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ICE Detention Standards
C~mpliance Review
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
September 29 - 30, 2008
REPORT DATE - October 7,2008
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. Contract Number: 0 DT-6- D-OOO 1
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 a~d Customs Enforcement
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
801 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20536
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6415 Calder, Suite B. Beaumont, Texas 77706
409.866.9920 • www.correctionalexperts.com
Making a Difference! ·
October 7,2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
James T. Hayes, Jr., Director
. Office of Detention and Re
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Cobb' County Adult Detention Center
Annual Detention Review
SUBJECT:
Creative Corrections conducted an Annual Detention Review of the Cobb County Adult
Detention Center, Marietta, Georgia, on September 29 - 30, 2008. As noted on the attached
documents, the team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) included
, SME for Security;
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, SME for Health Services;
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Safety; and
SME for Food Service.
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A fmal closeout in which all concerns were discussed was held on September 30, 2008, with
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Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to det6nnine general compliance with
established ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used for under 72 hours .
. Review Summary:
The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is accredited by the National Commission on
Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)and the Medical Association of Georgia It is not accredited
by American Correctional Association (ACA) or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healt}1care Organizations (JCAHO).
Standards Compliance:
The following information summarizes the standards reviewed and the overall compliance for
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1/2
May 16 -17,2007
Compliant
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Deficient
0
At-Risk
0
Non-Applicable 0
September 29 - 30, 2008
Compliant
27
Deficient
1
At-Risk
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Non-Applicable 0
Tool Control- Deficient
Policy: Every facility shall develop and implement a tool-control system. Tools are to be
classified according to Restrictive and Non Restrictive status.
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Cobb County Adult Detention Center does not have an established tool classification
system.
Recommendations
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The Maintenance Supervisor should develop and implement a tool classification system.
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Each tool should be marked making it readily identifiable.
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A computer-generated. or typewritten inventory should be created for all tools,
equipment, and storage locations.
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All appropriate tools should be mounted on shadow boards ..
Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the RIC recommendation.that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable." It is also
recommended by the RIC that a Plan of Action be required for this facility to develop and correct
the deficiency identified during this review.
RIC Assurance Statement
All fmdings of this review have been documented on the Work Sheets and are supported by the
written documentation contained in the review file.
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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours
Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A. TYPE OF FACILITY REVIEWED
ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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B. CURRENT INSPECTION
Type of Inspection
Field Office I2<J HO Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
September 29 - 30, 2008
G. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES 0 N/A
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
National Medical Standards 2007 & NCCHC 200S
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C. PREVIouslMosr RECENT FACILITY REVIEW
Date[s} of Last Facility Review
May 16 - 17, 2007
Previous Rating
D Superior Good IZJ Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk
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D. NAME AND LoCATION OF FACILITY
Name
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Address
1825 County Services Parkway
City, State and Zip Code
Marietta, GA 30008
County
Cobb
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
(Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Commander
Sheriff Neal Warren/Co!.
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Telephone Number (Include Area Code)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with Oversight)
Atlanta
Distance from Field Office
15 miles
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E ICE Information
Name of Inspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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Reviewer-In-Charge / NM
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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/ SME Medical / MN
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
SME Food Service / CO
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Name of Team Member1 Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
/ SME Environmental Health and Safety / IL
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F CDFIIGSAINFORMATIONONLY
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
9/3/08
DRO-IGSA-08-0015
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$ 42.58
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
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Estimated Man-days per Year
5,978
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I. FACILITY HISTORY
Date Built
1984 - Completed 1987
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
1999 - Kitchen
Date New Construction / Bed Space Added
1997
Future Construction Planned
[81 Yes D No Date:
Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)
Current Bed space
Number: 1,152 Date: 2010
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TOTAL FACILITY POPULATION
Total Facility Intake for Previous 12 months
36,660
Total ICE Man Days for Previous 12 months
5,978
K. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (ICE SPCs AND CDFs ONLY)
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L-3
1-2
[Adult Male
Adult Female
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L. FACILITY CAPACITY
Emergency
Operational
Rated
1964
Adult Male
1861
1589
336
Adult Female
336
310
1 J Facility Holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and Older as Adults
M. AVERAGEDAILYPOPULATION
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15
Adult Female
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USMS
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Other
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N. FACILITY STAFFING LEVEL
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Form G-324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)
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 of ICE 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:
Offi:nders on
Offenders'
Assault:
Detainee on
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I Detainee Medical
Referrals as a Result of Injuries
Sustained.
Escapes
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Psychiatric I Medical Referrals
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# Psychiatric cases Referred
for Outside Care
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Any attempted physical contact or pbysical 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 morc detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work: stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
Form G·324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)
DHSfICE DE'tENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUMMARY REpORT .
3. AT-RISK
4. REPEAT
5. NOT
FINDING
ApPLICABLE
Classification System
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Practices
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Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
Security Inspections
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Special Management Units (Administrative Detention)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer
September
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ALL FINDINGS OF DEFICIENT AND ~T-RIsK REQUIRE WRl1TEN COMMENT DESCRIBING THE FlNDING AND
WHAT lS NECESSARY TO REACH COMPLIANCE.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
Form G-324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)
RIC REVIEW ASSURANCE STATEMENT
By SIGNING BELOW, THE REVIEWER-IN-CHARGE' (RIC) CERTIFIES TIlAT:
1.
ALL FINDINGS OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITII 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 EFFlCIENTLY UTILIZED AND ADEQUATELY SAFEGUARDED, EXCEPT FOR ANY
DEFICIENCIES NOTED IN THE REPORT.
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
5MB Food Service/CO
& Duty Location
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, 5MB Environmental Health and SafetylIL '
RECOMMENDED RATING:
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, 5MB Securit)'/NV
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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ACCEPTABLE
DEF-ICIENT
OAT-RISK
COMMENTS: The facility is clean and well managed by experienced staff. The staff was exceptionally helpful and attentive to the
review process. The staff's attitude was positive and it was apparent that all staff is well trained, efficient, motivated, and committed
to providing a safe and secure facility for staff an4 detainees alike.
