ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center, Port Allen, LA, ICE, 2006
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•• • I' ." , ,Department of Homeland Security . 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 rgJ .D Local Jail- IGSA State Facility - IGSA Name West Baton Parish Detention Center Address (Street and Name) 1150 Northwest Drive City, State and Zip Code Port Allen Louisiana 70767 County West Baton Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent) Assessment ~\' Other 1 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 10/18104 , • .... tJ. as standard governs all personal property The "Con searches. IGSAs use or have a similar contraband standard. Staff prepare a complete inventory of each . The detainee receives a detainee's Staff completes Form 1-387 or similar form for CDFs and IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. IGSA facilities forward all 1-387 claims to ICE. are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing for the climatic conditions. nated with the ICE office Deficient ,-' 0 0 ~ D 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ D 0 ~ 0 0 OAt-Risk Completed by C ICE office· o Repeat Finding - o Deficient Reviewer Signature: . ~ OAt-Risk o Kerleat Date: G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 J/.' - or • ,i ; • • .... ·t,;5fl .. ;,:;&;,,\ .•. The detainee handbook is written in English and translated into Spanish or into the next most-prevalent Lan ua e s. The detainee handbook states in clear language basic detainee res onsibilities. The handbook 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 re ulations 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 segregation. • The handbook specifies the rights and res onsibilities of all detainees. [gj Acceptable o Deficient o o o o o o o o o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk cabinets close with an approved locking device and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the that locks the device. o o Date: . Reviewer Signature: 3 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 1;;"- /(- O~ }J!;- ;,: ">f'.,:: \~.: {~ ... • . :.:'" ....;.' • ~ ~'''~{ f.i,~ ,,", , : • .'v d ~» 9¢ ~~~ ;.~ ;t ,,' T" It y' ~ ," / :~ ~< ~, ': • '--FOOD SERViCE' , ,>"x'l <~ F ~~~ y i :~: :,~ , k / .·i:;i?gfI9Yr·:1? ' 1fac[li~ ""ill :pfoJd~.~~etaifl~es -if; ~s~~r~~~it~ ,~Jtrl 1a'f~b~"""> > 1Q0~"':gn~~' ~~~t,· "~:')jt;:t}';;\"'~d:~~&( 'w~ ~~~'ij:; J-!\~I· A ~~~~~~~~~~= 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 dinin 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 followin da . A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional analysis of every master-cycle menu planned. The food service program addresses medical diets. Satellite-feeding programs folfow guidelines for proper sanitation. I Hot and cold foods are maintained at the prescribed, "safe" temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for hot - 40 de rees for cold All meals provided in nutritionally adequate portions. Food is not used to punish or reward detainees based upon behavior. Standard operating procedures include weekly inspections of alf food service areas, including dining and food- re aration areas and e ui ment. Equipment is inspected daily. Procedures include inspecting all incoming food shipments for damage, contamination, and pest infestation. Stora e areas are locked. ~ Acceptable D Deficient o D o D I6J o D [gJ D D I'V'I I6J o D rg\ o D 181 D D I6J D D [g] D D ~ o D [gJ D o ~ D D !'VI !'VI OAt-Risk o Repeat Deficiency D o D Reviewer lJ~£~HU.LL.U Date: 4 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 .. ' • • ... ees and their personal procedures for handling detainee similar with the ICE standard. Ie o Deficient 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Repeat Fin OAt-Risk Every member of the staff knows how to identify emergency grievances, including the procedures for them. cases of staff There are documented or harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint. • If Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Log. • If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping system is maintained. • "Nuisance complains" are identified in the records. • For quality control purposes, staff documents nuisance co received but not filed. Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDFIIGSA to 0 0 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 Date: Reviewer Signature: 5 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 (;).- (1-- 050 . • . J~:==~~~A~c=c=e~p=ta_b=l_e====~[]~=D=ef=ic=ie=n_t===-==~[]~=A=~=R_is=k-=-=====~[]~=R=ep~e=a=t_F=in=d_in~g~-===~ '. o ~ Acceptable o Deficient [] At-Risk [] Repeat Finding o religious items in his/her [] Deficient o RAnA:~t At-Risk o are afforded a , ..........,,IT, ... ''',... rI,"rfr<," calls. Emergency phone call messages are immediately given to detainees. o o o as soon o o o o Date: Reviewer Signature: Finding I J- - 6 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 J( -0,,6 • • Cl~;'~'~\f~i~}~~~~~iii;tlRi%.'