ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Pine Prairie Correctional Center, Pine Prairie, LA, ICE, 2006
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Jlepartment of Homeland Security
Irnqrigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Detention and Removal
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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 over 72 Hours
Field Office Detention Review Worksheet
Local Jail- IGSA
State Facility - IGSA
ICE Contract Detention
Name
Pine Prairie Correctional Center
Address (Street and Name)
1133
Road
City, State and Zip Code
Pine
LA 70576
County
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Assessment
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Table of Contents
DETAIN'EE SER'VICES STAND.ARDS
(SECTION I)
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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 ESCORTED TRIPs •....•....•..............•....•...............•.•...........•••..•....•.......•.........•...............••..•
RECREATION .•....•........•....•••..•................•........•.•.......••.•..•.•....•........•.•......•••..•..•.•..•..•...•••........•....•........•.•.
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES •....•..•..•..........•..•.•................•.•.......•...•......•..•.•...•..•.••....•.•....... ;..........•...............•.•.
VOLUNTARY WORK PROGRAM ..•.•........................•........•....••..•.•......................•.......•.........•....•......•...•.••...
IlEALTH SER'VICES STAND.ARDS (SECTION ll) ................................................................. 33
HUNGER STRIKES .•.....•..•.•.•.•.................•......•....•.••...••..••.................••..........•....•.....•.•..................•......•.••..
MEDICAL CARE ........................................................................................................................................ .
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ..........•............••.••..•...••.....•....•..................•........................•...
TERMINAL ILLNESS, ADVANCED DIRECTIVES AND DEATH .................................................................... .
SECURITY AND CONTROL STAND.ARDS (SECTION III) .................................................. 40
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 UNIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION) ...•.............•..........•.•..•.....•.•....•......•.•.•.
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION) ....•.•.•................•.....•.•.•....•.•..•..•.•.....•.•.•...
TOOL CONTROL ....•....•..................•.....•..•...........................••.•.••...•..•......•...•..•......•.......•.....••.............•...•...
TRANSPORTATION {LAND) ...................................................•.••.............•.•.•..............................•.............•.
USE OF FORCE •.•.•.•.•...•.•..•.•.•.•....•...••.•..•..•••.•...•..••..•..•..........•.••............•....•.......•.••....••......•...•..•....•.•.......•.
STAFF/DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS ...•.•..•...........••.••...•.•....•.........................•..•.•.....•...•.......•..••..........•...
DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD •...•.•..•.•...•.......•....•.•.....•..•....•..•............•...••...••......••.•......•..•..•...•.....••..•.
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Section I
Detainee Services Standards
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Outside persons and organizations are permitted to
submit published legal material for inclusion in the legal
library. Outside published material is forwarded and
to inclusion.
reviewed
the ICE
There is a designated ICE or facility employee who
inspects, updates, and maintain/replace legal material
and equipment on a routine basis. The designee
properly disposes outdated supplements and replaces
or
a minimum 5 hours per week in
Detainees are
the law library. Detainees are not required to forego
recreation time in lieu of library usage. Detainees facing
use
deadline are
Detainees may request material not cu
library. Each request is reviewed and where appropriate
an acquisition request is initiate and timely pursued.
Request for copies of court decisions are
modated within 3 - 5 business
facility permits detainees to assist other detainees,
voluntarily and free of charge, in researching and
consistent with
docu
Staff ensures that literate or non-English-speaking
detainees without legal representation receive more
than access to English-language law books after
their need for
Detainees may retain a reasonable amount of
legal material in the general population and in the
special management unit. Stored legal materials are
accessible within 24 hours a written
Detainees housed in Administrative Segregation and
Disciplinary Segregation units have the same law library
access as the general population, barring security
concerns. Detainees denied access to legal materials
are documented and reviewed routinely for lifting of
sanctions.
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Detainees are not denied
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'I,,'UUCO;) an orientation of the facility.
The orientation includes; Unacceptable activities and
behavior, and corresponding sanctions. How to contact
ICE. The availability of pro bono legal services, and
how to pursue such services. Schedule of programs,
services, daily activities, including visitation, telephone
usage, mail service, religious programs, count
procedures, access to and use of the law library and
the general library; sick-call procedures, etc., and the
All new arrivals are searched in
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
as
Detainees are stripped searched only when cause has
been established and not as routine policy. Non-criminal
detainees are never strip-searched but are patted down
unless cause or reasonable suspicion has been
establ
The
standard governs all personal property
searches. IGSAs/CDFs use or have a similar contraband
standard. Staff prepares a complete inventory of each
detainee's
The
Staff completes Form 1-387 or similar form
and
IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. Facilities
forward
claims to ICE.
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classifying detainees. In
The
has a system
CDFs and IGSAs, an Objective Classification System
or similar is used.
The facility classification system includes:
• Classifying detainees upon arrival.
Separating individuals who cannot be classified
upon arrival from the general population.
The first-line supervisor or designated
classification specialist reviewing every
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classification process includes
reassessment/reclassification. For IGSA's detainees
may request reassessment between 45 and 60 days
after arrival. For CDF's detainees are re-assessed
system includes standard procedures
The
for processing new arrivals' appeals. Only a
designated· supervisor or classification specialist has
on
to reduce a
the
bUsiness
Classification appeals are resolved
days and detainees are notified of the outcome within
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changes to classification
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The rules for correspondence and other mail are posted
in each housing or common area or provided to each
detainee via a
The facility
languages other
than English; In the language(s) spoken by significant
numbers of detainees. List
to
hours or
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service within
day of its entering the internal mail system
and
IN CDFs: Staff maintain a logbook-recording
acceptance of priority, priority overnight, and certified
mail delivered to the
for a detainee.
Staff do not open and inspect incoming general
correspondence and other mail (including packages and
publications) without the detainee present unless
documented and authorized in writing by the Warden or
uivalent for
reasons.
Staff does not ever read incoming general
correspondence without the Warden's prior approval.
