ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Sebastian County Detention Center, Fort Smith, AR, ICE, 2006
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Department of Homeland Security hnmigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Detention and Removal Condition of Confinement Review Worksheet (This document must be attached to each G-324a Inspection Form) This Form to be used for Inspections of alllGSA Facilities Used Under 72 Hours Field Office Detention Review Worksheet IZI D Local Jail- IGSA State Facility - IGSA Name Sebastian Detention Center Address (Street and Name) 801 South uA" Street City, State and Zip Code Fort Arkansas 72901 County Sebastian Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent) Assessment Other 1 G·324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 10/18/04 ~ Deficient .";".:".':.": 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 At-Risk Repeat Find ..... . '. "., "/ / ·.~,:;~:f?~~~:::ie:ht~~~~~t::~~;!:~··· ~' = ~~~~~~~~~-+~~4-~----~~~--~--~ The facility has a system for separating criminal and non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are se arated from non-violent offenders. 18] Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk o o D Repeat Finding (b)(6), (b)(7)c Reviewer Signa Date: 2 0-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IOSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 k states in clear language basic identifies: Initial issue of clothing and bedding and personal hygiene items. • when a medical examination will be conducted. • the telephone policy, debit card procedures, direct and frees calls; Locations of telephones; Policy when telephone demand is high; Policy and procedures for emergency phone calls, and the Detainee Message System. • facility search procedures and contraband policy. • facility visiting hours and schedule and visiting rules and ns handbook describes the detainee policy and procedures: Including: Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions. • Time limits in the Disciplinary Process. • Summary of Disciplinary Process. • The detainee handbook describes the sick call procedures for general population and segregation. • The handbook specifies the rights and res of all detainees. ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 • • D Deficient IZI D At-Risk OQiSI:RVICE<', '",;, ':~;!~i~;i~~I~";~tt~;;;;~tni~ie~s':~Q~o~2g~tizin~~~a~~,rpr~par~d;'ih ./:.. ... , ; ~ :.::>:>~ Trained staff supervises the food service program. Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the ke that locks the device. o o o (b)(6), (b)(7)c Reviewer Signatu . Date: 3 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically secured to the workstation and staff directly supervises detainees using knives at these workstations. Staff monitor the condition of knives and dini utensils Detainees are served at least three meals daily. No more than 14 hours elapse between the last meal served and the first meal of the fo A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional analysis of every master-cycle menu planned. jgI 0 0 jgI 0 0 jgI 0 0 o o o o o o o o is not used to punish or reward detainees based upon behavior. Standard operating procedures include weekly inspections of all food service areas, including dining and areas and Equip daily. Procedures include inspecting all incoming food shipments for damage, contamination, and pest infestation. Ie D D Deficient Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are accessible to dO C!II.,nllton Detainees' ible At-Risk Date: Reviewer Signature: 4 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 forgotten property Ie Deficient ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D 0 At-Risk There are documented or substantiated cases of staff harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint. • If rievance D D D ~ D ~ D D ~ D D • If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping system is maintained. • "Nuisance complains" are identified in the records. For quality control purposes, staff documents • received but not filed. nuisance Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDF/IGSA ICE. fac Date: Reviewer '-'~f~U"'''''U 5 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 ~ Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk D Repeat Finding Date: G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 Deficient At-Risk Deficient At-Risk (b)(6). (b)(7)c Date: Reviewer Signatu 7 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 -"Y~$i Detainees allowed access to telephones during established facility waking hours. Upon admittance, detainees are made aware of the facilit 's tele hone access olic. Detainees are afforded a reasonable degree of privacy for Ie al hone calls. Emergency phone call messages are immediately given to detainees. Detainees are allowed to return emergency phone calls as soon as ossible. Detainees are allowed phone calls to consular/embassy officials. Detainees in disciplinary segregation allowed phone calls for family emergencies. Detainees in administrative segregation and protective custody afforded the same telephoning privileges as those in eneral 0 ulation. When detainee phone calls are monitored, notification iS pOhsted by detainee tbelePho~es tdhaSt Pho~el Acalls made by t e detainees may e monitore. pecla ccess calls are not monitored. I2l Acceptable o Deficient '- '- -:::; , :::':i'jf'}.i;'::;'F)'J ( ::;: '-:'/--, ., " -: c,:, -, D ""-~ISi1;' :,':"No' ,Remarks ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ,~ D o D Repeat Finding At-Risk -'Tf6t4 ,'-, '., ', , c ", ~~~~~!