~:tn: , ;'0cX~!r~; '~~,g;"l 2S9~~pn,~pWlW;:;;~~0{;~;0!t~~ 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 posted by detainee telephones that phone calls made by the detainees may be monitored. Special Access calls are not monitored. [8] Acceptable o Deficient 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk There is a written visitation schedule and hours for general visitation. Hours for both General and Legal Visitation are noted. The visitation ule an rules are available to the pubiic. A general visitation log is maintained. Visitors are searched and identified according to standard requirements. o ~ 0 Deficient 0 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ o Repeat Finding At-Risk o 0 Date: Reviewer Signature: .. ~ 7 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 I J- 1(- 01 • • ... 'f~~~~fti.~i!~tt~~~~~;i~lfldt;~~~~~r~;~~~~~~, 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 attention is required. Detention staff is trained to respond to health-related emergencies within a 4-minute response time. If staff is used to distribute medication, a health care pJovider properly trains these officers. The medical unit keeps written records of medication that is distributed. Detainees are required to sign a refusal to consent form when medical treatment is refused. ~ Acceptable o Deficient o o o o o o o o o o o o o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the t:>l"Ylnl''''I'l,I'l orien ram. Training prepares staff to: • Recognize potentially suicidal behavior; • Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following facility procedures; • Understand and apply suicide-prevention techn° o Deficient o o o o D OAt-Risk o (b )(6), (b )(7)0 n:eI.Jt:i:fl o " Reviewer Signature: Date: 8 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 • • Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they can and cannot possess. !:8J Acceptable o Deficient D D o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk " The detainee detention file contains either originals or copies of documentation and forms generated during the admissions ns documents The deten file also generated during the detainee's custody. • Special requests • Any G-589s and/or 1-77s closed-out during the detainee's stay • Disciplinary forms/Segregation forms • Grievances, complaints, and the disposition(s) of same The detention files are located and maintained in a secured area. If not the cabinets are lockable and to distribution of the The detention file remains active during the detainee's stay. When the detainee is released from the facility, staff adds copies of completed release documents, the original closed-out receipts for property and valuables, the original 1-385 or equivalent and other documentation. The detention file makes a notation that and to be archived. Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file when appropriately requested by supervisory personnel at the receiving facility or office. has access to the detention files and departmental requests are accommodated by making a request for the file. Each file is properly logged out and in by a representative of the responsible rtmerit D D D D D D o D o o D D o D Date: Reviewer Signature: 9 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 • • ~ . C8J Acceptable o Deficient o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk •. ~ • • • • • 0 0 0 0 • • exercise sanctions, and procedures for The rules 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 • Ifso where acts occur, . C8J Acceptable o Deficient ~ In the inmate handbook. ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 OAt-Risk Reviewer Sll"!mltun o Repeat Fin Date: 10 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (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 • Disturbances • Escapes • 80mb Threats • Adverse Weather • Facility Evacuation • Internal Hosta es rgJ Acceptable o o o o o o o Deficient o Repeat Finding The facility has a system for storing, g, and maintaining inventories of hazardous materials. --i.:. ". Constant inventories are maintained for a" flammable, toxic, and caustic substances used/stored in each section of the Data Sheet (MSDS) us substance used. personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic substances follow the prescribed procedures. They: • Wear personal protective • Equipment. ..'; Report hazards and spills to the • . official. The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees in the work areas. o o o o o o o o o Date: Reviewer Signature: 1;2---//.