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~ Detention and Removal Operations
U"Kpartment of Homehlnd Security
425 I Stree~ NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement
July 27, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John p, Torres
Director
Office Of Detention and Removal

FROM:

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Reviewer in Cha
San Antonio Detention and Removal Operations
SUBJECT:

Annual Detention Review for Frio County Detention Center

The San Antonio Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention
of the
Frio County Detention Center on July 17 and 18,2007, This review was conducted by b6,b7c
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This facility is used for detainees requiring housing over 72 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, At the time of the
inspection this facility did not have any ICE detainees,
Review Summary:
It was determined through this review that the Frio County Detention Center is operating at the
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acceptable overall leveL Warden
has made several improvements from the last
review, and has brought ihe facility up to the acceptable level. All the deficiencies that were noted
in the last inspection have been corrected and the facility is in compliance with the ICE National
Detention Standards,

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

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Deficient
At-Risk
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Standards Summary Findings:
This facility was in compliance.

RIC Observations:
It is in my observation that this facility has improved a great deal since I have last visited this
facility. The only negative observation was in the food service area, there is a lack of storage
shelves for the dry goods and in the freezer. Also there seemed to be a lack of drainage, there was
water accumulating on the floor where the work detail was washing dishes.
RIC Issues and Concerns
The only issues and concerns were in the food service area, there was a lack of storage and shelf
space in the kitchen and in the freezer. This was discussed with the warden and he said the problem
was that he never knows how many detainees he is going to have.
Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable".

RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324A and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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Department Of Homeland security.
and Customs Enforcement
A. Tvne of Facilitv Reviewed
ICE Service Processing Center
D
ICE Contract Detention Facility
D
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
IZI

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

B. Current Insnection
Type ofInspection
IZI Field Office D HO Iitspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
Julv 17 and 18,2007

H. Problems / ComDlaints (CoDies 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 Maior Litigation
D Life/Safetv Issues
IZI Check if None.

C. PrevionslMost Recent Facilitv Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
December 10 and 11,2006
Previous Rating
D Suoerior D Good D Acceotable IZI Deficieut D At-Risk

L Facilitv Historv
Date Built
1988
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded

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D. Name and Location ofFacilitv
Name
Frio Countv Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
410 Cedar Street
Cit;:.~~te and Zip Code

Date New Construction / Bedspace Added
1994 Williams Unit 96/ 1997 Trevino Unit 96
Future Construction Plauned
DYes IZI No Date:
Current Bedspace
I Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
391
Number: NA Date: NA

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Pear
Texas 78061
County
Frio

Chief Executive Officer (Warden/Ole/Superintendent)

J. Total Facilitv PODulation
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
381
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months

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Telephone # (Include Area Code)
830-

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Field Office I Sub..ot1ice (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
Sao Antonio, Texas
Distance from Field Office

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E. ICE Information
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Name ofInspector (Last Nam~Title
Duty Station)
/ Immigration Enforcement Agent / Laredo
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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/ Immigration Enforcement Agent / Hutto
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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F. CDFIIGSA Information Only
Contract Number
I Date of Contract or IGSA
JD80-M-IIO/80-99-0218
Mav27,1998
Basic Rat;e~ per Man-Day

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Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
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Estimated Man-days Per Year

K. Classification Level aCE SPCs and CDFs Onlv)
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L-2
L-3
I AdultMale
I Adnlt Female
L. Facility Ca aeitv
Rated
Emereency
ODerational
AdnltMale
383
383
Adnlt Female
8
8
D FaciUty holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults
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M. Average Daily PODulation
ICE
USMS
Other
I AdnltMale
0
7
370
I Adult Female
0
~ C~ 91 W ..... "'.""
N. Facility Staff'mg Level

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Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
For ICE to complete its review of your facility, the following infonnation must be completed prior to the scheduled review dates. The
infonnation on this fonn should contsin data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. The infonnation on this fonn is used
in conjunction with the ICE Detention Standards in assessing your Detention Operations against the needs of the ICE and its detsined
population. This fonn should be fIlled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will
result in a delay in processing this report and the possible reduction or removal of ICE' detsinees at your facility.

Assault:

Offenders on
Offenders!
1

Assault:

Detainee on
Staff

Reaction Team

# Times FourfFive Point
Restraints applied/used

Escapes
Actual

Deaths

Referrals
Cases referred for

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

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Access to Legal Materials
Group Presentations on Legal Rights
Visitation
Access

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Admission and Release
Classification System
Correspondence and Other Mail
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Fnnds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Marriage Requests
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
Recreation
Religious Practices

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Hunger
Medical Care
Suicide Prevention and Intervention

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Contraband
Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
Post Orders
Security Inspections
Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added September 2004)

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All rmdings (Deficient and At-Risk) require written comment describing the finding and what is necessary to meet compliance.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

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. Furthennore, fmdings 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

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tion Enforcement Agent, Laredo, Texas

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Team Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Immi ation Enforcement Agent, Hutto
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Recommended Rating:

o Superior
o Good
cgJ Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

This Facility has made several changes and improvements since the last review.

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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

Chief

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood
[8] Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:

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

Responses to the components within the review reflect changes made by HQ-DDO-TJN, after a conversation with the RIC
to clarif'y his responses.

Form G-324A (Rev. 811/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/01