Staff does not inspect incoming special Correspondence
for physical contraband or to verify the "special" status
of enclosures without the detainee
Staff are prohibited from reading or copying incoming
special correspondence.
are only authorized to inspect outgoing
correspondence or other mail without the detainee
present when there is reason to believe the item might
pres~nt a threat to the facility's secure or orderly
operation, endanger the recipient or the public, or might
facilitate criminal
Corr~spondence to a politician or to the media is
processed as special correspondence and is not read or
The official authorizing the rejection of incoming mail
sends written notice to the sender and the addressee.
The official authorizing censorship or rejection of
outgoing mail provides the detainee with signed written
notice.
every item removed
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The procedure for safeguarding cash removed from a
detainee protects the detainee from loss of funds and
theft. The amount of cash credited to detainee accounts
is accurate. Discrepancies are documented and
investigated. Standard procedure includes issuing a
disposes prohibited items found in detainee
in accordance with the "Control and Disposition of
Contraband" Standard or the similar prevailing policy in
IGSAs and CDFs.
opportunity to mail, at
Every Indigent detainee
government expense: Reasonable correspondence
about a legal matter: Three one ounce letters per week:
ICE.
deemed
The facility has a system for detainees to purchase
stamps and for mailing all special correspondence and a
minimum of 5 pieces of general correspondence per
week.
envelopes, and
The
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the facility orientation
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states in clear language basic
The handbook clearly outlines the methods for
classification of detainees, explains each level, and
the classification
The handbook states when a medical examination will
be conducted.
housing units,
The handbook describes
dayrooms, In-dorm activities and special management
units.
The handbook describes; Official count times and
count procedures Meal times, feeding procedures,
procedures for medical or religious diets, smoking
policy, Clothing exchange schedules and if authorized,
clothes washing and drying procedures and expected
describe times and procedures for
The
obtaining disposable razors and allows that detainees
attending court will be afforded the opportunity to shave
first.
describes barber hours
telephone policy, debit
The handbook
card procedures, direct and frees calls; locations of
telephones; policy when telephone demand is high; and
calls.
for
and
The
describes the detainee voluntary work
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handbook, but they can
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The handbook
schedule and
The
and
book describes the detainee disciplinary policy
The
and procedures:
Including:
Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions.
• Time limits in the Disciplinary Process.
of
Sum
The grievance section of the handbook
all
steps in the grievance process - Including:
Informal (if used) and formal grievance
procedures;
The appeals process;
• In CDF facilities: procedures for filing an
appeal of a grievance with ICE.
Staff/detainee availability to help during the
grievance process.
• Guarantee against staff retaliati~~ for
filing/pursuing a grievance.
• How to file a complaint about officer
misconduct with the Depa"rtment of Homeland
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food service program is
the direct
supervision of a professionally trained and certified
service administrator. Responsibilities of cooks and
cook foremen are in writing. The Food Service
Administrator (FSA) determines the responsibilities of
the Food Service Staff.
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In ICE Facilities this includes a review of the
ICE "Food Service" standard
Knife Cabinets close with an approved
device
and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the
that locks the device.
All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically
secured to the workstation and staff directly supervise
detainees using knives at these workstations. Staff
utensils
monitor the condition
the
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Food Service is
supervision of Deputy
Manual, who has 30
years experience as cook
foreman for off-shore rigs
Training provided
foreman.
cook
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The FSA annually reviews detainee-volunteer job
descriptions to ensure they are accurate and up-todate.
The Cook Foreman or
assigned detainee
of the food service
During orientation and training session{s), the CS
explains and demonstrates:
• Safe work practices and methods.
Safety features of individual productsl pieces of
.
equipment.
• Training covers the safe handling of hazardous
material[s] the detainee are likely to encounter
in their work.
documents all training'in individual
files.
at CDFs are paid in accordance with the
"Voluntary Work Program" standard. Detainee workers
at IGSAs are subject to local and State rules and
detainee
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not paid.
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Detainees are served at least two hot meals every day.
No more than 14 hours elapse between the last meal
served and the first meal of the
For cafeteria style
guard" protects
The
A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional
analysis of every master-cycle menu planned.
The FSA has established procedures to ensure
items on the master-cycle menu are prepared and
to
Cook Foreman has the authority to change menu
items if necessary.
• If yes, documenting each substitution, along
with its justification
toFSA
• With
All staff and volunteers know and adhere to written
"food preparation" procedures.
require the
Detainees whos~ religious bel
adherence to particular religious dietary laws are
to the
FSA.
A common-fare menu available to detainees whose
dietary requirements cannot be met on the main.
• Changes to the planned common-fare menu
can be made at the facility level.
• Hot entrees are offered three times a week.
• The common-fare menus satisfy nutritional
recommended daily allowances (RDAs).
• Staff routinely provides hot water for instant
beverages and foods.
Common-fare meals are served with:
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• Staff use separate cutting boards, knives,
spoons, scoops, etc., to prepare the commonfare diet items.
command level must approve a
A supervisor at
detainee's removal from the Common-Fare Program.
in conjunction with the chaplain and/or
The
local religious leaders, provide the FSA a schedule of
calendar
ceremonial meals for the
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6:00 - 6:15am
11 :30am - 1:OOpm - lunch
6:1
dinner
Only with approval from
the Warden.
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The common-fare program accommodates detainees
abstaining from particular foods or fasting for religious
purposes at prescribed times of the year.
• Muslims fasting during Ramadan receive their
meals after sundown.
Jews who observe Passover but do not
participate in the Common-Fare Program
receive the same Kosher-for- Passover meals
as those who do participate.
• Main-line offerings include one meatless meal
(lunch or dinner) on Ash Wednesday and
du
The food service
satellite-feeding programs
sanitation.
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foods are maintained at the prescribed,
"safe" temperature(s) as served.
All meals provided in
Food is not used to punish or
upon behavior.
staff instructs detainee volunteers on:
The·food
Personal
cleanliness and hygiene;
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techniques
• . serving food, and; for preparing, storing, and
,:
The sanitary operation, care, and maintenance
of
ment.
Everyone working in the food service department
complies with food safety and sanitation requirements.