The facility does not use the Taser devise.
Deaths:
OCTOBER 24, 2007, ALLEN LEANDER
A 23 year old male arrested on drug charges. Durlng booking procedures medical problems were encountered and he was transferred '
to hospital and died of drug ingestion possibly due to an attempt to conceal evidence.
FEBRUARY 4,2008, RODNEY TRAVIT
A 41 year old male presented feeling drowsy. He stated he fell and hit his head in the pod. He was brought to the infirmary via
wheelchair and was talking with staff. He stated he wanted to lie down. Seizure activity followed and a Code Blue was called. An
M.D., Dr.
, was present. He was transported via ambulance to hospital and was pronounced dead. Diagnosis was
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June 5, 2008, PATRICK FRENCH
A 28 year old male sent to hospital on 6-5-08 with a rash accompanied by pain. He was diagnosed with Steven's Johnson Syndrome.
After numerous days in intensive care with numerous complications he died on 6-25-08.
JUNE 26, 2008, JOSE FRAIRE
69 year {lId male arrived in intake confused, combative and displaying bizarre behavior. He was taken to Northside Hospital and
pronounced dead at 0900. He was placed on life support pending organ harvest
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Fonn G-324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)
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)
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Title
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Final Rating:
[8J Acceptable
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OAt-Risk
Comments:
The Review Authority concurs with the "Acceptable" rating. A Plan of Action is required to address the
deficiencies noted in the Tool Control, Detainee Telephone Access, and Food Service standards.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
Form G-324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ·
Office of Detention and Removal
Condition of Co-n finement Review Worksheet
(This document must be Slttached to each G-324B Inspection Form)
This Form to be used for Inspections of all Facilities Used Under 72 Hours
Detention Review Worksheet
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Local Jail-.IGSA
State Facility - IGSA
ICE Contract Detention Facility
Name
Cobb County Adult Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
1825 County Services Parkway
. City, State and Zip Code
Marietta, GA 30008
County
Cobb
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Sheriff Neal Warren/Col.
Jail Commander
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Name and title of Reviewer-In-Charge
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Date[sJ of Review
September 29 - 30, 2008
Type of Review
C8J Headquarters
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DSpecial Assessment
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DETAINEE SERVICES STANDARDS (SECTION I) .............................................................................................................. 3
ADMISSION AND RELEASE ......................................................................................................................................................... .
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ............................................................................................ '" .......................................................... .
DETAINEE HANDBOOK .............................................................................................................................................................. .
FOOD SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................................... : .................... .
FUNDs AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ........................................................................................................................................... .
DETAINEE GRlEVANCE PROCEDURES ....................·............................. ~ ..................................................................................... .
ISSUANCE AND EXCHANUE OF CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS ....................................................................................... ..
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES ........ :........................................................................................................................................... , ........ .
. Access to Telephones ...................................................................................... : .................... ..
Visitation ...................................................................................... ~ .................................. ..
HEALTH SERVICES STANDARDS (SECTION 11) ............................................................................................;................. 17
ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE .......................................... :....................................................................................................... .
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION .............................................................................. ; ................................................ .
SECURITY AND CONTROL STANDARDS (SECTION III) .................................................................................................. 20
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 UNIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION) ................................................................... ,....................... .
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION) ....................................... , ....................................................... ..
TOOL CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................................... .
TRANSPORTATION (LAND) ....................................................................................................................................................... .
USE OF FORCE ......................................................................................................................................................................... ..
STAFFIDETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... .
DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD ............................................................................................................................................. :
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SECTION I
DETAINEE SERVICES STANDARDS
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'pROCEss; AB(1)YSEARCH; ANnA SEARCH OF PERSONAL SELoNtiNOS, WmCHwiLiBE ~OruED, DOCu'~, .ANn. SAFEGUARDED As'
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In-processing includes an orientation of the facility.
Medical screenings are perfonned by medical staff2! persons who have
received specialized training for the purpose of conducting an initial
health screening.
All hew 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.
Detainees are stripped searched only when cause has been established
and not as routine policy. Non-criminal detainees are not strip-searched
.but are patted down, unless reaSonable suspiCion is established.
The "Contraband" standard governs all personal property searches.
IGSAs/CDFs use or have a similar contraband standard. Staff prepares
a complete inventory of each detainee's possessions. The detainee
receives a copy.
Two officers are present during the processing of detainee funds and
valuables during admissions processing to the facility. Both officers
verify funds and valuables.
Staff completes Fonn 1-387 or similar fonn for CDFs and IGSAs for
every lost or missing property claim. Facilities forward all 1-387 claims
to ICE.
Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing and bedding for
the climatic conditions.
The facility provides and replenishes personal hygiene items as needed.
Gender-specific items are available. ICE Detainees are not charged for
these items.
All releases are properly coordinated with ICE using a Form 1-203.
Staff completes paperwork/forms for release as required.
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completed, a report is generated
and reviewed by a supervisor.
Up to $149.00, one officer
counts; $150 - $500, two
officers; over $500 two officers
and a supervisor count the
money.
The release process of 12
detainees was observed on
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1-203 was utilized.
All paperwork appeared to be
properly prepared and used
during the release process.
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CCADC policy and procedun:s provides for the intake and release of detainees according to ICE and facility standards.
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detainees. Violent offenders are separated from non-violent offenders.
Housingassigrunents are based on threat level.
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The facility uses the "Tree Classification" outline for their classification process to separate non-violent from violent detainees and to
assign housing. Male detainees, effective September 26, 2008, have been placed into one donnitory living area Female detainees are'
housed with the Special Needs female popUlation.
