u.s. Depalnt of Homeland Security
Detention and Removal Operations
1717 Zoy Street
Harlingen, Texas 78552

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
April 16, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR: John P. Torres
Director
Office of Detentio
FROM:

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Reviewer-In-Charg
Harlingen Resident Office
SUBJECT:

Review Summary Report for: Limestone County Detention Center
(Initial over n-hr)

The Harlingen Resident Office, San Antonio Field Office Area of Responsibility, Office of
Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the Limestone County Detention
10, 2007. This facility is used for detainees requiring housing over 72-hours. I, b6,b7c
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, Reviewer-in-Charge and
conducted the review.
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Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards.

Review Summary:
It was determined through this review that the Limestone County Detention Center is presently
operating at a "Good" level. The team members identified some minor issues. All ofthese were
discussed with the facility's Administrators and they were corrected immediately and or in the
process of correcting.

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Summary Report

It should be noted that this facility was advised by the inspection team that the placement of the
current telephones. The telephones in some areas were placed in such a way that limits the
amount of privacy of the caller. Some telephones were placed to close together or under a
television set. These items were addressed and the management team will correct in order to
meet standard. It should also be noted that the facility currently does not have a policy that
addresse
r Standard. According to the Special Assistant to Regional
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this is an isolating standard. When the facility starts receiving
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ICE detainees, standard will be in compliance. This facility was reviewed back on the 28 th of
September 2006, as an under 72 hour facility.

BEST PRACTICE: The facility is designed where the Special Management Unit is located in
the Medical section. The Medical section is staffed 24 hours a day. During the inspection, no
disciplinary, administration, or medical isolation detainees were being housed.
Review Finding:
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 - ALL
Deficient - None
At-Risk - None
Non-Applicable -Detainee Transfer Standard
Standards Summary Finding:
During the review no constraints or abnormal difficulties were encountered. Staff was
extremely cooperative and was available to assist reviewers and to answer questions posed by
this team.
RIC Observations:
This facility is committed to improving and is currently spending whatever monies are necessary
to comply with ICE commitments and standards.
RIC Issues and Concerns:
There were no issues or concerns with this facility.

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Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is this RIC's recommendation that the facility is operating in a good level. The facility was
supportive of ALL the changes needed to meet the standards set in this review. This facility's
goal is to comply with ALL of the standards.

RIC Assurance Statement:
It is the opinion of this RIC that the findings of compliance are documented in the
G-324a Inspection Form and that it is supported by documentation in the review file.

Department Of Homeland Security •
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

A. Type of Facility Reviewed
ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards 14 July 2006
~ Check box iffacility has no accreditation[s]

B. Current Ins~ection
Type ofInspection
~ Field Office 0 HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
April 9 & 10 2007

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
Last over 72 hour review 20 Sep 2005, date oflast under 72
hour review 28 Sep 2006
Previous Rating
Superior ~ Good 0 Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

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D. Name and Location of Facility
Name
Limestone County Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
910 N. Tyus Road
City, State and Zip Code
Groesbeck, Texas 76642
County
Limestone
of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Warden
Telep
clude Area Code)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
San Antonio
Distance from Field Office
280 miles

H P ro blems /C omplamts (C opies must be attached)
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
~ Check if None.

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I. Facility History
Date Built
1989
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
2006-2007
Date New Construction / Bedspace Added
2007
Future Construction Planned
Yes ~ No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
Number: NA Date:
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J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
4817
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
136
K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)

E. ICE Information
Name ofInspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
/ lEA / HLG
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
/ DPO / T. Don Hutto Resident
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Office
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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n ormatIOn
F CDFIIGSA I
t Only
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Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
22 FEB 1999
M-80-99-0115 (USM)
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$42.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
NA;; ;
Estimated Man-days Per Year
$207,000.00

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I AdultMale

L-2

L-3

I Adult Female
L. Facility Ca pacity
Rated
Adult Male
1026
Adult Female
0

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Emergency
1226
0

Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

M. Average Daily Population
ICE
37
I Adult Male
I Adult Female
N. Facility Staffing Level

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Operational
1026
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USMS
16

Other
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Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
For ICE to complete its review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review dates. The
information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on this form is used
in conjunction with the ICE Detention Standards in assessing your Detention Operations against the needs of the ICE and its detained
population. This form should be filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. 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.

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Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders!

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2

5

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5

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Restraints applied/used

NA

NA

NA

NA

Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of
sustained.

2

5

4

4

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Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

# Times Four/Five Point

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Escapes

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90

40

14

60

43

21

4

35

NA

NA

NA

NA

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18

36

45

15

6

3

2

Actual
Grievances:

# Received
# Resolved in favor of
Offender/Detainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical
Referrals

# Medical Cases referred for
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,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

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Admission and Release
Classification System
Correspondence and Other Mail
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Marriage Requests
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
Recreation

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Contraband
Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
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 (Added September 2004)

All findings (Deficient and At-Risk) require written comment describing the finding and what is necessary to meet compliance.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

RIC Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the 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.

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

Date

Immigration Enforcement Agent, Harlingen, Texas

April 16, 2007

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Team Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Deportation Officer, T. Don Hutto

Resident Office
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Recommended Rating:

D Superior
cg] Good

D Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
Comments:
This facility was build in 1989. It is located in the town of Groesbeck, Texas in the county of Limestone. This
facility is in the San Antonio Field Office Area ofResponsbility.
This reviewer did advise management and the compliance team that current policies needed to be updated. Some issues were noted
e telephones for the detainees did not provide adequate
and addressed. One issue was the the telephones. The current locati
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Fonn G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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

Signature
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Date

Title

Chief, DSCU

Final Rating:

D Superior
~Good

D Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
Comments:
The Review Authority concurs with the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) recommended
rating of "Good" as justified in the RIC Memorandum and G-324A Worksheet.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/01