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(AolDerention (lnd Removal Operarions

{'~cpartment of Ilomeland Security
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

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and CustonlS
Enforcelnent
March 8, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

John P. Torres
Director
Office of Detent
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Immigration Enf
Dallas Field Offi
SUBJECT:

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Rolling Plains Regional Detention Center Annual Jail Review

The Dallas, Texas Field Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review ofthe
Rolling Plains Regional Detention Center on March 5, 2007. This review was conducted by
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forcement Agent
Reviewer-In-Charge and Immigration Enf. Agent
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This facility is used for detainees requiring housing over 72 hours. Rolling Plains
Regional Detention Center currently has 327 I.C.E. detainees in their custody. 297 are male
detainees and 30 are female.

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:
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.

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Review Findings:
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable -

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Standards Summary Findings:
There are no areas of the review that were considered to be deficient.
RIC Observations:
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Warden
Assistant Warden
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the entire staff were helpful, courteous, and very hospitable during our inspection. The facility
overall is in good condition. Some of the rooms in the segregation area had gang graffiti on the
walls. The cells were immediately painted the following day and all graffiti was removed. It is
noted that the facility moves in rapid fashion to correct anything that needs attention. Several female
detainees made complaints about recreation, medical, and other areas. The facility immediately
provided documentation rebutting these accusations. The facility staff made serious
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correct any discrepancies during the inspection and these efforts are commended by
and me.

RIC Issues and Concerns
Strip-searches are conducted for every new arrival at the facility. This is the policy of the facility in
order to ensure safety of the detainees and staff. This is not within the parameters ofthe review.
Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the recommendation ofthe Reviewer-In-Charge that the facility receive a rating of "Good".

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

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signatme 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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Title

Chief

Final Rating:

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Superior

[8J Good

o Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk
No Rating

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Comments:

The Review Authority concms with the Reviewer in Charge's recommended rating of "Good".

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

u.s. Department Of Homeland Security

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4ltention Facility Review Form

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Facilities Used Over 72 hours

E.
Accreditation Certificates
Accredited By:
ACA: !Xl
NCCHC : 0
JCAHO:
Date: Aug. 2004 Date:
Date:

ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement

A. Current Inspection
Type of Review
!Xl Field Office 0 HQ Review
Date[s] of Review

Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached)
F.
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Class Action Order
Court Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
Life/Safety Issues
Checked Box above requires a detailed written memorandum.

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03/5/2007 - 03/0712007

Previous/Most Recent Review
Date[s] of Last Review
March 22-23, 2006
Previous Rating
Superior 0 Good !Xl Acceptable

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Deficient

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At-Risk

G. Facilit Histor
Date Built
February 2002
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded

B. Name and Location of Facilit
Name
Rollin Plains R ional Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
118 Count Road 206
City, State and Zip Code
Haskell, TX 79521
County
Haskell
hief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Name a
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Warden
Telephone # (Include Area Code)
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District
Dallas Field Office
Distance from District Office
210 Miles

Date New Construction / Bedspace Added
Future Construction Planned
DYes 0 No Date: N/A
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace
551
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H. Total Facility Population
Total Intake for previous 12 months
4424
Total Mandays for Previous 12 months
6289
Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
L-1
L-2
L-3
Adult Male
Adult Female

C. ICE Information
er (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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1 LE.A. 1Dallas, TX
Last Name 1 Title of Team Members (Reviewers)
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1IEA.; Dallas, TX 1
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1
Controlling Field Office
Dallas, TX
Nearest Field or Sub-Office
Big Spring IRP, TX

Facility Capacity
Rated
Adult Male
Adult Female

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D. CDFIIGSA Information Only
Contract Number
I Date of Contract or IGSA
ACD-2-H-1007
0711912002
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$57.67
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
Transportation;
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Estimated Man-days Per Year
3900

Average Daily Population
ICE
Adult Male
297
Adult Female
30

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Staffing Level
Security:
b2High

Operational

USMS

ort:

Emer~ency

Other
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Form G-324A (Rev. 9/25/03) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31103

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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 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.

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Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders'

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2

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2

With
Without

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

0

Number of Forced Moves, inc\.
Forced Cell moves3

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0
Disturbances 4
of Times Chemical

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

0

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110

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2

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15

54

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62

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9

16

23

24

2

3

2

Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

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

Deaths

Psychiatric /

4

Referrals

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

Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders
Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting
Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
Any incident that involves four or more detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

Form G-324A (Rev. 9/25/03) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/03

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Access to Legal Materials
Group Presentations on Legal Rights
Visitation
Access

Detainee Services
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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

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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
Post Orders
Security Inspections
Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff 1Detainee Communication
Detainee Transfer
Detainee Search

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

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RIC Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Review 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 op~_ating in
except for the
accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and ade
deficiencies noted in the report

Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name)

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Title & Duty Location

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Immigration Enforcement Agent/Dallas, TX

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Team Members
Print Name & Duty Location

Print Name & Duty Location

Tracy L. Evans/Immigration Enf. Agent; Dallas, TX
Print Name & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

Print Name & Duty Location

o Superior
1ZI Good
o Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk

RIC Comments: The facility management and staff went above and beyond the review team's expectations to facilitate our
inspection. Any descrepancies in individual areas of the review were addressed immediately and corrected. The food service area is
one that is noteworthy. The food service area is extremely organized well ran.

Form G-324A (Rev. 9125/03) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31103

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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

Signature

Title

Date

Final Rating:

0

Superior

o Good
o Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

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