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;roif~~'RUWS,~PR6cED~:~EffE6fA.T,njEJiACl4iY.,THE iiANbBooi YiILL ,ALso ])EScRJim THE SmfVICES, PR~S, AND
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The detainee handbook is written in English and translated into Spanish,
or into the next most-prevalent Language(s).
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responsibilities.
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The handbook identifies:
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Initial issue of clothing and bedding, and personal hygiene
items;
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When a medical examination will be conducted;
• The telephone policy, debit card procedures, direct and free
calls, locations oftelephones, policy when telephone demand
is high, Policy and procedures for emergency phone calls, and
the Detainee Message System;
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Facility search procedures and contrab<\nd policy; and
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Facility visiting hours and schedule, and visiting rules and
regulations
The handbook describes the detainee disciplinary policy and procedures,
to include:
• Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions;
• Time limits in the Disciplinary Process;
• Sununary of Disciplinary Process;
• Sick call procedures for general population and segregation;
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The
rights and responsibilities of all detainees.
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current Cobb County Jail Inmate
Handbook, dated October 15,
2004.
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current Cobb County handbook.
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October 2004. The handbook is
in English and Spanish.
The current handbook does not
address the basic responsibilities;
however, the ICE National
Detainee Handbook was provided
to staff members who will begin
issuing the handbook to all
detainees.
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
The CCADC handbook is well written and addresses all required topics, except the basic responsibilities. Staff was provided a copy of
the English and Spanish versions of the new ICE generic handbook which they will immediately begin to distribute to the detainee
population.
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Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device and the on-duty
cook foreman maintains control of the key that locks the device.
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Aramark is the contract food
provider and is under the
direction of the Detention Cook
Supervisor.
The on-duty cook supervisor is
the only person with a key to the
knife cabinet.
All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically secured to the
workstation and staff directly supervises detainees using knives at these
workstations. Staff monitor the condition of knives and dining utensils
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elapse between the last meal served and the. first meal of the following
day.
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master-cycle menu planned.
The food service program addresses medical diets.
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hot meals a day with the noon
meal being a sack lunch. There
is no more than 14 hours
between dinner and breakfast of
the next day.
Breakfast - 0600
Lunch - 1100 (approximately)
Dinner - 1800
There is a complete nutritional
analysis conducted on all menus
to include the master cycle
menus as well as the diet menus
and religious menus.
The food service department
provides medical diets when
jJI"escribed by the medical staff.
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temperature(s) after tWo hours. (140 degrees for hot - 40 degrees for
cold)
All meals are provided in nutritionally
adequ~te
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.
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Equipment is inspected daily.
Procedures include inspecting all incoming food shipments for damage,
contamination, and pest infestation.
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The staff follows satellite
feeding guidelines for proper
sanitation as well as the
temperatures for food items. All
foods are kept at the proper
temperature prior to being fed,
except the noon sack lunch. The
two hot meals are prepared and
plated and fed within the two
hour time period. The sack
lunch is being delivered at the
breakfastmeal time. There is no
refrigeration in the units for the
detainees/inmates to keep the
sack lunch within a safe
temperature range.
All foodS are maintained at the
proper temperatures, except the
noon sack lunch. Cold foods are
at 40 or below and hot foods are
at 140 or above. The sack
lunches that are sent down to the
units at breakfast time for lunch
are not being maintained at the
proper temperature.
All foods and portions are
nutritionally adequate.
Foods are not used to reward or
punish detainees.
All food service areas are
inspected weekly by the food
service staff, as well as monthly
by the Director of the Medical
Department and annually by the
County Health Department.
The food service staff does a
daily inspection of all
equipment. If any problems are
noted they are reported to the
Food Service Director so the
needed repairs can be made.
All incoming supplies are
inspected by the detention/food
service staff for damage,
contamination, and pest
infestation prior to storing the
supplies.
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FOOD SE;RVlCE
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When not in use by the staff, the
storage areas are secured.
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The staff follows satellite feeding guidelines for proper sanitation as well as the temperatures for food items. All foods are kept at the
proper temperature prior to being fed, except· for the noon sack lunches. The two hot meals are prepared, plated, and fed within the two
hour time period, with the proper temperature. The sack lunch is being delivered at the breakfast meal time. The sack lunches should
be refrigerated to reduce the possibility of a food borne illness. There is no refrigeration in the units for the detainees/inmates to keep'
the sack lunch within a safe temperature range.
Colds foods are at 40 or below and hot foods are at 140· or above.
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Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated, stored, and are
Funds and valuables are
accessible only by designated supervisor{s).
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are accessible by the supervisor.
Detainees' large valuables are secured in a location accessible to
Valuables are secured in a
location accessible to the
designated supervisor(s) or processing staff only.
designated staff.
Two officers are present during the processing of detainee funds and
If the amount of monies is
valuables during in-processing to the facility. Both officers verify funds
$149.00 and under, only one
and valuables.
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officer verifies the amount.
Anything over $150.00 to
$500.00 is verified by two
officers. Anything over $500..00
is verified by two officers and
supervisor.
Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the medical staff.
All medicatiop. is forwarded to
the medical staff upon a
detainee's arrival to the facility.
Staff searches ari-iving detainees and their personal property for
All detainees and their property
contraband.
are searched for contraband
upon arrival at the facility,
Staff procedures follow written policy for returning forgotten property to
Procedures are in place for
detainees.
taking care of property that may.
have been forgotten or lost
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the CDEO or Chief of
Any discrepancies are noted
Security.
immediately and reported to the
Property Supervisor who reports
it to the Chief of Security.
CDP/IGSA facility procedures for handling detainee property claims are
All procedures are followed by
similar with the ICE standard.
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all staff when handling detainee
I'l'0perty.
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The Detention Center maintains accurate records for personal property and personal funds. Detainee property is accurately inventoried
and stored according to policy. The work area in which these functio2J are~e
fonned is very neat, well organized, and clean.
