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ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Lonoke City Jail, Lonoke, AR, ICE, 2006

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Department of Homelan!CUrity
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
LONOKE CITY JAIL
Address (Street and Name)
203 West Front
City, State and Zip Code
AR 72086

Reviewer-In-Charge
SIEA

Assessment

Other

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OETAINEE1iANOSOOK·

Policy: EvertOIC wilLdevelop asite-speciiic detainee hantJhook to serve as an overview of, and g:uide,'to, the
detention poliCies, rules, and procedures in effect ait the facility. The handbook willalsodescrihe'the services,
programs., and opportunities avaHab1e through various sources, incltlldin.g the facility, ICE, private organizations,
etc. Every detainee will receive a cQPY of this handbook up,on admission to the facHity..
Yes
Componenfs
No
NA
Remarks
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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
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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.
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The
detainee
handbook describes the sick call
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procedures for general population and
segregation.
The handbook specifies the rights and
responsibilities of all detainees.

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At-Risk

Repeat Finding

FOOD SEiRVIc.e
Policy: Every facility will provide det·aineesin iits icare with nutritious and appetizing meals, prepared in
accordance with ,tl1le highest sanitary standards.

Components .

Yes

No

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Trained staff supervises the food service program.

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

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Reviewer

Date:

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Remarks

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. ADM·ISSION AN'O,RELEASE

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P'oticy: All detainees will be admitted and released in a manner that ensures their health, safety. and welfare.
The admissions procedure wit!. among other things include: medical screening; af,ile.,.based assessmeniand
classification process; a body search; and a search of personalbelong'ings, which will be inventoried,
documented, and safeguarded as necessary.
COJ1ilpOn6'filts

Yes

No

NA

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In processing includes orientation information.
Medical screenings are performed by a medical staff Q.!:
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).

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[gJ Acceptable

D Deficient

D

Remarks

The faclity has their own
form for lost property

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

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CLASS:IF1CATfON SYSTEM
PoUcy:Alliacifjties wfll develop and implementa system according to which ICE detainees are classified. The
classiifiicat4arnsyste:m will ensure that each deta'i:Flee is placed in tine appropriate category. !physically separated
f,rQm detainees ill other categories
Components

Yes

. No

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The facility has a system for separating criminal and
non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are
separated from non-violent offenders.
Housing assignments are based on threat level.
II

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D Deficient

D

At-Risk

Reviewer U~f''''U''''''''''

D

Remarks

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Repeat Finding

Date:
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FOOD SiERVrCE

Policy: Every facility will proviae detainees in its care withnutri,tious;;md appetizing meals, prepared in
ac.cordancewith tne Mighestsanitary ~~hdards. '. '.'
,Yes
Rema,rks
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NA
Co m'ponents
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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.

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Repeat Deficiency

FUN'DS AND PE:RSONAL PROPERTY
Policy.: All facmties will .irnplernen~ procedures to control and safeguard deta1mees' personal property.
Procedures will provide for the secure storage o.ffunas, valuables, baggage and other persona'i properto/;tihe
,documentation andreceipting of surrendered pro:psrty; and the initial and regularly scheduled·invenloryingofall
funds, valuables,and other property.

'0 Standard 'NA:

Ch.eck this box ,if all .fCE deta:inee ;Funds, Valuables and P,roperty are handled only by
1lllle :ICE Field Office ,or SliIb-Off:ice in control of the detainee case.

CO"IliIpo.nenls
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

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Yes

No

NARemarks

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(b)(6), (b)(7)c

Date:

Reviewer Signature:
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FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

;Po1icy~

All facilities w1f:l implel1lent procedures to control aftd safeguard detamees' personal property.
Procedures will pr;()~ideforthe secure storage offllnds, valuables, baggage and 'other personal property; the
documenta~ion and receipting ofsurrendered property; and the initial and regularly scheduled inventorying of all
funds, valuables, and other property.

o Sta,nda!rcl NA:Cbecktllisbox j,f aU JCE detainee Funds, Va!luablesaud Property are lilaFldl-ed only by
th:e tCEFle:td Office or Sub,:Office 1n contro'l of tbe detainee case.
staff only.
Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the
medical staff.
Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal
property for contraband.
There is a written policy for returning forgotten property
to detainees and staff follows procedures.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the
CDEO or Chief of Security.
CDFIIGSA facility procedures for handling detainee
property claims are similar with the ICE standard.