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weekly
Standard operating procedures
inspections of all food service areas, including dining
and food-preparation areas and equipment.
• whocond the
compliance
and
Equipment is
safety codes and regulations.
• When was the most recent inspection?
conducted the
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Storage areas are locked when not in use.
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8/2006
Dept of Health
Certified for 2006-2007
No discrepencies were
noted on report.
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Workers know to clean
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Detainee
and stored away.
accessible to
Detainees' large valuables are secured in a location
accessible to designated supervisor(s) or processing
staff
the baggage and
property
Staff
arriving detainees, including funds and valuables). For
IGSAs and CDFs, using a personal property inventory
form that meets the ICE
Staff forwards an arriving
medicine to the
medical staff.
arriving detainees and their personal
Staff
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facility procedures for
are similar with
The facility attempts to
an out-processed detainee
facility.
that he/she left property in
• By sending written notice to the detainee's last
known address;
Via
certified mail;
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The
notice state that the detainee has 30 days
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in which to claim the property, after which it will
be considered
The facility disposes of
property in
accordance with written procedures.
• If a CDFIIGSA facility, written procedure
requires the prompt forwarding of abandoned
to ICE.
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IGSA does not hold large
valuables
Reported to Major Riley
IGSA will obtain
forwarding address and
ship property priority mail
at no cost to the detainee
or family members
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announcing presentations appear in common
areas at least 48 hours in advance and sign-up sheets
are available and accessible.
Documentation is submitted and maintained when any
detainee is denied permission to attend a presentation
and the reason
for the denial.
When the number detainees
to attend a
presentation is limited, the facility allows a sufficient
number of presentations so that all detainees signed up
attend.
Detainees in segregation, unable to attend for security .
reasons may request separate sessions with presenters.
Such
are
to assist
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Group presenters who have had their privileges
suspended are notified in writing by the Field Office
Director or disignee; and the reasons for suspension are
documented. The Headquarters Office for Detention
and Removal, Field Operations and Detention
management Division is notified when a group or
individual is
The facility plays ICE-approved vidE~otalDed
presentations on legal rights, at regular opportunities at
the
of
izations.
policy,
A copy of the Group Legal Rights
including attachments, is available to detainees upon
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for the informal
Written
of oral grievances (Not mandatory).
• If yes, the detainee has up to fIVe days within
which to make his/her concern known to a
grievance comm
have access to
equivalent in IGSA}, using formal procedures.
• Detainees may seek help from other detainees
or facility staff when preparing a grievance.
• Illiterate, disabled, or non-English-speaking
detainees receive special assistance when
~
Every member of the staff knows how to identify
emergency grievances, including the procedures for
There are documented or substantiated cases of
harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise
retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint.
• If
a Detainee Grievance
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• "Nuisance complains" are identified in the
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nuisance
received but not filed.
Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes
officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDF/IGSA
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has a policy and procedure
the regular
issuance and exchange of clothing, bedding, linens and
towels.
The supply of these items exceeds the
minimum
for the number of detainees.
All new detainees are issued clean, temperatureappropriate, presentable clothing during in-processing.
Detainees receive
One uniform shirt and one pair of uniform pants
or one jumpsuit.
• One pair of socks.
• One pair of underwear (Daily change).
One
footwear.
for
weather
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detainees are issued
bedding, linens
towel. They receive at a minimum:
• One mattress
• One blanket
• Two sheets
• One pillowcase
• One towel
• Additional blankets are issued based on local
weather
assigned to
clothed in
with the
Detainees are provided clean clothing, linen and
• Socks and undergarments - exchanged daily.
Outer garments - twice weekly.
Sheets - weekly.
Towels - weekly.
Pillowcasesservice detainee
workers permitted to
outer
to exchanges
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The Warden/OIC considers and approves, on a caseby-case baSiS, trips to immediate family member's:
• Funeral
• Deathbed
The facility
, father, brother, sister,
spouse, child,
and foster parent as
"immediate
The CDFIIGSA facility
ICE otall
requests for non-medical escorts.
is the approving official for
The Field Office
non-medical
The detainee's Deportation Officer reviews the file
before fOlWarding a detainee's request, with
recommendation, to the approving official. Each
recommendation addresses the individual's suitability for
kind of
who require overnight housing are placed in
IGSA facilities.
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accept
a
relative
Escort officers ensure that detainees:
• Conduct themselves in a manner that does not
bring discredit to the ICE.
• Do not violate federal, state, or local laws.
• Do not purchase, possess, use, consume, or
administer narcotics, other drugs, or intoxicants.
• Do not arrange to visit family or friends unless
approved before the trip.
• Make no unauthorized phone calls.
• Know they are subject to search, urinalysis,
breathalyzer, or comparable test upon return to
the
return to the
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facility provide:
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Detainees have access to recreation activities outside
the housing units for at least one hour daily, 5 days a
week.
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returned.
Detainees in
segregation
receive a written explanation when a panel revokes
his/her recreation
programs or religious activities are available to
If the facility has no outside recreation, are detainees
considered for transfer after six months?
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of all el
detainees
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The detainee's written decision for or against an
transfer documented in his/her A-file.
IGSA does not employ
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Ri oversees
Detainees have access
more than 5 hours each
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allows detainees to observe the major "holy
days" of their religious faith.
List
The facility accommodates recogn
observances by:
Providing special meals, consistent with dietary
restrictions.
Honoring fasting requirements.
• Facilitating religious services.
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are checked and verified before
detainee
Members of faiths not represented by clergy conduct
may request to present their own services within security
allowances.
Detainees in the Special Management Unit to participate
in religiOUS practices unless otherwise documented for
and
of the
the
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a reasonable degree of privacy
detainee who is having
call.
The facility provides the detainees with the ability to
make non-collect (special access) calls.
In facilities unable to fully meet this requirement initially
because of limitations of its telephone service, the ICE
makes alternate arrangements to provide required
within 24
restrictions are
on
ees
to
contact attorneys and legal service providers who are
"Free
on the
Services List".
arrangements are made to allow detainees to
telephone with an immediate family member
Facil
The facility has a system for taking and delivering
emergency detainee telephone messages.
