ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review
Central Texas Detention Facility
June 30-July 3, 2008

REPORT DATE-July 14,2008

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Contract Number: ODT-6-D-000I
Order Number: HSCEOP-07-F-OI016
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Executive Vice President
Creative Corrections
6415 Calder, Suite B
Beaumont, TX 77706

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
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Making a Differencel

July 14, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

James T. Hayes, Jr.
Acting Director

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Central Texas Detention Facility (CTDF)
Annual Detention Review

Creative Corrections conducted an Annual Detention Review ofthe CTDF located in San
Antonio, Texas and operated by the GEO Group, on June 30-July 3, 2008. As noted on the
, Safety;
attached documents, my team of Subject Matter Experts included
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Security; and
Food
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A review closeou
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facility on July 3, 2008. The close-out included a discussion of all deficiencies and concerns
noted during the review.

Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Detention Standards Review to determine compliance with
established ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used over 72 hours.
Review Summary:
The CTDF is not accredited by American Correctional Association (ACA), National
Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), or the Joint Commission on the
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Standards Compliance:
The following statistical information outlined provides a direct comparison of the September
2007 ADR and this ADR conducted in July 2008.

September 24-26, 2007 Review
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Not-Applicable

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June 30 - July 3, 2008 Review
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Not-Applicable

35

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Areas of Strength
Administration
The facility has made notable Life Safety improvements rated deficient during the last review.
The facility's fire plan has been approved by the City of San Antonio Fire Department and the
facility complies with NFPA and OSHA requirements.
Detainee Handbook
The handbook, provided in both English and Spanish, is comprehensive and detailed, providing a
wealth of pertinent information for each new detainee. The handbook exceeds ICE standards.
Detention Files
Detention files all contain a comprehensive checklist which requires or recommends documents
for all intakes and a separate checklist for all releases. These checklists significantly contribute
to proper file maintenance and general detainee management.

Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) recommendation that the facility receive a rating of
"Acceptable".

RIC Assurance Statement
All fmdings of this review have been documented on the Detention Review Worksheets and are
supported by the written documentation contained in the review file.

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DETENTION FACILITY INSPECTION FORM
FACILITIES USED LONGER THAN 72 HOURS
A. TYPE OF FACILITY REVIEWED
ICE Service Processing Center
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ICE Contract Detention Facility
D
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)

B.

G. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES D N/A
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
none

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CURRENT INSPECTION
Type of Inspection
D Field Office ~ HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
June 30-July 3,2008

H. PROBLEMS / COMPLAINTS (COPIES MUST BE ATTACHED)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
D Court Order
D Class Action Finding
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
D Maior Litigation
D Life/Safety Issues
~ None

C. PREVIOUSIMOST RECENT FACILITY REVIEW
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
September 26, 2007
Previous Rating
D Superior D Good D Acceptable ~ Deficient D At-Risk

D. NAME AND LOCATION OF FACILITY
Name
Central Texas Detention Facilitv, The GEO GrouE Inc.
Address
218 Laredo Street
City, State and Zip Code
_San Antonio, Texas 78207
County
Bexar
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
(Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with Oversight)
SNA Field Office
Distance from Field Office
15 miles

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Estimated Man-days per Year
240,900

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FACILITY HISTORY

I Date Built
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1962
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
July, 2007
Date New Construction / Bed Space Added
July,2007
Future Constmction Planned
DYes ~No Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)
674 + 9 medical
Number: 0 Date:

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TOTAL FACILITY POPULATION
Total Facility Intake for Previous 12 months
7098
Total ICE Man Days for Previous 12 months
55015
K. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (ICE SPCS AND CDFs ONLY)
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L-2
L-3
Adult Male
74
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11
Adult Female
18
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E. ICE INFORMATION
tor (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
/ RIC/SME Administration
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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SME Safety and Environmental Health
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
/ SME Health Services
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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/ SME Security and Control
Member / Title / Duty Location
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/ SME Food Services
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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L. FACILITY CAPACITY
Operational
Emergency
Rated
Adult Male
528
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Adult Female
147
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M. AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION
ICE
Adult Male
103
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Adult Female