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DETAINEE GR,IEVAl'ICE PROCE])~
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'Giui~ANCE W1LLBEPRQc$SSED"INVESTIGATED; AND DitIDED.(SuBmCrTo APPEAL)~ACCORDANCE 'WfrnnrnSOPs;.A GRIEV..\NCE
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Every member of the staff knows how to identify emergency grievances,
including the procedures for expediting them.
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There are documented or substantiated cases of staff harassing,
disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise retaliating against a detainee who
lodged a complaint:
• If yes, explain.
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Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance Log..
• If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping system is
maintained.
• "Nuisance complaints" are identified in the records.
• For quality control purposes, staff document 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.
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Per Sgt. b6,b7c all staff receives
training upon initial employment
and annually thereafter.
There have been no documented
cases reported of staff harassing,
or otherwise retaliating, against a
detainee who has lodged a
complaint.
Presently, all grievances are
maintained in a computer log
system. It was recommended to
Sgt b6,b7c that a system of
identifying and tracking detainee
grievances be included in the
existi!tg program.
Per Sgt. b6,b7c any grievance
involving officer misconduct
would be reported to ICE.
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REMARKS:
The facility's grievance program is active and provides procedures for the general population to file complaints .
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clothing during in-processing.
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Detainees are issued clean
clothing upon admission into the
facility.
Detainees are issued clean
bedding, linens, and a towel.
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
Detainees are provided all required item
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Detainees are pennitted to
enga.ge in their religious beliefs.
Detainees are allowed to
observe their holy days. They
send a written inmate request to
the staff Chaplain and he will
arrange for the detainee to
observe the holy day(s).
Detainees are allowed to have
religious it~ms in their
possession limited only by
constraints of safety, security,
and the orderly operations of the
facility.
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religious faith.
Each detainee is allowed religious items in his/her immediate possession.
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REMARKS:
The religious program is under the supervision of the staff Chaplain. He coordinates all religious services with volunteers from the
community who have applied to the Detention Facility to be one of the volunteer clergy/chaplains. The facility provides detainees of
all faiths with reasonable and equitable opportunities to participate in the practice of their faith.
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waking hours.
Upon admittance, detainees are made aware of the facility's telephone
access policy.
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calls.
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possible.
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consular/embassy officials.
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detainee phone system and the phone number was checked by the
inspector during the review.
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emergencies.
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Detainees in administrative segregation and protective custody are
afforded the same telephone privileges as that 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.
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the handbook.
Stainless steel privacy dividers
surround each telephone in all
detainee living units.
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emergency
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verification of the emergency.
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emergency
call messages are provided after
verification of the emergency.
At the present time, per Lt.
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detainees who are in
Disciplinary Segregation are not
authorized to use the telephone.
The OIG number was not
programmed into the telephone
system as of9/29/08.
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advised that if a
verified emergency were
received for a detainee in
Disciplinary Segregation, a
telephone call would be
allowed.
A message is available on the
telephone advising that calls
may be monitored. However,
there is nothing posted
on/adjacent to the telephones in
English or Spanish advising the
telephones may be monitored.
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
There are three telephones in the male detainee dormitory available for detainee use. All three have a stainless steel privacy divider in
place. Telephones are availablier the
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A general visitation log is maintained.
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A written schedule is available
at the Visiting Officer's desk
and also on the CCADC
website.
This information is available at
the Visiting Officer's desk,
posted on a wall in the main
visiting entrance area and also
on the CCADC website. ,
The visiting log is
computerized. ' There is also a
separate sign-in sheet for legal
and official visitors. Legal visits
are recorded on the computer.
Visitors pass through a metal
detector en route to the visiting
area. If they fail the metal
detector three times, they are not
allowed to visit.
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FINDING
REMARKS:
The visiting program functions within the ICE standard and local policy,
The visiting hours posted in the main entrance visiting area are not current and the information should be replaced with the present
visiting hours.
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SECTION II
HEALTH SERVICES STANDARDS
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laws and guidelines.
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The facility's in-processing procedures for arriving detainees include
medical screening.
All detainees have access to and receive medical care.
Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.
Medical'screening includes a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
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
is trained to respond to health-related emergencies within
a 4-minute response time,
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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.
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The facility operates in
conjunction with the Wellstar
H~lth Systems (a group of area
hospitals/clinics) that is under
the auspices of the Georgia Department of Health and
Human Services.
The Cobb County Adult
Detention Center (CCADC)
policy Chapter 6 # 6.02.01
states, "The Intake Detention
Officer ... will ask and record
the inmate's (detainee's)
responses to the first 18
questions on the Health
Screening form ... to ascertain if
immediate medical attention is
needed."
CCADC Policy 6.03.02 titled
Emergency Medical Care;
outlines steps to be followed.
Yearly recertification is
accomplished through the
American Red Cross.
Nursing staff distributes all
medications to detainees.
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"If an_inmate Idetainee wishes to
refuse medical treatment, then
he or she will have to state their
refusal in writing."
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REMARKS:
The medical area is spacious and well lit. There is adequate staff to meet the needs of detainees. Sanitation is exceptional and staff
morale is high.
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Training prepares staff to:
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Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
•
Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following facility
procedures; and
•
Understand and apply suicide-prevention techniques.
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orientation, the Jail Academy,
and yearly in-service training
and roll calls.
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
There have been no suicides at this institution in the last year. Suicidal inmates/detainees can be placed on suicide watch by any staff
member in the institution according to CCADC Policy 6.08.04, titled "Psychological/Psychiatric." Detainees would be placed in the.
infirmary with a suicide blanket/smock and placed on a watch with 15 minute checks.
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Staff inventory, hold, and report it when necessary to the proper authonty
for action/possible seizure.
Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they can and cannot
j)ossess.
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Center Policy 4.02 addresses
this component.
