ICE Detention Standards Compliance Audit - Monterey Park City Jail, Monterey, CA, ICE, 2008

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ce ofDetention and Removal Operations

.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
DEC 2 4 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

Brian M. DeMore
.eld Office Director
os Angeles Field Office
ames T. Hayes, Jr.
pDirector

Monterey Park City Jail Annual Detention Review

The annual review of Monterey Park City Jail, conducted on June 26-27,2008, located in
Monterey Park, California, has been received. The Review Authority (RA) has assigned an
interim rating of Deficient due to the use of EMDDs (Electro Muscular Disruption Devices) in
this facility; otherwise a rating of "Acceptable" would have been assigned. The policy regarding
the use of EMDDs is being reviewed and no Plan of Action is required at this time. No further
action is required and this review is closed.
The rating was based on the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) Summary Memorandum and supporting
documentation. The Field Office Director must now initiate the following actions in accordance
with the Detention Management Control Program (DMCP):
1) The Field Office Director, Detention and Removal Operations, shall notify the facility
within five business days of receipt ofthis memorandum. Notification shall include
copies of the Form G-324B, Detention Facility Review Form, G-324B Worksheet,
RIC Summary Memorandum, and this memorandum.
2) The next annual review will be scheduled on or before June 27,2009.
Should you or your staff require additional information regarding this matter, please contact
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cc: Official File
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ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review
Monterey Park City Jail
June 26-27, 2008
REPORT DATE - June 30, 2008

reative
corrections
Contract Number: ODT-6-D-0001
Order Number: HSCEOP-07-F-01016
Percy H. Pitzer, Executive Vice President
Creative Corrections
6415 Calder,.Suite B
Beaumont, TX 77706
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
801 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20536

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Making a Difference!

June 30, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

James T. Hayes, Jr.
Acting Director
Office of Detention and Removal Operations

FROM:

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SUBJECT:

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Monterey Park City J

Creative Corrections conducted an Annual Detention Review (ADR) of Monterey Park City Jail
(MPCJ), located in Monterey Park City, California, on June 26-27,2008. The facility is operated
by Monterey Park City, which has an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the United
States Marshals Service. As noted on the attached documents, the team of Subject Matter
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Experts (SME) included:
, Security;
, Medical Services;
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, Environmental Health and Safety; and
, Food Services.
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A review closeout was conducted on June 27,2008, with Agent
, Jail Manager, and
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, Jailer, which included a discussion of all concerns and recommendations noted
during the review.

Type of Review
This review is a scheduled ADR to determine general compliance with established ICE National
Detention Standards for facilities used for under 72 hours.
Review Summary
The Monterey Park City Jail is not accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA),
National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), or Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCARO)
Standards Compliance
The following information summarizes the standards reviewed and the overall compliance for
this review. The following statistical information outlined provides a direct comparison of the
2007 ADR and this ADR conducted for 2008.

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June 6, 2007

Review

Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
N ot-Applicable

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June 26-27, 2008
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
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Review
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Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) recommendation that the facility receive a rating of
"Acceptable" .

RIC Assurance Statement

All fmdings 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 LESS 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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B. CURRENT INSPECTION
Type of Inspection
D Field Office I2l HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
June 26-27,2008
C. PREVIOUS!MOST RECENT FACILITY REVIEW
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
June 6, 2007
Previous Rating
D Superior D Good I2l Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk
D. NAME Ai'lD LOCATION OF FACILITY
Name
Monterey Park City Jail
Address
320 West Newmark Avenue
City, State and Zip Code
Monterey Park, California 91754
County
Los Angeles
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
(Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Agent
Jail Manager
Telephone Number (Include Area Code)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with Oversight)
Los Angeles
Distance from Field Office
31 miles
E. ICE. INFORMATION
Name of Inspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
/ Safety SME / Creative Corrections
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
b6, b7c / Food Services SME / Creative Corrections
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
b6, b7c / Medical Services SME / Creative Corrections
Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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F. CDFIIGSA INFORMATION ONLY
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
August 1, 1998
12-98-0030

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Basic Rates per Man-Day
$75.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
I2l N/A
Estimated Man-days per Year
1,500
G. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES ~ 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
D Court Order
D Class Action Finding
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
D Major Litigation
D Life/Safety Issues
~ None
I. FACILITY HISTORY
Date Built
1980
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction / Bed Space Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
DYes ~No Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)
24
Number: N/A Date:
J. TOTAL FACILITY POPULATION
Total Facility Intake for Previous 12 months
3,180
Total ICE Man Days for Previous 12 months
1,500
K. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (ICE SPCs AND CDFs ONLY)
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L-2
L-3
Adult Male
0
0
0
Adult Female
0
0
0

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L. FACILITY CAPACITY
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24
Adult Male
0
Adult Female

Operational
24
0

Emergency
24
0

o Facility Holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and' Older as Adults

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Adult Male
Adult Female

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12
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4
0

N. FACILITY STAFFING LEVEL
Security:
Support:
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Other
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SIGNIF1CANT 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 ofICE 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
Without

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves, incl.
Forced Cell Moves 3

# Times Four/Five Point
Restraints Applied/Used
Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a Result of Injuries
Sustained.
Escapes
Actual
Grievances:

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

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals

Number
# Medical Cases Referred for
Outside Care
# Psychiatric Cases Referred
for Outside Care

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,

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DHSIICE DETENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUMMARY REpORT
1. ACCEPTABLE

2. DEFICIENT

3. AT-RISK

4. REPEAT
FINDING

5. NOT
ApPLICABLE

LEGAL ACCESS STANDARDS
1.
Visitation

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Classification System
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Practices

Detention Files
Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
Environmental Health and Safety
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock Control
Population Counts
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 (Added

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

By SIGNING BELOW, THE REVIEWER-IN-CHARGE (RIC) CERTIFIES THAT:
1.