~~,~~~~~1C~j~,+~:7t~~,~Cj~lnte~~g~~~d 1>;,{'C~i,:::i;:(>\';\::; :;b;;j:i;::iq~~:R;9:~~91~'2:'!,::'::-;0,,;:')/;P;:Y:;_¥e$~~<i '"[No;,., if\JA~~ There is a written visitation schedule and hours for general visitation. Hours for both General and Legal Visitation are noted. The visitation ,schedule and rules are available to the public. o o o o A general visitation log is maintained. o o Visitors are searched and identified according to standard requirements. o D I2l Acceptable o Deficient D At-Risk ",',.'ii ._,'fle~arks D Repeat Finding Date: Reviewer Signature: 8 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 -.j' Detainees in the Special Management Unit have access to health care services. The facility has a written plan for the delivery of 24-hour emergency health care when no medical personnel are on duty at the facility, or when immediate outside medical ired. is trained to respond to health-related n a 4-minute time. distribute medication, a health care trains these officers. The medical unit keeps written records of medication that is distributed. Detainees are usal to consent when medical ~ Acceptable Deficient D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the em 10 ee orientation ro ram. Training prepares staff to: • Recognize potentially suicidal behavior; • Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following facility procedures; • Understand and apply suicide-prevention techni ues. ~ Acceptable 0 At-Risk o Deficient OAt-Risk D D o o o Repeat Finding 9 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 o Deficient OAt-Risk The facility has a written disciplinary system using ro ressive levels of reviews and a eals. The facility rules state that disciplinary action shall not be ca ricious or retaliato . Written rules prohibit 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 • de rivation of h ical exercise The rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for violations are defined in writing and communicated to all detainees verball and in writin . The following conspicuously posted in Spanish and English or other dominate languages used in the facility: • Rights and Responsibilities • Prohibited Acts • DisCiplinary Severity Scale • Sanctions • If so where osted When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur, informal resolutions are encoura ed. r8J Acceptable Reviewer Signature: ·0 Deficient OAt-Risk D D D o o D o o D o o D o Repeat Finding Date: 0-324B Detention Review Worksheet for rOSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 No Detainee or detainee groups exercise control or authority over other detainees. Detainees are protected from: • Personal abuse / Corporal punishment • Personal injury • Disease Property damage • Harassment from other detainees The facility has written emergency plans that cover: • Work/Food Strike NO • Disturbances Yes • Escapes Yes • Bomb Threats NO • Adverse Weather NO • Facility Evacuation NO Yes • Internal ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D • Deficient The facility has a system for storing, issuing, and maintaining inventories of hazardous materials. Constant inventories are maintained for all flammable, toxic, and caustic substances used/stored in each section of the facili . The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) file is up-to-date for every hazardous substance used. All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic substances follow the prescribed procedures. They: • Wear personal protective • Equipment. • Report hazards and spills to the • desi nated official. The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees in the work areas. Reviewer ~~.t, .. ~.. ~~ At-Risk ORe D ~ D D ~ D D D D D D D D Date: G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 No system noted MSDS sheets are maintain in the supervisor office. Accessible by staff only. ~••• ";~.;. D D D D D D ~ D D ~ D D D D ~ 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 rammed in the • • A Iicensed/CertifiedfTrained pest-control professional inspects for rodents, inseCts, and vermin. • At least monthly. The pest-control program includes preventive for ind enous insects: • IZI Deficient Reviewer u.E;uu.... ,u At-Risk D Date: G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 Findi >. : • rooms escape proof. The hold room ceilings are escape and tamper Individuals are not held n hold rooms for more than 12 hours. and females are segregated from each other at 18 are not held with adu o Deficient 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 At-Risk 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. ~ o o Individual gun lockers are provided. • They are located in an area that permits constant officer observation. • In an area that does not allow detainee or public access. ~ o o Date: Reviewer SJ.lSJ.."" •. H 13 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 All staff members are trained and held responsible for adhering to proper procedures for the handling of keys. • Issued keys are returned immediately in the event an employee inadvertently carries a key ring home. • Detainees are not permitted to handle keys assi to staff. o Deficient Officers positively identify each detainee before counti him/her as Written procedures cover informal and emergency counts. The control officer (or other designated position) maintains an out -count record of all detainees the fac ~ o Deficient o o o Her,eat OAt-Risk ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 OAt-Risk D Date: ~ &-/((6 ~ G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 .....................