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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
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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

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The facility has a system for separating criminal and
non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are
se arated from non-violent offenders.

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Reviewer Signa

Date:

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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
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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
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of all detainees.

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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
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All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically
secured to the workstation and staff directly supervises
detainees using knives at these workstations. Staff
monitor the condition of knives and 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.

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is not used to punish or reward detainees based
upon behavior.
Standard operating procedures include weekly
inspections of all food service areas, including dining
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Procedures include inspecting all incoming food
shipments for damage, contamination, and pest
infestation.

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Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated
and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are
accessible to dO C!II.,nllton
Detainees'
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Date:

Reviewer Signature:

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There are documented or substantiated cases of staff
harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise
retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint.
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If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping
system is maintained.
• "Nuisance complains" are identified in the
records.
For
quality control purposes, staff documents
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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
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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.

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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.

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A general visitation log is maintained.

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Visitors are searched and identified according to
standard requirements.

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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

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Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention
training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the
em 10 ee orientation ro ram.
Training prepares staff to:
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Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
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Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
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Understand and apply suicide-prevention
techni ues.
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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
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deviations from normal food service
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clothing deprivation
• bedding deprivation
• denial of personal hygiene items
• loss of correspondence privileges
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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:
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Rights and Responsibilities
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Prohibited Acts
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DisCiplinary Severity Scale
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Sanctions
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If so where osted
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur,
informal resolutions are encoura ed.

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No Detainee or detainee groups exercise control or authority
over other detainees.
Detainees are protected from:
• Personal abuse / Corporal punishment
• Personal injury
• Disease
Property damage
• Harassment from other detainees
The facility has written emergency plans that cover:
• Work/Food Strike NO
• Disturbances Yes
• Escapes Yes
• Bomb Threats NO
• Adverse Weather NO
• Facility Evacuation NO
Yes
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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:
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Wear personal protective
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Equipment.
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Report hazards and spills to the
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desi nated official.
The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees
in the work areas.

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No system noted

MSDS sheets are
maintain in the supervisor
office.

Accessible by staff only.

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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
rammed
in the

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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:

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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

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The entrance/exit door locks to detainee living quarters, or
areas with an occupant load of 50 or more people,
conform to
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Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
Manual, Chapter 3
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National Fire Protection Association Life Safety
Code 101.

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Individual gun lockers are provided.
• They are located in an area that permits constant
officer observation.
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In an area that does not allow detainee or public
access.

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All staff members are trained and held responsible for
adhering to proper procedures for the handling of keys.
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Issued keys are returned immediately in the
event an employee inadvertently carries a key
ring home.
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Detainees are not permitted to handle keys
assi
to staff.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.
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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.

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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.

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The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are
classified according to:
• Restricted (dangerous/hazardous)
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the issuance of tools to

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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.
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nd retained for review.

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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.

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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.

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No Deportation Officer in
the State of

ICE transport all Medical
transports

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Aeiention and Removal Operations

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701 Loyola Ave. Room T-8005
New Orleans, LA 70113-1912

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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. •
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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
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Non-Applicable- 2

Environmental Health And Safety: Deficient

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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.

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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:
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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.

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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 . •
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Review Summary Report for Sebastian County Detention Center Fort Smith CAR)

R~commended

Rating and Justification

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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.

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Department Of Homeland Security •
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

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

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
01112/2005
Previous Rating
~ Acc~able 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

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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

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Operational
Emergency
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Adult Male
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242
20
Adult Female
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D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults
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Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
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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)

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I Adult Female

ICE
6.35
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Security:

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13.56
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Other
257
63.82

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Support:

Form G-324B (Rev. 3117/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

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Significant Incident Summary Worksheet

For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review
dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on
this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. This form should be
filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will result in a delay in processing
this report.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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
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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