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u.s. Department of Homeland Secur=ity>L-_ _
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement

NOV 2 0 2007
MEMORANDUM FOR:

James T. Hayes Jf.
Field Office Director
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FROM:
Chief, Detention
SUBJECT:
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Alhambra City Jail Annual Review

The annual review ofthe Alhambra City Jail conducted on July 9, 2007, in Alhambra,
California 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-324A, Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324A Worksheet,
RIC Summary Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.
2) Headquarters, Detention and Removal Operations in coordination with the Field Office
Director shall schedule the next annual review on or before July 9, 2008.
Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter, please contact b6, b7c
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Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at (202)
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732
cc: Official File
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of Detemion and Removal Operations

~epartment of Homeland Security
425 I Street, NW

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U.S. Immigration
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Enforcement

July 10, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Director
Office of Detention and Removal

FROM:

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Immigration Enforcement Agent
San Pedro
SUBJECT:

Alhambra City Jail Annual Detention Review

The Los Angeles Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the
(RIC) and
Alhambra City Jail on July 9, 2007. This review was conducted by lEA
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Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards.
Review Summary:
The facility is not accredited by any independent agency. The facility is reviewed at least annually
by the U.S. Marshall's office and ICE.
Review Findings:
The following information summarizes those standards not in compliance. Each standard is
identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently in
compliance.
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable -

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Standards Summary Findings:
No deficient standards were found

RIC Observations:
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The staff, and in particular Lt. b6, b7c and Administrator
were very knowledgeable
in regards to policy and procedure, and both were available throughout the day to answer any
questions. The facility is maintained well, all areas were clean and orderly.

RI C Issues and Concerns
None

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility
the recommendation of the RIC that no plan of action is necess'ary

RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

A. Type of Facility Reviewed
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ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours)

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
[gI Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

Current Facility Review
Type of Facility Review
[gI Field Office D HQ Review
Date[s] of Facility
July 9, 2007

B.

C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
July 18, 2006
Previous Rating
[gIAcceptable D Deficient D At-Risk

D. Name and Location of Facility
Name
Alhambra City Jail
Address (Street and Name)
211 S. First Street
City, State and Zip Code
Alhambra, CA 91801
County
Los Angeles
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Lieutenant
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Telephone # (Include Area Code)
(626) 570 b6, b7c
Field Office / Sub·Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
Los Angeles
Distance from Field Office
5 -7 Miles

ICE Information
Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station)
/ lEA /San Pedro
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
/ DO /Santa Ana
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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. CDF/IGSA Information Only
Contract Number
I Date of Contract or IGSA
12-99-0029
August I, 2000
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$72.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
Estimated Man-days Per Year

H. Problems I 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 Major Litigation
D Life/Safety Issues
[gI Check if None.
I. Facility History
Date Built
September 1994
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
2000
Date New Construction / Bedspace Added
2000 / 10 Beds
Future Construction Planned
D Yes [giNo Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
44
Number: 0 Date:

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
3065
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
995
K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
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L·2
L·3
Adult Male
N/A
N/A
N/A
Adult Female
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Adult Male
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Adult Female
8
8
16

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Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

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Other
Adult Male
3
1
3
Adult Female
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N. Facility Staffing Level
Security:
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Support:

I Police Department

Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07

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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.

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Outside Care

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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 SIS (Rev. 07/09/07)

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DHS/ICE Detention Standards Review Summary Report

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4. Repeat Finding

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Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
Security Inspections
Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
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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.
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Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name)

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Title & Duty Location

July 10, 2007

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I Team Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

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Comments:

Form G-324B SIS (Rev. 07/09/07)

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MANAGEMENT REVIEW

The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. FOD/OIC/CEO will have ~
ijiY~ from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Print Name)

Signatu~~

Walter P. LeRoy

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Final Rating:

Comments:

NOV 202007

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The Review Authority has recommended rating of "Acceptable". No plan of action is required.

Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04

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Department of Homelan!curity
Immi i'ation 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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State Facility - IGSA

Name
Alhambra City Jail
Address (Street and Name)
211 S. First Street
City, State and Zip Code
Alhambra, CA 91808
County
Los Angeles
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Lieutenant
Name and title of Reviewer-In-Charge
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lEA
Date[s] of Review
July 9,2007
Type of Review
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ADMISSION AND RELEASE

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Policy: All detainees will be admitted and released in a manner that ensures their health, safety, and welfare.
The admissions procedure will, among other things include: medical screening; a file-based assessment and
classification process; a body search; and a search of personal belongings, which will be inventoried,
documented, and safeguarded as necessary.
Components

In processing includes orientation information.
Medical screenings are performed by a medical staff Q!
persons who have received specialized training for the
purpose of conductinQ an initial health screeninQ.
All new arrivals are searched in accordance with the
"Detainee Search" standard. An officer of the same
sex as the detainee conducts the search and the
search is conducted in an area that affords as much
privacy as possible.
Two officers are present during the processing of
detainee funds and valuables during admissions
processing to the facility. Both officers verify funds and
valuables.
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 possessions. The detainee receives a copy.
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.
Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing
and beddinQ for the climatic conditions.
All releases are coordinated with the ICE office of
jurisdiction.
ICE Staff enter all information on detainees admitted,
released, or transferred into the Deportable Alien Control
System (DACS).
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Yes

No

NA

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Repeat Finding

CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Policy: All facilities will develop and implement a system according to which ICE detainees are classified. The
classification system will ensure that each detainee is placed in the appropriate category, physically separated
from oetainees in other categories
Components

The facility has a system for separating criminal and
non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are
separated from non-violent offenders.
Housing assignments are based on threat level.

IZI Acceptable

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Yes

No

NA

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Remarks

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Repeat Finding

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Date:
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DETAINEE HANDBOOK

Policy: Every OIC will develop a site-specific detainee handbook to serve as an overview of, and guide tO,the
detention policies, rules, and procedures in effect at the facility. The handbook will also describe the services,
programs, and opportunities available through various sources, including the facility, ICE, private organizations, .
etc. Every detainee will receive a copy of this handbook upon admission to the facility.
Components
The detainee handbook is written in English and
translated into Spanish or into the next most-prevalent
Language( s).
The detainee handbook states in clear language basic
detainee responsibilities.
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 regulations
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
responsibilities of all detainees.

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No

NA

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Remarks

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At-Risk

FOOD SERVICE
Policy: Every facility will provide detainees in its care with nutritious and appetizing meals, prepared in
.accordance with the highest sanitary standards.
Components
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
key that locks the device.
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

Reviewer Signature:

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Yes

No

NA

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Remarks

Knives are not kept
on the premises
Knives are not kept on
the premises

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J:'nnn SERVICE

Policy: Every facility will provide detainees in its care with nutritious and appetizing meals, prepared in
accordance with the highest sanitary standards.
Components

Yes

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 following day.
A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional
analysis of every master-cycle menu planned.
The food service program addresses medical diets.
Satellite-feeding programs follow guidelines for proper
sanitation.
Hot and cold foods are maintained at the prescribed,
"safe" temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for
hot - 40 degrees 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 all food service areas, including dining
and food-preparation areas and equipment.
Equipment is inspected daily.
Procedures include inspecting all incoming food
shipments for damage, contamination, and pest
infestation.
Storage areas are locked.
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Remarks

The contract
service that provides
meals uses a dietician
Vegetarian diets only upon
request

Repeat Deficiency

FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Policy:
All facilities will implement procedures to control and safeguard detainees' personal property.
Procedures will provide for the secure storage of funds, valuables, baggage and other personal property; the
documentation and receipting of surrendered property; and the initial and regularly scheduled inventorying of all
funds, valuables, and other property.

D Standard NA:

Check this box if all ICE detainee Funds, Valuables and Property are handl.ed only by
the ICE Field Office or Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.

Components
Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated
and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are
accessible to designated supervisoris) only.
Detainees' large valuables are secured in a location
accessible to designated supervisor(s) or processing
staff only.
Two officers are present during the processing of
detainee funds and valuables during admissions
processinQ to the facility. Both..ollic.ers veri1Y.funds and

Reviewer Signature:

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No

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Policy:
All faci·lities will implement procedures to control and safeguard detainees' personal property.
Procedures will provide for the secure storage of funds, valuables, baggage and other personal property; the
documentation and receipting of surrendered property; and the initial and regularly scheduledinvel1ltorying of all
funds, valuables, and other property.