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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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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, Security SME, Creative Corrections

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, Food Services SME, Creative Corrections

RECOMMENDED RATING:

Safety SME, Creative Corrections

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

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Medical Services SME, Creative Corrections

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GOOD

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DEFICIENT
OAT-RISK
COMMENTS:
The "Significant Incident Summary Worksheet" provided by the MPCJ Jail Manager did not contain any entries. Staff were
questioned concerning the form and indicated the entries were accurate.
MPCJ utilizes Tasers as a means available to staff for "Use of Force."
During the June 6, 2007, review, medical care was given a deficient rating. A Plan of Action was submitted August 14, 2007, by
, Chief of Police, outlining factors that would mitigate the results for the facility. First, detainees are screened at the
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Santa Ana staging facility prior to being transported to MPCl If a detainee needs medical care, theY' are not accepted at MPCl All
staff at MPCJ is trained in first aid and CPR. The fire department paramedics are located in the adjoining building to the jail, and the
emergency roomlhospital is only a mile away. The circumstances remain the same as last year and no health services staff is
employed by MPCJ or on call for the facility to screen detainees and provide medical care.

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MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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REVIEW AumoRl'J.Y

THE SIGNATURE BELOW CONSTITUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS REPORT BY THE REVIEW A
HAVE THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS REPORT TO RESPO
HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Print Name)

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FOD/OIC/CEO WILL

Signature

Date

Director

FINAL RATING:

ACCEPTABLE

~DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

COMMENTS: The Review Authority has downgraded the recommended rating of "Acceptable" to Deficient due to the use of
Electro Muscular Disruption Devices under the Use of Force Standard.

Creative Corrections
6415 Calder, Suite B
Beaumont, Texas 77706

ICE Detention Standards Review Worksheet
(This document must be attached to each Inspection Form)
This Form to be used for In~pections of Facilities used less than 72 Hours

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Local Jail- IGSA
State Facility - IGSA
ICE Contract Detention Facility

Name
Monterey Park City Jail
Address (Street and Name)
320 West Newmark Avenue
City, State and Zip Code
Monterey Park City, California 91754
County
Los Angeles
Name
ief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Agent
Jail Manager
Name and Title of Reviewer-In-Charge
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RIC
Date[s} of Review
June 27, 2008
Type of Review
[gI Headquarters

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DSpecial Assessment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. LEGAL ACCESS STANDARDS .....................................................................................................................................3
VISITATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... ,.
ACCESS TO TELEPHONES ..................................................................... :........................................................................................... .
SECTION II. DETAINEE SERVICES STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................... 6
ADMISSION AND RELEASE ................................................................................................................................................................ .
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM' ................................................................................................................................................................. .
DETAINEE HANDBOOK ........................................................................................................................ ;............................................ .
FOOD SERVICE ........................................................................................................................... :....................................................... .
FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTy .................................................................................................................................................. .
DETAINEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................. ..
ISSUANCE AND EXCHANGE OF CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS .............................................................................................. .
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES ......................................................................................... , ............................................................................. .
SECTION III. HEALTH SERViCES STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................... 16
MEDICAL CARE ................................................................................................................................................................................. .
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ...................................................................................................................................... .
SECTION IV. SECURITY AND CONTROL STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 20
CONTRABAND .................................................................................................................................................................................. ..
DETENTION FILES ............................................................ ; ................................................................................................................ .
DISCIPLINARY POLICY .......................... ; ............................................................................................................................................ .
EMERGENCY PLANS .......................................................................................................................................................................... .
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETy .................................................................... , ..................................................................... .
HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... .
KEy AND LOCK CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................... ..
POPULATION COUNTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... .
SECURITY INSPECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. ..
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION) ................................................................................................. .
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION) ...................................................................................................... ..
TOOL CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................................................ .
TRANSPORTATION (LAND) ............................................................................................................................................................. ..
USE OF FORCE .................................................................................................................................................................................. ..
STAFF/DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. .
DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD .................................................................................................................................................... .

SECTION I. LEGAL ACCESS STANDARDS

There is a written visitation schedule and hours for general visitation.

The visitation schedule and rules are available to the public.

A general visitation log is maintained.

Visitors are searched and identified according to standard requirements.

I:8J ACCEPTABLE

D DEFICIENT

The visiting hours are posted in
the booking area ofthe jail;
however, ICE detainees are
usually at the Monterey Park City
Jail MPC less than 12 hours.
Jail visiting hours are posted in
the administration buildin .
Jail visitors are logged in at the
Monterey Police Desk on the first
floor prior to being put on an
elevator to the Jail located on the
second floor.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Detainees may receive family, friends, and legal visits.

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Detainees are allowed access to telephones during established facility
waking hours.

Upon admittance, detainees are made aware of the facility's telephone
access policy.

Detainees are afforded a reasonable degree ofprivacy for legal phone
calls.
Emergency phone call messages are immediately given to detainees.