The detainee handbook
addresses this component.
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
Contraband discovered during the initial arrest phase in booking area is turned over to the arresting/transporting officer for further
action. Any other discovery of contraband after the completion of the booking process may be disposed of or kept as evidence if
pending possible prosecution.
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24 hours.
detainee.
The detainee detention file contains either originals or copies of
documentation and fonns 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 fonnsJSegregation forms
•
Grievances, complaints, and the disposition(s) of same
The detention files are located and maintained in a secure area. lfnot, the
are located in Sgt.
cabinets are lockable and distribution ofthe keys is limited to supervisors.
office, which is a
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The detention file remains active during the detainep's stay. When the
detainee is released from the facility, staff adds copies of completed
The files remain active during a
detainee's stay.
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
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complete and ready to be archived.
Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file when properly
requested by supervisory personnel at the receiving facility or office.
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Appropriate staffhas 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.
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REMARKS:
A file is created for all arriving ICE detainees. The files are maintained in Sgt.
placed in an archive for two years after detainees are transferred from the facility.
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secure office. The files are reviewed and
A file checkout system should be developed and utilized by staff to ensure the location and security of the files.
A copy of a staff response to a detainee request for medical treatment, property, religious items, programs, or other such requests;
should be forwarded to the ICE d?e. ee f
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The facility has a written disciplinary system using progressive levels of
reviews and appeals.
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The facility rules state that disciplinary action shill not be capricious or
retaliatory.
Written rules prohibit staff from imposing or permitting the following
sanctions:
•
corporal punislunent
•
deviations from normal food service
•
clothing deprivation
•
bedding deprivation
•
denial of personal hygiene items
•
loss of correspondence privileges
•
del'rivation of physical exercise
T/;le rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for violations are defined
in writing and communicated to all detainees verbally and in writing.
The following items are conspicuously posted in Spanish and English,
and other dominate languages used in the facility:
•
Rights and Responsibilities
•
Prohibited ActS
•
Disciplinary Severity Scale
•
Sanctions
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur, informal resolutions
are encouraged.
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Detainee Discipline, addresses
this component.
The detainee handbook
addresses this component.
The requirement is not posted,
but they are contained in the
detainee handbook which each
detainee receives and signs for
during their initial booking
process.
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REMARKS:
Minor sanction violations range from verbal reprimand to criminal prosecution.
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Policy precludes detainees or detainee groups frOm exercisipg control or
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authority over other detainees.
Detainees are protected from:
• Personal abuse
• Corporal punishment
• Personal injury
• Disease
• Property damage
• Harassment frbm other detainees
Written procedures cover:
• WorkIFoodStrike
Disturbances
• Escapes
• Bomb Threats
• Adverse Weather
• Facility Evacuation
• Internal Hostages
•
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The facility's National Detainee
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component.
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The facility has all of the ICE
required Emergency
(Contingency) Plans except for
WorklFood Strike, and Adverse
Weather.
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Detainees are not required to work outside of their living area and a food strike plan may not be applicable at this facility since
detainees are only housed at the facility for a maximum of 72 hours.
The facility should develop a written stand alone plan. addressing the issue of Adverse Weather.
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The facility has a system for storing, issuing, and maintaining inventories
of hazardous materials.
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Constant inventories are maintained for all flammable, toxic, and caustic
substances used/stored in each section of the facility.
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The manufacturer's Material Safety Data She~t (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; and
• Report hazards and spills to the designated official.
The MSDSs are readily accessible to staff and detainees in work areas.
Hazardous materials are always issued under proper supervision.
• Quantities are limited; and
• Staff always supervises detainees using these substances.
The facility has sufficient ventilation, and provides and ensures clean air
exchanges throughout all buildings.
Vents return vents, and air conditioning ducts are not blocked or
obstructed in cells or anywhere in the facility.
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CCADC Policy, 2-04-07.00,
Control of Tools and Hazardous
Material, was reviewed.
Procedures for maintaining
inventories of hazardous
materials are addressed in this
j>Qlicy.
At the time of this review,
. inventories of chemicals used in
the Maintenance Shop areas
were not being maintained. Per
Sgt: b6,b7c detainees are not
authorized to be in any of the
shop areas. He advised this
issue will be addressed to ensure
inventories are maintained,
Per Sgt b6,b7c the MSDS files
are going to be reviewed and
updated after renovation
projects are completed. A
master MSDS file is maintained
in Health Services, MSDS log
is also maintained in each Unit
Officer Station.
Detainees are not assigned to .
work details at this facility.
Detainees are only required to
maintain the living area. MSDS
Log Book is maintained in the
Officer Station for use by
detainees.
Procedures for using hazardous
materials are addressed in
CCADC Policy 2-04-07.04.
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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 industry standard
of 120 degrees.
Staff directly supervise and account for products with methyl alcohol.
Staff receives a list of products containing diluted methyl alcohol, e.g.,
shoe dye. All such products are clearly labeled. "Accountability"
includes issuing such products to detainees in the smallest workable
quantities.
A technically qualified officer conducts the flre and safety inspections.
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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 plans with accessible
building/room floor plans;
• Exit signs and directional arrows; and
• An area-specific exit diagram conspicuously posted in the
diagrammed 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 licensediCertified!frained pest-control professional inspects for
rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventative spraying for
indigenous insects.
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Products with methyl alcohol
are not used in the facility.
Cobb County has a Safety and
Security Officer assigned to
conduct inspections.
CCADC Policy 2-11-02.00, Fire
Emergencies, was reviewed. Per
Sgt b6,b7c , a copy of this plan
has been provided to the Cobb
County Fire Department.
Policy 2-11-02-00, Fire
Emergencies, addresses this
component.
Policy 2-04-07.00, Control of
Tools and Hazardous Material,
addresses procedures for
handling and disposing of used
needles and other sharp objects.