D Standard NA:

Check this box if all ICE detainee Funds, Valuables and Property are handled only by
the ICE Field Office or Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.

valuables.
Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the
medical staff.

Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal
property for contraband.
There is a written policy for returning forgotten property
to detainees and staff follows procedures.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the
CDEO or Chief of Security.
CDF/IGSA facility procedures for handling detainee
property claims are similar with the ICE standard.
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Repeat Finding

DETAINEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Policy: Every facility will develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for addressing
detainee grievances in timely fashion. Each step in the process will occur within the prescribed time frame.
Among other things, a grievance will be processed, investigated, and decided (subject to appeal) in accordance
with the SOPs; a grievance committee will convene as provided in the SOPs. Standard procedure will include
providing the detainee with a written response to any formal grievance, which will include the basis for the
decision. The facility will also establish standard procedures for handling emergency grievances. All
grievances will receive supervisory review. Reprisal against the filer of a grievance will not be tolerated.
Components
Every member of the staff knows how to identify
emergency grievances, including the procedures for
expediting them.
There are documented or substantiated cases of staff
harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise
retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint.
• If yes, explain.
Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance
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 complaints received but not filed.
Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes
officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDF/IGSA
facility, to ICE.

Reviewer Signature:

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ISSUANCE AND EXCHANGE OF CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS
Policy: ICE requires that all facilities housing ICE detainees provide clean clothing, bedding, linens and towels
to every ICE detainee upon arrival. Further, facilities shall provide ICE detainees with regular exchanges of
clothing, linens, and towels for as long as they remain in detention.
Components

Yes

All new detainees are issued clean, temperatureappropriate, presentable clothing during in processing.

D
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New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens and
towel.
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No

NA

Remarks
Detainees keep the own
clothes and may be
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re uest

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Rep~at Finding

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Policy: Facilities will provide ICE detainees of all faiths with reasonable and equitable opportunities to
participate in the practices of their faith, limited only by the constraints of safety, security, the orderly operations
of the facility and budgetary considerations.
Remarks
Yes
NA
No
Components
Detainees are allowed to en a e in reli ious services.
The facility allows detainees to observe the major "holy
da s" of their reli ious faith.
Each detainee is allowed religious items in his/her
immediate ossession.
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Repeat Finding

DETAINEE TELEPHONE ACCESS
Policy: All facilities housing ICE detainees will permit detainees' reasonable and equitable access to
telephones.
Yes

No

NA

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Upon admittance, detainees are made aware of the
facility's telephone access policy.
Detainees are afforded a reasonable degree of privacy
for legal phone calls.
Emergency phone call messages are immediately given
to detainees.

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D

IX!

D

D

Detainees are allowed to return emergency phone calls
as soon as possible.
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D

D

Components
Detainees allowed access to telephones during
established facility waking hours.

Reviewer Signature:

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DETAINEE TELEPHONE ACCESS

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Policy: All facilities housing ICE detainees will permit detainees' reasonable and equitable access to
telephones.
Components

Yes

No

NA

Detainees are allowed phone calls to consular/embassy
officials.
The OIG phone number for reporting abuse is
programmed into the detainee phone system and the
phone number was checked by the inspector during the
review.

~

D

D

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
general population.
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.
II

[gJ Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

D

~

D

D

D

~

D

D

Remarks

The facility does not have
a programmed system,
the number for OIG is
available upon
request
Detainees are not placed
in segregation

Calls are not
monitored

~

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

VISITATION
Policy: ICE shall permit detainees to visit with family, friends, legal representatives, special interest groups and
the news media.
Components

Yes

No

~

D

D

~

A general visitation log is maintained.

~

Visitors are searched and identified according to
standard requirements.

~

D
D
D

D
D
D

[gJ Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

Remarks

NA

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.

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE
Policy: Every facility will establish and maintain an accredited/accreditation-worthy health program for the
general well being of ICE detainees ..
Components

Yes

No

NA

The Facility operates a health care facility in compliance
with State and Local laws and guidelines.

D

~

D

~

D

D

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Remarks
Emergency care only
provided by city
aramedics

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•

Policy: Every facility will establish and maintain an accredited/accreditation-worthy health program for the
general well being of ICE detainees.

detainees include medical and mental health screening.
All detainees have access to and receive medical care.