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Detainees are allowed to return emergency phone calls' as soon as
possible.

Detainees in disciplinary segregation are allowed phone calls to
consular/embassy officials.
The OIG phone number for reporting abuse is programmed into the
detainee phone system and the phone number was checked by the
inspector during the review.
Detainees in disciplinary segregation are allowed phone calls for family
emergencies.

Detainees in administrative segregation and protective custody are
afforded the same telephone privileges as those in general population.
When detainee phone calls are monitored, notification is posted by
detainee telephones that phone calls made by the detainees may be
monitored. Special Access calls are not monitored.

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DEFICIENT

Telephones are located in the
cells.
The facility telephone access
policy is posted in the booking
area of the jail.
The detainee to phone ratio is
4:1.
The telephones are located inside
the cells for collect calls. If a
collect call is not accepted, the
jail staff has the option of
conducting the call.

The OIG number for reporting
abuse is not programmed into the
detainee phone system.

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OAT-RISK

Detainees requiring a Special
Management Unit are transferred
immediately to Los Angeles
County Jail.
Telephone calls at MCPJ are not
monitored and therefore posting a
monitoring notification is not
applicable.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

The OIG phone number for reporting abuse is not programmed into the detainee phone system.

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SECTION II. DETAINEE SERVICES STANDARDS

In-processing includes an orientation of the facility.

Medical screenings are performed by medical staff m: persons who have
received specialized training for the purpose of conducting an initial health
screening.

All new arrivals are searched in accordance with the "Detainee Search"
standard. An officer of the same sex as the detainee conducts the search
and the search is conducted in an area that affords as much privacy as
Detainees are stripped searched only when cause has been established and
not as routine policy. Non-criminal detainees are not strip-searched but
unless reasonable
is established.
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The "Contraband" standard governs all personal property searches.
IGSAs/CDFs use or have a similar contraband standard. Staff prepares a
comp lete inventory of each detainee's possessions. The detainee receives
a copy.
Two officers are present during the processing of detainee funds and
valuables during admissions processing to the facility. Both officers verilY
funds and valuables.
Staff completes Form 1-387 or similar form forCDFs and IGSAs for every
claim. Facilities forward all 1-387 claims to ICE.
lost or
Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing and bedding for
the climatic conditions.
The facility provides and replenishes personal hygiene items as needed.
Gender-specific items are available. ICE Detainees are not charged for
these items.

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DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

ICE Detainees are admitted at
Santa Ana Staging Facility and
transferred to MPCJ, a temporary
overflow hold for less than
twelve hours. Rules, regulations,
and concerns (detainees need to
know) are posted in the hooking
area.
Medical intake screening is
completed at Santa Ana Staging
Facility and the medical intake
screening form accompanies the
detainee to MPCJ for review
admitted.

ICE detainees do not have funds
or property when admitted to
MPCJ, since their intake
screening was completed at Santa
Ana
Jail.
Detainee funds and valuables are
processed at Santa Ana County
Jail.

REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Detainees are admitted to/released from custody safely and their valuables are safeguarded.

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The facility has a system for separating criminal and non-criminal ICE
detainees. Violent offenders are separated from non-violent offenders.

Housing assignments are based on threat level.

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AT-RISK

Detainees are classified at Santa
Ana Staging Facility prior to
bein transferred to MPCl
Non-criminal detainees are
separated from criminal
detainees.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Detainees are separated according to security needs.

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FOOD SERVICE
POLICY: EVERY FACILITY WILL PROVIDE DETAlNEES IN ITS CARE WITH NUTRlTIOUS AND APPETIZING MEALS,PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE HiGHEST SANITARY STANDARDS.
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Trained staff supervises the food service program.

Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device and the on-duty
cook foreman maintains control of the key that locks the device.
All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically secured to the
workstation and staff directly supervises detainees using knives at these
workstations. Staff monitor the condition of knives and dining utensils
Detainees are served at least three meals daily. No more than 14 hours
elapse between the last meal served and the first meal ofthe following
day.
A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional analysis of every
master-cycle menu planned.

The food service program addresses medical diets.
Satellite-feeding programs follow guidelines for proper sanitation.

Hot and cold foods are maintained at the prescribed, "safe"
temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for hot - 40 degrees for
cold)

All meals are provided in nutritionally adequate portions.
Food is not used to punish or reward detainees based upon behavior.

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Standard operating procedures include weekly inspections of all food
service areas, including dining and food-preparation areas and
equipment.

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The Food Service operation is
strictly a heat-and-serve
microwave system. The city jail
uses DeBilio Food Distributors
as their primary vendor of
microwaveable meals.
Monterey Park City Jail does
not use knives or processing
equipment of any kind.
Monterey Park City Jail does
not use knivefi of any kind in the
jail.
All three meals are
microwaveable and served
within the 14-hour time frame.
Debilio Food Distributors has a
dietitian who compiled a
complete nutritional analysis
showing the breakdown of
protein, calories, carbs, and fat
for each menu item.
The food service area is
operated by jail staff only.
Sanitation was considered good.
Both the reach-in cooler and
freezer were clean and
organized, and within correct
operating temperatures.
Microwave ovens were clean
with microwave heating
instructions.
All microwaveable meals were
heated to 180 degrees an:d
served within a few minutes.
Cold foods were served straight
from the refrigerator 38 to 40
degrees ..
All meals are pre-portioned
The jail manager conducts
weekly inspection of all areas of
the jail. The County of Los
Angeles Public Health'
conducted their last health
inspection on September 21,
2007.

