ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Washington County Jail, Fayetteville, AR, ICE, 2006
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Department of HomelanWecurity Immigration 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 ~ o Local Jail- IGSA State Facilitiy - IGSA Name Jail Address (Street and Name) 1155 Drive City, State and Zip Code Fa Ar.72701 County Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent) Other G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) as e. The "Contraband" standard governs all personal property searches. IGSAs use or have a similar contraband standard. Staff prepare a complete inventory of each detainee's ions. The detainee receives a form for CDFs and Staff completes Form 1-387 or sim IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. IGSA facilities Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing and beddin for the climatic conditions. releases are coordinated with the ICE office of iction. ICE Staff enter all information on detainees admitted, released, or transferred into the Deportable Alien Control ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 Standard Rating: ~ o Deficient D At-Risk D Deficient D At-Risk G-324B .LJ""',",HU'VLJ Reviewer Signature: Repeat Fin D ReDE~at IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Date: ~6 • states in clear language basic ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 • 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 ulations rules and The handbook describes the detainee disciplinary 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 seg regation. • The handbook specifies the rights and ·bilities of all detainees. • Standard Rating: Ie o Deficient D OAt-Risk Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the that locks the device. o o Page 3 of 17 for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) G-324B Detentio (b)(6), (b)(7)c Reviewer Signature: Date: ~ ~ • D D 181 D D 181 D D D D 181 181 D D D D A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional analysis of every master-cycle menu planned. Hot and cold foods are maintained at the prescribed, "safe" temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for hot-40 rees for D Procedures include inspecting all incoming shipments for damage, contamination, and pest infestation. D D Standard Rating: Ie o Deficient Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are to G-324B Detention Reviewer Signature: o At-Risk D HAnPl:n nAfi.~ipl''''\J D (Under 72 Hours) Date: ~6 " large valuables are secured in a location accessible to designated supervisor(s) or processing staff Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the medical staff. Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal for contraband. facility procedures for handling detainee are similar with the ICE standard. ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D Standard Rating: D Deficient ~ D At-Risk D New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens and towel. Standard Rating: ~ Acc:ent:'1ble Deficient At-Risk Page 5 of 17 As (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer oJ!.·j::,u,uu. Date: ~ • Each detainee is immediate QIII..'vvo::,u Standard Rating: D Deficient D At-Risk Page 6 of 17 for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer >J.ll';UULUH Date:~ There is a written visitation sched urs general visitation. Hours for both General and Legal Visitation are noted. The visitation schedule and rules are available to the public. ~. D D ~ D D ~ D D ~ D D ntified according to HeIDe~'lt OAt-Risk Detainees are required to sign a refusal to consent form when medical treatment is refused. D D D D D D D D D D D D Findi Standard Rating: ~ Acc:eDtl:lble o Deficient OAt-Risk o Repeat F Page 7 of 17 IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer UJ.J;:,UULUJ Date: W~ . " ng prepares staff to: Recognize potentially suicidal behavior; Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following facility procedures; • Understand and apply suicide-prevention techn ues. • • D D D D Standard Rating: D Deficient D Finding At-Risk The a written procedure illegal contraband. Staff inventories, holds, and reports it when necessary to the proper authority for D D Upon can and cannot possess. D D I StAnj~Ar'tt receive notice of items they Rating: D Deficient D At-Risk Page 8 of 17 for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer . Date: ¢1d( Written staff from the following sanctions: • corporal punishment • deviations from normal food service • clothing deprivation • bedding deprivation • denial of personal hygiene items • loss of correspondence privileges exercise of • de The rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for violations are defined in writing and communicated to all detainees and in 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 where acts occur, Deficient 0 "0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 o Herleat Fin At-Risk ee or detainee groups exercise control or authority over other detainees. Detainees are protected from: • Personal abuse I Corporal punishment • Personal injury • Disease • Property damage • Harassment from detainees o o Page 9 of 17 Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) ReviewerS Date: cV~6 • • The facility written emergency plans that cover: • Work/Food Strike • Disturbances • Escapes • Bomb Threats • Adverse Weather • Facility Evacuation Internal D D • Standard Rating: Deficient o Rerleat Findi At-Risk Data Sheet ( substance All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic substances follow the prescribed procedures. They: • Wear personal protective • Equipment. • Report hazards and spills to the official. • and detainees The MSDS are readily accessible to in the work areas. materials are issued under proper supervision. • quantities are limited. • Staff always supervises detainees using these substances. ~ D D ~ D D D 0 D 0 0 D Page 10 of 17 IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer u£F,u .......... Date: _ The facility has an approved fire prevention, control, and evacuation Ian. 