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

U.S. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
June 21, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR: John P. Torres
Director
Office ofDet
FROM:

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San Antonio Field Office
SUBJECT:

Review Summary Report for: La Salle County Detention Center
(Initial over 72-hr)

The San Antonio Field Office Area of Responsibility, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a
detention review of the La Salle County Detention Center on May 22,2007. This facility is used
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conducted the review.
Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (rCE) National Detention Standards.
Review Summary:
It was determined through this review that the La Salle County Detention Center is presently
operating at an "AcGcptabJe" level. The team members identified some minor issues. All of
these were discussed with the facility's Administrators and they were corrected immediately or
are in the process of correcting.

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BEST PRACTICE: The facility is designed where the Special Management Unit is located in
the Medical section. The Medical section is staffed 24 hours a day.

Review Finding:
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 - ALL
Deficient - None
At-Risk - None
Non-Applicable -Group Legal Rights Presentation

Standards Summary Finding:
During the review no constraints or abnormal difficulties were encountered. Staff was
extremely cooperative and was available to assist reviewers and to answer questions posed by
this team.

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 set in this review. This
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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U.S. Department Of Homeland secu'
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Problems I Complaints (Copies must be attached)
F.
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
D Court Order
D Class Action Order
Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Maior Litigation
D Life/Safetv Issues
Checked Box above requires a detailed written memorandum.

A. Current Inspection
Type of Review
[8J Field Office D HQ Review
Date[s] of Review
OSI22/07 to OS123/07
Previous/Most Recent Review
Date[ s] of Last Review
12105/06 thru 12/07/06
Previous Rating
D Superior [8J Good D Acceptable

Facilities Used Over 72 hours

E.
Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation(s) received:
ACA (08/08/0S)

ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement

D

Detention Facility Review Form

Pl"

D Deficient D At-Risk

G. Facility Historv
Date Built
April 2004
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded

N/A
Date New Construction I Bedspace Added

B. Name and Location of Facilit

N/A

Name
La Salle Count Re ioual Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
832 E. State Hw . 44
City, Stl.lte and Zip Code

Future Construction Planned
1><1 Yes
No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace
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Encinal, Texas 78019
County
La Salle
of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Field Office/Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities
Emerald Correctional Management
Distance from District Office
522.6 miles

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H. Total Facility Population
Total Intake for previous 12 months
1948
Total Mandays for Previous 12 months
226
Classification Level (lCE SPCs and CDFs Only)
L-l
L-2
L-3
I Adult Male
X
Adult Female
X

C. ICE Information
Name ofInspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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Team Member I Title I Duty Location
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Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location

Facility Ca acity
Rated
Adult Male
$58.08
Adult Female
$58.08
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Ooerational
500
48

Ememencv
510
56

Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location

D. CDF/IGSA Information Only

Contract Number
I Date of Contract or !GSA
79-04-0031
OSlO 1104
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$S8.08
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)

N/A

Average Daily Pooulation
ICE
I Adult Male
4
Adult Female
3
Staffing Level

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USMS
498
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Other
1
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Estimated Man-days Per Year
2311

Form G-324A (Rev. 9/2S/03) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31103

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Review Fonn
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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 against the needs ofthe ICE and its
detained population. This form should be filled out by the facility prior to the start of any inspection.
Jan-Mar

Apr-Jun

Jul- Sept

Oct-Dec

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. of ;:mes Chemical
Agents Used
. of Times S~ecia!.

0

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0

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0

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0

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Assault:

Types

Offenders on
Offenders'

With weapon

Assault:

Types (Sexual

Detainee on
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, etc.)

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_Without vei pon

Reaction Team Deployed/Used
# Times Four/Five Point
Restraints applied/used

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Suicide,
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. Cases referred for

Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders
Oral, ana] 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 scaJe incidents.

Form G-324A (Rev. 9/25103) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31103

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Access to Legal Materials
Group Presentations on Legal Rights
Visitation
Access
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 Strikes
Medical Care
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 Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff 1 Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added September 2004)

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

Form G-324A (Rev. 8113104) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011104

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.

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Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name)

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Title & Duty Location

Date

lEA San Antonio Field Office

06/2112007

Team Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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lEA SNAlHarlingen Resident Office
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

e, & Duty Location

Recommended Rating:

o Superior
o Good
C2J Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1104

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OIC/CEO will have 30 days from
receipt ofthis report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
HQDRO EXECUTIVE REVIEW: (Please Print Name)
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Title

2007

Chief

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood

[8J Acceptable

D Deficient

D At-Risk
DNoRating
Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the Acceptable rating.

Form G-324A (Rev. 811/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31101