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Equipment is inspected daily.

Procedures include inspecting all incoming food shipments for damage,
contamination, and pest infestation.
Storage areas are locked.

~ ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RIsK

D
D

Daily temperatures are taken of
the reach-in cooler/freezer and
microwaves. Any concerns are
immediately reported to
maintenance staff.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail provides detainees in its care with nutritious and appetizing meals, prepared in accordance with the highest sanitary
standards.

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Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated, stored, and are
accessible only by designated supervisor(s).

All detainees are processed by
ICE at Santa Ana Staging Facility
prior to entering Monterey Park
City Jail. Detainees do not bring
funds or valuables into the

Two officers are present during the processing of detainee funds and
valuables during in-processing to the facility. Both officers verii)rfunds and
valuables.
Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal property for contraband ..

Staff procedures follow written policy for returning forgotten property to
detainees.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the CDEO or Chief of

CDFIIGSA facility procedures for handling detainee property claims are
similar with the ICE standard.

cg] ACCEPTABLE

D DEFICIENT

AT-RISK

Monterey Park City Jail does
conduct a pat search of detainees
in-take

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail receives detainees after they have been processed at Santa Ana Staging Facility. Detainees have no property or funds
when processed into Monterey Park City Jail. ICE maintains control of detainees' funds and property.

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There are documented or substantiated cases of staff harassing,
disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise retaliating against a detainee who
lodged a complaint:
•
If
Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance Log.
•
If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping system is
maintained.
•
"Nuisance complaints" are identified in the records.
•
For quality control purposes, staff document nuisance complaints
received but not filed.
Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes officer misconduct
to a higher official or, in a CDFIIGSA facility, to ICE.

1:8] ACCEPTABLE

o
o

D AT-RISK

DDEFICIENT

There are no documented cases of
staff harassing detainees who have
lodged complaints.

Detainees are generally removed
from this facility within 12 hours
of arrival. Verbal complaints are
dealt with by the shift commander.
There have been no grievances in
the last 12 months.
Any complaint regarding staff
misconduct is forwarded to and
investigated by Monterey City
Park Police Department, Detective
Division

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Detainees do not remain in the facility long enough to file a grievance. Verbal complaints are handled immediately by the on shift
commander. There have been no documented cases of staff harassing detainees who have voiced complaints.

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All new detainees are issued clean, temperature-appropriate, presentable
clothing during in-processing.
New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens, and a towel.

[:g] ACCEPTABLE

D AT-RISK

D DEFICIENT

o
o

Appropriate clothing is issued
when detainees arrive at the
facility.

DREPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

A jumpsuit and slippers are issued to detainees upon arrival. Detainees are issued a mattress and appropriate bedding. Towels are issued
to detainees when they are given a chance to shower, which is on a daily basis.

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Detainees are allowed to engage in religious services.
The facility allows detainees to observe the major "holy days" of their
religious faith.

Each detainee is allowed religious items in his/her immediate possession.

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o DEFICIENT

D AT-RISK

o
o

If a detainee requests to observe
a major holy day and can show
they are of that faith, they are
permitted to observe the holy
days.
Detainees are not permitted to
bring possessions into the facility
for security reasons.

REPEAT FINDING .

REMARKS:

Detainees are not allowed religious items in hislher immediate possession.

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SECTION III. IJEALTH SERVICES STANDARDS

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Facilities operate a health care facility in compliance with state and local
laws and guidelines.

The facility's in-processing procedures for arriving detainees include
medical screening.

All detainees have access to and receive medical care.

Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.

o
Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Detention staff is trained to respond to health-related emergencies within a
4-minute response time.
Where staff is used to distribute medication, a health care provider properly
trains these officers.
The medical unit keeps written records of medication that is distributed.
Detainees are required to sign a refusal to consent form when medical
treatment is refused.

D DEFICIENT

Detainees in the Special Management Unit have access to health care
servIces.
The facility has a written plan for the delivery of24-hour emergency health
care when no medical personnel are on duty at the facility, or when
immediate outside medical attention is required.

[gJ ACCEPTABLE

o
o
0
AT-RISK

o
o

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o
o
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Any detainee arriving at this
facility in need of medical
care/treatment would be
immediately transferred to L.A.
County Medical Center Jail Ward
for booking and treatment.
Medical screening is done at
another facility prior to a detainee
being brought to. this facility.
Medical screening forms are
reviewed by staff and detainees
are asked if they have any
medical problems. If yes, they
are not housed at MPCl
Per posted notice in the booking
area, "Sick call is available at any
time. Notity the officer if you
need medical attention."
There are no medications at the
jail. If a detainee needs
medication, he is not housed at
this facility.
Medical screening is not done at
this facility or TB tests
administered.
There is no Special Management
Unit at this facility.
Detainees would be transported
to either the jail ward at LA
County Medical Center or a local
contract hospital.
Staff is trained in CPR and first
aid.
Staff only provides over-thecounter types of medications.
There is no medical unit at this
facility.
No medical treatment is provided
at this facility.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail does not house detainees who would require medication or medical treatment of any kind.
TB tests and medical screening are not done at the facility because detainees are screened and booked at other facilities prior to arrival.
Medical screening forms are reviewed and detainees are questioned verbally regarding medical issues. The medical screening form is
removed with the detainee.