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 a in the Written the and disposal of used and ot Standard cleaning practices include: Using specffied equipment; cleansers; disinfectants and detergents. • An established schedule of cleaning and follow- • A Iicensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin. • At least monthly. • The pest-control program includes preventive for insects. o 0 181 0 0 181 0 0 181 0 0 181 0 0 0 0 Standard Rating: e o Deficient OAt-Risk 0 Findi Page 11 of 17 for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer lJ~""U"'UJ i).te: ~ nu The walls of the hold rooms escape proof. • The hold room ceilings are escape and tamper rooms for more than 12 search for weapons or the room. hold rooms D Deficient D ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 At-Risk The entrance/exit door locks to detainee 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. I2l 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 I2l o o Page 12 of 17 (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer lJJ.f~""'''''U.'''' Date: ;;#)6 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 ",,-,,,-.n"'n to o o Standard Rating: o Deficient o Deficient o Het.eat OAt-Risk o o o o OAt-Risk has a comprehensive security spection ram. ired to conduct a security check of . Results are documented. The front-entrance officer checks the ID of everyone entering or exiting the facility. o D o Page 13 of 17 IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Reviewer . .n.t,...........~ Date: ~ • \/AnII"'IA Deficient entering and At-Risk 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 criteria. In exigent circumstances, 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 hours. Administratively segregated detainees enjoy the same general privileges as detainees in the general • G-324B Vet(mtic Reviewer Signature: o o o o o o ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 for rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Date:~ • maintains a normal level of personal SMU. A health care professional visits every detainee at least three times a week. The SMU maintains a permanent log. • Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served, recreation vis 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 I"nrlf't,t,nn su Itive behavior etc. o Deficient o o o o D o OAt-Risk Hetleat D D D D D D o D D D Page 15 of 17 rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Date: tJkjJ • Deficient At-Risk procedures for the issuance of Ie o Deficient to o o o o At-Risk Page 16 of 17 G-324B UetemlOI Reviewer Signature: rGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Date: ~;?~ 7 • • • Does not use force as punishment. Attempts to gain the detainee's voluntary cooperation before resorting to force • Uses only as much force as necessary to control the detainee. Mecication may only be used for restraint purposes when authorized by the Medical Authority as medically and involving calculated use of e and retained for review. Rating: Ie Deficient D D G-324B ....,v.'vuu"'., Reviewer Signature: ,a D 181 D D 181 D D 181 D D 181 D D 181 D D 181 D D At-Risk IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Date: ~~46 • • • •S. Department of Homeland Security Detention and Removal 3822 Airport Plaza Dr. / P. O. Box 2510 Texarkana Ar. 75504 MEMORANDUM FOR John P. Torres Acting Director DETENTION AND REMOV FROM: (b)(7)c Reviewer-In-Charge New Orleans Detention On August 09, 2006 a review of the Washington County Jail located within the New Orleans District was conducted. This review was performed under the supervision of Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC). The review measured compliance with the DHS Standards. Attached to this memorandum are a copy of the original Form G-324B Detention Inspection Form and a copy of the worksheet. Type of Review: This review is a Review by officers assigned to the district office as directed by HQDRO. This review was conducted for the purpose of determining overall compliance with the DHS I ICE Detention Standards. The facility has been in use by the DHS I ICE. Review Summary: The Aillerican Correctional Association (ACA) does not accredit the Facility. ~; 'Oriiminal Det~D:tion"&"!¥)¥,,~9!.iW~ion (Jail Standards) and the Arkansas StateHe . accredit the Facility. . ." • Page 2 • Benton County The following information summarizes those standards !!:!!1. in compliance. Each standard is identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently in com{'liance. Compliant Deficient At- Risk 27 o o RIC Observation: • Security Staff: The staff exhibited professionalism, Courtesy, and a good working knowledge of their facility. Staff was questioned at length regarding policy and procedure. I observed that the facility operated in a calm and orderly fashion throughout the review. ~ of4~:;:· Recommended Rating and Justification: It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating The facility goes above and beyond to fully implementation of the DHS / ICE Detention Standards. The facility fully complies with 27 of 27 standards. This facility highly exceeds our standards with the professionalism of the staff with the greatest of working knowledge of their facility and the standards of Immigration Customs Enforcement. It is once again recommended that this facility be given the rating of "GOOD". 