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o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

DETAfN'EEGRIEVANCE PROCE'DURES
Po.l1cy: Every faciJiIty will develop and implement standard operating procedures {SOPs) ,for addressing
detainee grievances in timely fashion., Each step in ,the process will oocur wi.thintihe prescribed time frame.
Among o.fherthings, a grievance will 'be processed, irwesbigated, and decided (subjeot to appeal) in accordance
witlil lime SOPs; a grievance committee will convene as provided in the SOPs. Standard procedure wH'1 inClude
provid~ng the detainee with a written respon'se to any formal grievaAce, wrnich will inolude the basis for the .
deoision. The .facflity will ,also establish standard procedures for rnandlingelinerg:encygrievaf1l:ces. A'll
grievances will receive supervisol)' !review. Reprisal against thefiter of a grievance w:ltJ not be toierated.
Compo:nents

Y

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.
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If yes, explain.
Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance
Log.
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If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping
system is maintained.
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"Nuisance complains" are identified in the
records.
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For quality control purposes, staff documents
nuisance complaints received but not filed.
Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes
officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDFIIGSA
facility, to ICE.

N

NA

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(b)(6), (b)(7)c

Reviewer Signature

Date:
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Remarks

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o Deficient

[gI Acceptable

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OAt-Risk

o Repeat Finding

ISSUAN,CE'AN:O,EXCHANGEbF CL0TfUNG"BEDDiN:G, AN.D TOWEi::S
Potiey: ICE requires that all facflttieshousingJCE detainees prov;rde clean cl~tihing" bedding, linens and towels
to every ICE detainee upon ,arrive'!. Further, facilities shall provide ICE deta:inees wi~h reg!ular excRanges of
clothing, linens, and towels for as 10Rgas they remain in detention.
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Components
All new detainees are issued clean, temperatureappropriate, presentable clothing during in processing.
New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens and
towel.

o Deficient

[gI Acceptable

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Yes

No

NA

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Remarks

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

REUGfOUSPHACTfCES
Policy: Facmties will provide ICE detainees of all faiths wi;th reasonable and equitabt,e opportuni,ties to
participate in the practices of their faith, 'limited only by the constraints of safety, securfty, the orderly operations
of tl1le'facility and budgetary considerations.
Components
Detainees are allowed to engage in religious services.
The facility allows detainees to observe the major "holy
days" of their religious faith.
Each detainee is allowed religious items in his/her
immediate possession.

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[gI Acceptable

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Yes

No

NA

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Rem.arks

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

D'ETAIN'EE'TELEPHONEACCESS
:Poney: Allfacitities housing ICE detainees will permit detainees' reasonable and equitable aocess to
telephones.
C'o:mponents
Detainees allowed access to telephones during
established facility waking hours.
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.
Detainees are allowed
as soon as possible.

to return emergency phone calls

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Yes

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NA

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DETAlNEETELEPHONE ACCESS

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Poli,cy: All facilities housil1 9 ICE detainees wJtI permit detainees' reasonabJeand equitab:I'e access to
telephcnEls,
.... ·Comp-onents

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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.

[gI Acceptable

D Deficient

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Yes

No

'NA

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D

R'emarks

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

VISITATION
Policy: ~CE snaH permit detainees to visit with family, friends" lega'i representatives, special interest groups and
tile news m:edia.
Components

Yes

There is a written visitation schedule and hours for
general visitation. Hours for both General and Legal
Visitation are noted.
The visitation schedule and rules are available to the
public.

D

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Visitors are searched and identified according to
standard requirements.

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D

D Deficient

Rema:rks

NA

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A general visitation log is maintained.

[gI Acceptable

' 'No

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE
P'o:Ucy: Every faci:/ity will :establishand maintain an accredltedlaccreditation-worthy health program
genera1 well being of tOE :detainees.
'Compone:nts

Yes

No

NA

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.