Emergency phone
messages are immediately
given to detainees.
Detainees are
to return emergency phone calls
as soon as
Detainees in disciplinary segregation are allowed
phone calls relating to the detainee's immigration case
consultation calls.
or other
are allowed
are allowed
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IGSA has never
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nAt'~in'~Al:t in administrative segregation and protective
custody afforded the same telephoning privileges as
those in nAI'A~~1
When detainee phone calls are monitored, notification
is posted by detainee telephones that phone calls
made by the detainees may be monitored. Special
are riot monitored.
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etainee population
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The visitation schedule and rules are available to the
public.
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The hours for all
the visitation waiting area.
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visitation are posted
A written copy of the rules regulating visitation and the
hours of visitation is available to visitors.
are
to
item specified in the standard.
orders only
personal property
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Visitors are
standard requirements.
to
The requirement on visitation by minors is complied
with.
At
where there is no provision for visits by
minors, the ICE arranges for visits by children and
stepchildren, on request, within the first 30 days.
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On regular business days
visitation hours provide
for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and a
minimum of four hours per day on weekends and
holidays.
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detainees are given the
option of continuing a meeting with a legal
representative through a scheduled meal.
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After that time, on request, ICE considers a transfer,
when possible, to a facility that will allow minor
visits
allowed.
nees
housing afforded visitation.
Legal visitation is available seven (7) days a week,
including holidays.
Private consultation rooms are available for attorney
meetings. There is a mechanism for the detainee and
his/her
to
documents.
There are written procedures governing detainee
searches.
When strip searches are required after every contact
visit with a legal representative, the facility provides an
for non~contact
Prior to each visit,
service providers and
assistants are identified per the standard.
organizations is
The current list pro bono
posted in the detainee housing areas and other
appropriate areas.
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Provisions for NGO visitation as stated in the Detention
Standards are complied with.
Law
a
detainee, are referred to the ICE Field Office for
approval.
Former detainees or aliens in proceedings, requesting
to visit with a detainee, are referred to the OIC or ICE
Field Office.
Procedures are
the
standard, for examinations by independent medical
service providers and experts.
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meets neatness and cleanliness
Detainees have the opportunity to participate in special
details, however, are never allowed to work outside the
secure
Written procedures govern selection of detainees for the
Voluntary Work Program.
The same procedures apply for replacement
workers as for "new" workers.
Staff follows written
challenged
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accordance with written procedure, ensures
detainee volunteers understand their responsibilities as
workers before
The voluntary work program meets:
OSHA standards
NFPA standards
ACA
staff screens and formally certifies detainee food
service volunteers.
Before the assignment begins
As a matter of written
safety equipment! training sufficient for
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has a three person
panel to review job·
placements
Medical staff
job placement panel
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Section II
Health Services
Standards
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When a
has refused food for 72 hours, it is
standard practice for staff to refer him/her to the medical
department.
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CDFs and IGSAs immediately report a hunger strike to
the ICE.
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procedures to ensure staff
to a hunger strike.
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Policy and
require that staff isolate a hungerstriking detainee from other detainees.
in an observation room?
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personnel are authorized to place a detainee in
the Special Management Unit or a locked hospital room.
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Medical staff records the weight and vital signs of a
hunger-striking detainee at least once every 24 hours.
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The OIC of the facility obtains a hunger striker's consent
before medical treatment.
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A signed Refusal of Treatment form is
of every
detainee who rejects medical evaluation or treatment.
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During a hunger strike, staff documents and provides
the hunger-striking detainee three meals a day.
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water/other beverages.
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During a hunger strike, staff removes all food items from
the hunger striker's living area.
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Staff is directed to record the hunger striker's fluid intake
and food consumption, does staff always use Hunger
Strike Monitoring Form 1-839. IGSA's use a similar
form.
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supply of drinking
has written procedures for treating
Staff documents all treatment attempts, including
attempts to persuade hunger striker of medical risks.
Staff has received training
of hunger
strikes. Medical staff receives early training in hungerstrike evaluation and treatment. Staff remain current in
evaluation and treatment techniques.
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Observation room has
constant video monitoring
Staff encourages
detainee to eat meals
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nurse's notes
program training
and Academy training
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records are kept apart from other files. They
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unit.
With physical access restricted to authorized
medical staff.
Procedurally, no copies made and placed in
detai
Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
•
Every arriving detainee receives a TB test.
•
During the admission process.
•
Detainee's TB-screening does not occur more
than one business day after his/her arrival at the
facility.
• Detainees not screened are housed separate
from the
All detainees receive a mental-health screen
upon
arrival. It is conducted:
• By a health care provider or specially trained
officer;
• Before a detainee's assignment to a housing
unit.
The facility health care provider promptly reviews all 1794s (or equivalent) to identify detainees needing
medical attention.
The health care provider physically
arriving detainees within 14 days of admission/arrival at
the
have access
Detainees in the Special Management
to health
services.
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detainees are
transfers.from other
facilities. If detainee
arrives with no proof of
recent TB testing, facility
will isolate until test is
conducted
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Staff provides
request slips daily, upon request.
• Request slips are available in the languages
other than English, including every language
spoken by a sizeable number of the facility's
detainee population.
Service-request slips are delivered in a timely
fashion to the health care
The
a written plan
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
ired.
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other container labeled with the detainee's name and Anumber and marked "MEDICAL CONFIDENTIAL".
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has medical staff
on site 24 hours a day.
Savoy
always
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member
suicide-prevention
training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the
em
orientation
Training prepares staff to:
Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
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screens all detainees for suicide potential as part of the
admission process.
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after the
to refer at-risk
are followed.
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Security and Control
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a written procedure for handling
illegal contraband. Staff inventories, holds, and reports
it when necessary to the proper authority for
seizure.
band that is governrnent property is retained as
evidence for potential disciplinary action or criminal
Staff returns property not needed as evidence to the
proper authority. Written procedures cover the return of
such property.
documentation
property is destroyed
established
Before confiscating religious items, the ole or
designated investigator contacts a religious authority.