-c7~ 11 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 . . • • • • quantities are limited. Staff always supervises detainees using these substances. Staff directly supervises and accounts for products with methyl alcohol. Staff receives a list of products containing diluted methyl alcohol, e.g., shoe dye. All such products clearly labeled as such. "Accountability" includes issuing such products to detainees in the uantities. smallest . ~ The facility evacuation 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 area. in the d handling Written procedures regu of used needles and oth include: Standard cleaning Using specified equipment; cleansers; • disinfectants and detergents. • An established schedule of cleaning and follow- . 0 D D D D D ~ D D ~ 0 0 0 0 ~ ertifiedlTrained pest-control professional Alice inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin. • At least monthly. • The pest-control program includes preveritive for ind nous insects. ""-: 'c Deficient ;. At-Risk 0 12 :. G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 • .. ~ • • other at search for weapons or in the room. detention hold rooms lar visual monitorin o Deficient ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 ~ ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 o o Not held at this facility. 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. 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 Wbrso has outside gun lockers. (b)(6), (b )(7)c Date: Reviewer Signature: 13 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 -. . • • All staff members are trained and held respons ible 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 h o m e . ' . ...• Detainees are not permitted to handle keys to staff. o Deficient o o Rel0e~lt OAt-Risk Written procedures cover informal and emergency counts. The control officer (or other designated position) maintains an out -count record of all detainees te leavi the Finding o o o Deficient At-Risk o Repeat Findin (b){6), (b)(7)c Date: / ; . - -Reviewer Signature: 14 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 11- tJ l • .' . , ..... , ~ ~ The facility maintains a log of all incoming and departing vehicles to sensitive areas of the facili . Officers thoroughly search each vehicle entering and leavin the facili . Every search of the SMU and other housing units documented. ~ Acceptable o Deficient ~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 o Repeat Finding OAt-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 lation. The SMU is well ventilated. Adequately lighted. Appropriately heated. , Maintained in a condition. Reviewer Signature: ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 Date: 15 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 • ealth care professional visits every detainee at least times a week. The SMU maintains a permanent log. • Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served, 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 icidal/assaultive behavior etc. o Acceptable o Deficient . Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower shave at least three times/week. every detainee in .. M-F. " o o o o Repeat Fin OAt-Risk 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 Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious mealsld o - o o o o o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (b}(6), (b)(7)c R~viewer Date: /;( - Signature: 16 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 (1- t)-6 • " o Deficient • !, • I 0 o o OAt-Risk Non Restricted (non-hazardous). Each facility has procedures for the issuance of tools to staff and detainees. o Deficient o Acceptable 0' o o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... ., .. o .-.- o o (0)(6). (0 )(7)c Reviewer Signature: _ 17 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 • Officers use a checklist during every vehicle inspection. • Officers report deficiencies affecting operability. • Deficiencies are corrected before the vehicle back into service. Transporting officers: Limit driving time to 10 hours in any 15 hour period. • Drive only after eight consecutive off-duty hours. • Do not receive transportation assignments after having been on duty, in any capacity, for 15 hours. • Drive a 50-hour maximum in a given work week; a 70-hour maximum during eight consecutive days. • During emergency conditions (including bad weather), officers may drive as long as necessary and safe to reach a safe area-exceedi the 1O-hour limit. Two officers with valid CDLs required in any bus transporting detainees. • When buses travel in tandem with detainees, there two qualified officers per vehicle. An unaccompanied driver transport an empty • vehicle. Before the start of each detail, the vehicle is thoroughly searched. of all detainees being transported is D D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D D 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 D 0 o o o 0 o o . • are in place addreSSing the use of • (b)(S). (b)(7)c .. Reviewer Signature: Date: 18 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 • • Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees. • One officer remains in the vehicle at all times when detainees are Meals are provided during long distance transfers. • The meals meet the minimum dietary standards, as dieticians utilized the Service. vehicle crew nspects all Food Service pickups before accepting delivery (food wrapping, portions, quality, quantity, thermos-transport containers, etc.). • Before accepting the meals, the vehicle crew raises and resolves questions, concerns, or discrepancies with the Food Service representative. • Basins, latrines, and drinking-water containers/dispensers are cleaned and sanitized on a fixed schedule. Vehicles have: • Two-way radios. • Cellular telephones. • Equipment boxes stocked in accordance with the Use of Force Standard. • • .. Is inventoried. Is inspected. f"f",,\,,,,,,,..,r,ioC' the detainee. following contingencies are included in the written procedures for vehicle crews: • Attack • Escape • Hostage-taking • Detainee sickness • Detainee death • Vehicle fire • Riot • Traffic accident • Mechanical problems • Natural disasters • Severe weather • Passenger list ormi o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Date: Reviewer Signature: 19 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 /;). - • (/-tT:b • • '. , . o Acceptable o Deficient • • 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. Medication may only be used for restraint purposes when authorized by the Medical Authority as medically involving calculated use of force, a and retained for review. rgJ Acceptable o Repeat Finding OAt-Risk ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 o Deficient o Repeat OAt-Risk Date: '. Reviewer Signature: I;}. -//-v'rb ----- 20 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 • • o o Deficient , o Repeat Findin OAt-Risk When a detainee is represented by coun or a legal representative, and a G-2B has been filed, the representative of record is notified by the detainee's Deportation Officer. • The notification is recorded in the detainee's file • When the A File is not available, notification is noted within DACS Notification incl the transfer and the location of the The deportation is allowed discretion regarding the timing of the notification when extenuating are involved. "'ttr'rn<~\1 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 caHs or have contact with any detainee in the eneral The detainee is provided with a completed Detamee Transfer Notification Form. • Form G-391 or equivalent authorizing the removal of a detainee from a or medical transfers: • The Detainee Review~r o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Date: Signature: /;) -/I-tJ b ----- 21 ~.I G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01/04/05 • • • approves the transfer. Medical transfers are coordinated through the local ICE office. • A medical transfer summary is completed and ies the detainee. accom 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 Confi transporting officers receive .For medical medical issues. instructions Detainee's funds and valuables and property are , returned and transferred with the detainee to his/her new location. mentary procedures outlined in Transfer a followed. Section C provided when transfers occur during ule meal times. An A File or work folder accompanies the detainee when transferred to a different field office or sub-office. A Files are forwarded to the receiving via overnight mail no later than one business day following the transfer. • D 0 0 ~ ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 ~ 0 0 At-Risk Deficient Finding Date: Reviewer Signature: 22 G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours) Rev: 01104/05 ! J- /1- tJ,6 , • "-" 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: None Check box if facility has no accreditation[s] ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours) o B. Current Facility Review Type of FacilIty Review [gl Field Office 0 HQ Review Date[s] of Facility June 29 and 30 2006 C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review May 14 and 15,2005 Previous Rating D Acceptable ~ Deficient 0 At-Risk I. Facility History Date Built 1997 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded NIA Date New Construction 1 Bedspace Added NIA Future Construction Planned D Yes ~ No Date: Current Bedspace Future Bedspace (# New Beds only) Number: Date: 326 I Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent) ~UD-UI.lH;" (List Office with IV.l"HIU'" 42 erational 284 42 42 1 F CDFIIGSA lot<ormatIOn 0 nly I Date of Contract or IGSA Contract Number ABC 98-0052 Basic Rates per Man-Day 27.00 Other Charges: (If None, Indicate NIA) I , o 1Title 1Duty Location Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location 1 J. Total Facility Population Total Facili!y Intake for previous 12 months 3423 Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months 116,800 , ulation ICE 3 .03 USMS 20 0 Other 200 30 Level , Estimated Man-days Per Year Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011/04 " • '" • Significant Incident Summary Worksheet F:or ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following infonnation 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 fiUed 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. Assault: Offenders on Offenders! 