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425 I Street, I'<'W
Washington, DC 20536

U.s. Immigration
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Enforcement
May 4, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Director
Office of Det

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SUBJECT:

Lubbock County Detention Center Annual Detention Review

The Dallas Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the
was conducted by Deportation
Lubbock County Detention Center on April 30th, 200
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RIC, and Deportation Officer
, ARIC. This facility is used
for detainees requiring housing for 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.
Review Summary:
All noted deficiencies from last year have been corrected. The Lubbock County Detention Center is
due to have their annual Texas Jail Standard Inspection in October 2007. The new Lubbock Direct
Supervision Detention Center is scheduled to be completed in August 2008. The Lubbock County
Detention Center contract medical providers, the Physician Network Association, are accredited by
the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the Joint Accreditation Commission for
Healthcare.
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

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Standards Summary Findings:
The tool room is within the secured perimeter and is in total disarray. There is no organization or
accountability for tools or supplies that are maintained by the staff who work maintenance. Staff
was willing to complete a plan of action to consistent with ICE standards.

RIC Observations:
All staff from management to correctional officers was professional and knowledgeable in
operational procedures. The facility was sanitary and well maintained considering its age.
Inspectors observed officer's strict adherence to policy and prompt action to addressing the
reasoning of unscheduled fire alarm activation. The facility currently contracts with other jails to
keep overcrowding to a minimal.
RI C Issues and Concerns
Disorderliness within the tool room was brought to the attention of administration. Management
was very open to suggestions of having the room cleaned-up and or to the possibility of having the
tool room located outside the secured perimeter. Management seemed very willing to complete a
plan of action to comply with ICE standards.

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable" upon

the completion of a plan of action for the Tool Room to meet ICE Standards.

RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE 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 EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name)
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Final Rating:

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D Superior
DGood
fZI Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
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Connnents:
The Review Authority concurs with the Reviewer-In-Charge's (RIC) recommended rating of
"Acceptable" based on the information contained in the RIC memorandum and G324A worksheets. A plan of action is
required in the following standards:
Tool Control
Security Inspections

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12131101

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Department Of Homeland Security
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:

[8J Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]
B. Current Facility Review
Type of Facility Review
[8J Field Office D HQ Review
Date[ s] of Facility
April 30,2007

H. Problems I 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
[8J Check if None.

C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
4/26/2006

Previous Rating
D Acceptable [8J Deficient D At-Risk
D. Name and Location of Facility
Name
LUBBOCK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
Address (Street and Name)
801 Main Street
City, State and Zip Code
Lubbock,Texas79408
County
Lubbock
tle of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
Dallas, TX
Distance from Field Office
.25 from Lubbock BP Station where DRO Officers work at.

E. ICE Information
Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station)
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of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
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Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
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I. Facility History
Date Built
1981
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
1987 &1989
Date New Construction I Bedspace Added
New Jail summer of 2008
Future Construction Planned
[8J Yes D No Date: New Jail summer of 2008
Current Bedspace
I Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
795
Number: 1500 Date: 8/2008

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
16,835
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
331 Mandays for the past 6 months

K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
L-1
L-2
L-3
N/A
I Adult Male
N/A
N/A
N/A
I Adult Female
N/A
N/A
L. Facility CaP'i'-'a::.:c:.::.it:"y_ _--r--:-_ _ _ _- ._ _ _ _----,
Rated
Operational
Emergency
Adult Male
N/A
657
N/A
Adult Female
N/A
138
N/A

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Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
1
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M. Average Daily PO~)p!:.:u=l=a::.:ti:..:o~n~.....,....----_,_---___..,
ICE
USMS
Other
Adult Male
2
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602
Adult Female
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130

F. CDFJIGSA Information Only
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
J-D77-M-108
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$55.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate NI A)

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Estimated Man-days Per Year

N. Facility Staffing Level

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Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1104

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Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review
dates. The 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!

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Assault:
Detainee on
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Number of Forced Moves, incl.
Forced Cell moves 3
Disturbances 4
of Times Chemical

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

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Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

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

# 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-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04

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DHSIICE Detention Standards Review Summary Report

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3. At - Risk

4. Repeat Finding

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Detainee Handbook
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Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
Security Inspections
Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff Detainee Communication
Detainee Transfer

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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, 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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RIC Rating Recommendation:

[g] Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:
The Tool Room is in total disarray. There is no organization or accountability for supplies or tools. A plan of
action to conform to standards is required and a 90 day follow-up needs to be completed for compliance. It is the
recommendation of the Reviewer-In-Charge that the Lubbock County Detention Center receive a rating of Acceptable upon the
completion of a plan of action to address this deficiency.
There were no incidents involving ICE detainees.

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

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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

Signature

Title

Date

Final Rating:

D Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:

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