ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review
Houston Contract Detention Facility
February 5 - 7,2008

REPORT DATE - February 8, 2008

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MEMORANDUM FOR:

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John P. Torres, Director
Office of Detention and Removal
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Reviewer-In-Charge
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Houston Contract Detention Facility
Annual Detention Review

Creative Corrections conducted the Annual Detention Review (ADR) of the Houston Contract
Detention Facility, located in Houston, Texas, on February 5-7, 2008. The facility is an ICE
Contract Detention Facility (CDF) operated by the Corrections Corporation of American for
housing adult male and female ICE detainees for Over 72 hours. As noted on the attached
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documents, my team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) included:
SME for
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SME for Safety;
, SME for Food Service; and
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SME for Security. A final review closeout was conducted with Warden b6,b7c
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Associate Warden, during which all deficiencies, concerns, and
recommendation were discussed. Following the private close-out an out briefing was held for
facility staff. Thirty six staff attended including the facility executive staff, department heads,
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the Field Office Director from the Houston Field Office,
and his Assistant
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During the out briefing the team's observations,
Field Office Director,
recommendations and deficiencies were again cited.
Life Safety Findings
There were no life safety findings at the Houston Contract Detention Facility that posed an
immediate danger for detainees.
Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to determine general compliance with
established ICE National Detention Standards.
Review Summary:
The facility began operation in April 1984 and is accredited by the American Correctional
Association (ACA), the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and the
Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

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Standards Compliance:
The following information summarizes the standards reviewed and the overall compliance for
this review.
February 6-8, 2007,
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable

February 5-7, 2008,
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Non-Applicable

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RIC Issues and Concerns
Perimeter Securitv

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It was also noted that communication between staff performing the fence inspection and the
control center is hampered by the amount of radio traffic on channel one. Currently, the
communication is broadcast on facility radios that can be overheard within the facility, including
the housing units. This communication has the potential of being overheard by detainees who
are then able to access the status of the fence alarm system.
It is recommended that a vulnerability assessment/comprehensive review of the existing
perimeter security be conducted to assess the threat posed to the institution and public, based on
the existing Perimeter Security Program.

Emergency Plans

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Recommend the facility develop an Internal Search Plan as part of the Emergency
Contingency Plans.

Post Orders
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Recommend the post orders and log books at the fixed posts on the main corridor be
secured to prevent detainee access.

Tool Control

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Recommend a second person witness the destruction and disposal of worn and broken
tools.
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Counts
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Recommend the passes issued to detainees for movement within the facility be completed
in their entirety, to include the Alien number.

Detainee Handbook
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Recommend the detainee handbook be updated to include the most recent ICE directive
referencing the issue and control of disposable razors.

Environmental Health and Safety - Related Program Issues
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Recommend trash receptacles with lids be used within the facility to meet NFC 101.

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Recommend the aftershave which is available for purchase in the detainee commissary be
removed and replaced with one that contains no alcohol.

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Recommend the hand sanitizer used throughout the facility be replaced with a type that
does not contain alcohol.

Food Service
• Recommend the temperature controlled hot food transportation carts be plugged into
electrical outlets before delivery and after arrival in the feeding areas. This will assist in
maintaining hot food temperatures.
• Develop capabilities to lock all food transportation carts used for satellite feeding in
accordance with ICE Standards.

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

RIC Assurance Statement
All findings of this review have been documented on the Detention Review Worksheet attached
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
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
ACA, JCAHO, NCCHC
Check box if facilitv has no accreditationfs1

B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
Field Office
IZI HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review

H. Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
0 Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
0 Life/Safetv Issues
IZI Check if None..

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February 5-7, 2008
C. Previous/Most Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
Februarv6-8,2007
Previous Rating
IZI Superior 0 Good 0 Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

I. Facilitv Historv
Date Built
April 1984
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
July 2005
Date New Construction / Bed space Added
July 2005
Future Construction Planned
IZI Yes 0 No Date: No specific sate, plans are being drawn.

D N ame and Location of Facility
Name
Houston Contract Detention Facility
Address (Street and Name)
15850 Export Plaza
City, State and Zip Code
Houston, Texas 77032
County
Harris
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Warden
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Field Office / Sub-Office (Office with oversight responsibility)
Houston TX.
Distance from Field Office
8 Miles

Current Bed Space
905

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Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only:
L-l
L-2
Adult Male
100
577
Adult Female
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Environmental Health and Safety

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Facility Capacity
Rated

Operational

L-3
76
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Emergency

Adult Male
740
740
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Adult Female
165
165
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Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

Food Service

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Number: 595+ Date: No firm date.

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
11,501
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
319,363

E. Creative Corrections Review Team
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I Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)

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Security

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Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
ACD-3-C-00 15
10/0112003
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$89.17
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
$1.87; $.95; $794.80; 22.73; $1.00
Estimated Man-days per Year
247,835

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Average Daily Population
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AdultMale
774.6
Adult Female
96.3
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Facility Staffing Level
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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.

Assaults

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves, inc!.
Forced Cell Moves 2
Disturbances3
of Times Chemical

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

Actual

P

P

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2

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N/A

NIA

NIA

NIA

N/A

NIA

N/A

NIA

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Grievances

# Received
# Resolved in Favor of
OffenderlDetainee
Reason (V=Violent, I=II1ness,
S=Suicide, A=Attempted

Deaths

Psychiatric I Medical Referrals

# Psychiatric Cases Referred
for Outside Care

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N/A

NIA

N/A

NIA

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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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DHS/ICE DETENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUMMARY REpORT
1. ACCEPTABLE

2. DEFICIENT

3. AT-RISK

LEGAL
Access to Legal Materials
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2.
Group Presentations on Legal Rights
Visitation

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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-MedicalEmergency Escorted Trip
Recreation
Religious Practices
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Work Pr{\or",m

HEALTH SERVICES
18.
Hunger Strikes
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Medical Care
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Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Terminal
Advanced Directives and Death

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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
Post Orders
Security Inspections
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

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:

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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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RECOMMENDED RATING:

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ACCEPTABLE

DEFICIENT

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signature below constitutes review ofthis 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
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Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the "Acceptable" rating. The Field Office needs to address the RIC
Issues and Concerns with the facility in regard to:
Perimeter Security
Emergency Plans
Post Orders
Tool Control
Population Counts
Detainee Handbook
Environmental Health and Safety
Food Service

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