2 4 2 2 2 2 11 4 Assault: Detainee on Staff 3 5 6 Referrals as a result of injuries sustained. Escapes Actual Grievances: # Received # Resolved in favor of 60 66 99 15 23 25 13 245 266 221 198 9 11 2 Deaths Psychiatric / Medical Referrals # Medical Cases referred for Outside Care # Psychiatric Cases referred for Outside Care Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "furced" 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. Fonn G-324B (Rev. 3117/05) No Prior Version May Be 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 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 Detainee Communication Detainee Transfer Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 • RIC Review Assurance Statement • .~ By ~igning below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all fmdings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, fmdings 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. Name) Print Name, Title, & Duty Location me Rating Recommendation: [gI Acceptable o Deficient OAt-Risk Comments: The facility has improved greatly from last year. The credit should be given to the Warden and his staff. The J;lI.edical department is one of the best I have ever inspected. Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 MANAGEMENT REVIEW • • The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. FOD/OIC/CEO will have ;m~ from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. . HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (print Name) Signature Title Date . Final Rating: g D Acceptable o Deficient OAt-Risk .Co~ents: Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 08/29/2006 TUE 17:05 FAX (b)(2)Low US Border Patrol (BAT) _ Office r)! Detentioll and Ri:m()va! Operations ll.5. Dep;uiment <)rJ.lomeland Security 12501'cycinls Street. Suite 325 New Orleans, LA 70113 U.s. Immigration ~ and Customs Enforcement June 30, 2006 Wesley J. Lee, Acting Director Detention and Removal Operations 801 I Street, NW Suite 800 Wasbington DC, 20536 Rc: Detention Facility Re-view of West Baton Rouge Detention CeDter Dear Mr. Lee: From June 29 to June 30, 2006, an annual review of the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center (WBRDC) located within the New Orleans Border Patrol Sector and the New Orleans District was In-Charge (RIC), and was assisted in this review by Team The review measured compliance with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Standards. Attached to this memorandum are copies of the origiIJal Form G-324a, Detention Inspection Fonn, and the Field Office Detention Review Worksheet. All original worksheets and working papers are luaintained in the appropriate file system· and are available for review by the review authority. Type of Review: This review is an Annual Review conducted by officers assigned to the New Orleans Border Patrol Sector 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 contract ACB-98-0052 since 1998. Review Summary: In the past year WBRDe has made groat strides in 'Upgrading their facility lEA Sauls and I did not fmd any deficient areas this year. Compliant Deficient Repeat Findings 39 0 0 www.lce.goY ~002 08/29/2006 TOE 17:06 FAX (b){2)I..QW US Border Patrol (BAT) • SUBJECT: Detention Facility Review of West Baton Rouge Detention Center Page 2 Recommended Rating and Justification: It is my recommendation as the RIC, that the facmty receive a rating of" ood". The for implementation of the ICE Detention Standards. I facility has continue to make in reference to the facility "grade" raised to "Good", and he have spoken with and I will continue to to keep WBRDC at this rating I4l 003 08/29/2006 Tlm 17:06 FAX (bJ(2)[ow U.S. Department Of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 123 ICE Intergovernmental Sel"\licc Agreement Facility u!:ied Under 72 Hours or Less A. Current Inspection Type of Review ~ Field Office 0 HO Reyiew Date[s} of Review June 29 and 30 , 2006 US Border Patrol PreviouslMost Recent R.eyjew May 14 and 15,2005 Previous Rating Acceptable-[8J Deficient 0 At-Risk o @004 Detention Facility Review Form Facilities Used Under 72 hours I Estimated Man-da.ys Per Year 600 E. ACl;reditation Certificates Accredited By: NCCHc:D ICAHO: ACA: 0 Date; Date: Date: F. Date[s} of Last Review (B~ 0 Problems I Complaints (Copies must be atutched) The l~aciIity is under CO\lrt Order or Class Action Finding Com Order 0 Class Action Oroer The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending Ma,jor Litigation 0 Life/Safety Issues o o ,: Ch~ed;!Box,;aop-v~.r.