~

0

0

Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.

~

0

0

Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

~

0

0

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
provider 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.

0

0

~

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~ Acceptable

o Deficient

0

Emergency care
only
Acetominophen
only
Done at LOS
staQinQ
Detainees are not
placed in segregation
Emergency care provided
by city paramedics

Acetominophen
only

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Policy: All detention staff working with ICE detainees will be trained to recognize suicide-risk indicators. Staff
will handle potentially suicidal individuals with sensitivity, supervision, and referrals. A clinically suicidal detainee
will receive preventive supervision and treatment.
Components

Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention
training. SUicide-prevention training occurs during the
employee orientation proQram.
Training prepares staff to:
• Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
• Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
• Understand and apply suicide-p.revention
techniques.
~ Acceptable

o Deficient

Yes

No

NA

~

0

0

~

0

0

OAt-Risk

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

CONTRABAND
Policy: All detention facilities will ensure the proper handling and disposal of all contraband. Documentation of
contraband destruction is required.

Reviewer Signature:

Date:

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The facility follows a written procedure for handling
illegal contraband. Staff inventories, holds, and reports
it when necessary to the proper authority for
action/possible seizure.
Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they
can and cannot possess.
II

IZI Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

•

Yes

No

NA

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

Remark~

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

DETENTION FILES
Policy: Every facility will create a detention file for every ICE detainee booked into the facility, excluding only
detainees scheduled to depart within 24 hours. The detention file will contain copies and, in some cases, the
original of specified documents concerning the detainee's stay in the facility: classification sheet, medical
questionnaire, property inventory sheet, disciplinary documents, etc.
Components

Y

N

NA

A detention file is created for every new arrival whose
stay will exceed 24 hours.
The detainee detention file contains either originals or
copies of documentation and forms generated during
the admissions process.
The detainee's detention file also contains documents
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
distribution of the keys is limited to supervisors.
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 officer closing the detention file makes a notation
that the file is complete and ready to be archived.
Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file
when appropriately requested by supervisory personnel
at the receiving facility or office.

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

D

D

[g1

Appropriate staff has access to the detention files and
other 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
department.
IZI Acceptable
D Deficient

Reviewer Signature:

D

__

Stay does not generally
exceed 24 hou rs

D

At-Risk

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Remarks

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DISCIPLINARY POLICY

Policy: All facilities housing ICE detainees are authorized to impose discipline on detainees whose behavior is
not in compliance with facility rules and reQulations.
Components
NA
Yes
No
Remarks
The facility has a written disciplinary system using
~
D
D
progressive levels of reviews and appeals.
The facility rules state that disciplinary action shall not
~
D
D
be capricious or retaliatory.
Written rules prohibit staff from imposing or permitting
the following sanctions:
• corporal punishment
• deviations from normal food service
• clothing deprivation
~
D
D
• bedding deprivation
• denial of personal hygiene items
• loss of correspondence privileges
• deprivation of physical exercise
The rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for
violations are defined in writing and communicated to all
D
~
D
detainees verbally and in writing.
The following conspicuously posted in Spanish and
English or other dominate languages used in the facility:
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Prohibited Acts
~
D
D
• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• Sanctions
• If so, where posted
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur,
~
D
D
informal resolutions are encouraged.
II

[2J Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

EMERGENCY (CONTINGENCY) PLANS
Policy All facilities holding ICE detainees will respond to emergencies with a predetermined standardized plan to
minimize the harming of human life and the destruction of property. It is recommended that SPCs and CDFs enter
into agreement, via Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with federal, local and state agencies to assist in
times of emergency.
Components
Yes
No
NA
Remarks
No Detainee or detainee groups exercise control or authority
~
D
D
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 Strik

Reviewer Signature:

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~

D

D

~

D

D
Date:

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•

EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLANS

Policy All facilities holding ICE detainees will respond to emergencies with a predetermined standardized plan to
minimize the harming of human life and the destruction of property. It is recommended that SPCs and CDFs enter
into agreement, via Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with federal, local and state agencies to assist in
times of emer enc .
Components
Yes
No
NA
Remarks
•
•
•
•
•
•