Other
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N. FACILITY STAFFING LEVEL

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F. CDFIIGSA INFORMATION ONLY
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
01101102
80-99-0030
Basic Rates oer Man-D~~_- _
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USMS
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SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT SUMMARY WORKSHEET
In order for Creative Corrections to complete its review of your facility, you must complete the following worksheet prior to your
scheduled review dates. This worksheet must contain data for the past twelve months. We will use this worksheet in conjunction with
the ICE Detention Standards to assess your,detention operations with regard to the needs ofICE and its detainee population. Failure
. to complete this worksheet will result in a delay in processing this report, and may result in a reduction or removal of ICE detainees
from your facility.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders!

With
Without

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves, inc!.
Forced Cell Moves3
Disturbances4
of Times Chemical

# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints Applied/Used

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

0

0

0

0

8

3

5

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

0

0

0

0

3

3

5

4

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

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54

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72

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Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a Result of Injuries
Sustained.
Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

# Received
# Resolved in Favor of
OffenderlDetainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

3,

Number
# Medical Cases Referred for
Outside Care
# Psychiatric Cases Referred
for Outside Care

2
0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

21

18

32

33

0

0

0

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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"
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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.

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DHS/ICE DETENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUM1\1ARY REPORT
1. ACCEPTABLE

2. DEFICIENT

4. REPEAT
FINDING

3. AT-RISK

5. NOT
ApPLICABLE

LEGAL ACCESS
1.
Access to Legal Materials
2.
Group Presentations on Legal Rights
3.
Visitation

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Admission and Release
Classification System
Correspondence and Other Mail
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Marriage Requests
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
Recreation
Religious Practices
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HEALTH SERVICES
18.
Bunger Strikes
19.
Medical Care
20.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
21.
Terminal Illness Advanced Directives and Death
SECURITY
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Detention Files
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Disciplinary Policy
25.
Emergency Plans
26.
Environmental Health and Safety
27.
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
28.
Key and Lock Control _
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Population Counts
30.
Post Orders
31.
Security Inspections
32.
- Special Management Units (Administrative Detention)
33.
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
34.
Tool Control
35.
Transportation (Land management)
36.
Use of Force
37.
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
38.
Detainee Transfer
FINDINGS OF DEFICIENT AND AT-RISK REQUIRE WRITTEN COMMENT DESCRIBING THE FINDING AND
IS NECESSARY TO REACH COMPLIANCE.

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RIC REVIEW ASSURANCE STATEMENT
By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that:
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All fmdings of non-compliance with policy or inadequate controls, and findings of noteworthy accomplishments, contained
in this Inspection Report, are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable; and
Within the scope of this review, the facility is operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and
resources are being efficiently utilized and adequately safeguarded, except for any deficiencies noted in the report.

REVlEWElt-IN-CBARGE
Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name)
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Title & Duty Location

July 7, 2008

Reviewer-In-Char e

TEAM MEMBERS
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

SME Safety and Environmental Health

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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SME Health Services

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

SME Security and Control

RECOMMENDED RATING:

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SUPERIOR
GOOD
ACCEPTABLE
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COMMENTS: Working papers and review documents for Central Texas Detention Facility indicate compliance with the 38
National Detentions Standards, however, in light of the escape on March 31, 2008 and security weaknesses identified during the
subsequent investigation and during this review, (count procedures, building inspections, entry procedures, sally port interlocks) the
facility should undertake a comprehensive review of security procedures. In addition, the facility is presently holding a number of
Mexican Mafia affiliates which intensifies the need for security enhancements.
The facility has made substantial improvements regarding Life Safety issues. The facility exhibits good teamwork, good leadership,
and professionalism of staff.

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OIC/CEO will have 30 days from
receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name)

Signature
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Chief, Detention Standards Com liance Unit

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood

[gI Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
D No Rating
Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Acceptable." A Plan of
Action is required to address the line item deficiencies with the Hunger Strikes; and Terminal
Illness, Advanced Directives and Death standards.

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