----------------- The facility maintains a log of all in vehicles to sensitive areas of the Officers thoro Iy search each vehicle entering and leavin the Every search of the SMU and other housing units documented. Deficient The Administrative Segregation unit provides non-punitive protection from the general population and individuals undergoing disciplinary segregation. • Detainees are placed in the SMU (administrative) in accordance with written In exigent circumstances, may the SMU (administrative) before a written order has been approved. • A copy of the order given to the detainee within 24 hours. ratively segregated detainees enjoy the same general privileges as detainees in the general lation. The SMU is well ventilated. Adequately lighted. Appropriately heated. Maintained in a ~ D D ~ D 0 ~ D D ~ 0 D D At·Risk ~ D D ~ D D ~ 0 D ~ D D Date: 0-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IOSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 Fin maintains a permanent log. Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served, rcro,rc<,ti,."n visitors etc. At a minimum staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised and took any medication during every shift and records all pertinent information, e.g., a medical conditio suicidal/assaultive behavior etc. • D Deficient o o o o At-Risk Repeat Findi ." Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation follow written rocedures. A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order accom anies the detainee into the SMU. Standard procedures include reviewing the cases of individual detainees housed in disciplinary detention at set intervals. The conditions of confinement in the SMU are proportional to the amount of control necessary to rotect detainees and staff. All cells are e ui ed with beds. When a detainee is segregated without clothing, mattress, blanket, or pillow, a justification is made and the decision is reviewed each shift. Items are returned as soon as it is safe. Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious meals/da s. Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower and shave at least three times/week. A health care professional visits every detainee in disci lina se re ation eve da, M - F. All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g., meals served, recreation activities, visitors, etc. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Date: Reviewer Signature: 16 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 .... At a minimum staff whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised and took any medication during every shift and records all pertinent information, e.g., a medical conditio suicidal/assaultive behavior etc. D D D D D D At-Risk The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are classified according to: • Restricted (dangerous/hazardous) • D Non Restricted (non-hazardous). the issuance of tools to ~ Acceptable • D Deficient D ~"'In".;~t At-Risk D • Reviewer \'.H~'H"' ........ ' Date: 0-324B Detention Review Worksheet for rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 Finding iate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts m I staff once the detainee is under control. Special precautions are taken when restraining pregnant detainees and medical nnel are consulted The officers are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and hard restraints. ng calculated use of force, a nd retained for review. Ie IZI 0 0 IZI 0 0 IZI 0 0 IZI 0 0 IZI 0 0 o Deficient Defi At-Risk ~i:¥~~i~j;S~(b;T~!~r~r==~~::~onand ..,'t$~/'i;t: !";".;\{:;iiWfj:;';\i;:;):.;; :{j,Y{",:" :N." ICE information request Forms are available at the IGSA for use b ICE detainees. The IGSA treats detainee correspondence to ICE staff as S ecial Corres ondence. [gI Acceptable D Deficient IZI 0 o Normal correspondence o D Repeat Finding OAt-Risk IZI 0 Date: G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 ~ 12-"1 (0 C. .· Deportation Officer. • The notification is recorded in the detainee's file • When the A File is not available, notification is noted within DACS Notification includes th reason for the transfer and the location of the new The deportation officer is allowed discretion regarding the timing of the notification when extenuating are involved. The attorney and detainee are notified that it is their responsibility to notify family members regarding a transfer. Facility policy mandates that: • Times and transfer plans are never discussed with the detainee prior to transfer. • The detainee is not notified of the transfer until immediately prior to departing the facility. • The detainee is not permitted to make any phone calls or have contact with any detainee in the The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee Transfer Notification Form. • Form G-391 or equivalent authorizing the removal of a from a faci For medical transfers: • The Detainee Immigration Health Service (or IGSA)(DIHS) Medical Director or designee approves the transfer. • Medical transfers are coordinated through the local ICE office. A • medical transfer summary is completed and the detainee. Detainees in ICE facilities having DIHS staff and medical care are transferred with a completed transfer summary sheet in a sealed envelope with the detainee's name and A-number and the envelope is marked Medical Confidential. For medical t transporting officers receive medical issues. instructions Detainee's funds and valuables and property are returned and transferred with the detainee to his/her new location. and documentary procedures outlined in C and D are followed. 