Staff follows written procedures when
contraband that is illegal.
g hard
Hard contraband that is illegal (under criminal statutes)
may be retained and used for official use, e.g. training
purposes.
If yes, under specifiC circumstances and using
specified written procedures. Hard contraband is
secured when not in use.
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detention file is
will exceed
The detainee detention
contains either originals or
copies of documentation and forms generated during
the admissions
The detainee's detention file also contains documents
generated during the detainee's custody.
• Special requests
• Any G-589s and/or 1-77s closed-out during the
detainee~s stay
• Disciplinary forms/Segregation forms
• 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
limited to
distribution the
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
makes a notation
be archived.
that the file
and
Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file
when appropriately requested by supervisory personnel
at the receiving facility or office.
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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
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staff from imposing or permitting
the following sanctions:
• corporal punishment
• deviations from normal food service
• clothing deprivation
• bedding deprivation
• denial of personal hygiene items
• loss of correspondence privileges
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and procedures for
The rules conduct,
violations are defined in writing and communicated to all
and in
detainees
The following items are conspicuously posted in
Spanish and English or other dominate languages used
in the facility:
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Prohibited Acts
• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• Sanctions
(or equivalent in IGSAs)
A disciplinary
infractions. The panel:
• Conducts hearings on all charges and
allegations referred by the UDC
Considers
written reports, statements, physical
•
evidence, and oral testimony
• Hears pleadings by detainee and staff
representative
Bases
its findings on the preponderance of
•
evidence
•
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The facility permits hearing postponements or
continuances when conditions warrant such a
for
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the detainee handbook
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Major
Shift Captain
Cell Block Supervisor
Inmate Counsel
Interpreter
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govern the handling of confidentialinformation. Standards include criteria for
....,.,nn""7i"'n "substantial evidence"
All forms relevant to the incident, investigation,
committee/panel reports, etc., are completed and
distributed as
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or detainee groups exercise
over other detainees.
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disseminates information on
and moods to the Officer
There is a designated person or persons responsible for
emergency plans and their implementation. Sufficient
time is allotted to the person or group for development and
entation of the
The plans address the following issues:
• Confidentiality
• Accountability (copies and storage locations)
• Annual review procedures and schedule
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situations.
The facility has cooperative contingency plans with
applicable:
Local law enforcement agencies
State agencies
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5-day's supply on hand
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Disturbances
Escapes
Bomb Threats
Adverse Weather
Internal Searches
Facility Evacuation
Detainee Transportation System Plan
Internal Hostages
Civil Disturbances
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Hazardous materials are always
proper
supervision.
• quantities are limited.
• Staff always supervises detainees using these
All "flam
and "combustible" materials (liquid and
aerosol) are stored and used according to label
recommendations.
Lighting fixtures and electrical equipment are installed in
storage rooms and other hazardous areas meet
Code
irements.
caustic materials stored in their original
a secure area.
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Staff directly supervises and accounts
products
methyl alcohol. Staff receive 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
Every employee and detainee
flammable, toxic, or
caustic materials receives advance training in their use,
The facility
with the most current ition
applicable codes, standards, and regulations of the
National Fire Protection Association and the
and Health Administration
ualified officer conducts the fire and
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products used in facility .
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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
in the d rammed area.
and disposal
Standard cleaning practices include:
• Using specified equipment; cleansers;
disinfectants and detergents.
An established schedule of cleaning and follow-
•
No barbershop
Stericycle, Inc.
A Iicensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
for
Drinking water and wastewater
tested
accordi to a fixed schedule.
Emergency power generators is tested at least every
two weeks.
• Other emergency systems and equipment
receive testing at least quarterly.
• Testing is followed-up with timely corrective
actions
and
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hold rooms for more than
Detainees are provided with basic personal hygiene
items such as water, soap, toilet paper, cups for water,
feminine
In older
officers are within visual or audible
range to allow detainees access to toilet facilities on a
basis.
search for weapons or
the room.
supervise the detention hold rooms
Officers
using direct supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).
• Hold rooms are irregularly monitored every 15
minutes.
are noted.
• Unusual behavior or com
When the last detainee has been removed from the
hold room, it is given a thorough inspection.
• Cleaning.
• Evidence of tampering with doors, locks,
windows, grills, plumbing or electrical fixtures is
reported to the shift supervisor for corrective
r.
evacuation plan.
There is a
• There is a designated officer to remove·
detainees from the holdrooms in case of fire
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attended an
The security officer, or equivalent in IGSAs, has
responsibly for all administrative duties and responsibilities
to
etc.
or equivalent
es
in
control.
The security officer, or equivalent in IGSAs, maintains
inventories of all keys, locks and locking devices.
The security officer follows a preventive maintenance
program and maintains all preventive maintenance
Facility
The security officer, or equivalent in IGSAs, develops
policy and procedures to ensure safe combinations
integrity.
Only dead bolt or dead lock functions are used in detainee
accessible areas.
locks
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.
operational keyboard sufficient to accommodate all
the facility key rings including keys in use is located in a
secure area.
Procedures in
• Identifiable
Numbers of keys on the ring are cited?
cannot be
from issued
IGSA has a contract with
locksmith
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Individual gun lockers are
• They are located in an area that permits constant
officer observation.
• In an area that does not allow detainee or public
access.
The facility has a key accountability policy and procedures
to ensure key accountability. The keys are physically
cou
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Keys counted each shift
change
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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.
• When a key or key ring is lost, misplaced, or not
accounted for, the shift supervisor is
immediately notified.
• Detainees are not permitted to handle keys
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count
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Written procedures cover informal and emergency
counts.
• They followed during informal counts.
•
The-control officer (or other deSignated position)
maintains an out -count record of all detainees
the
in each officer's training
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the latest inserts (emergency
and revisions.
m
One individual or department is responsible for keeping
all post-orders current with revisions that take place
Warden Copes
file) of post
signed and
event
nit post officers record all detainee activity in a
log. The post order include instructions on maintaining
the
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policy.