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Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention training. Suicideoccurs
the
orientation nrr)ar"n1
Training prepares staff to:
•
Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
•
Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following facility procedures;
and
•
Understand and

[g] ACCEPTABLE

DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

There have been no suicides at this facility. If any detainee expresses suicidal ideation, he is transferred to an appropriate facility.

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SECTION IV. SECURITY AND CONTROL

CONTllABAND
POLICY: ALL DETENTION FACILITIES. WILL ENSURE THE PROPER HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF ALL CONTRABAND. DOCUMENTATION OF
CONTRABAND DESTRUCTION IS REQUIRED ..
COMPONENTS

·NA . .

The facility follows a written procedure for handling illegal contraband.
Staff inventory, hold, and report it when necessary to the proper authority
for action/possible seizure.

Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they can and cannot
possess.

l':8J ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

REMARKS

The facility has a written policy
for handling of illegal
contraband. This policy
provides staff with instructions
on how to inventory and hold
property as well as who is the
proper authority for
action/possible seizure. The
facility has procedures in place
for confiscating contraband.
The detainees are housed for
less than 12 hours and posted
notification defines contraband.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail policy, Jail Manual, Section 4/502.62, page 17, defines the handling and identification of illegal contraband.
The procedure provides staff with instructions on how to inventory and hold property as well as who is the proper authority for
action/possible seizure.

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DETENTION FILES
POLICY: EVERYFACILITY WILL CREATE A DETENTION FILE FOR EVERY

ICE DETAINEE BOOKED INTO THE FACILITY; EXCLUDING ONLY

DETAINEESSCHIlDULEDTO DEPART WITHIN 24HOURS. THE DETENTION FILE WILL CONTAIN COPIES AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ORIGINAL OF
SPECIFIED DOCUMENTS CONCERNINGTIffi DETAINEE'S STAY IN THE FACILITY: CLASSIFICATION SHEET, MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE, PROPERTY
. INVENTORY SHEET, DISCIPLINARY DOCUMENTS, ETC .
...

COMPONENTS

REMARKS

ICE Detainees usually spend
less than 12 hours at MPCJ.
Detention files are not started.
Only the ICE detainee's record
of being at the facility is entered
into the "AEGIS" Jail
Management Computer
Program.

A detention file is created for every new arrival whose stay will exceed
24 hours.

The detainee detention file contains either originals or copies of
documentation and forms generated during the admissions process.
The detainee's detention file also contains documents generated during
the detainee's custody.
• Special requests
• Any G-589s and/or I-77s closed-out during the detainee's stay
• Disciplinary forms/Segregation forms
• Grievances, complaints, and the disposition(s) of same
The detention files are located and maintained in a secure area. If not, the
cabinets are lockable and distribution of the keys is limited to supervisors.
The detention file remains active during the detainee's stay. When the
detainee is released from the facility, staff adds copies of completed
release documents, the original closed-out receipts for property and
valuables, the original 1-385 or equivalent, and other documentation.
The officer closing the detention file makes a notation that the file is
complete and ready to be archived.
Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file when properly
requested by supervisory personnel at the receiving facility or office.
Appropriate staff has access to the detention files, and other departmental
requests are accommodated by making a request for the file. Each file is
properly logged out and in by a representative of the responsible
department.

[8J ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

ICE detainees spend less than 24 hours at MPCJ.

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DISCIPLINARY POLICY
POLICY: ALL FACILITffiS HOUSING ICE DETAINEES ARE AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE DISCIPLINE ON DETAINEES WHOSE BEHAVIOR IS NOT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH FACILITY RULES AND REGULAtIONS.
COMPONENTS
Y
N
NA
REMARKS

The facility has a written disciplinary system using progressive levels of
reviews and appeals.

The facility rules state that disciplinary action shall not be capricious or
retaliatory.

Written rules prohibit staff from imposing or permitting the following
sanctions:
• corporal punishment
• deviations from normal food service
• clothing deprivation
• bedding deprivation
• denial of personal hygiene items
• loss of correspondence privileges
• deprivation of physical exercise
The rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for violations are defmed
in writing and communicated to all detainees verbally and in writing.
The following items are conspicuously posted in Spanish and English,
and other dominate .languages used in the facility:
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Prohibited Acts
• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• . Sanctions
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur, informal resolutions
are encouraged.

IZI ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

IZI

AT-RISK

Monterey Park City does not
have a disciplinary system. If
detainees act out, they are
immediately transferred to Los
Angeles County Jail.
Monterey Park City Jail Manual
Procedures address the issue of
capricious and retaliatory
actions.

REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail is a small facility with 24 beds and is used as an overflow facility for ICE detainees. The jail does not usually
house detainees for more than 12 hours. If a detainee becomes a disciplinary problem, the detainee is immediately transferred to Los
Angeles County Jail.

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© 2007 Creative Corrections, LLC (Rev. 12/8/07)

Policy precludes detainees or detainee groups from exercising control or
authority over other detainees.

D
Detainees are protected from:
•
Personal abuse
•
Corporal punishment
•
Personal injury
•
Disease
•
Property damage
•
Harassment from other detainees
Written procedures cover:
•
WorkIFood Strike
•
Disturbances
•
Escapes
•
Bomb Threats
•
Adverse Weather
•
Facility Evacuation
•
Internal

~ ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

Monterey Park City Jail has a
Jail Manual that addresses the
issue of detainees or detainee
groups exercising control over
other detainees.