Policy 7.01, Inmate Housing
Housekeeping, dated January
2000, was reviewed. This policy
addresses this component.
Pest control services are
provided under contract by Echo
Lab Pest Control Company
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It is recommended that facility personnel follow local policy requirements involving accountability of hazardous chemicals.
Additionally, they should maintain proper labeling of secondary use containers to ensure contents of the containers are identified at all
. times.
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The hold rooms are well ventilated well lighted, and all activating
switches are located outside the room.
The hold rooms contain sufficient seating for the number of detainees
held.
The walls and ceilings of the hold rooms are tamper and escape proof.
Individuals are not held in hold rooms for more than 12 hours.
Male and females are segregated from each other.
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detainees access to toilet facilities on a regular basis.
All detainees are given a pat down search for weapons or contraband
before being placed in the room.
Officers closely supervise the detention hold rooms using direct
supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).
• Hold rooms are irregularly monitored every 15 minutes .
• Unusual behavior or complaints are noted.
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The holding rooms are located
in the Bookin,& area.
Female detainees are held and
processed in an area that is sight
and sound separated from male
detainees.
The facility does not house
detainees under the age of 18.
Toilet facilities are located
inside the holding cells.
o REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
Detainees are normally held no more than 12 hours in the holding rooms before they are moved to a regular housing pod.
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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, Ch. 3;
• National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101.
Emergency keys are available for all areas of the facility.
The facilities use a key accountability system,
Authorization is necessary to issue any restricted key.
Individual gun lockers are provided.
•
They are lopated 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.
.
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Issued keys are returned immediately in the event an employee
inadvertently carries a key ring home.
• When a key or key ring is lost, misplaced, or not accounted for,
the shift supervisor is. immediately notified.
• Detainees are not permitted to handle keys assigned to staff.
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Facility Policy 4.06.08, Key
Control; addresses this
component.
No padlocks or chains were
observed being used on any cell
doors,
Emergency keys are maintained
in the Central Control and in a
secure mobile cabinet
maintained in the Administrative
File Room.
Facility Policy 4.06.02, Key
Control, addresses this
component.
Gun lockers are located in the
administrative area hallway.
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
The Central Control Center officers are responsible for counting the keys at the beginning and the end of each shift, and documenting
. th, ..,nlts OB th' key controllog.
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Staff conduct 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.
Detainee participation in counts is prohibited.
Officers positively identify each detainee before counting himJher as
present.
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Detainees are required to be
standing and must display their
wrist band identification for all
counts. '
Facility Poli<?y 4.05.01,
Detainee Counts, addresses this
component.
Facility Policy 4.05.05,
Detainee Count, addresses this
component.
The Pod Leaders are responsible
for maintaining the out counts in
their assigned areas.
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REMARKS:
The facility conducts Five (5) counts (0500, 0630, 1630, 1830, and 2400) during a 24 hour period. All counts are called into the
Assistant Watch Commander's office where the count is verified by Using a Daily Stat Report which lists the total facility count by
detainee names, location and booking numbers. Detainees are required to be standing and display their wrist band identification during
all counts. The 1630 count in M Pod was observed with no discrepancies noted.
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the facility.
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The Control Center is staffed arolind the cloc).c.
Policy restricts staff access to the Control Center.
Detainees are restricted from access to the Control Center.
Officers monitor all vehicular traffic entering l!I1d leaving the facility.
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Officers thoroughly search each vehicle entering and leaving the facility.
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com"ponent.
Officers are required to conduct
security checks monthly and
document the searches on the
Pod Log of each Pod.
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All vehicles. are thoroughly
searched and are escorted
entering and departing the
facility.
Each shift is required to conduct
cell searches monthly and the
searches are documented on a
Cell Search log sheet
REPEAT FINDING
REMARKS:
The Construction Detail Officer is responsible for maintaining a log of all vehicular traffic entering and exiting the facility.
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placement in the A/S Unit.
Administratively segregated detainees enjoy the same geneml privileges
as detainees in the general population.
The SMUis:
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Well ventilated;
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Adequately lighted;
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Appropriately heated; and
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All cells are equipped with beds.
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week.
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meals served, recreation visitors etc.
Staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised, and took any
applicable medication during every shift.
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observe any cells exceeding the
occupancy limit.
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Detainees housed in Administrative Segregation will have their case reviewed at least ev~ry 7 days for the first month and then every
30 days thereafter, to determm4-"
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Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation follow written
rocedures.
A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order accompanies the detainee
into the SMU.
Standard procedures include reviewing the cases of individual detainees
housed in disciplinary segregation at set intervals.
The conditions of confinement in the SMU are proportional to the
to rotect detainees.and staff.
amount of control necess
All cells are equipped with beds that are securely fastened to the floor or
wall of the cell.
When a detainee is segregated without clothing, mattress, blanket, or
pillow (in a dry cell setting), 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 per day, selected
from the Food Service's menu of the da .
Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of personal hygiene,
includin the 0 ortuni to shower and shave at least three times/week.
A health care professional visits every detainee in disciplinary
segregation every week day.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g. meals served,
recreation activities, visitors, etc.
SMU staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised, took
medication, etc.
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Details about the detainee logged, e.g., a medical condition,
suicidal/violent behavior, etc.
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Disciplinary Notification
Finding, detailing the amount of
disciplinary segregation (D/S)
time that has been imposed by
the Disci lin
Committee.
Facility Policy 3.03.11, Special
Management Levels, addresses
this com onent.
Detainees are afforded the
o ortuni to shower dail .
A health care professional visits
detainees housed in DIS twice
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All detainee activities are
documented on the Pod Lo .
The requirements of this
component are documented on
the Pod Log.
REMARKS:
Any detainee that has been confined in disciplinary segregation for more than 30 continuous days will be reviewed every 30 days by
the Classification Committee.
