u.s. Depar.tt of Homeland Security
Detention and Removal Operations
1717 Zoy Street
Harlingen, Texas 78552

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
September 10, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR: John P. Torres
Director
Office of Detention and Removal
FROM:

SUBJECT:

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Reviewer~~Willacy Detention Center

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Review Summary Report for: Comal County Detention Center
(Initial under 72-hr)

The San Antonio Field Office Area of Responsibility, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a
detention review of the Comal County Detention Center
2007. This facility is
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used for detainees requiring housing under 72..:hours. I,
Reviewer-in-Charge
conducted the review.
Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards.
Review Summary:·
It was determined through this review that the Comal County Detention Center is presently

operating at an "Acceptable" level. I didn't identify any issues.

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BEST PRACTICE:

Review Finding:

The following information summarizes those standards in compliance. Each standard is
identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures currently in
compliance.-----=,.....-----Co pliant - ALL
Defi .
- one
At-Risk - None
Non-Applicable -No CDLs, however they do use two officers to Transport.
They don't search the vehicles before each transport because they use take
home vehicles.
Standards Summary Finding:

During the review no constraints or abnormal difficulties were encountered. Staff was
extremely cooperative and was available to assist reviewer and to answer questions posed by this
me.
RIC Observations:

This facility is committed to improving and is currently spending whatever monies are necessary
to comply with ICE commitments and standards.
RIC Issues and Concerns:

There were no issues or concerns with this facility.
Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is this RIC's recommendation that the facility is operating in an acceptable level. The facility
was supportive of ALL the changes needed to meet the standards se~his
facility's goal is to comply with ALL of the standards.

RIC Assurance Statement:
It is the opinion of this RIC that the findings of compliance are documented in the
G-324a Inspection Form and that it is supported by documentation in the review file.

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MANAGEMENT REVIEW

The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Re

days from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommend
HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Print Name)

Signature
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Date

Title

Chief, Detention Standards Com liance Unit

Final Rating:

Comments:

[8J Acceptable

D Deficient
D At-Risk

The Review Authority concurs with the rating of "Acceptable".

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

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcem

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

t

e of Facilit Reviewed
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours)

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspected 9/2007
D Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

B. Current Facilit Review
Type of Facility Review
[gI Field Office D HQ Review
Date[s] of Facility
September 07,2007
C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
September 08, 2006
~ViOUS Rating
Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk
D

.

H. Problems I Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
D Court Order
D Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
D Major Litigation
D Life/Safety Issues
~ Check if None.
1............

I. Facility History
Date Built
1985
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
09/2000
Date New Construction 1 Bedspace Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
DYes [gI No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
337
Number: N/A Date:

N amean dL ocatIOn 0 fF aCllty
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Name
Comal County Jail
Address (Street and Name)
3005 W. San Antonio Street
City, State aud Zip Code
New Braunfels, Tx. 78130
County
Comal
tle of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
, Jail Administrator
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# nclude Area Code)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
San Antonio, Texas
Distance from Field Office
30 miles

E. ICE Information
er In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station)
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I DPO I Willacy Detention Center
Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
1
1
Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
1
1
Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
1
1

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Date of Contract or IGSA
l2r.ntract Number
1010111992
LD-93-6059
(/ Basic Rates per Man-Day
$50.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
N/A;
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Estimated Man-days Per Year
45,000

I

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
6,870
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
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ICE SPCs and CDFs Onl
L-l
L-2
L-3
Adult Female

L . .,-:-aCIlit~(~apacity
F .
Operational
Emergency
"'j
Rated
Adult Male
270
270
270
Adult Female
67
67
67
Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

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M. Aver3:ge Daily Population
ICE
I MultMale
6
Adult Female
0
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N. Facility Staffing Level
b2High

USMS

Other

0
0

ort:

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

Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following information must be completed prior to the scheduled review
dates. The information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The information on
this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. This form should be
filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will result in a delay in processing
this report.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders]

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves, inc!.
Forced Cell moves 3

# Times Four/Five Point
Restraints applied/used
Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of injuries
sustained.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

0

0

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

# Received
# Resolved in favor of
Offender/Detainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

# Medical Cases referred for
Outside Care
# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders
Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting
Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
Any incident that involves four or more detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

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

Classification System
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
~'-"J";;'V"''' Practices

Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
Security Inspections
Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication
Detainee Transfer

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

RIC Review Assurance Statement

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By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, findings of
noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is
operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately
safeguarded, except for the deficiencies noted in the report.

Reviewer-In-Charge: (print Name)
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Title & Duty Location

Deportation Officer Raymondville, Texas

ITeam Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

IZI Acceptable

o

Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

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