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 Inspection 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 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: ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours) ~ Check box if facility has no accreditation[s] B. Current Facility Review Type of Facility Review IZI Field Office D HQ Review Date[s] of Facility 08/09/06 H. Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached) The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding D Court Order D Class Action Order The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending D Maior Litigation D Life/Safety Issues ;Jgh¢b~pkiif;N6~~ C. PreviousIMost Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review 08/24/05 Previous Rating IZI Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk .........•.. ~; ." c....•... ':;) .... . .. " ....: ".:; ........... .. :. ' . I. Facility Historv Date Built 2005 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction / Bedspace Added July 2006/ 130 Future Construction Planned DYes ~No Date: Future Bedspace (# New Beds only) "i~~~~fedspace Number: Date: :"<.lO" . " I J. Total Facilitv Population Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 12,708 Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months 461 >;>-'~V'''''''' (List Office with oversight responsibilities) E. ICE Information ~. II·. .' . er In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station) (b)(6), (b)(7)c TXA ember / Title / Duty Location / / Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location / / Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location / / • <II ~. - _ . F CDFIIGSA I n ~ormation OnlIy Contract Number Date of Contract or IGSA J-DlO-MSSl 1995 Basic Rates per Man-Day 50.00 Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A) I , K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only) vi~"}3;i[~J!&i:~:;N::§1:/:;:~~;1'j;'/ L·1 L·2 L·3 I AdultMale I Adult Female , .L. Facility Ca'fP.=;ac:::i::!--ty--::-_r-::--_-:----:--r-=-_ _ _-, Rated Operational Emergency Adult Male 580 Adult Female 120 ,~{~:Mt~ki~!(?:id:&\i<~ o Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults I Adult Male I Adult Female 9 1 2 1 301 92 Level , Estimated Man-days Per Year Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) 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 Offendersl Assault: Detainee on Staff o o 3 5 3 Physical Physical Physical Physical o o o o o 2 Number of Forced Moves, inc!. Forced Cell moves3 # Times FourlFive Point Restraints applied/used Offender / Detainee Medical Referrals as a result of injuries Escapes 2 4 6 5 4 o o o o 2 2 o o o o 7v 8v 9v 6v c c c c 7 5 3 4 o o o o o o o Grievances: Deaths Psychiatric / Medical Referrals # Medical Cases referred for Outside Care # Psychiatric Cases referred for Outside Care na na na 0 0 0 33 41 37 20 32 30 25 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. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1104 • • Classification System Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Procedures Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels ~'\.".u~.uu" Practices Detention Files Disciplinary Policy Emergency Plans Environmental Health and Safety Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities Key and Lock Control PopUlation Counts Security Inspections Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation) Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation) Tool Control Transportation (Land management) Use of Force Staff 1 Detainee Communication Form G-324B (Rev. 1011 8/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1104 • 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:'fi:'ftt'tep1lffi~' D Deficient D At-Risk Comments: Form G-324B (Rev. 10118/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211/04 • • HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW I Review Authority The signature below constitutes review ofthis 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. Name) Chief Final Rating: 0 Superior Good 1:8] Acceptable Deficient OAt-Risk No Rating o o o Comments: The Review Authority concurs with the Acceptable rating. Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be 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: Steven Boll Acting Field Office Director FROM: Detention Standards Compliance Unit SUBJECT: Washington COlUlty Jail Annual Detention Review The annual review of the Washington COlUlty Jail, conducted on August 09,2006 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been received. A fmal rating of Acceptable has been assigned. No further action is required and this review is closed. The rating was based on the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) Summary Memorandum and supporting documentation. The Field Office Director must now initiate the following actions in accordance with the Detention Management Co~trol 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 shall schedule the next annual review on or before August 09, 2007. Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter Staff Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit cc: ..,~.., . . . . .., COJltac~t (b)(6), (b)(7)c www.ice.gov