Disturbances
Escapes
Bomb Threats
Adverse Weather
Facility Evacuation
Internal Hosta es
~ Acceptable

D Deficient

D

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Policy: Every facility will control flammable, toxic, and caustic materials through a hazardous materials
program. The program will include, among other things, the identification and labeling of hazardous materials in
accordance with applicable standards (e.g., National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]); identification of
incompatible materials, and safe-handling procedures
Components
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 facility.
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
file is up-to-date for every hazardous substance used.
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic
substances follow the prescribed procedures. They:
• Wear personal protective
• Equipment.
• Report hazards and spills to the
• designated official.
The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees
in the work areas.
Hazardous materials are always issued under proper
supervision.
• 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
smallest workable quantities.
The facility has sufficient ventilation and provides and
ensures clean air exchanges thro I~ alll2uilc::iinqs.

Reviewer Signature:

b6, b7c

Yes

No

NA

[gI

D

D

D

[gI

D

[gI

D

D

[gI

D

D

[gI

D

D

[gI

D

D

[gI

~

[gI

D

D

Remarks

No such substances are
kept in the facility

There are no methyl
alcohol products kept in
the facility

D
Date:

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•

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Policy: Every facility will control flammable, toxic, and caustic materials through a hazardous materials
program. The program will include, among other things, the identification and labeling of hazardous materials in
accordance with applicable standards (e.g., National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]); identification of
incompatible materials, and safe-handling procedures
Components

Vents, return vents, and air conditioning ducts are not
blocked or obstructed in cells or anywhere in the facility.
Living units are maintained at appropriate temperatures
in accordance with industry standards. (68 to 74
degrees in the winter and 72 to 78 degrees in the
summer.)
Shower and sink water temperatures do not exceed the
industr'L standard of 120 deqrees.
The facility conducts the fire and safety inspections.
The facility has an approved fire prevention, control, and
evacuation plan.
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
posted in the diaqrammed area.
Written procedures regulate the handling and disposal
of used needles and other sharp objects.
Standard cleaning practices include:
• Using specified equipment; cleansers;
disinfectants and detergents.
An
established schedule of cleaning and follow•
up inspections.
A licensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
spraying for indigenous insects.
II

~ Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

Yes

No

NA

D

D

D

~

D

D

~
~

D
D
D

D
D
0

~

0

0

0

~

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

Remarks

No such items are kept at
the facility

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES
Policy: Hold rooms will be used only for temporary detention for detainees awaiting removal, transfer, EOIH
hearings, medical treatment, intra-facility movement, or other processing into or out of the facility.
Components

Yes

The hold room is situated in a location within the secure
erimeter.
The hold rooms well ventilated, well lighted and all
activatin switches located outside the room.

Reviewer Signature:

b6, b7c

No

NA

o
o
o

o
o
o
Date:

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Remarks

•

•

HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES

Policy: Hold rooms will be used only for temporary detention for detainees awaiting removal, transfer, EOIR
hearings, medical treatment, intra-facility movement, or other processing into or out of the facility.
Components

Yes

No

NA

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

number of detainees held.
The walls of the hold rooms escape proof.
• The hold room ceilings are escape and tamper
resistant.
Individuals are not held in hold rooms for more than 12
hours.
Male and females are segregated from each other at
all times.
Detainees under the age of 18 are not held with adult
detainees.
In older facilities officers are within visual or audible
range to allow detainees access to toilet facilities on a
reqular basis.
All detainees are given a patdown search for weapons or
contraband before being placed in the room.
Officers closely supervise the detention hold rooms
usinq direct supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).

[8J Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

D

At-Risk

Remarks

Repeat Finding

II

KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTENANCE)
Policy It is the policy of the ICE Service to maintain an efficient system for the use, accountability and
maintenance of all keys and locks.
Components

Facility policies and procedures address the issue of
compromised keys and locks.
Padlocks and/or chains are not used on cell doors.
The entrance/exit door locks to detainee living quarters, or
areas with an occupant load of 50 or more people,
conform to
• Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
Manual, Chapter 3
National
Fire Protection Assoc. Life Safety Code 101
•
Emergency keys are available for all areas of the facility.
The facilities use a key accountability system.
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.
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 in~rtentl'l carries a key