181 0 0 0 181 0 181 0 0 181 0 0 0 181 0 181 0 0 Verbally notifiy No Deportation Officer in the State of ICE transport all Medical transports 0 0 IZI 181 0 0 181 0 0 181 0 0 0 0 0 Date: 0-3248 Detention Review Worksheet for IOSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 { /2.C;{c£ o ~ Acceptable Deficient OAt-Risk Reviewer \. H~"'U"""" o o ReDEtat Date: 20 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: Oll04/05 • Aeiention and Removal Operations ~.S. Department of Homeland Security 701 Loyola Ave. Room T-8005 New Orleans, LA 70113-1912 ~ u.s. Immigration ~ .",t~J ~~<'l.vn st.'(;S) andC Customs Enlorcement Interoffice Memorandum To: JOHN P. TORRES, ACTING DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF DETENTION AND REMOV From: SIENJail Reviewer, Fort Smith, Sub-Office Date: June 27, 2006 Re: Review Summary Report for Sebastian County Detention Center (AR) On June 27, 2006, the New Orleans Field Office conducted an annual review of the Sebastian County Detention Center. This review was performed under the supervision of (b)(6), (b)(7)c Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC). The review measured compliance with the ICE Detention Standards. Attached to this memorandum are a copy of the original Form G-324B Detention Facility Review Form and a copy of the worksheet. Type of Review: This review is an Annual Review conducted by officers assigned to the field office as directed by HQDRO. This review was conducted for the purpose of determining overall compliance with the ICE Detention Standards. The facility has been in use by ICE I(INS) since 2001. Review Summary: The American Jail Association and the Arkansas State Jail Standard accredit the Facility. On 8/812005 was inspected and approved by the City Of Fort Smith, Arkansas Fire Marshall. Memorandum for John P. • s • Page 2 Review Summary Report for Sebastian County Detention Center Fort Smith (AR) The following information summarizes those standards not in compliance. Each standard is identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently compliance. Compliant - 25 Deficient - 1 At-Risk -0 Non-Applicable- 2 Environmental Health And Safety: Deficient >>>>>- No system for the storing or issuing cleaning material No records of inventory for the uses of cleaning material. It appears that there is no supervision while cleaning material is being used. No evidence was seen iliat proves that the facility uses personal protective equipment. MSDS sheets were not produced for the inspection. * During the review, the Captain was notified regarding the above deficiencies. The response was immediate and all deficiencies will be corrected. Constraints or difficulties experienced during the review: During the review no constraints or abnormal difficulties were encountered. Staff was extremely helpful in answering questions, providing access to various areas of the facility. RIC Observations: • Administrative STAFF: The Staff was extremely well versed in policy and procedure at this location. Administrative Staff exhibited confidence and courtesy throughout the review. I commend the efforts and accomplishments of the Administrative staff. • Facility STAFF: The Staff exhibited professionalism during the review. The Facility Staff were questioned at length regarding policy and procedure. I observed that the facility operated in a calm and orderly fashion throughout the review. Memorandum for John P . • s • Review Summary Report for Sebastian County Detention Center Fort Smith CAR) R~commended Rating and Justification Page 3 r It is this Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility is,t'q~.~·i'l ;72-hour facility. RIC Assurance Statement: It is the opinion of this Reviewer in Charge that the findings of compliance and noncompliance are documented on the G-324B Review form and that it is supported by documentation in the review file. Within the scope of this review, the facility is operating in accordance with their policy and procedures and is willing to update these records to be in compliance with our Detention Standards. • Department Of Homeland Security • Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facility Inspection Form Facilities Used Under 72 hours G. Accreditation Certificates List all State or National Accreditation[s] received: American Jail Assn Arkansas State Jail Standards [J Check box if facility has no accreditation[s] ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours) H. Problems 1 Complaints (Copies must be attached) The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding Court Order 0 Class Action Order The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending Maior Litigation 0 Life/Safety Issues lIZ! Check if None. B. Current Facility Review Type of Facility Review ~ Field Office 0 HQ Review Date[s] of Facility 6/27/2006 o o C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review 01112/2005 Previous Rating ~ Acc~able 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk I FaciI'lty H'lstory Date Built 1994 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction 1 Bedspace Added N/A Future Construction Planned DYes 0 No Date: Currently in Progress Current Bedspace . [ Future Bedspace (# New Beds only) 266 Number: 96 Date: Jan, 2007 Executive Officer (Warden/Ole/Superintendent) Distance from Field Office 5 miles J. Total Facility Population Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 15,769 Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months 2,543 and Duty Station) . CIassiiilca t'Ion L eve1 (ICE SPCsandCDFs 0 my. I ) .." L-1 L-2 L-3 I AdultMale I Adult Female K L. Facility Ca I>acity ' ;.>' Operational Emergency Rated Adult Male 242 242 20 Adult Female 24 24 24 D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults '";. Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location 1 1 Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location 1 1 . M AverageDal'1 y Population . F CDFIIGSA Information OnIily Contract Number Date of Contract or IGSA IGA 10-00-041 5117/01 Basic Rates per Man-Day $38.00 Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A) I ; ; ; Estimated Man-days Per Year <..:.. ": '".- rAdult Male I Adult Female ICE 6.35 .06 N. Facility Staffim! Level Security: • USMS 13.56 .46. Other 257 63.82 .. Support: Form G-324B (Rev. 3117/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04 • • Significant Incident Summary Worksheet For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. 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. Physical Assault: Offenders on Offenders! Assault: Detainee on Staff # Times Four/Five Point Restraints applied/used Offender / Detainee Medical Referrals as a result of injuries Physical Physical o o 48 48 42 45 0 o Physical 0 o o 0 o 7 2 2 o o o 4 5 5 2 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 90 76 89 78 30 45 o o o o o o 93 57 54 2 4 2 o Actual Grievances: Deaths Psychiatric / Medical Referrals # Medical Cases for Outside Care # Psychiatric Cases referred for 2 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 MayBe Used After 12/1/04 • Classification System Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Procedures Issuance and Exchange of Clothing. Bedding, and Towels Practices ,,"<Oll1""lJU,", 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) Speci!ll Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation) Tool Control Transportation (Land management) Use of Force Staff Detainee Communication Detainee Transfer Form G-324B (Rev. 3117/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 • RIC Review Assurance Statement • By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, findings of noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is . operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded, except for the deficiencies noted in the report. Print Name. Title. & Duty Location Print Name. Title. & Duty Location Print Name, Title. & Duty Location Print Name, Title, & Duty Location RIC Rating Recommendation: IZI Acceptable o Deficient OAt-Risk Comments: Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 • • MANAGEMENT REVIEW Th~. signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. FOD/OICICEO will have ~O c,litys from receipt of this report to respond to all fmdings and recommendations. HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Print Name) Signature Title Date Final Rating: 0 Acceptable Deficient OAt-Risk o Comments: Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211/04 HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW • I Review Authority Tht? 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 rec:Oll1lmtm~ Final Rating: 0 Superior o Good IZI Acceptable o Deficient D At-Risk D No Rating Comments: The Review Authority concurs with the Acceptable rating. A plan of action is required to correct deficiencies in Environmental Health and Safety. Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/01 u.s. Department of Homeland Security 425 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20536 u.s. Immigration and Customs Enforcement MEMORANDUM FOR: Steve Boll FROM: Detention Standards Compliance Unit SUBJECT: Sebastian County Detention Center Annual Review The annual review of the Sebastian County Detention Center conducted June 27,2006 in Fort Smith, Arkansas 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: Sebastian County Detention Center Annual Detention Review Page 2 The RIC is responsible for assisting the Intergovernmental Service Agreement (lGSA) facility to respond to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement findings when assistance is requested. Notification to the facility shall include information that this assistance is available. Should cc: or your staffhave any questions regarding this matter, please contact Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at (b)(2)Low, (b)(6), (b)(7)c