ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - LaSalle County Regional Detention Center, Encinal, TX, ICE, 2009
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•• 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 Contract # 04-00-80-3818 ICE Detention Standards Compliance Review • Facility: Inspection Date: Report Date: LaSalle County Regional Detention Center September 810, 2009 September 11, 2009 .!, ...., • FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) • 1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW Suite 300 Washington. DC 20036 202/419-3930 (1') 202/419-3931 (F) www.MGTofAmerica.Cbm MGT OF AMERICA, INC. September 11, 2009 David Venturella MEMORANDUM FOR: tin Dire~tor,~ moval Operations b6,b7c FROM: f Lead Comp lance Inspector LaSalle County Regional Detention Center Annual Detention Review SUBJECT: • b6,b7c MGT of America performed an annual inspection for compliance with the ICE National Detention Standards (NOS) at the LaSalle County Regional Detention Center (LCRDC) located in Encinal, Texas during the period of September 8-10, 2009. This facility is an IGSA. The annual inspection was performed under the guidance of Team members were: b6,b7c , Lead Compliance Inspector. b6,b7c Type of Review This review is a scheduled annual inspection which is performed to determine overall compliance with the ICE NDS. The facility received a previous rating of "Good" during the May 2008 inspection. Review SU11l11laa, • The LCRDC is currently accredited by the American Correctional Association and has a certificate of compliance from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (lAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Page II MGT·. • Standards Compliance The following information is a summary of the standards that were reviewed and overall compliance that was determined as a result of the 2009 and 2008 National Detention Standards compliance annual inspection(s): 2008 InsDection Compliant Deficient Repeat Deficiencv Not Applicable I I 37 I I 0 0 1 2009 InsDection Compliant Deficient R(~peat Deficiency Not Applicable 36 0 0 2 LeI Issues and Concerns The LCRDC was not cited as having any deficient areas during this review thus there were no issues or concerns to be noted. Best Practices The LCRDC maintains a separate file on all thirty-eight (38) standards which includes: • • • • • The ICE Detention Standard and checklist. The LCRDC Policy/Procedure. Example forms and documentation that would routinely be used to adhere to the standard. Pictures of the areas in question. Detailed documentation exists that indicates all staff receive training on each of these standards. The inspection team found the LCRDC to be a well operated facility with staff who presented themselves professionally, competently, and courteously. All persons who are employed at this facility have a sense of "ownership," are actively engaged in the development of the processes, and take pride in the output of the work they produce. The documentation that is maintained in all departments is thorough and timely. All aspects of the activities occurring at this facility are being conveyed, adhered to, and documented. Rf.commended Rating and .lustificotion: The Lead Compliance Inspector recommends that the facility receive a rating of "Superior." LeI Assurance Statement • The findings of compliance and noncompliance are accurately and completely documented on the G-324A Inspection form and are supported by documentation in the inspection file. An out briefing was b6,b7c conducted at the facility and the following were present: Warden , LCRDC; Assistant b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c LCRDC; Major s, LCRDC; ~ Compliance Manager, Warden b6,b7c , Human Resources, LCRDC; , Health Services Administrator, LCRDC; b6,b7c b6,b7c LCRDC; , Fire & Safety Coordinator, LCRDC; , Mailroom Supervisor, b6,b7c b6,b7c , Business Manager, LCRDC; , Warden's Secretary, LCRDC; LCRDC; b6,b7c FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Pagel2 MGT Of AMEll" • , iNC . b6,b7c , Training Manager, LCRDC; , Food Service Manager, LCRDC; b6,b7c Classification Case Manager, LCRDC; , Classification Case Manager, LCRDC; b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c , Property Coordinator, LCRDC; , Law Library Clerk, LCRDC; b6,b7c b6,b7c APOD, ICE DRO; and MGT review team. It should be noted that numerous Emerald Medical Services personnel were invited to attend the out briefing. Some staff who attended may have been inadvertently omitted from this list. b6,b7c b6,b7c Signature: b6,b7c , LCI September 11, 2009 • • FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Page 13 Detention Facility Inspection For:m Facilities Used Over 72 hours Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement ! Estimated Man-days Per Year: 3200 B. Current Inspection Type of Inspection D Field Office 181 HQ Inspection Date[s] of Facility Review G. Accreditation Certificates List all State or National Accreditation[s] received: Texas Jail Standards Certificate / ACA Accreditation· Check box if facility has no accreditationrs1 o 09/8/09w9/10/2009 C. Previous/Most Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review OS/20/2008 w5/22/2008 Previous Rating D Su~ior 181 Good 0 Acceptable D Deficient 0 AtwRisk . FaCI'Iity History Date Built 2004 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction I Bed space Added N/A Future Construction Planned DYes IZI No Date: Current Bed space Future Bed space (#New Beds only) Number: Date: 548 I D. Name and Location of I-I·<>.