Yes

No

NA

~
~

D
D

D
D

~

D

D

~
~

D
D

D
D

~

D

D

~

D

D

b6, b7c

Reviewer Signature:

Date:

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Remarks

111 0

10/

•

•

KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTENANCE)
Policy It is the policy of the ICE Service to maintain an efficient system for the use, accountability and
maintenance of all keys and locks.
Components

•

Yes

No

NA

ring home.
Detainees are not permitted to handle keys
assigned to staff.
~ Acceptable

o Deficient

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

POPULATION COUNTS
Policy: All detention facilities shall ensure around-the-clock accountability for all detainees. This requires that
they conduct at least one formal count of the detainee population per shift, with additional formal and informal
counts conducted as necessary.

/I

Components

Yes

No

NA

Staff conducts a formal count at least once each shift.
Activities cease or are strictly controlled while a formal
count is being conducted.
Formal counts in all units take place simultaneously.
Officers do not allow detainee participation in the count.
Officers positively identify each detainee before
counting him/her as present.
Written procedures cover informal and emergency
counts.
The control officer (or other designated position)
maintains an out -count record of all detainees
temporarily leaving the facility.

~

~

D
D
D
D
D

D
D
D
D
D

IZI

D

D

IZI

D

D

o Acceptable

o Deficient

0

~

IZI
~

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

SECURITY INSPECTIONS
Policy: Post assignments in the facility's high-risk areas, where special security procedures must be followed,
will be restricted to eXQerienced personnel with a thorough grounding in facility operations.
Components
Yes
NA
No
Remarks
The facility has a comprehensive security inspection
procedures / program.
Every officer is required to conduct a security check of
his/her assigned area. Results are documented.
The front-entrance officer checks the ID of everyone
entering or exiting the facility.
The Control Center is staffed around the clock. Every
Control Center officer receives training.
Policy restricts staff access to the Control Center..
Detainees do not have access to the Control Center.

Officers monitor all vehicular t~nterinJl.and leaving

Reviewer Signature:

b6, b7c

IZI

D

D

IZI

D

D

~

D

D

~

~

D
D

D
D

D

~

D

D

D
Date:

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Control Center is in an
open area, access is
possible

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•

•

SECURITY INSPECTIONS

Policy: Post assignments in the facility's high-risk areas, where special security procedures must be followed,
will be restricted to experienced personnel with a thorough grounding in facility 0 Jerations.
Components
Yes
No
NA
Remarks
the facility.
The facility maintains a log of all incoming and departing
vehicles to sensitive areas of the facility.
Officers thoroughly search each vehicle entering and
leavinq the facility.
Every search of the SMU and other housing units
documented.

IZI Acceptable

o Deficient

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (SMU)
Administrative Segregation
Policy: The Special Management Unit required in every facility isolates certain detainees from the general
population. The Special Management Unit will consist of two sections. One, Administrative Segregation,
houses detainees isolated for their own protection; the other for detainees being disciplined for wrongdoing (see
the "Special Management Unit [Disciplinary Segregation]" standard).
Components

Yes

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
population.
The SMU is well ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
• Maintained in a sanitary condition.
All cells are equipped with beds.
The number of detainees in any cell does not exceed
the occupancy limit.
Detainees receive three nutritious meals per day.
Each detainee maintains a normal level of personal
hygiene in the 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, visitors etc.

Reviewer Signature:

b6, b7c

No

NA

Remarks
Detainees are not placed
in segregation

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D
D
D
D

D
D
D
D

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

~
~

~

Date:
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Policy: The Special Management Unit required in every facility isolates certain detainees from the general
population. The Special Management Unit will consist of two sections. One, Administrative Segregation,
houses detainees isolated for their own protection; the other for detainees being disciplined for wrongdoing (see
the "Special Management Unit [Disciplinary Segregation]" standard).
Components
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 condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior, etc.

D

~ Acceptable

D

Deficient

Yes

No

0

0

NA

Remarks

D

At-Risk

Repeat Findings

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
(Disciplinary Segregation)
Policy: Each facility will establish a Special Management Unit in which to isolate certain detainees from the
general population. The Special Management Unit will have two sections, one for detainees in Administrative
Segregation; the other for detainees being segregated for disciplinary reasons.
Components

Yes

No

NA

Remarks

Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation
follow written procedures.