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Reviewer Signature:

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At the local health
DeQartment

At the local Heath

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ACCESS TO·MED1CAL .CARE

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Policy: Ellery facility wm estab'Jish and maintain an accrediited;lacoredUatioA-worthy health program for the
general well being oflGE detainees.
Department
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.
DetentiDn staff is trained to respDnd to' health-related
emergencies within a 4-minute respDnse time.
If staff is used to' distribute medicatiDn, a health care
provider properly trains these Dfficers.
The medical unit keeps written recDrds of medication
that is distributed.
Detainees are required to sign a refusal to' consent form
when medical treatment is refused.
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o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Policy: All detelltion staff working wlih ICE detainees will be trained to recognize stlficide-risk indicators. Staff

win handle potentially suicidalindivtduals withsensiti,vi'ty, supervision, and referrals. Aclinicallysuicidal de.tainee
wfll receive preventive superviis'ion and treatment
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No
NA.
Remarks
Components
Yes
Every new staff member receives suicide-preventiDn
training. Suicide-preventiDn training occurs during the
emplDyee Drientation prDgram.
Training prepares staff to':
• Recognize potentially suicidal behaviDr;
Refer potentially suicidal detainees, follDwing
facility procedures;
• Understand and apply suicide-prevention
techniques.

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o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

CONTRABAND
Policy: All detention facilities· will ensure'theproperjnandlingand disposal of all contraband. Documentation of
contraband destruotion is required.
Components
The facility fDllows a written procedure fDr handling
illegal cDntraband. Staff inventories, holds, and repDrts
it when necessary to' theproper authDrity for

Yes

No

NA

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CONTRABAND'

Policy: All detentio.n facflities will ensure the proper handling and disposal of aH contraband. Documentation of
contraband destructio.n is required..

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Co. mpo.nents

Yes

No

NA

action/possible seizure.
Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they
can and cannot possess.

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IZI Acceptable

D Deficient

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Remarks

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

DETENTI·O:N FILES
p·oUcy: Every facmty will create a detention file for every ICE detail1ltre booked into. the ,faciliiy;excluding only
detainees soheduled toclepart wi£hin 24 'ilOLJfS. The detention fjle wiU contain copies and, in some cases, the .
or:iginal of specifjed do.cumen~s :col1ce:rning the detaimee's stay in the facility: classificatio.n st:l'e:et, medrcal .
(qlues~iormaire, pro:pertyinventorysllleet, diSCiplinary documents, etc.
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.
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Special requests
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Any G-589s and/orl-77s closed-out during the
detainee's stay
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Disciplinary forms/Segregation forms
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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.
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.

Reviewer Signature:

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DETENTION FILES

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Pol.icy:'EveryfacIU:ty wiI! create a detention file for every ICE detaineebookedintb the facll!itY,excluding only
detainees scheduled to depart within 24~ours. The detention File wifl contain copies and, .in some cases, the
original of specified documents concerning~he detainee's stay in thefaciHiy: class,tficaMn sheet, medical
q:uestionnaire, pro.perty inven~orysheet;'disciplinary documents, etc.'

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Components

D Deficient

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Remar:ks

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

D'ISCIPUNARY'POl'lCY
Policy: All faciliUes housing tCEdetainees are authorized to imposed1scipline 'On detainees whose behavior is
not in compliance with facUity rules and regulations.
Componemts
No
NA
Yes
Re,mafiks
The facility has a written disciplinary system using
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progressive levels of reviews and appeals.
The facility rules state that disciplinary action shall not
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be capricious or retaliatory.
Written rules prohibit staff from imposing or permitting
the following sanctions:
• corporal punishment
• deviations from normal food service
• clothing deprivation
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• 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
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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
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• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• Sanctions
• If so, where posted
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur,
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informal resolutions are encouraged.
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Deficient

At-Risk

D

Date:
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EMERGENCY (CONTIN:GENCY) PLANS

Policy AU facilities holding ICE detain-ees will respond to emergencies with a predetermined standardized plan to
minimuze the harming of human life and the destructio.n o.f property. It is reco.mmended ,that SPGs and CIJFs,enter
federal, lQcaland stateagenoies to. assist in
into agreement, via Memorandum of Understand~ng (MOU),
times of emergency.
Componen:ts
No
NA
Yes
Remarks

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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:
Work/Food Strike
• Disturbances
• Escapes
• Bomb Threats
Adverse Weather
Facility Evacuation
Internal Hostages

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IZI Acceptable

D Deficient

D

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

ENYIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Policy: Every facility will control flamrnable,toxic, and caustic materials thro1!lglh a hazardous rnalterials
program. The program will include, among other things, the jdentification ,arid Jabeling of hazardous materials in
accordance withapplicabte standards (e.g., National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]); identtiication of
incompatibLe materials, and safe. .handli:n:g prooedures
Componemts
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:

Yes

No

NA

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHAND SAFETY

Policy: Every facility will conitrol flammable, toxic, and caustic materials through a hazardous materials
program. The program will include, among other filings, the identIfication and labeling of hazardous mat'Elrials ,in
accordance wtth appUcable standards (e.g., National Fire Protection Association [N:FPAJ); identification of
incompatible materials, and safe-hand~ing procedures
,NA
No
.Compo:neftts
Yes
Remarks

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quantities are limited.
Staff
always supervises detainees using these
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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 followup inspections.
A Iicensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
spraying for indigenous insects.

