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Department of HomelanWecurity
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Detention and Removal

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Condition of Confinement Review Worksheet
(This document must be attached to each G-324a Inspection Form)

This Form to be used for Inspections of alllGSA Facilities Used Under 72 Hours

Field Office Detention Review Worksheet
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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)

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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

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Standard Rating:

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At-Risk

D Deficient

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At-Risk

G-324B

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Reviewer Signature:

Repeat Fin

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IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Date:

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states in clear language basic

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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.

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Standard Rating:

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Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device
and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the
that locks the device.

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Page 3 of 17
for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)

G-324B Detentio

(b)(6), (b)(7)c

Reviewer Signature:

Date:
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181

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181

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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

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Procedures include inspecting all incoming
shipments for damage, contamination, and pest
infestation.

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Standard Rating:
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Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated
and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are
to

G-324B Detention
Reviewer Signature:

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At-Risk

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(Under 72 Hours)
Date:

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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.

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Standard Rating:

D Deficient

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At-Risk

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New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens and
towel.
Standard Rating:
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Deficient

At-Risk

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As (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer oJ!.·j::,u,uu.

Date:

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Each detainee is
immediate

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Standard Rating:

D Deficient

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At-Risk

Page 6 of 17
for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer >J.ll';UULUH

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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.

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ntified according to

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Detainees are required to sign a refusal to consent form
when medical treatment is refused.

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Standard Rating:
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o Deficient

OAt-Risk

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Page 7 of 17

IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer UJ.J;:,UULUJ

Date:

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ng prepares staff to:
Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
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Understand and apply suicide-prevention
techn ues.

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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

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Upon
can and cannot possess.

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receive notice of items they

Rating:

D Deficient

D

At-Risk

Page 8 of 17
for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer .

Date:

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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
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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

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At-Risk

ee or detainee groups exercise control or authority
over other detainees.
Detainees are protected from:
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Personal abuse I Corporal punishment
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Personal injury
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Disease
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Property damage
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Harassment from
detainees

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Page 9 of 17
Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
ReviewerS

Date:

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The facility
written emergency plans that cover:
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Work/Food Strike
• Disturbances
• Escapes
• Bomb Threats
• Adverse Weather
• Facility Evacuation
Internal

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Standard Rating:
Deficient

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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.
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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.

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Page 10 of 17
IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer u£F,u ..........

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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-

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A Iicensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
for
insects.

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181

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Standard Rating:

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Page 11 of 17
for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer lJ~""U"'UJ

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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

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At-Risk

The entrance/exit door locks to detainee
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

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(Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer lJJ.f~""'''''U.''''

Date:

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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
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Standard Rating:

o Deficient

o Deficient

o Het.eat

OAt-Risk

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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.

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IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Reviewer . .n.t,...........~

Date:

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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

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G-324B Vet(mtic
Reviewer Signature:

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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.
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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

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Page 15 of 17
rGSAs (Under 72 Hours)

Date:

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Deficient

At-Risk

procedures for the issuance of

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At-Risk

Page 16 of 17
G-324B UetemlOI
Reviewer Signature:

rGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Date:

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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:
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Deficient

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G-324B ....,v.'vuu"'.,
Reviewer Signature:

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At-Risk

IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)
Date:

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• •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.
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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

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RIC Observation:
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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.

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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 .

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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:

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

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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:
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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
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. er In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station)
(b)(6), (b)(7)c
TXA
ember / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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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)

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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

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.L. Facility Ca'fP.=;ac:::i::!--ty--::-_r-::--_-:----:--r-=-_ _ _-,
Rated
Operational
Emergency
Adult Male
580
Adult Female
120

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o Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

I Adult Male
I Adult Female

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2
1

301
92

Level

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Estimated Man-days Per Year

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

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Significant Incident Summary Worksheet

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For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review
dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on
this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. 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

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3

5

3

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

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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

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2

2

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7

5

3

4

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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

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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
~'\.".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

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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:'fi:'ftt'tep1lffi~'
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:

Form G-324B (Rev. 10118/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211/04

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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:

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Superior
Good
1:8] Acceptable
Deficient
OAt-Risk
No Rating

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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,
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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:

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(b)(6), (b)(7)c

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