••
1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Contract # 04-00-80-3818

ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review

•

Facility:
Inspection Date:
Report Date:

LaSalle County Regional Detention Center
September 810, 2009
September 11, 2009

.!, ....,

•

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

•

1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Suite 300
Washington. DC 20036
202/419-3930 (1')
202/419-3931 (F)
www.MGTofAmerica.Cbm

MGT
OF

AMERICA,

INC.

September 11, 2009

David Venturella

MEMORANDUM FOR:

tin Dire~tor,~
moval Operations
b6,b7c

FROM:

f

Lead Comp lance Inspector
LaSalle County Regional Detention Center
Annual Detention Review

SUBJECT:

•

b6,b7c

MGT of America performed an annual inspection for compliance with the ICE National Detention
Standards (NOS) at the LaSalle County Regional Detention Center (LCRDC) located in Encinal, Texas
during the period of September 8-10, 2009. This facility is an IGSA.
The annual inspection was performed under the guidance of
Team members were:

b6,b7c

, Lead Compliance Inspector.

b6,b7c

Type of Review
This review is a scheduled annual inspection which is performed to determine overall compliance with
the ICE NDS. The facility received a previous rating of "Good" during the May 2008 inspection.

Review SU11l11laa,

•

The LCRDC is currently accredited by the American Correctional Association and has a certificate of
compliance from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (lAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

Page

II

MGT·.
•

Standards Compliance
The following information is a summary of the standards that were reviewed and overall compliance that
was determined as a result of the 2009 and 2008 National Detention Standards compliance annual
inspection(s):

2008 InsDection
Compliant
Deficient
Repeat Deficiencv
Not Applicable

I
I

37

I
I

0
0
1

2009 InsDection
Compliant
Deficient
R(~peat Deficiency
Not Applicable

36

0

0
2

LeI Issues and Concerns
The LCRDC was not cited as having any deficient areas during this review thus there were no issues or
concerns to be noted.

Best Practices
The LCRDC maintains a separate file on all thirty-eight (38) standards which includes:

•

•
•
•
•

The ICE Detention Standard and checklist.
The LCRDC Policy/Procedure.
Example forms and documentation that would routinely be used to adhere to the standard.
Pictures of the areas in question.

Detailed documentation exists that indicates all staff receive training on each of these standards. The
inspection team found the LCRDC to be a well operated facility with staff who presented themselves
professionally, competently, and courteously. All persons who are employed at this facility have a sense
of "ownership," are actively engaged in the development of the processes, and take pride in the output of
the work they produce.
The documentation that is maintained in all departments is thorough and timely. All aspects of the
activities occurring at this facility are being conveyed, adhered to, and documented.

Rf.commended Rating and .lustificotion:
The Lead Compliance Inspector recommends that the facility receive a rating of "Superior."
LeI Assurance Statement

•

The findings of compliance and noncompliance are accurately and completely documented on the
G-324A Inspection form and are supported by documentation in the inspection file. An out briefing was
b6,b7c
conducted at the facility and the following were present: Warden
, LCRDC; Assistant
b6,b7c
b6,b7c
b6,b7c
LCRDC; Major
s, LCRDC;
~ Compliance Manager,
Warden
b6,b7c
, Human Resources,
LCRDC;
, Health Services Administrator, LCRDC;
b6,b7c
b6,b7c
LCRDC;
, Fire & Safety Coordinator, LCRDC;
,
Mailroom
Supervisor,
b6,b7c
b6,b7c
, Business Manager, LCRDC;
, Warden's Secretary, LCRDC;
LCRDC;
b6,b7c

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

Pagel2

MGT
Of AMEll"

•

, iNC .

b6,b7c
, Training Manager, LCRDC;
, Food Service Manager, LCRDC; b6,b7c
Classification Case Manager, LCRDC;
, Classification Case Manager, LCRDC;
b6,b7c
b6,b7c
b6,b7c
, Property Coordinator, LCRDC;
, Law Library Clerk, LCRDC; b6,b7c
b6,b7c
APOD, ICE DRO; and MGT review team. It should be noted that numerous Emerald Medical
Services personnel were invited to attend the out briefing. Some staff who attended may have been
inadvertently omitted from this list.
b6,b7c

b6,b7c

Signature:
b6,b7c

, LCI

September 11, 2009

•

•
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

Page 13

Detention Facility Inspection For:m
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

!

Estimated Man-days Per Year:
3200

B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
D Field Office 181 HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Jail Standards Certificate / ACA Accreditation·
Check box if facility has no accreditationrs1

o

09/8/09w9/10/2009
C. Previous/Most Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review

OS/20/2008 w5/22/2008
Previous Rating
D Su~ior 181 Good

0

Acceptable D Deficient 0 AtwRisk

.

FaCI'Iity History
Date Built
2004
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction I Bed space Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
DYes IZI No Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed space (#New Beds only)
Number:
Date:
548

I

D. Name and Location of I-I·<>.~jlijt.,
Detention Center

44

I

of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Supt.)
Warden
Area Code)

b6,b7c

b6,b7c

UU-'J1l11~

(List Office with oversight responsibilities)

.

E ICE Information
Name ofLer (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
b6,b7c
LCI I MGT of America
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
b6,b7c
Security CI / MGT of America
Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location
b6,b7c I Safety CI / MGT of America
Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location
b6,b7c / Medical CI I MGT of America
Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location

I

F.

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
7,477
Total ICE Man-days for Previous 12 months
4,257
K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
L·l
L-2
L-3

l~m!~ruj~Jir~.'~im~~tam
Adult Male
Adult Female

Adult Female
96
96
D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

/
Information
Date of Contract or IGSA
1/8/2008
perMan-Day

I Adult Male
I Adult Female

8
1

N. Facility Staffing Level
None, Indicate N/A)
fee for U.S. Marshal detainees

1

b2High

400
40

ort:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
Fonn-&-324A-8-IS-(Rev-;-9-/9/fJ9}----

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

•

Sienificant Incldent SummaO' Worksheet
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 of the ICE and its detained
population. 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 and the possible reduction or removal ofICE' detainees at your facility.

Assault:
Offenders on

Offenders1

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

# Times Four/Flve Point

Restraints applied/used
Offender I Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of

I Medical
Referrals

# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

•

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

0

0

0

0

14

19

8

8

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

0

0

0

0

0

2

2

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

1

3

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

7

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

o

51

32

0

0

1

0

14

o

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 isconsentill8 or non-consenting

Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
Any incident that involves four or mOle detaineesfoffenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (iAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

. Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Standards Review Summary Report
Deficient

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
C'i.

7.
8.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

15.

26.
27.

28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
3C'i.
37.
38.

3. At Risk

4.

Access to Legal Materials
Admission and Release
Classification System
Correspondence and Other Man
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Group Presentation On Legal Rights
Issuance of Clothing, Bedding and Towels
Marriage Requests
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trips
Recreation
Religious Practices
Access to Telephones
Visitation
V
Work ....'.........a .....

Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention FacUities
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

M~ndings

(Deficient and At-Risk) require written comment describing the Dnding and what is necessary to meet

w-pliance.

f<UR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

•

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

LeI Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Lead Compliance Inspector (LeI) 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.

b6,b7c

f

b6,b7c
b6,b7c

Title & Duty Location

MGT of America

Lead

b6,b7c

MGT of America

b6,b7c

MGT of America

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

MGT of America

b6,b7c

.ommended Rating:

[g\ Superior

Good
oo Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

•

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
F-orm-6~3~4A-S-lS-(-ReV;-7I9-/o-1-)----