0

~

0

~
~

0
0

0
0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

•

•

II

121 Acceptable

D Deficient

D

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION :FACIUTIES
Policy: Held roomswHl be used only for temporary detention for detaiflees awaiting remova;l, transfer, EOI'R
'hearings" medical treatment, intra-facility movement, or other processing into or out of tne 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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0

0
0

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Hr()LE> ROOMS'IN,DETENTION FAClLITfES

Pol:icy': Hold rooms will be used only for temporary detention>:for detainees awaiting removal, transfer, EOI'R
hearings, medical treatment, intra-facility movement, or other processing into or out onhe facility.

Components

Yes

No

NA

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

[g]

D

D

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.).

•

1ZI Acceptable

o Deficient

D

Remarks

No female at the facility

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY, ACCOUNTABILITY ANiD iMAI'NTENAN:CE)
P'olicy It ,is the policy of thelCS Service to
maintenance of all keys and locks.

rna~ntain

an efficient so/s1iem for the use, accountability and

CompO'A6nts
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 of the facility.
The facilities use a key accountability system.
Individual gun lockers are provided.
• They are located in an area that permits constant
officer observation.
• In an area that does not allow detainee or public
access.

Yes

No

NA

[g]
[g]

D
D

D
D

[g]

D

D

[g]
[g]

D
D

D
D

[g]

D

D

Remarks

(b )(6), (b)(7)c

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KEY ANO LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY. <,ACCOUNTABJLlTY AND MAINTENANCE,)
Policy 'it is the policy of>tne ICE Service to maintain an efT1:cient system for the use, accountabinty and
maintenance·ofall keys and· locks.
Components
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.
II

rgJ Acceptable

o Deficient

0

Yes

No

NA

rgJ

D

D

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

POPULATJON COUNTS - RatiRg
Policy: All detention facilIties sha:[1 ensure around-the-clock accQuntabflfty for all detainees. This requires tnat
tl1ley conduct at least one forma'icoumt of the detainee population per shift,wilthadditionalformal 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 beiJill 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.

rgJ

rgJ

D
D
D
D
D

D
D
D
D
D

rgJ

D

D

rgJ

D

D

j;gI Acceptable

o Deficient

0

rgJ
rgJ
rgJ

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

S!ECURITY INSPECTIONS

Po'Ucy: Post assignments in the facility's high-risk areas, where special securbty procedures must be fo1!owed,
wi:11 be fes1iricted to exeriencedersonneJ witih a thorou h roundin in faciU· o. era~ions..
Compon.ents
Yes
N:o
NA
Remarks
The facility has a comprehensive security inspection
rocedures / ro ram.
Every officer is required to conduct a security check of
his/her assi ned area. Results are documented.
The front-entrance officer checks the 10 of everyone
entering or exiting the facility.

rgJ

0

D

rgJ

0

0

rgJ

0

0
0
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SECURITY IN'SPECnONS

Policy: Postass:ignmentsinthe,t~cmty's high-ris'kareaS', where special security proceduresmust be foUowed, '
will De restric,tedto experienced personnel with athorouQih qrourtdinqinfacility o)erations.
"
'.' '·Components.... . .
Yes' "No' . NA
J~emarks
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.
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.

I2J Acceptable

D Deficient

D

D

D
D
D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D
D
No monitor

~

The facility has no SMU

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

SPECIALMANAG:EMENT UNIT (SMUl
Admj'J1I'istrativeSegreS:}ation

Polley: The Special Managemen[Unit required in every faciliWisola~escertain detainees from the g:eneral '
popula~ion. The Special Management Unit will consist of two se:otions. One, Administrmive Segregation,
houses detainees isolated for their own protection; the other fordeiaill'ees being disciplined for wrongdoin,g (see .
,the "S-pecial Management Unit [Disciplinary Segregation!]" starn9ard).
.
Components

¥es

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
the occupancynmit.
Detainees receive three nutritious meals per day.
Each detainee maintains a normal level of personal
hygiene in the SMU.