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The facility has a tool classification system.
according to:
• Restricted (dangerouslhazardous); and
• Non-Restricted non-hazardous .
Each facility has procedures for the issuailce of tools to staff and
detainees.
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classification system.
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assi ed his own tool box.
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REMARKS:
The facility does not have a tool classification system. The current facility policy 04.07, Control of Tools and Hazardous Materials,
needs to be a stand alone policy specifically addreSSing the issue of tool control.
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Transporting officers comply with applicable local, state, and federal
motor vehicle laws and regulations. Records support this rmding 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.
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Officers report deficiencies affecting operability; and
• 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 during eight consecutive days;
• During emergency conditions (including bad weather), officers
may drive as long as necessary and safe to reach a safe
area-exceeding the lO-hour limit: .
Two officers with valid CDLs required in any bus transporting detainees.
•
When buses travel in tandem with detainees, there are two
qualified officers per vehicle.
•
An unaccompanied driver may transport an empty vehicle.
Before the start of each detail, the vehicle is thoroughly searched.
Positive identification of all detainees being transported is confinned.
All detainees are searched immediately prior to boarding the vehicle by
staff controlling the bus or vehicle.
The facility ensures that the number of detainees transported does not
exceed the vehicles manufacturer's occupancy level.
Protective vests are provided to all transporting officers.
The vehicle crew conducts a visual count once all passengers are on
board and seated.
• Additional visual countS are made whenever the vehicle makes
scheduled or unscheduled stop.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing the use of restraining
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Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees.
• .One officer remains in the vehicle at all times when detainees
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• The meals meet the minimum dietary standards, as identified by
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The vehicle crew inspects all Food Service pickups before accepting
delivery (food wrapping, portions, quality, quantity, thennos-transport
containers; etc.).
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questions, concerns, or discrepancies with the Food Service
representative;
• Basins, latrines, and drinking-water containers/dispensers are
cleaned and sanitized on a fixed schedule.
Vehicles have:
• Two-way radios;
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vehicle crews:
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Staff members are trained in the performance of the Use-of-Force Team
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Technique.
All use-of-force incidents are documented and reviewed.
Staff:
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Do not use force as punishment;
• Attempt to gain the detainee's voluntary cooperation before
resorting to force;
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Use only as much force as necessary to control the
detainee; and
Medication may only be used for restraint purposes when authorized by
the Medical Authority as medically necessary.
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In immediate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts medical staff once the
detainee is under control.
Special precautions are taken when restraining pregnant detainees.
• Medical personnel are consulted
The officers are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and hard restraints.
For incidents involving calculated use offorce, a videotape is made and
retained for review.
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Facility Policy 2.02-05.03,
Management of Female
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component.
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REMARKS:
The facility has not had any Use of Force Incidents involving ICE detainees. The facility's Use of Force Policy sufficiently addresses
the ICE requirements of the standard.
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detainees may use writing paper
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correspondence would be
treated as Special
Correspondence,
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REMARKS:
. The CCADC uses fonns dedicated to various departments in the facility. A general fonn without a specific heading does not exist and
notebook paper is used for correspondence from staff and departments that do not have a dedicated heading fonn.
The ICE Infonnation Request Form, which was provided to staff during the review, should be made available to the male and female
ICE detainees to enhance their ability to communicate in writing to CCADC and ICE staff.
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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; and
• When the A File is not availa~le, 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; and
The
detainee is not Permitted to make any phone calls or have
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contact with any detainee in the general 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 IOSA) (DIHS)
Medical Director or designee approves the transfer;
Medical transfers are coordinated through the local ICE office;
and
• 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 regarding
medical issties.
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'y.
N
REMARKs
NA; "
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According to DRO
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notification if a 0-28 is on file.
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advised that the
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Detainees are not notified iIi
advance oftherr pending
transfer. Detainees are not
permitted to make phone calls or
have contact with any other
detainees or inmates during this
process.
A 0-391 and Form 203 were
used to remove 12 detainees
from the facility on 9/29/08.
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Detainee's funds, valuables, and property are returned and transferred
with the detainee to his/her new location. '
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Transfer and documentary procedures outlined in Section C and D are
followed.
Meals are provided when transfers occur during normally schedule meal
times.
An A File or work folder accompanies the detainee when transferred to a
different field office or sub-office.
Files are forwarded to the receiving office via overnight mail no later than
one business day following the transfer.
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DEFICIENT
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REMARKS
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The transfer processing of 12
detainees was observed on
9129/08. Property was properly
handled by staff and was done in
the presence of the detainees.
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normally feeds detainees after
their removal from the facilfu'.
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REMARKS:
ICE staff makes all of the necessary notifications when a detainee is transferred. Facility and ICE staffwas observed in the process of
removing detainees from the facility on 9/29/08. Removal procedures were in accordance with ICE and facility standards.
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IJI!/CIII1IJ1I
/Irld Rl!lI1oWlI Opt'raltlm,\
LS. \)epartmen! of Homeland Security
1!I() Spring Street. SW
Atl:ml;l, GA 30:;03
u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
InterofTice Memorandum
To:
James T. Hayes
Director
Detention ,md Removal Operations
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From: Felicia S. Skinne~e ~
Acting Field Office Dire r
Atlanta
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Date: January 15.2009
Re:
Plan of Action/Response to Address the Deficiencies Identified During the Review of the
Cobb County Adult Detention Center September 29. 2008 through September 30.2008.
Creative Corrections. Inc. conducted an Annual Detention Review of the Cobb County
Adult Detention Center on September 29, 2008. through Septemher 30. 2008. The facility was
reviewed using ICE National Detention Standards (NOS) compliance measures for Under 72 Hour
{acilities.
On December 22. 2008. the facility was rated as "Acceptable" however three areas were identified
as needing a Plan of Action (POA). The deficiencies are outlined below along with the facility's
response and a POA to address each area.