~£l'Jiiri:~'If:.d~M:Written;tt:iemo~ID.; ..': G Fac~lity History Date Built 1997 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction I Bedspace Added N/A Future Construction Planned DYes IZI No Date: Current Bedspace 326 .\ Future Bedspace 326 IL Total Facility Ponnlation . Total Intake fur previous 12 months 3423 Total Mandays for Previous 12 months 116,800 L FacUlty Ca acity l AdwrMale LAdult Female Rated Operational Emergency 284 42 284 291 42 42 Avc:rage DaUy Popnlatioll . D 1 CDFlfGSA 1Ii:Iiormaton 0 l'uy ] Contract Number Date of Contral:t or rGSA ABC 98-0052 Basic Rates per Man-Day 27.00 [ Adult Male l Adult Female ICE 3 D.3 USMS Other 20 ZOO 30 Other Charges: (TfNone, Indicate N/A) . ; Form,~-324B (9125/03) 08129/2006 TUE 17:06 FAX US Border Patrol ( (4)005 Significant lncjdent Summary WOl"k.<;hect For iCE to complete its Review of your facility, the following infonnation must be completed prior to the scheduled review dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve mOl1ths in the boxes provided. The infonnatioll on this form is used in conjunction with the ICE Detention Standards in assessing your Detention Operatfons against the needs of the ICE and its detained population. This fonn should be filled out by the facility ptior to the start of any inspe~on" 2 Assault: o Offender::> on Offm<lersl o o o 11 4 o Assault: Detainee on Staff o o 5 o o o o o o o Escapes o 221 :.y ......u ..; Cases S 4 referred for 9 11 2 Any ilttem~ physics! conlact or j)tIy:;icaJ cOlltact!hut involves t\\.n or more oft'cndtml Oral,.lUlsll1T vl1gitJal pcnetntion or attomptcd pel\etmllon involving lit iClI.St2 panics, whether itis consenting or lloTK:<lnsenting Routine transponallon ofdcta.lncc$lofItnders is not Wllsidorll'i "!breed" An~ inci~nt that Involves four ?r more detaA1ceslc>mndcTS, indudH gllillj: fi;hts, oIganb:.,d nlllltlplc hunger mikes. work stowages.. hostage siruatiollS, major fires, or other large sca.lt: mcldcnts. Fonn G~324B (1 1/6/03) 08/29/2006 TUB 17:06 FAX US Border Patrol (BA~ l4J 006 pr and ReJease Classification System Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Proced\ln:s Issuance and ExchangG of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels Practices and Intervention Contraband Detention Files Disciplinary Policy Emer"ency Plans Environmental Hl;:81th 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 I Detainee Communication Detainee All f'lndings (At-RiSk, Repeat Deficiency and Deficient) require written comment describing the finding and what is neces.'Iary to meet compliance. Form G-324B (11/6/03) - 08/29/2006 TUE 17:07 FAX (b)(2)l...ow US Border Patrol ~~JII' @007 RIC Review Assurance Statement. By signing belQw, the Revlewer-Tn-Charge (RIC) certifies that all find.i.ngs OfnOllCQJ1lpliance with policy or inadequate controls contained in the Review Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and Teliable. Furthennore, findings of noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the fucility is operating in accordance with applicable Jaw and poHey, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded, except for the deficiencies noted in the ropoli. Louisiana ruc Rating Recommendation: !81 Acceptable o Deficient OAt-Risk RIC Comments: The fucility has improved ~eat1y from last year. The oredit should be given to the Warden and his staff. The medical department is one of me best thai Thave ever inspected. Fonn G.324B (1116/03) HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW • I,Review AuthQrity' The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OIC/CEO will have 3(il"days from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. Chief-DSCU Final Rating: D Superior DGood rg] Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk Comments: The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Acceptable". The Reviewer-In-Charge has justified the 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 4251 Street, NW Washington, DC 20536 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement MAR 1 9 2007 MEMORANDUM FOR: Trey Lund Field Office Director New Orleans Field Office (b)(6), (b)(7)c FROM: I Detention Standards Compliance Unit SUBJECT: West Baton Rouge Detention Center Annual Detention Review The annual review of the West Baton Rouge Detention Center conducted on June 29-30,2006 in Port Allen, Louisiana has been received. A final 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 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 ofthe Form G-324B, Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324B Worksheet, RIC Summary Memorandum, and a copy ofthis memorandum. 2) The Field Office Director shall schedule the next annual review on or before June 30, 2007. Sh ld (b)(6), (b)(7)c our staff have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at (b){2)Low cc: (b)(2)Low, (b)(6), (b)(7)c www.ice.gov