACCEPTABLE
DEFICIENT
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COMMENTS:

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MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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 MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Please Print Name)

Signature
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Title

Date

Actin Chief, Detention Standards Com Hance Unit
Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood
I:8J Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Acceptable". No Plan of Action is
required. This review is closed.

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