The written procedures/
emergency plans are a
.standardized guidelines to
minimize the harming of human
life and destruction of property.

Monterey Park City Jail has
written procedures for four of
the seven areas of the required
emergency plans.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail does not have written procedures for WorkIFood Strikes, Adverse Weather, or Bomb Threats.

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© 2007 Creative Corrections, LLC (Rev. 12/8/07)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
EVERY FACILITY WILL CONTROL FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, AND CAUSTIC MATERIALS THROUGH AHAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM. THE
PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE; AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE IDENTIFICATION AND LABELlNOOF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE STANDARDS (E.G., NATIONAL FIRE PR.oTEcTION ASSOCIATION [NFPA]); IDENTIFICATION OF INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, AND
SAFE-HANDLING PROCEDURES
NA
COMPONENTS
Y
N
REMARKS
The facility has a system for storing, issuing, and maintaining inventories
The facility does not issue or
of hazardous materials.
maintain hazardous materials.
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0
0 Chemicals are supplied and
utilized by outside vendors.
Constant inventories are maintained for all flammable, toxic, and caustic
All chemicals utilized in the
substances used/stored in each section of the facility.
facility are provided by outside
contractors. Contractors are
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0 used
for the janitorial,
maintenance, food service, and
pest control of the facility.
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) file is up-to-date
MSDSs are available for
for every hazardous substance used.
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0 chemicals used inside the
facility.
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic substances follow
Staff and detainees do not use
the prescribed procedures. They:
flammable, toxic, or caustic
materials. All janitorial,
• Wear personal protective equipment; and
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0 maintenance, food service and
Report
hazards
and
spills
to
the
designated
official.
•
pest control is contracted with
outside vendors.
The MSDSs are readily accessible to staff and detainees in work areas.
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POLICY:

Hazardous materials are always issued under proper supervision.
• Quantities are limited; and
• Staff always supervises detainees using these substances.
The facility has sufficient ventilation, and provides and ensures clean air
exchanges throughout all buildings.
Vents, return vents, and air conditioning ducts are not blocked or
obstructed in cells or anywhere in the facility.
Living units are maintained at appropriate temperatures in accordance
with industry standards. (68 to 74 degrees in the winter and 72 to 78
degrees in the summer.)
Shower and sink water temperatures do not exceed the industry standard
of 120 degrees.
Staff directly supervise and account for products with methyl alcohol.
Staff receives a list of products containing diluted methyl alcohol; e.g.,
shoe dye. All such products are clearly labeled. "Accountability"
includes issuing such products to detainees in the smallest workable
quantities.
A technically qualified officer conducts the fire and safety inspections.

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The facility has an approved fire prevention, control, and evacuation plan.

Detainees are not permitted to
work with any chemicals.
Ventilation is sufficient to
provide clean air throughout the
building.
There were no blocked air vents
or air returns noted during the
tour of the facility.
Living units are maintained at
appropriate temperatures.

A review of the MSDS indicated
no products containing methyl
alcohol are used in the facility.
Monthly fire and safety
inspections are conducted by the
Jail Manager and reviewed by
the Jail Commander.
The facility utilizes the
Monterey Park City Jail Manual,
Section #, 4/575, titled Jail and
Fire Suppression.

The plan requires:
•
Monthly fire inspections;
•
Fire protection equipment strategically located throughout the
facility;
•
PubHc posting of emergency plans with accessible building/room
floor plans;
•
Exit signs and directional arrows; and
•
An area-specific exit diagram conspicuously posted in the
area.
Written procedures regulate the handling and disposal of used needles and
other sharp objects.

D
Standard cleaning practices include:
•
Using specified equipment; cleansers; disinfectants and
detergents.
•
An established schedule of
A licensed/Certified/Trained pest-control professional inspects forrodents,
insects, and vermin.
•
At least monthly.
•
The pest-control program includes preventative spraying for
insects.

~ ACCEPTABLE

DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

The fire plan does not require the
posting of evacuation plans, exits
signs, posting of emergency plans
or monthly fire inspections.
However, monthly fire
inspections are being conducted,
evacuations plans are posted, and
exit signs are in place.

The only sharps utilized in the
facility are shaving razors;
however, there are no written
procedures regulating the
handling and disposal of used
razors.

Cleaning of the facility is
contracted with an outside
vendor.

Pest control is prov(ded by
Advanced Pest Control. Treating
of pest problems is available
upon request.

REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

The fire plan does not require monthly fire inspections, posting of evacuation signs, or the use of exits signs. However inspections,
.evacuation signs, and exits signs are in place. Written procedures do not regulate the handling and disposal of used needles and other
sharp objects. The only sharps utilized in the facility are shaving razors.

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The hold rooms are situated within the secure perimeter.

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The hold rooms are well ventilated well lighted, and all activating switches
are located outside the room.
The hold rooms contain sufficient seating for the number ofdetainees held.

The walls and ceilings of the hold rooms are tamper and escape proof.
Individuals are not held in hold rooms fur more than 12 hours.
Male and females are segregated from each other.
Detainees under the age of 18 are not held with adult detainees.
In older facilities, officers are within visual or audible range to allow
detainees access to toilet facilities on a regular basis.