I.
TOOL CONTROL
Policy: Every Itlcility shall develop and implement a tool-control system. Tools are to be
classified according to Restrictiw and ~on Restrictive status.
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Cobb County Adult Detention Center docs not have an established tool classification
system.
Action Taken:
At the time or the review the tool control policies and procedures were in the process or
being updated. Effective December 31. 2008. a tool c1assi tication and inventory system was
implemented at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. All tools and equipment have been
classified and marked with identifying numbers. t\ master inventory list is maintained by the
Maintenance Supervisor.
II.
DETAINEE TELEPHONE ACCESS
Policy: All facilities housing ICE detainees will permit detainees reasonable and equitable
access to telephones.
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not authorized to use the telephone
The OlG number was not programmed into the telephone system as of 9/29/08
Action Taken
Effective December 31, 2008, an order was issued and posted in the segregation unit that
mandates detainees are allowed access to the telephones to contact their consular and/or
embassy officials. Additionally the OIG poster and phone number have been posted in the
unit. Detainees can make calls to their consulate and/or embassy officials and the OIG free of
charge.
III. FOOD SERVICE
Policy: Every facility will provide detainees in its care with nutritious and appetizing meals,
prepared in accordance with the highest sanitary standards.
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There is no secure cutting room for using knives. The knives have cables attached but the
metal shank does not go all the way through the plastic handle. According to the Food
Service Manager, detainees are not permitted to work in the food prep areas and are not
allowed to use knives.
The staff follows satellite feeding guidelines for proper sanitation as well as the
temperatures for food items. All foods are kept at the proper temperature prior to being
fed, except the noon sack lunch. The two hot meals are prepared and plated and fed
within the two hour time period. The sack lunch is being delivered at the breakfast meal
time. There is no refrigeration in the units for the detainees/inmates to keep the sack
lunch within a safe temperature range.
All foods are maintained at the proper temperatures, except the noon sack lunch. Cold
foods are at 40 or below and hot foods are 140 or above. The sack lunches that are sent
down to the units at breakfast time tor lunch are not being maintained at the proper
temperature.
Action Taken
The Cobb County Adult Detention Center has ordered replacement knives that have metal
shanks going all the way through the plastic handles. The knives are expected to be
delivered, cabled and in use by February IS, 2009. It should be noted that detainees/inmates
do have access to the kitchen area. Only contract workers and Cobb County staff members
are permitted in this area.
Effective January 15, 2009, the Cobb County Adult Detention Center will no longer deliver
sack lunches with the breakfast meal. Sack lunches will be maintained at the proper
temperature, retrieved from a refrigeration unit and delivered to the units for consumption at
lunch time. This change will ensure that required food temperatures are maintained.
The Cobb County Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center expressed their appreciation
to serve the community by participating in ICE's 287(g) program and welcomed the
professional critique provided by Creative Corrections, Inc. The facility also expressed their
sincere desire to continue their cooperation with ICE ORO in ensuring they provide a well
managed detention center that meets or exceeds all of the National Detention Standards
(NOS).
The actions and procedures cited in this memorandum have been reviewed by the Atlanta
Field Office and they comply with the NDS. In keeping with DMCP procedures, if this POA
is accepted, the local DMCP POC will ensure that certified jail reviewers conduct a fotlowup review to ensure the POA has been implemented, deficiencies are resolved and the facility
is complying with the NDS.
Office ofDetention and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland S«urity
500 I2IA Street, SW
Washington, DC 20536
u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Felicia S. Skinner
Acting Field Office Director
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FROM:
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etention Standards Compliance Unit
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Cobb County Adult Detention Center Plan of Action
SUBJECT:
The Cobb County A4ult Detention Center Plan of Action dated January 15, 2009, has been received.
The plan was developed in response to a review conducted by Creative Corrections on
September 29-30, 2008.
The Review Authority concurs with the Plan of Action and this review is closed. The Field Office
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 a copy of this
memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director shall ensure that the facility complies with its proposed Plan of
Action. A certified Detention Reviewer shall be assigned to follow up on the deficiencies
identified in the Initial Review within 90 days.
3) The next annual review will be scheduled on or before September 29,2009.
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Should you or your staffhave any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at (202) 732 b6,b7c
cc: Official File
ICE:HQDRO:
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Office ofDetention and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 12111 Street, SW
Washington, DC 20536
u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
DEC 2 2 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
Raymond Simonse
Field Office Director
Atlanta Field
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Acting Chi
Detention St
SUBJECT:
Cobb County Adult Detention Center Annual Review
The annual review of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center conducted on September 29-30,
2008, in Marietta, Georgia, has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been assigned.
The G-324B worksheets provided by the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) indicate the facility was
deficient with the Tool Control standard which requires a Plan of Action. Additionally, the
non-compliant components in the Detainee Telephone Access and Food Service standards
require a Plan of Action.
On October 8, 2008,
, AFOD, advised
, Detention and
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Deportation Officer, that the facility was currently in the process of correcting the identified
deficiency.
The rating was based on the RIC Summary Memorandum and supporting documentation. The
Field Office Director must remedy the deficient standards, and 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 of the Form G-324B Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324B Worksheet,
RIC Summary Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director is responsible for ensuring that the facility responds to all
fmdings and a Plan of Action is submitted to the Review Authority (RA) within 30
days.
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3) The RA will advise the Field Office Director once the Plan of Action is approved .
. 4) Once a Plan of Action is approved, the Field Office Director shall schedule a follow-up
on the above noted deficiencies within 90 days.
The Field Office is responsible for assisting the Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA)
facility to respond to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement findings when assistance is
requested. Notification to the facility shall include information that this assistance is available.
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Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter, please contac
Detention and Deportation Officer, Detention Standards Compliance Unit at(202) 732- b6,b7c
cc: Official File
ICE:HQDRO
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