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The policy specifies:
Posts to be inspected
Required inspection forms
Frequency of inspections
Guidelines for checking security features
Procedures for reporting weak spots,
inconsistencies, and other areas needing
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in a viSitor logbook or
The facility maintains a log all incoming and departing
vehicles to sensitive areas of the facility. Each entry
contains:...
• The driver's name
• Company represented
• Vehicle contents
• Delivery date and time
• Date and time out
• Vehicle license number
Name of employee responsible for the vehicle
visit
the
each
entering and
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and recorded
in Central Control
•
Every search
documented.
Documented in Shift Log
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including exterior windows, are
each shift.
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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
In exigent
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
regularly reviews the status of
The C (orequ
detainees in administrative detention.
• A supervisory officer conducts a review within
72 hours of the detainee's placement in the
A supervisory officer conducts another review after the
detainee has spent seven days in administrative
segregation.
Every week thereafter for the first month.
• Every 30 days after the first month.
• Does each review include an interview with the
detainee.
• Is a written record made of the decision and
the
The detainee is given a copy of the decision and
justification for each review.
The detainee is given an opportunity to appeal
the reviewer's decision to someone else in the
•
•
routinely notifies the Field
The OIC (or
Office Director (or staff officer in charge of IGSAs) any
time a detainee's stay in administrative detention
exceeds 30 days.
Upon notification that the detainee's
administrative segregation has exceeded 60
days, the FD forwards written notice to HQ
Field
ORO.
reviews the case of every
The OIC or
detainee who objects to administrative segregation
after 30 days in the SMU.
A written record is made of the decision and
the justification.
receives a
of this record.
The detainee given the right to appeal to the OIC (or
equivalent) the conclusions and recommendations of
any review conducted after the detainee has remained
in administrative segregation for seven consecutive
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The SMU well ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
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All cells are
with
• Every bed securely fastened to the floor or
wall.
The number
in any
does not exceed
the occupancy limit.
• When occupancy exceeds recommended
capacity. do basic living standards decline?
• Do criteria for objectively assessing living
standards exist?
• If yes, are the criteria included in the written
The segregated
not have fewer
opportunities to exchangellaunder clothing, bedding,
and linen than detainees in the
Detainees receive three nutritious
per day.
• From the general population's menu of the daY.i
• Do detainees eat only with disposable utensils.
• Is
ever
Each detainee maintains a normal level personal
hygiene in the SMU.
• The detainees have the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three times a week.
•
If
The detainees are provided:
• Barbering services.
• Recreation privileges in accordance with the
"Detainee Recreation" standard.
• Non-legal reading material.
• Religious material.
• The same correspondence privileges as
detainees in the general population.
• Telephone access similar to that of the general
population.
• Personal
A health care
at least
three times a week.
• The shift supervisor visits each detainee daily.
• Weekends and
Procedures comply with the 'Visitation" standard.
• The detainee retains visiting privileges.
• The visiting room available during normal
hours.
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Detainees do not have less law-library access than the
general population.
Are they required to use the law library
separately, as a group? If so:
to them.
materials
The SMU maintains a permanent log.
• Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served,
visitors etc.
SPC procedures include completing the SMU Housing
Record (1-888) immediately upon a detainee's
placement in the SMU.
• Staff completes the form at the end of each
shift.
CDFs
and IGSA facilities use Form 1-888 (or
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Reported on an Unusual
Occurrence Report
Staff record whether the detainee ate, showered,
exercised and took any medication during every shift.
• Logs record all pertinent information, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior,
etc..
The medical officer/health care professional
signs each individual's record during each visit
• The housing officer initials the recor:d. when all
detainee services are completed or at the end
shift.
of
new record is created for each week the detainee is
in Administrative Segregation.
These weekly records are retained in the SMU
until the detainee's return to the general
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running shift log.
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committed during one
incident do
A
completed
Disciplinary Segregation
Order
accompanies the detainee into the SMU.
• The detainee receives a copy of the order
within 24 hours of placement in disciplinary
procedures include reviewing the cases of
individual detainees housed in disciplinary detention at
set intervals.
• After each formal review, the detainee receives
of the decision and reasons for it.
a
The conditions of confinement in the SMU are
proportional to the amount of control necessary to
detainees
Detainees in
segregation have fewer
privileges than those housed in administrative
Living conditions in disciplinary SMUs modified to
reinforce acceptable behavior.;
•
If yes, does staff prepare writt~n
documentation for this action.;
to
Does the OIC
sam
The quarters used for segregation are:
• Well-ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
• Maintained in a sanitary condition.
cells are equipped with beds.
• The beds securely fastened to the floor or wall of
the
The number
confined to each cell or room
do not exceed the number for which the space was
designate.
• Does the OIC approve excess occupancy on a
basis.
When a detainee is segregated
clothing,
mattress, blanket, or pillow, (in a dry cell setting) a
justification is made and the decision is reviewed each
is safe.
shift. Items are returned as soon
same opportunities to
other detainees.
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Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious
meals/days.
• Selected from the Food Service's menu of the
day.
• Food is not used as
Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of
personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower
and shave at least
The detainees
as a threat
to security:
• 8arbering services.
• Recreation privileges.
• Other-than-Iegal reading material.
• Religious material.
• The same correspondence privileges as other
detainees.
• Personal
When phone access is limited by nu
or type of calls,
limits do not apply to the following:
• Calls about the detainee's immigration case or
other legal matters.
• Calls to consular/embassy officials.
• Calls during family emergencies (as determined
the
.A health care professional visits every detainee in
disciplinary segregation every day, Monday through
Friday.
• The shift supervisor visit each segregated
detainee daily
visitors, in
with
SM
the
SMU detainees receive legal visits, as provided in the
"Visitation" standard.
• Legal service providers notified of security
concerns
before a visit.
Visits from clergy are allowed.
• The clergy member given the option of
visiting/not visiting the segregated detainee.
• ViolenVuncooperative detainees denied access
to religious services when safety and security
would otherwise be affected.
detainees have law library access.
