ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review
GEO Karnes County Correctional Center

April 8-10 2008
REPORT DATE - April 15, 2008

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Executive Vice President
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
801 I Street NW
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- April 15, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

Gary E. Mead, Acting Director
Office of Detention and Removal Operations

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Reviewer-In-Charge
Creative Corrections
SUBJECT:

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GEO Karnes County Correctional Center
Annual Detention Review

Creative Corrections conducted an Annual Detention Review (ADR) of the Karnes County
Correctional Center, located in Karnes City, Texas, on April 8-10, 2008. The GEO Group
operates the facility. As noted on
uments, my team of Subject Matter Experts
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Health Services;
Safety; and
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Supervisory Immigration Enforcement Agent National Detention Standards Unit.

Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to determine general compliance with
established, ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used for over 72 hours.

Review Summary:
The facility is not currently accredited by any correctional or health organizations.

Standards Compliance:
The following statistical information provides a direct comparison of the 2007 ADR and this
ADR conducted for 2008.

April 16-172 2007 Review
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Not-Applicable

April 08-102 2008 Review
35
1
0
2

Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Not-Applicable

36
0
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2

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RIC Issues and Concerns
There were no RIC Concerns

Special Recognition
The review team was particularly impressed with the Key Watcher automated system and it's
maintenance by the locksmith. This system virtually eliminates the need for supervisory
intervention when restricted keys must be drawn. Further, it provides an excellent security
mechanism should a hostage or escape situation ever arise and an unauthorized key draw is
attempted.
The facility's tool control policy was considered a most effective and efficient program. This
three-tiered system was inspiring because tools are almost constantly accounted for with a daily,
monthly, and quarterly inventory or audit. The numerical identification of each tool provides
indisputable evidence for accountability. Finally, the tool log is yet another precise method by
which staff may locate tools at any time.
The energy ~nvested in training staff relative to,detainee confinement nuances was noteworthy.
The administering of an annual test to refresh staff knowledge of the National Detention
Standards is unique and 'cutting edge'. This measure should serve the facility administrators
well as they carry out their mission in compliance with ICE expectations.

Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Good."

RIC Assurance Statement
All findings of this review have been documented on the Detention Review Worksheet and are
supported by the written documentation contained in the review file.

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DETENTION FACILITY INSPECTION FoRM:
FACILITIES USED LONGER THAN 72 HOURS
A. TYPE OF FACILITY REVIEWED
ICE Service Processing Center
D
ICE Contract Detention Facility
D
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
; [gI N/A
Estimated Man-days Per Year
45,000

B. CURRENT INSPECTION
Type of Inspection
D Field Office [gI HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
April 08-10, 2008

G. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES [gI N/A
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:

H. PROBLEMS / COMPLAINTS (COPIES MUST BE ATTACHED)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
0 Class Action Finding
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
0 Life/Safety Issues
[gI None

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C. PREVIOUs/MOST RECENT FACILITY REVIEW
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
April 2007
Previous Rating
D Superior 0 Good [gI Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

I. ~FACILITYHISTORY
Date Built
1995
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
1998
Date New Construction / Bed Space Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
DYes [gI No Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)
Number: N/A Date: N/A
679

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D NAME AND LOCATION OF FACILITY
Name
GEO Kames County Correctional Center
Address
810 Commerce st.
City, State and Zip Code
Kames City, Texas 78118
County
Kames
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
(Warden/OIC/Superintendent)

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Telephone Number (Include Area Code)
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830
Fi~ld Office / Sub-Office (List Office with Oversight)
SNA Field Office
Distance from Field Office
60 miles
E CREATIVE CORRECTIONS INFORMATION
Name of Inspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
/ RIC / Beaumont, Texas
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Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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SME Security /
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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SME Medical /
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
SME Food Service /
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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F. CDFIIGSAINFORMATIONONLY
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
ICS-USM-80-98-0024
05-29-02
Basjc_Rate~ per_M~-Day _ _ ___ _ __
45.00

J. TOTAL FACILITY POPULATION
Total Facility Intake for Previous 12 months
9,024
Total ICE Man Days for Previous 12 months
45,337
K. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (ICE SPCS AND CDFs ONLY)

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I Adult Male
I Adult Female

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159
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L. FACILITY CAPACITY
Emergency
Operational
Rated
679
Adult Male
679
679
0
Adult Female
0
0
D Facility Holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and Older as Adults
M. AVERAGEDAILYPOPULATION
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I AdultMale
105
r Adult Female
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USMS

Other

480
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34
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N. FACILITY STAFFING LEVEL

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SIGNIFICANTINGIDENTSUMMAR¥ 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:
Offenders on
Offenders!

With
WithoutW

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

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12

9

19

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Physical

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0

0

0

0

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Number of Forced Moves, inc!.
Forced Cell Moves3

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# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints Applied/Used
Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a Result ofInjuries
Sustained.
Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

# Received
# Resolved in Favor of
OffenderlDetainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=Illness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

Number
# Medical Cases Referred for
Outside Care
# Psychiatri<; Cases Referred
for Outside Care

2

0

0

0

0

0

2

4

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

5

6

5

0

0

3

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0

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4

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7

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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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DHSIICEDETENTION STANDARDSRE-VIEW SUMMARVREp()R-T .
1. ACCEPTABLE

2. DEFICIENT

3. AT-RISK

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

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Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Terminal
Advanced Directives and Death

4. REPEAT

5. NOT

FINDING

ApPLICABLE

SECURITY

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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 Detention)
Special Manageinent Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added
2004)

ALL FINDINGS OF DEFICIENT AND AT-RISK REQUIRE WRITTEN COMMENT DESCRIBING THE FINDING AND
WHAT IS NECESSARY TO REACH COMPLIANCE.

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RIC REVIEW ASSURANCE STATEMENT

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By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that:
All findings of non-compliance with 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 efficiently utilized and adequately safeguarded, except for any deficiencies noted in the report.

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SME Security

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RECOMMENDED RATING:

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SME Medical

o SUPERIOR
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o ACCEPTABLE

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DEFICIENT
OAT-RISK

COMMENTS: The facility has a K-9 Program; however, the K-9 is only used to search vehicles entering the facility grounds. At no
time are detainees involved. No chemical agents have been used on any detainee.
GEO Karnes County Correctional Center has an impressive key watcher system in place at the facility, and it is maintained very well.
Tool Control was noted as an area of strength during the review.
All staffis trained regarding detainee confinement nuances and administered an annual test to refresh their knowledge of National
Detention Standards.

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