Officers closely supervise the detention hoid rooms using direct
supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).
•
Hold rooms are irregularly monitored every 15 minutes.
•
Unusual behavior or complaints are noted.

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D DEFIClENT

o
o
o

o
o

All detainees are given a pat down search for weapons or contraband
before being placed in the room.

I:2l
AT-RIsK

The holding rooms are situated
within the secure perimeter of the
facility.

o
o

The capacity of the hold rooms is
sufficient to accommodate the
needs of the facility.

o
o
o

The capacity of the hold rooms is
sufficient to accommodate the
needs of the facility.
All detainees receive a pat search
in the sallyport area prior to
being admitted into the booking
area.
The hold rooms are in the
booking area. This area is staffed
with direct supervision.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail staffis proficient in detention and booking procedures due to the amount of training and experience of persons
assigned to the area.

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KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY,ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTENANCE)
POLICY: IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ICE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR THE USE, ACCOUNTABILIty AND MAINTENANCE OF
ALL KEYS AND LOCKS.

COMPONENTS
Facility policies and procedures address the issue of compromised keys
and locks.

Padlocks andlor chains are prohibited from use on cell doors.
The entrance/exit door locks to detainee living quarters, or areas with an
occupant load of 50 or more people, conform to:
• Occupational Safety and Environmental Health Manual, Ch. 3;
• National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101.
Emergency keys are available for all areas of the facility.

The facilities use a key accountability system.

Authorization is necessary to issue any restricted key.

Individual gun lockers are provided.
• They are located in an area that permits constant officer
observation.
In
an area that does not allow detainee or public access.
•
All staff members are trained and held responsible for adhering to proper
procedures for the handling of keys.
• Issued keys are returned immediately in the event an employee
inadvertently carries a key ring home.
• When a key or key ring is lost, misplaced, or not accounted for,
the shift supervisor is immediately notified.
• Detainees are not permitted to handle keys assigned to staff.

IZI ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

-REMARKS
Monterey Park City Jail policy,
Jail Manual, Section 4/565.25
page 79 - Jail Keys, addresses
the issue of compromised keys
and locks.

Emergency keys for all areas are
maintained in the Watch
Commander's office.
Monterey Park City Jail Manual
addresses the accountability of
keys.
The Watch Commander is the
approving official for issuance
of emergency keys.
Individual gun rockers are
located in the sallyport areas of
the facility under constant video
surveillance.

All staff members are trained in
the proper procedures for the
handling of security keys during
basic training.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
Monterey Park City. Jail has policies and procedures in place for key and lock control.

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Staff conduct a formal count at least once each shift.

Activities cease or are strictly controlled while a formal count is being
conducted.
Formal counts in all units take place simultaneously.
Detainee participation in counts is prohibited.
Officers positively identify each detainee before counting himlher as
present.
Officers positively identify each detainee before counting himlher as
present.
Written procedures cover informal and emergency counts.
•
They are followed during informal counts and emergencies.
The control officer (or other designated position) maintains an out -count
record of all detainees temporarily leaving the facility.

1:83 ACCEPTABLE

DEFICIENT

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o
o

Monterey Park City Jail conducts
a count every 30 minutes and
logs the count in the
computerized system.

All detainees are positively
identified by the use of a photo
booking sheet.

Count procedures, informal and
emergency counts, are covered in
the Jail Manual.
Counts are taken and verified by
the Jail Manager.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

A count was observed on June 26,2008, at 9:00 a.m.

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SECURITY INSPECTIONS
POLICY: POST ASSIGNMENTS IN THE FAClLITY~SHIGH-RISK AREAS,WHERE SPECIAL SECURITY PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED, WILL BE
RESTRICTED TO EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL WlTHA THOROUGH GROUNDING IN FAClLITY OPERATIONS.
YES

COMPONENTS

The facility has a comprehensive security inspection policy.

The front-entrance officer checks the ID of everyone entering or exiting
the facility.

Every Control Center officer receives specialized training.

D
D
D
D

Every officer is required to conduct a security check ofhislher assigned
area. The results are documented.

The Control Center is staffed around the clock.
Policy restricts staff access to the Control Center.
Detainees are restricted from access to the Control Center.
Officers monitor all vehicular traffic entering and leaving the facility.

Officers thoroughly search each vehicle entering and leaving the facility.

IZI ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

The facility is a small jail that
does not have a Control Center.

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The facility maintains a log of all incoming and departing vehicles to
sensitive areas ofthe facility.

Every search of the SMU and other housing units is documented.

REMARKS

Security inspections are the
responsibility of the Jail
Manager. Staff performs and
documents all inspections, and
submits work orders for repairs.
These procedures are described
in the Facility Jail Manual.
The Jail Manual requires a
check of all areas and
documentation of each check
entered into the computerized
log; system.

Video surveillance of all
vehicles on the grounds is
recorded on time video
monitoring by the Jail
Computerized Recording
System.
Vehicles are allowed entry into
the Jail sallyport, which is under
video surveillance. The Jail is a
small facility and law
enforcement vehicles are not
searched. A log is not
maintained.
Staff does not search the
vehicles entering the facility.
Vehicles are allowed entry onto
the property where detainees are
not allowed. The vehicles are
under constant video
surveillance.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail staff does not search each vehicle entering or leaving the facility. Monterey Park City County staffhas
adequate procedures in place for security inspections .