• ViolenVuncooperative detainees retain access
to the law library unless adjudicated a security
threat in writing.
• Legal material brought to individuals in the
SMU on a case-by-case basis.
• Staff document every incident of denied
to the law
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Management Housing Unit
Record (1-8880r equivalent) is prepared as soon as the
detainee is placed in the SMU.
• All 1-888s filled out by the end of each shift
•
The CDF/IGSA facility use Form
•
1-888
uivalent local form
SMU staff records whether the detainee ate, showered,
exercised, took medication, etc.
•
Details about the detainee logged, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidal/violent behavior,
etc.
• The health care official sign individual records
after each visit.
• The housing officer initials the record when all
detainee services are completed or at the end
of the shift.
• A new record is created weekly for each
detainee in the SMU.
• The SMU retains these records until the
detainee leaves
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There is an ind
I who responsible for developing
a tool control procedure and an inspection system to
insure
Department heads are responsible for implementing this
standard in their departments.
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Tool inventories are required for:
Maintenance Department
• Medial Department
• Food Service Department
Electronics Shop
Recreation Department
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has a facility policy for the regular inventory
The
of all tools.
The policy sets minimum time lines for physical
inventory and all necessary documentation.
ICE facilities use AMIS bar code labels when
required.
•
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The facility has a tool classification system.
classified according to:
Restricted (dangerous/hazardous)
•
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are
Non Restricted (non-hazardous).
Department
tool-control
The facility has pOlicies and procedures in place to
ensure that all tools are marked and readily identifiable.
storage system.
The facility has an approved
The system ensures that all stored tools are
accountable.
Commonly used tools (tools that can be
mounted) are stored in such a way that
notice.
tool are
Each facility has procedures for the issuance of tools to
staff and detainees.
procedures to address the
The facility has
issue of lost tools. The policy and procedures include:
Verbal and written notification.
Procedures for detainee access.
Necessary documentation/review for all
incidents
out
Broken or
in an
All private or contract repairs and maintenance workers
under contract to the ICE, or other viSitors, submit an
inventory of all tools prior to admittance into or departure
from
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every
inspection.
Officers use a
Officers
report
deficiencies
affecting
operability.
•
Deficiencies
are
corrected
before
the
vehicle
•
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
the 10-hour limit.
with valid CDLs required in any bus
Two
transporting detainees.
When buses travel in tandem with detainees,
there two qualified officers per vehicle.
An unaccompanied driver transport an empty
.vehicle.
is thoroughly
Before the start of each detail, the
searched.
transported is
•
•
immediately prior to boarding
All
the bus or vehicle.
the
the number of detainees
The facility ensures
transported does not exceed the vehicles manufacturers
a visual count once all
The vehicle crew
passengers are on board and seated.
• Additional visual counts are made whenever the
vehicle makes a scheduled or unscheduled
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Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees.
• .One officer remains in the vehicle at all times
when detainees are
Meals are provided during long distance transfers.
• . The meals meet the minimum dietary standards,
dieticians utilized
the Service.
The vehicle crew inspects 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
discrepancies
with
the
Food
Service
representative.
• Basins,
latrines,
and
drinking-water
containers/dispensers are cleaned and sanitized
schedule.
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Is inspected.
Accom
the detainee.
contingencies are included in the written
The
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
or minors
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Written policy authorizes staff to respond in an
immediate-use-of-force situation without a supervisor's
or direction.
When the detainee is in an area that is or can
isolated (e.g., a locked cell, a range), posing no direct
threat to the detainee or others, officers must try to
resolve the situation without
to force.
Written policy asserts that calculated rather than
immediate use of force is feasible in most cases.
ity subscribes to the prescribed
The
Avoidance Procedures.
Ranking detention official, health
professional, and others confer before every
use offorce.
must be forcibly moved and/or
When a
restrained and there is time for a calculated use of force,
staff use the Use-of-Force Team Technique.
staff
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Does not use force as punishment.
Attempts to gain the detainee's voluntary
cooperation before resorting to force
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control the detainee.
•
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have failed or are in"lr, ..",.~ti""'1
Mecication may only be used for restraint purposes
when authorized by the Medical Authority as medically
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Use-of-Force Team
attempt to prevent injury and exposure to communicable
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Standard procedures
restraints include:
Soft restraints (e.g., vinyl)
Dressing
the detainee appropriately for the
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temperature.
• A bed, mattress, and blanket/sheet.
• Checking the detainee at least every 15
minutes.
Logging
each check.
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the
bed-restrained detainee often
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enough to prevent soreness or stiffness.
• Medical evaluation of the restrained
detainee twice per eight-hour shift.
When qualified medical staff is not
immediately available, staff position the
detainee
The shift supervisor monitors the detainee's
position/condition every two hours.
• He/she allow the detainee to use the rest
room at these times under
ards.
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When the OIC authorizes use of non-lethal weapons:
• Medical staff is consulted before staff use
pepper spray/non-lethal weapons.
Medical
staff review the detainee's medical
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Special precautions are taken when
detainees.
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pregnant
use of force and/or non-routine
of force and the
It standard
non-routin
All officers receive training in self-defense,
confrontation-avoidance techniques and the use of force
to control detainees.
Specialized training is given Officers are
in all devices
use.
are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and
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the Use of Force form is used. In other
facilities (IGSAs / CDFs) this form or its equivalent is
used.
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Remarks: (Record significant facts, observations, other sources used, etc.)
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counsel ora
ee
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
within DACS
for the transfer and the
Notification includes
location of the new
The deportation officer is allowed discretion regarding
the timing of the notification when extenuating
attomey 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 eneral
The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee
Transfer Notification Form.
the
• Form G-391 or equivalent
removal of a detainee
used.
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accompanies the detainee when
to a l'Iiffi",,,olnt 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.