No

NA

Remarks

The facilty has no SMU

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D
D
D
D

D
D
D
D

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SPECIAL'MANAGEM:ENT UNIT (SMUi)
Adminrstran'Je S.eg'reg,a:tion

Po:licy: The Special Management Unit required in every faGilityisoJatBsceftain detainees from tne general
populatiqn. The ~pecial lIJIcmag~mentUn:it wiU·~<:onsisfoLtwb sectidns. One, AdrrHniStrative Segregation,
houses detaineesisolatecl'ior their own protection; the otherfordetainees oeing dis.ciplinedjqr wrongdoing (see
tih:e'·SpeCiaIManClgement Uhtt [Disciplinary Segregation]" standard).
. ...

II

Co'mponents

Yes

No

NA

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.

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

[8] Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

Rema:rks

D

At-Risk

Repeat Findings

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
(,l)iscipJi;nary Segirega.tioni)
..

'Policy: Each facmty will establIsh a Special Management Unit in which to isolate certain detainees 'from the :
general ,p'G,puJa'tion. The Special Manag'ement Unit will have two sections, one for detainees ,in Adrninistratfve
Segreganon; theoth.erfor de~ainees being segregated 'for disciplinary reasons.
Components

Yes

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 normal level of
personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three times/week.
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.

:No

NA

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

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(0)(6), (b)(7)c

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The facility has no
Disciplinary Segregation

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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UN:)T
(,Disclplhtary Seg'regatton')

•

Pollcy: Each facility wil'l establ~sh a Special Manageme11iifUnitinwhich to isrnatecertain detarneesf;rom'fhe
have tW6sE(~tions; one ,for detainees;in Administrative
general. population. The· Speci(!'IJIi~~[}agemen't Unit
Segregation;' the other for detainees beiAg·segregat.ed for disciplinarY reasons.

wiJI .

Comp()nents

Yes.

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.

D

[8l Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

NoNA

Remarks

D

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

TOOL CONTROL
Policy: It is ~he policy of all faoHifl'es that all employees 'Shall be responsfble ,for compl~ing'With1 the tool control
policy. The Maintenance Supervisor shall maintain a computer generated or typewritten Masterln¥entory ,list of
tools and equipment and the location in which tools are stored. These inventories shall be current, filed and
readily available for tool invern:tory and accountabmty during an audit.
Components
The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are
classified according to:
• Restricted (dangerous/hazardous)

•

Yes

No

NA

IZI

0

D

IZI

D

D

Remairks

Non Restricted (non-hazardous) .

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

[8l Acceptable

o Deficient

0

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

TRANSPORTATION
(Land Tra,llsportation)
Policy The :Immigra·tion and Naturalfization Service wlH take all necessary precauti.ons to protect the tives,
safety, and weLfare of our oiicers, the general -public, and those in I-C:E custody during thle transportation of
detainees. Standards nave been established for professional transportation under ,the supervision of
experienced and trained Oeternti:on Enforcement Offiicers or authorized contract personrn.eL

D Standard :NA: Check·:tlilis bo>x if aU1CErransportatioh are :handled onilyby the ICE Field Office o,r
Sub-Office in ;contltol of th.e detai/nee cas.e.
Transporting officers comply with applicable local, state,
and federal motor vehicle laws and regulations. Records
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.

Yes

N&

NA

D

D

IZI

D

D

IZI

(b)(6), (b)(7)c

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TRANSPORTATION
fLand Trans'porta,'jo:n~

Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will takeafinecessary precautions to protectthe lives,
safety, and welfare of our officer~,Jhe>gel1,eral publ:ic, and'those in ICE custody during the transportation of
detainees. Standards have been estcrblished for professional transportation under the supePllfsion of
experienced and trained Detention Enforcement Officers or al;ith'onizedcontract :personn~L

o

Standard NA: Check this b()xU alfJCE Transportation are bandied only by the ICE Field Office or
Sub-Office in contfolof the detainee ease.
CompoRents

,,::

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 10-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 seated.
• Additional visual counts are made whenever the
vehicle makes a scheduled or unscheduled
stop.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing the use of

Yes

No

NA

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

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Date:

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Remarks
No land Transportation
available

.

