ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Bedford Municipal Detention Center, Bedford, TX, ICE, 2007
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. ~ • • .lfie(' 1!/'/)e/el1lioll and Removal Operations ll.S. J)cpartll1cnt of Homeland Sccurity 425 I Street. NW Washington. DC 20536 r ,:'_' May 21, 2007 MEMORANDUM FOR: John P. Torres Director (Acting) ntion and Removal b6,b7c FROM: Immigration Enforcement Agent Dallas Field Office SUBJECT: Bedford Detention Center Annual Detention Review The Dallas Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the Bedford Detention Center on 5/14/2007. This review was conducted by Agent b6,b7c b6,b7c Reviewer-in-Charge, and This facility is used for detainees requiring housing less than 72 hours. 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: All standards were found to be compliant or non-applicable. Review Findings: Compliant Deficient At-Risk Non-Applicable - 27 0 0 1 ,. Subject: Annual Det.on Review Report Page 2 • Standards Summary Findings: N one present. RIC Observations: The Bedford Police Department Detention officers and support staff were found to be quite professional, and caring employees. All officers were well trained, and very alert. It was observed that the entire facility was superbly sanitary, and maintained above board. The Detention Supervisor, displayed a very keen sense of knowledge, and a 'can-do-spirit'. b6,b7c RIC Issues and Concerns: No "deficient" or "at-risk" findings were present. Improvements over the 2006 Review were apparent by the 'walk-thru' and jail SOP updates. Management should be encouraged to have detention employees trained in Use-of-Force Team Technique for cell extractions, etc; see page 20 of the Review Worksheets. Recommended Rating and Justification: It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable". RIC Assurance Statement: All findings ofthis review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written documentation contained in the review file. • , • Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reviewed ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours) G. Accreditation Certificates List all State or National Accreditation[s] received: Annual inspection by TX Jail Standards Commission ~ Check box if facility has no accreditation[ s] B. Current Facility Review Type of Facility Review ~ Field Office D HQ Review Date[s] of Facility Date of Review: 5114/07 V Detention Facility Inspection Form Facilities Used Under 72 hours C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review 5/2ft/06 lJ.:Eevious Rating ~ Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk H. Problems 1 Complaints (Copies must be attached) The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding D Court Order D Class Action Order i2l%Facility has Significant Litigation Pending Major Litigation D Life/Safety Issues ~ Check if None. V I. Facility History Date Built 03/99 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A D. Name and Location of Facility Date New Construction 1Bedspace Added Name BEDFORD MUNICIPAL DETENTION CENTER, (Police Staion) Address (Street and Name) 2121 L. Don Dodson Drive City, State and Zip Code Bedford, TX. 76021 County Tarrant Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent) Police Chief b6,b7c Tel Include Area Code) 817 b6,b7c Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities) Dallas Distance from Field Office 16.69 miles N/A Future Construction Planned DYes ~No Date: Current Bedspace Future Bedspace (# New Beds only) 80 Number: NIA Date: I J. Total Facility Population Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 4,778 Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months 3,281 'fi t'IOn L eveI (ICE SPC sand CDF s 0 my, CIassllca I ) L-2 L-1 L-3 N/A N/A N/A I AdultMale N/A N/A I Adult Female N/A K E. ICE Information Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station) 1lEA 1Dallas Field Office b6,b7c m Member 1Title 1Duty Location b6,b7c 1 lEA 1 Dallas Field Office Name of Team Member 1Title 1Duty Location 1 1 Name of Team Member 1 Title 1Duty Location 1 / 1 vi J L. Facility Ca pacity Rated 110 50 Adult Male Adult Female Operational 60 20 ~ Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults CDF/IGSA Information Only Contract Number I Date of Contract or IGSA IGSA-A/ACD-99-6055 6/30/99 Basic Rates per Man-Day $51.12 Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A) M. Average Daily Population lICE\ I AdultMale 5.40 I I Adult Female 0.47/ N/A; I , , Estimated Man-days Per Year 365 Emergency 50 30 N. Facility Staffin2: L~velJ USMS 0 0 Other 5.18 1.87 pport: b2High Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011/04 • • Significant Incident Summary Worksheet For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. This form should be filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will result in a delay in processing this report. Assault: Offenders on Offenders l 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Restraints applied/used 0 0 0 0 Offender / Detainee Medical Referrals as a result of injuries sustained. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WithW WithoutW Assault: Detainee on Staff Number of Forced Moves, incl. Forced Cell moves 3 # Times Four/Five Point Escapes Actual Grievances: # Received Deaths Psychiatric / Medical Referrals # Medical Cases referred for Outside Care # Psychiatric Cases referred for Outside Care 0 0 Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced" Any incident that involves four or more detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations, major fires, or other large scale incidents. Form G-324B (Rev. 10118/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211104 ,------------- -- - ----------------- • • DHS/ICE Detention Standards Review Summary Report 11. Acceptable 2. Deficient 3. At - Risk 4. Repeat Finding 15.Not Applicablel l. Legal Access Standards Visitation Telephone Access , 2. 3. 4. IXI 0 IXI 0 0 0 0 0 IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IXI IXI 0 0 0 0 0 0 IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI 0 IXI IXI .E. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5. Detainee Services Admission and Release Classification System Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Procedures Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels Religious Practices D Health Services Medical Care Suicide Prevention and Intervention Security and Control Contraband 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 ~~etainee Communication cIan::f ~ TrA"'>~r S'rArl< Form G-324B (Rev. 10118/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 D IXI ,----------------------------------------- --------------------------------- • RIC Review Assurance Statement • By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, findings of noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is ....__---operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded, except for the deficiencies noted in the report. ~ L.--"""' Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name) b6,b7c b6,b7c Title & Duty Location Da lEA, Dallas Field Office 5/17/07 ITeam Members Print Name, Title, & Duty Location b6,b7c Print Name, Title, & Duty Location lEA, Dallas Field Office'--_ _ _ _ _ _--l--:::--:--~-~----:__:::_____:o__~-------------__l Print Name, Title, & Duty Location RIC Rating Recommendation: Print Name, Title, & Duty Location I:8J Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk Comments: Form G-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW I Review Authority The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OICICEO will have 30 days from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name) Signature b6,b7c b6,b7c Date Title Chief, DSCU Final Rating: D Superior DGood IZI Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk D No Rating Comments: The Review Authority concurs with the Reviewer-In-Charge's (RIC) recommended rating of "Acceptable" based on the information contained in the RIC memorandum and G324A worksheets. Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31101