ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Central Texas Detention Facility, San Antonio, TX, ICE, 2009
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FOR: 02 2009 b6 b6 TIle wasbased onthe Ke~ne'iVer-m~'l;Ilar~~et 8upportingd.ocumentation. The must in with the Detenti()uManagemtnt Control rro~m ~,"'i!''''~''''''>'' the facility shall inchj(ie G~324A b6, b7c b6, b7c b6, b7c b2High 1333 Now Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 3tJO MGT OF AMERICA, Washington, JK: 2U036 202/·Wl..393lJ (1) 202/419-3931 (f) wwdlGTofAmerica.com INC . July 23, 2009 MEMORANDUM FOR: FROM: James T. Hayes, Jr. Director Office of Detention and Removal Operations b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c Lead Compliance Inspect6r SUBJECT: • Central Texas Detention Facility Annual Detention Review MGT of America performed an annual inspection for compliance with the ICE National Detention Standards (NOS) at the Central Texas Detention Facility (CTDF) located in San Antonio, Texas during the period of July 21-23, 2009. This is an IGSA facility operated by the GEO group. The annual inspection was performed under the guidance of Inspector. Team members were: b6,b7c , Lead Compliance b6,b7c Type of Review This review is a scheduled annual inspection performed to determine overall compliance with the ICE NOS. The facility received a previous rating of "Acceptable" during the July, 2008 inspection. Review Summary • The Central Texas Detention Facility is not currently accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA); the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC); or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JeARO). For Official Use Only (Law Enforcement Sensitive) Page II MGT·.·· Of AMHICA, Me . . Standards CompltlJnce The following information is a summary of the standards that were reviewed and overall compliance that was determined as a result of the 2008 and 2009 alien detention standards compliance annual inspection(s): 2009 Inspection 2008 Inspection 35 Compliant Deficient Repeat Deficiency Not Applicable Compliant Deficient Repeat Deficiency Not Applicable o o 3 36 o o 2 LCI Issues and Concerns No deficiencies were found during this review. Recommendations • Data the facility supplied on the SIS form indicates a spike in the number of detainee grievances. The Facility Administrator reports a significant number of grievances occurred as a group of non-ICE detainees were transferred into the facility. It is recommended this information be monitored for possible trends. b2High It is recommended that policy for "Terminal Illness, Advanced Directives and Death" be reviewed and revised before the next annual inspection to include procedures for notification to ICE in the event or a new DNR order, detainee death, detainee desire to have his/her attorney draft DNR orders, newly discovered terminal illness. The CfDF has not housed "over 72 hour" ICE detainees since November of 2008. The facility maintains its physical plant, policy and procedure, and all related services in an inspection ready fashion. Staff cooperation was high caliber. Best Practices The detainee orientation program should be considered as a «best practice". This program is well organized, pertinent, and effective at relating necessary information to the incoming detainee population. Recommended Rating and .Tustificatioll: • The Lead Compliance Inspector recommends that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable." ... For Official Use Only (Law Enforcement Sensitive) Pagel2 MGT,Of AMBle .. , • LeI Assurance Statement The findings of compliance and noncompliance are accurately and completely documented on the G324A Inspection form and are supported by documentation in the on file. An out brief was conducted at the facility and the following were present: Warden b6,b7c Asst. Warden b6,b7c Asst. b6,b7c Warden b6,b7c , Chief Engineer b6,b7c ~ Dietary Manager b6,b7c , Major b6,b7c , b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c HR Specialist . K ol Officer Agent , ICE Agent b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c ibrar Health Services Administrator , Transportation Officer b6,b7c b6,b7c b6,b7c , Executive Secretary , CI b6,b7c , CI b6,b7c , and myself. CI b6,b7c , CI b6,b7c b6,b7c • • I July 23,2009 b6,b7c Lead Compliance Inspector Signature: For Official Use Only (Law EnforCement Sensitive) PagelS 'NC. Detention Review Summary Form Facilities Used Over 72 hours Department Of Homeland Security Immigration. and Customs Enforcement G. Accreditation Certificates List all State or National Accreditation[s] received: [8J Check box if facility has no accreditation[s] B. Current Inspection Type of Inspection Annual Inspection Date[sJ of Facility Review July 21-23, 2009 C. Previous/Most Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review June 30, Julv1-3. 2008 Previous Rating Superior ~ Good 0 Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk o I. Facilit Date Built 1963 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction / Bedspace Added Z007 (Warden/Ole/Superintendent) b6,b7c b6,b7c J. Total Facility Population Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 1629 Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months 11,044 E. ICE Information f Inspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station) CI -Security /MGT of America Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location b6,b7c / CI-Safety / MGT of America Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location b6,b7c I CI- Food Service I MGT of America Name of Team Member I Title / Duty Location b6,b7c ! CI / Medical b6,b7c . Diy CDFIIGSA Intlormation 01 Contract Number Date of Contract or IGSA 80-99-0030 04/2912009 Basic Rates per Man-Day $44.15 Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A) ; , ;N/A Estimated Man-days per Year 1.195 F I Support: b2High • Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 9f3/08) • 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. .. Tb.e iI!formation 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 to assessing your Detention Operations against the needs of the ICE and its detained population. 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 and the possible reduction or removal onCE' detainees at your facility. Assault: Offenders on Offenders1 Types (Sexuafz, Physical, etc.) Physical 0 Physical 0 10 7 0 With Physical Assault: Detainee on Staff Physical 7 6 Physical Physical 0 0 0 0 4 8 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 2S 84 110 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 Suicide 0 0 0 1 0 0 61 62 72 72 0 0 0 0 • Escapes Grievances: Deaths Psychiatric / Medical Referrals .~ 3 Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders Oml, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving alleast 2 parties, whetber 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,lJ\ajor fires, or other large scale inci4<mts, Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 9/3/08) • Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 9/3/08) 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. b6,b7c Reviewer-In-Charge: (Pant Name) b6,b7c b6,b7c Title &. Duty Location LCI, MGT of America b6,b7c CI·Security, MGT of America Print Name, Title, & b6,b7c ,CI-Safety, MGT of America b6,b7c Print Name, Title, & Duty Location • b6,b7c Print Name, Title, & Duty Location Recommended Rating: D Superior DGood I81 Acceptable DDe6cient DAt~Risk O>mments: Central Texas Detention Facility demonstrates compliance with all applicable National Detention Standards as evidenced by physical plant tour, working papers, and review documents. It should be noted that, absent over-night housing arrangements, there has not been an ICE detainee population at the facility since November of 2008. The physical plant is maintained in good repair; it is clean; staff morale is excellent; (U.S. Marshal Service) detainee mood is appropriate; and policy 1procedure is (with few exceptions) current and effective. This appears to be a well managed facility that has high standards of operation. There were 5 attempted suicides by Non-ICE detainees who either cut themselves or tied a sheet around their neck with no serious injuries. There was one successful suicide by hanging by a Non-ICE female detainee on April 8, 2009. The incident was reviewed and staff followed proper procedures. During the inspection there was a suicide by hanging by a Non-ICE female. The incident is still under investigation. • There was a death of a Non-ICE male detainee who died of cardiac disease on November 10, 2008 Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 9/3/08)