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TRANSPORTAnON
(Land TransportCl,tio:m.)

Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service wi:1I take all n~essaryp:recaut4ons to pro~ect ,the lives"
safety, and welfare of our officers, the general pubjic, and those in ICE custody duringtne transportation of
detainees. ,Stand:ards,h'?l¥~L been e5tablished i'for professional transportC!tioflunder1he supervision of
experienced and trainedOeten~ion Enforcement Officers or aut~orizecl'contract personnel.

o

Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE Transportation a,re handled only by,tl1le i lCE Field Offlee or
Sub-Office in control 'of the detainee case.
Compone:Bts
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
Food
discrepancies
with
the
Service
representative.
latrines,
drinking-water
and
• 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
• Severe weather
• Passenger list is not exclusively men or women

Yes

,No

NA

0

D

IZl

D

D

IZl

D

D

IZl

D

D

IZl

D

D

IZl

D

D

IZl

D

D

IZl

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TRANSPQRTAnON
(Land Trans'portatiom)

Policy The Immigration and Naturai'ization Service will take all necessary preca:llttions to. pro1tect 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 far professional transportation under the supervision oJ
experienced and trained Detention Enlarcement Officers or autho.rized con!tract personnel

o

Standard,NA:Cheek;tl:lis box if a,lJtCI:~:T,ranspo:rtati:on a'rehandled'onIY:GY the I:CE Field Offjce or :
Sub-O'Bice in control of the deta'imee,~asf):'
"
Compone.ilts
or minors

IZI Acceptable

'I Yes

I N()I NA 1

I

I

I

Remarks

I

o Deficient

o Repeat Finding

USE OF FORCE
Policy: The U. S. De,partmentofHomeland Security authorizes the use of force only as a,last alternathve after all
other reasonable efforts to resoJveasituationhavefailed. Only that amount of forae necessary to. gain control
of the detainee, to protect and ensure the safety of -detainees, staff and others, to preventseriolfs 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

Yes

No

NA

There is a use of 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-of-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.

~

0

0

~
~

0
0

0
0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

D

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

0

~

0

Remarks

•

II

IZI Acceptable

o Deficient o Repeat Deficiency

OAt-Risk

(b)(6), (b)(7)c

Date:

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STAFF DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS

Palicy: Procedures must be lhpIace to allow for f-orma1 and infermal 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.
Compoments
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.

IZI Acceptable

o Deficient

D

Y

N

NA

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

DETAINEE l1RANSFER STANDARD
ICE
will
make
all
necess'ary
notitfications when a detainee is transferred. I·fa detainee is being
Policy:
transferred via the Justice Prisoner AIJen Transportation System '(JPATS}, ICE willedhere te JPATS
protocols. :In deciding whether to transfer a detainee,tCE will talee into consideration whether~he detainee
is represented be.fore the .immigration court. ,In such ·cases, theField Office Director wiUconsider the
detairn;ee's stage within the removal process, Whethter1he detainee's attorney is Jocalted within reasonable
driViing distance oUhe facflity, arid where tihe 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 notificatron 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 or equivalent authorizing the
removal of a detainee from a facility is used.
For medical transfers:
• The Detainee Immigration Health Service (or

Y

N

NiA

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

[gJ

0

0

~

0

0
Date:

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DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD

Policy: ~GE wiH make all necessary notimicationsJlVhen a de,tainee is transferred. lfa detainee is being
transferred via thedustice Prisoner Alien Transportation Sysiern(JPATS), ICE will adhere to JPATS
protocols. In deciding whethertotransfer a detainee, ICE wtlltake into consideration whetner the detainee
is represented before the immigratiGin court. In such cases, the Field Office Director will consider the
detainee's stage within the removalp:rocess., whetner the detainee's attorney is located wi'th:in reasonable
drililing distance onne facility, and where the immigration court proceedings are taking place.
Compoments
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 Confidential.
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.

