ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Euless City Jail, Euless, TX, ICE, 2007
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• • .o.f Detention and Removal Operations U.S. Department of Homeland Security 425 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20536 u.s. Immigration and Customs Enforcement April 26, 2007 MEMORANDUM FOR: John P. Torres Director Office of Detention and Removal FROM: b6,b7c Immigration Enforcement Agent Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • SUBJECT: Annual Field Office Detention Review- Euless City Jail The Dallas Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the . This review was conducted by Immigration Enforcement Agents Euless City Ja b6,b7c and This facility is used for detainees requiring housing less than 72 b6,b7c hours. Type of Review: This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards. Review Summary: The facility is not accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the Joint Accreditation Commission for Healthcare or the American Correctional Association (ACA). Review Findings: The following information summarizes those standards not in compliance. Each standard is identified and a short summary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently in compliance. • Compliant Deficient At-Risk Non-Applicable - 27 1 FOR OFFICIAL \j'jC (LAW ENFORCEMENT ~::!\I~' ., v~) Subject: Annual Detentio.eview Report Page 2 • • -,------ Standards Summary Findings: The Euless Jail does not have medical staff on site. The Euless City EMT's respond to any medical emergencies and transport to the local hospital, if needed, which is within approximately two miles. RIC Observations: The Jail Supervisor and Public Service Officers (Detention Officers) were very professional and all information requested was immediately provided. RIC Issues and Concerns There is not a detainee handbook available. Procedures are covered in the SOP but not issued to detainees. Recommended Rating and Justification: It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable". • • RIC Assurance Statement: All findings ofthis review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written documentation contained in the review file . FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) • • HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW I Review Authority O will have 30 days from The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (please Print Name) Signature b6,b7c b6,b7c Title Date Chief Final Rating: 0 Superior Good IZI Acceptable Deficient OAt-Risk o o Comments: The Review Authority concurs with the Acceptable rating. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/01 • • Department Of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement G. Accreditation Certificates List all State or National Accreditation[s] received: ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours) IZI B. Current Facilit Review Type of Facility Review ~ Field Office D HQ Review Date[s] of Facility A ril 25, 2007 Check box if facility has no accreditation[s] H. Problems 1 Com laints Co ies 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 Ma'or Liti ation D Life/Safety Issues ~ Check if None. C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review Date[s] of Last Facility Review May 19, 2006 Previous Rating ~ Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk 1 FaCI TIty History Date Built January 10,2002 Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded N/A Date New Construction 1 Bedspace Added N/A Future Construction Planned DYes No Date: Current Bedspace Future Bedspace (# New Beds only) Number: NIA Date: NIA 75 D. Name and Location of Name IZI .·vo.o.... ,,,oOfficer (Warden/Ole/Superintendent) b6,b7c b6,b7c Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities) Dallas, Texas Distance from Field 6.S miles E ICE Information Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station) b6,b7c Immigration Enforcement Agent 1 OKC Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location Immigration Enforcement Agent 1 DAL b6,b7c Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location 1 1 Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location 1 1 . my F CDFIIGSA I n ~ormation 01 Contract Number I Date of Contract or IGSA 10-24-1994 IGSA/DLS-606092 Basic Rates per Man-Day $55.00 Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A) , , N/A; Estimated Man-days Per Year 2793 Detention Facility Inspection Form Facilities Used Under 72 hours I J. Total Facility Population Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months 7687 Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months 3803 K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only) L-1 L-2 L-3 I AdultMale I Adult Female L. Facility Ca Ilacity Operational Emergency Rated N/A N/A Adult Male 74 N/A N/A Adult Female 10 D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults . ' opuIatlOn M Average D al'1y P ICE 9 2 I AdultMale I Adult Female N. Facility Staffing Level USMS Other N/A N/A N/A N/A pport: b2High FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011/04 • a • 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 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 # Times Four/Five Point Restraints applied/used Offender / Detainee Medical Referrals as a result of injuries sustained. 0 0 0 0 IN 0 IN IN C 0 C C 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 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Escapes Actual Grievances: # Received # Resolved in favor of Offender/Detainee Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness, S=Suicide, A=Attempted Psychiatric / Medical Referrals e I # 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. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Form G-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 e • • DHS/ICE Detention Standards Classification System Detainee Handbook Food Service Funds and Personal Property Detainee Grievance Procednres Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels .L,-v,,,I',"U u~ 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 1 Detainee Communication FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Form G-324B (Rev, 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 • • 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. Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name) b6,b7c b6,b7c Title & Duty Location Immigration Enforcement Agent Team Members Print Name, Title, & Duty Location Print Name, Title, & Duty Location b6,b7c b6,b7c Print Name, Title, & Duty Location rC Rating Recommendation: Print Name, Title, & Duty Location IZI Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk Comments: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Form G-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04 • • rANAGEMENT REVIEW /Review Authority T~e signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. FOD/OIC/CEO will have:fe (fjys from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations. HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Print Name) Signature Title Date Final Rating: D Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk Cormnents: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE) Form G-324B (Rev. 10118/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211/04