~jlijt., Detention Center 44 I of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Supt.) Warden Area Code) b6,b7c b6,b7c UU-'J1l11~ (List Office with oversight responsibilities) . E ICE Information Name ofLer (Last Name, Title and Duty Station) b6,b7c LCI I MGT of America Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location b6,b7c Security CI / MGT of America Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location b6,b7c I Safety CI / MGT of America Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location b6,b7c / Medical CI I MGT of America Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location I F. J. Total Facility Population Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 7,477 Total ICE Man-days for Previous 12 months 4,257 K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only) L·l L-2 L-3 l~m!~ruj~Jir~.'~im~~tam Adult Male Adult Female Adult Female 96 96 D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults / Information Date of Contract or IGSA 1/8/2008 perMan-Day I Adult Male I Adult Female 8 1 N. Facility Staffing Level None, Indicate N/A) fee for U.S. Marshal detainees 1 b2High 400 40 ort: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Fonn-&-324A-8-IS-(Rev-;-9-/9/fJ9}---- Detention Facility Inspection Form Facilities Used Over 72 hours Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Sienificant Incldent SummaO' Worksheet 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. Failure to complete this section will result in a delay in processing this report and the possible reduction or removal ofICE' detainees at your facility. Assault: Offenders on Offenders1 Assault: Detainee on Staff # Times Four/Flve Point Restraints applied/used Offender I Detainee Medical Referrals as a result of I Medical Referrals # Psychiatric Cases referred for Outside Care • Physical Physical Physical Physical 0 0 0 0 14 19 8 8 Physical Physical Physical Physical 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 51 32 0 0 1 0 14 o 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 isconsentill8 or non-consenting Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced" Any incident that involves four or mOle detaineesfoffenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations, major fires, or other large scale incidents. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (iAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) . Detention Facility Inspection Form Facilities Used Over 72 hours Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Standards Review Summary Report Deficient 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C'i. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 3C'i. 37. 38. 3. At Risk 4. Access to Legal Materials Admission and Release Classification System Correspondence and Other Man Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Procedures Group Presentation On Legal Rights Issuance of Clothing, Bedding and Towels Marriage Requests Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trips Recreation Religious Practices Access to Telephones Visitation V Work ....'.........a ..... Detention Files Disciplinary Policy Emergency Plans Environmental Health and Safety Hold Rooms in Detention FacUities Key and Lock Control Population Counts Post Orders Security Inspections Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation) Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation) Tool Control Transportation (Land management) Use of Force Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003) Detainee Transfer M~ndings (Deficient and At-Risk) require written comment describing the Dnding and what is necessary to meet w-pliance. f<UR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Detention Facility Inspection Form Facilities Used Over 72 hours LeI Review Assurance Statement By signing below, the Lead Compliance Inspector (LeI) certifies that all findings 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. b6,b7c f b6,b7c b6,b7c Title & Duty Location MGT of America Lead b6,b7c MGT of America b6,b7c MGT of America Print Name, Title, & Duty Location MGT of America b6,b7c .ommended Rating: [g\ Superior Good oo Acceptable o Deficient OAt-Risk Comments: • FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) F-orm-6~3~4A-S-lS-(-ReV;-7I9-/o-1-)----