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The following items must be inspected for complianc~ with those Justice Core Standards not
covered by the ICE Detention Standards:
Item
1
6
8
Written Policy and Procedures are in place to provide staff with the necessary
information to operate and maintain the facility on a daily basis and in accordance
with local, state, and federal law
are reviewed
Written
and
The facility provides for a system of monitoring through internal audits and reviews
The internal administrative audit is separate from any external audits or reviews
Audit or inspection reports identify areas of concern, identify necessary corrective
action, and provide for a system follow-up
Audit and Inspection reports are maintained on file until at least the next review is
the extent Possible, physical plant design facilitates continuous personal contact
and interaction between staff and detainees in the housing unit and recreation /
leisure areas.
Written policies and procedures are in place that outline a comprehensive program
that promotes and encourages staff/detainee communications. A dally rotation
schedule should be established to ensure adequate staff coverage is provided
the meal.
are provided appropriate annual cultural diversity or sensitivity training. Such
training is designed and implemented in a fashion that will further enhance
staff members'
to communicate with detainees in an effective manner.
*Remarks: (Record significant facts, observations, other sources used, etc.)
(b)(6), (b)(7)c
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Department of Homeland Security
1010 East Whatley Road
Oakdale, LA 71463
u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
October 26, 2006
MEMORANDUM FOR:
John P. Torres
Director (Acting)
Office of Detention and Removal
THROUGH:
Official Channels
(b)(6), (b)(7)c
FROM:
(b)(6), (b)(7)c
Revievver-in-Charge
SUBJECT:
Pine Prairie Correctional Center
Annual Detention Revievv
On October 24-25,2006, an annual revievv vvas conducted for the Pine Prairie Correctional Center
located vvithin the Nevv Orleans Field Office. This revievv vvas performed under the supervision of
(b)(6), (b)(7)c
Revievver-in-Charge (RIC).
Immigration Enforcement Agent
assisted the RIC in this revievv. The facility is used for detainees requiring housing<l,l1~ than
$ev.mlty..tvv0>(72) hours. ,
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Type of Review:
This revievv is a scheduled Operational Revievv to determine general compliance vvith established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards.
Review Findings:
No DHS Standards have been identified as overall deficient.
RIC Observations:
During the revievv no constraints or difficulties vvere encountered. The administrative and
correctional staff vvas prepared for this revievv and readily produced the necessary documentation to
satisfy the components vvithin each standard.
Detention Review summAeport
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2005 Review Findings:
During the 2005 review, the facility advised the review team there was pending litigation against a
fonner employee. In August 2006, he was convicted for the offense of civil rights violation,
tampering with a witness, and he is now serving a criminal sentence with the Federal Bureau of
Prisons.
Best Practice:
The facility has developed a practice of creating a spiral bound monthly report to support quality
assurance. The report displays hard copies of various inspections for fire and health, food service,
recreation, funds and personal property, tool control, telephone service, environmental safety, and
building maintenance. It also reveals issues relating to staff meetings, employee perfonnance, daily
activities, population counts, education programs, law library, disciplinary reports, food costs,
security, commissary, medical and mental health issues. The administration and correctional staff
determined these reports reveal areas that require special attention, therefore enhancing daily
operations.
Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of,"Good".
RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Fonn G-324A and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review.file.
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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:
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[8] Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]
B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
~ Field Office 0 HQInspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
October 24 - 25, 2006
C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
November 7 - 9,2005
Previous Rating
Superior 0 Good [8] Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk
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D. Name and Location of Facility
Name
Pine Prairie Correctional Center
Address (Street and Name)
1133 Hampton Dupree Road
City, State and Zip Code
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
County
Allen
Name and Title of Chief Exeeutive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Telephone # (Include Area Code)
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Field Office I Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
Oakdale, LA
Distance from Field Office
15 miles
I. Facility History
Date Built
July 28, 1999
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction I Bedspace Added
Bedspace added for 8 - new trustee dorm
Future Construction Planned
[8] Yes 0 No Date: November 1, 2006
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
694
Number: 400 Date: by 05/01/2007
I
J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
4,489
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 1'2 months
51,974
I OAK.
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Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location
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F C DFIIGSAI n fiormation 0 nly
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Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
January 17, 1997
ACB-7-1-0074
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$46.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
N/A; ; ;
Estimated Man-days Per Year
I
Level
Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04
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Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
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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.
Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders l
Assault:
Detainee on
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5
3
2
10
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0
0
0
0
Staff
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# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints applied/used
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Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of
sustained.
# Psychiatric Cases referred for
0
0
0
J.
0
0
71
29
77
0
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0
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45
129
173
63
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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
Religious Practices
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Work Pt-n,or,,'rn
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)
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 1011/04
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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, 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.
Officer /
LA
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
Recommended Rating:
DSupe~ior
181 Good
o Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk
Connnents:
Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04
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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 h a v e " from
receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
Final Rating:
0
Superior
o Good
IZI Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk
Comments:
The Review Authority has downgraded the recoinmended rating of "Good" to "Acceptable." The Field
Office should provide the facility with Attachment A so the facility can be compliant with the
Access to Legal Standard.
FormG-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version MayBe 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
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Steve Boll
Acting Field Office Director
New Orleans Field Offic~
NOV 1 8 2006
(b)(6), (b)(7)c
FROM:
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
SUBJECT:
Pine Prairie Correctional Center Annual Review
The annual review of the Pine Prairie Correctional Center conducted October 24-25,2006 in
Pine Prairie, Louisiana has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been assigned.
The rating was based on the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) Summary Memorandum and
supporting documentation. The Field Office Director must remedy the deficiencies in the RIC
Memorandum, and 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 of the 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 is responsible for ensuring that the facility responds to all
findings and a Plan of Action is submitted to the Review Authority (RA) within 30
days.
3) The RA will advise the Field Office Director once the Plan of Action is approved.
4) Once a Plan of Action is approved, the Field Office Director shall schedule and followup on the above noted deficiencies within 90 days.
www.ice.gov
Subject: Pine Prairie Correctional Center Annual Detention Review
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The RIC is responsible for assisting the Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facility
to respond to the hrimigration and Customs Enforcement findings when assistance is requested.
Notification to the facility shall include infonnation that this assistance is available.
Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at (202)
cc: Official File
(b)(2)l...ow. (b)(6). (b)(7)c