I:8J Acceptable

D Deficient

D

Reviewer .',..,....~.. _

Y

N

NA

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

At-Risk

Re:marks

D Repeat Finding

Date:

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G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05

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a/Detention and Removal Operations

~epartment of Homeland Security

425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement
January 10, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Director

FROM:
SIEA
Office of Detention and Removal
NOLIDRO
Fort Smith, Arkansas
SUBJECT:

Lonoke City Jail Annual Detention Review

The New Orleans Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of
the Lonoke City Jail on January 4,2007. This review was conducted under the supervision of
viewer-in Charge (b)(6), (b)(7)c
This facility is used for detainees requiring housing less than
72 hours.
Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards. The facility has been
in use by ICE/ (INS) since 2002

Review Summary:
The Arkansas Criminal Detention Review Commission (Jail Standards) accredits this Facility. On
January 04,2007 the facility passed the inspected by the City of Lonoke Fire Department.

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Review Findings:
The following information summarizes those standards not in compliance. Each standard is
identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently in
compliance.
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable -

25
0
0
3

Standards Summary Findings:
In the element of Special Management Unit: The facility does not maintain an Administrative
Segregation (SMU) or a Disciplinary Segregation area. If an ICE detainee would require being
Administrative Segregate or Disciplinary Segregate then this facility would request a transfer of that
ICE detainee to another ICE staging facility with a (SMU).

RIC Observations:
• The Facility Staffwere questioned at length regarding policy and procedure. They exhibited a
professional attitude during the inspection.

RIC Issues and Concerns
The Lonoke City Jail has an outstanding policy and procedure, and the ICE detainees are well taken
care of, but however the facility needs some modem updating. This issue was discussed with the
Chief of Police, and he stated that he would bring this issue up with the City Counsel for Jail
improvement.

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable" for an
under 72- hour facility. The facility has maintained its compliance with ICE standards since the last
follow-up review of2005.

RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings ofthis review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.
Within the Scope of this review, the facility is operating in accordance with their policy and
procedures.

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Arkansas Criminal Detention Review ( Jail Standards)

ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours)

D

B. Current Facility Review
Type of Facility Review
~ Field Office D HQ Review
Date[s] of Facility
11412007

Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

H. Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
D Court Order
D Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
D Major Litigation
D Life/Safety Issues
D Check if None.

C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
12/30/2005
Previous Rating
~ Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk

I. Facility History
Date Built
1999
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
2000
Date New Construction / Bedspace Added
220/8 Beds
Future Construction Planned
D Yes ~ No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
33
Number:
Date:

D. Name and Location of

I

Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)

b-Office (List Office witb oversight responsibilities)
Distance from Field Office
10 Miles from ICE Office

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
419
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
1617
K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
L-1
L-2
L-3
I Adult Male
I Adult Female

Name of Team Member / Title
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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F CDFIIGSA I n f ormatIOn o nly
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
5/6/2002
ACB-7-I-0068
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$30.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)

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Rated
Operational
Emer2ency
Adult Male
33
33
33
Adult Female
D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults
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M Average D al'1 y P
opuIatIOn
ICE
I Adult Male
5
I Adult Female

USMS
0

Other
0

,

Estimated Man-days Per Year

Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

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Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review
dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on
this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. 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 l

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves, inc!.
Forced Cell moves 3

# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints applied/used
Offender I Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of injuries
sustained.

0

0

0

0

2

2

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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3

0

0

Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

# Received
# Resolved in favor of
Offender/Detainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Il1ness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric /

Referrals

# Medical Cases referred for
Outside Care
# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

2

0

0

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-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211/04

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

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
Staff Detainee Communication
Detainee Transfer

Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211/04

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RIC Review Assurance Statement

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By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, fmdings of
noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is
operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately
safeguarded, except for the deficiencies noted in the report.

, Team Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

~ Acceptable

D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:

Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version MayBe Used After 12/1104

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OIC/CEO will have 3'0 days from
receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name)

Chief-DSCU

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood
IZI Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Corrunents:

The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Acceptable". The Reviewer-In-Charge
has justified the rating.

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

Office ofDetention and Removal Operations

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

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement

MAR 0 6 2007
MEMORANDUM FOR:

Trey Lund
Field Office Director
New Orleans Field Office

FROM:

SUBJECT:

Lonoke City Jail Annual Detention Review

The annual review ofthe Lonoke City Jail conducted on January 4,2007 in Lonoke, Arkansas
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 shall schedule the next annual review on or before
January 4,2008.
or your staffhave any questions regarding this matter, please C011IaICI
"'\"""'H~lUH and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at (202)

cc: Official File
(b)(2)Low, (b)(6), (b)(7)c

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