0

0

~

Detainees who become
disciplinary problems are
returned to ICE custody

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order
accompanies 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
protect detainees and staff.
All cells are equipped 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/days.
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
disciplinary seqreqation every day, M - F.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g.,
meals served, recreation activities, 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 condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior, etc.
II

~ Acceptable

Reviewer

Sig

A~ficient

At-Risk

D Repeat Finding

b6, b7c

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TOOL CONTROL
Policy: It is the policy of all facilities that all employees shall be responsible for complying with the tool control
policy. The Maintenance Supervisor shall maintain a computer generated or typewritten Master Inventory list of
tools and equipment and the location in which tools are stored. These inventories shall be current, filed and
readily available for tool inventory and accountability during an audit.
Components

Yes

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

•

NA

Remarks

~

D

D

Tools are stored outside
of the facility in a secured
area

~

D

D

Detainees are not issued
tools

Non Restricted (non-hazardous).

Each facility has procedures for the issuance of tools to
staff and detainees.
II

No

IZI Acceptable

D

D

Deficient

D

At-Risk

Repeat Finding

TRANSPORTATION
(Land Transportation)
Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will take all necessary precautions to protect the lives,
safety, and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in tCE custody during the transportation of
detainees. Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of
experienced and trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personnel.

IZI Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or
Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.
Components
Transporting officers comply with applicable local, state,
and federal motor vehicle laws and regulations. Records
support this findinq of compliance.
Every transporting officer required to drive a commercial
size bus has a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
issued by the state of employment.
Supervisors maintain records for each vehicle operator.
Officers use a checklist during every vehicle inspection.
• Officers report deficiencies affecting operability.
• Deficiencies are corrected before the vehicle
goes 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 d~i9ht consecutive
days.

Yes

No

NA

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

b6, b7c

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Remarks

J I \bID!

•

•

TRANSPORTATION
(Land Transportation)

Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will take all necessary precautions to protect the lives,
safety, and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in ICE custody during the transportation of
detainees. Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of
experienced and trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personne!.

[2J Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or
Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.
Components

Yes

No

NA

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

Remarks

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During emergency conditions (including bad
weather), officers may drive as long as
necessary and safe to reach a safe
area-exceeding 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.
Positive identification of all detainees being transported is
confirmed.
All detainees are searched immediately prior to boarding
the vehicle by staff controllinq the bus or vehicle.
The facility ensures that the number of detainees
transported does not exceed the vehicles manufacturers
occupancyleve!.
Protective vests are provided to all transportinq officers.
The vehicle crew conducts a visual count arice all
passengers are on board and seated.
• Additional visual counts are made whenever the
vehicle makes a scheduled or unscheduled
stop.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing the use of
restraininq equipment on transportation vehicles.
Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees.
• One officer remains in the vehicle at all times
when detainees are present.
Meals are provided during long distance transfers.
• The meals meet the minimum dietary standards,
as identified by dieticians utilized by the Service.
The vehicle crew inspects 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.
latrines,
and
drinking-water
• Basins,
containers/disp

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TRAN~PORTATION

(Land Transportation)

Policy The Immigration and Naturalization Service will take all necessary precautions to protect the lives,
safety, and welfare of our officers, the general public, and those in ICE custody during the transportation of
detainees. Standards have been established for professional transportation under the supervision of
experienced and trained Detention Enforcement Officers or authorized contract personnel.

!2J Standard NA: Check this box if all ICE Transportation are handled only by the ICE Field Office or
Sub-Office in control of the detainee case.
Components

Yes

No

on a fixed schedule.
Vehicles have:
• Two-way radios.
0
0
• Cellular telephones.
• Equipment boxes stocked in accordance with the
Use of Force Standard.
The vehicles are clean and sanitary at all times.
0
0
Personal property of a detainee transferring to another
facility:
• Is inventoried.
0
0
• Is inspected.
• Accompanies the detainee.
The following contingencies are included in the written
procedures for vehicle crews:
• Attack
• Escape
• Hostage-taking
• Detainee sickness
• Detainee death
0
0
• Vehicle fire
• Riot
• Traffic accident
• Mechanical problems
• Natural disasters
• Severe weather
• Passenger list is not exclusively men or women
or minors
D Deficient
D Acceptable
D At-Risk

NA

Remarks

0
0
0

0

D Repeat Finding

USE OF FORCE
Policy: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security authorizes the use of force only as a last alternative after all
other reasonable efforts to resolve a situation have failed. Only that amount of force necessary to gain control
of the detainee, to protect and ensure the safety of detainees, staff and others, to prevent serious property
damage and to ensu re institution security and good order may be used. Physical restraints necessary to gain
control of a detainee who appears to be dangerous may be employed when the detainee:
Components

Yes

There is a use of force policy outlining immediate and
calculated use of force, and confro
. n avoidance.

Reviewer
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No

NA

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USEJlF FORCE

Policy: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security authorizes the use of force only as a last alternative after all
other reasonable efforts to resolve a situation have failed. Only that amount of force necessary to gain control
of the detainee,to protect and ensure the safety of detainees, staff and others, to prevent serious property
damage and to ensure institution security and good order may be used. Physical restraints necessary to gain
control of a detainee who appears to be dangerous may be employed when the detainee:
Components

Ves

No

NA

Staff members are trained in the performance of the
Use-of-Force Team Technique.
All use-of-force incidents are documented and reviewed.
Staff:
• 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
necessary.
In immediate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts
medical staff once the detainee is under control.
Special precautions are taken when restraining pregnant
detainees and medical personnel are consulted
The officers are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and
hard restraints.
For incidents involving calculated use of force, a
videotape is made and retained for review.

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~

D
D

D
D

D

~

D

D

D

~

Medication is not used as
a method

D

~

D

There is no medical staff
not on-site

~

D

D

~

D

D

~

D

D

I:2J Acceptable

II

o Deficient o Repeat Deficiency

Remarks

OAt-Risk

STAFF DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS
Policy: Procedures must be in place to allow for formal and informal contact between key facility staff and
ICE staff and ICE detainee and to permit detainees to make written requests to ICE staff and receive an
answer in an acceptable time frame.
Com onents
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.

o Acceptable

Reviewer

Si

o Deficient

0

V

N

NA

~

D

D

~

D

D

At-Risk

Remarks

o Repeat Finding

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DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD
Policy: ICE will make all necessary notifications when a detainee is transferred. If a detainee is being
transferred via the Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS), ICE will adhere to JPATS
protocols. In deciding whether to transfer a detainee, ICE will take into consideration whether the detainee
is represented before the immigration court. In such cases, the Field Office Director will consider the
detainee's stage within the removal process, whether the detainee's attorney is located within reasonable
driving distance of the facility, and where the immigration court proceedings are taking place.

Components
When a detainee is represented by legal counselor a
legal representative, and a G-28 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 includes the reason for the transfer and the
location of the new facility,
The deportation officer is allowed discretion regarding
the timing of the notification when extenuating
circumstances 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 qeneral population.
The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee
Transfer Notification Form.
• Form G-391 or equivalent authorizing the
removal of a detainee from a facility is used.
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
accompanies 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 transfers, transporting officers receive
instructions regardin~ medical issues.
Detainee's funds and valuables and property are
returned and transferred with the detainee to his/her
new location.

Reviewer

Sig

Y

N

NA

D

D

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D

D

[gJ

D

D

[gJ

D

D

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D

D

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D

D

[gJ

D

D

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D

D

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D

D

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D

D

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D

D

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Remarks
Detainee transfer
notification is done by
LOS staging

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DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD
Policy: ICE will make all necessary notifications when a detainee is transferred. If a detainee is being
transferred via the Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS), ICE will adhere to JPATS
protocols. In deciding whether to transfer a detainee, ICE will take into consideration whether the detainee
is represented before the immigration court. In such cases, the Field Office Director will consider the
detainee's stage within the removal process, whether the detainee's attorney is located within reasonable
driving distance of the facility, and where the immigration court proceedings are taking place.
Com onents
Transfer and documentary procedures outlined in
Section C and D are followed.
Meals are provided when transfers occur during
normall schedule 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 office via
overnight mail no later than one business day following
the transfer.

IZI Acceptable

Reviewer

Signa

D Deficient

D

V

N

NA

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

Remarks

D Repeat Finding

At-Risk

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