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AUDITOR'S SIGNA

•

The Administrative Segregation unit provides non-punitive protection
from the general population and individuals undergoing disciplinary
segregation.
• Detainees are placed in the SMU (administrative) in accordance
with written criteria.
In exigent circumstances, staff may place a detainee in the SMU
(administrative) before a written order has been approved.
• A copy of the order given to the detainee within 24 hours .
Administratively segregated detainees enjoy the same general privileges as
detainees in the general population.

Monterey Park City Jail Manual
is the policy that defines the
placement of detainees in
Administrative Detention
Staff may place a detainee in
Administrative Detention before
a written order has been
the Jail Manual.
Detainees in Administrative
Detention retain the same general
privileges as the detainees in

The SMU is:

Detainees receive three nutritious
population's menu ofthe day.

Each detainee maintains a normal level of personal hygiene in the SMU.

A health care professional visits every detainee at least three times a week.

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The SMU maintains a permanent log of detainee-related activity, e.g.,
visitors etc.
meals
Staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised, and took any
applicable medication during every shift.

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Detainees are served the same
meals as the general population
while in Administrative
Detention.
Detainees in Administrative
Detention maintain a normal
level of
A Health Care Official is not on
staff at the MPCJ. The facility is
very small in size with a capacity
of24 beds.

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All activities for detainees in
Administrative Detention are
logged in the computerized daily

REMARKS:

Health care professional does not visit the detainees in Administrative Detention three times a week.

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AUDITOR'S SIGNATURFJDA#
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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
DISCIPLINARY SEGREGAnON
POLICY: EACH FACILITY WILL ESTABLISH A SPECIAL
MANAGEMENT
UNIT IN WHICHTO
ISOLATE CERTAIN DETAINEES
FROM THE GENERAL
.
.
.
POPULATI()N. 1HE SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT WILL HAVETWO SECTIONS, ONE FOR DETAINEES IN ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION; THE
.
OTHER FOR DETNNEESBEING SEGREGATED FOR DISCIPLINARY REASONS.
COMPONENTS
Y
NA
N
REMARKS
Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation follow written
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procedures.
A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order accompanies the detainee
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into the SMU.
Standard procedures include reviewing the cases of individual detainees
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housed in disciplinary segregation at set intervals.
The conditions of confmement in the SMU are proportional to the
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amount of control necessary to~rotect detainees and staff.
All cells are equipped with beds that are securely fastened to the floor or
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wall of the cell.
When a detainee is segregated without clothing, mattress, blanket, or
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pillow (in a dry cell setting), a justification is made and the decision is
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reviewed each shift. Items are returned as soon as it is safe.
Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious meals per day, selected
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from the Food Service's menu of the day.
Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of personal hygiene,
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including the opportunity to shower and shave at least three times/week.
A health care professional visits every detainee in disciplinary
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segregation every week day.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g. meals served,
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recreation activities, visitors, etc .
.SMU staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised, took
medication, etc.
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• Details about the detainee logged, e.g., a medical condition, D
suicidal/violent behavior, etc.
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DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
Monterey Park City Jail Manual, Section 4/517.50, states, "Any detainee acting in a manner that requires disciplinary action will be
transported to Los Angeles County Jail."

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TOOL CONTROL
POLICY: IT IS THE POLICY OF ALL FACILITIES THATALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH THE TOOL CONTROL POLICY.
THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR SHALL MAINTAIN A COMPUTER GENERATED ORTVPEWRITTEN MASTER INVENTORY LIST OF TOOLS AND
. EQUIPMENT AND niE LOCATION IN WHICH TOOLSARE STORED. THESE INvENTORIES SHALL BE CURRENT, FILED AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR
TOOL INVENTORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY DURING AN AUDIT.
Y
NA
REMARKS
COMPONENTS
N

The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are classified
according to:
Restricted (dangerous/hazardous); and
Non-Restricted
(non-hazardous) .
•

Each facility has procedur.es for the issuance of tools to staff and
detainees.

IZI ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

IZI

AT-RISK

Monterey Park City Jail does
not have a tool classification
system. There are no tools
assigned to the Jail. All repairs
are performed by Monterey Park
City Maintenance Department.
Monterey Park City Jail does
not allow detainees to be issued
tools.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Monterey Park City Jail does not have any tools in the jail. All repairs are performed by the City Maintenance Department.

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AUDITOR'S SIGNATURE/DATE~

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TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION

POLICY! THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE LIVES, SAFETY, AND
WELFmOF OUR OFFICERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THOSE IN ICE CUSTODY DURIN(HHE TRANSPORTATION OF DETAINEES. STANDARDS
HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR PROFEsSIONAL TRANSPORTATION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED DETENTION
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PERSONNEL.
.'

IZI STANI>ARDNA: CHECK THIS BOX IF ALL ICE TRANSPORTATION IS HANDLED ONLY BY THE ICE FIELD OFFICE OR SUn-OFFICE IN
CONTROL OF THE DETAINEE CASE;·
.
NA
COMPONENTS
YES
No
REMARKS
Transporting officers comply with applicable local, state, ~md federal
motor vehicle laws and regulations. Records support this finding of
0
0
0
com...Qliance.
Every transporting officer required to drive a commercial size bus has a
valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of
0
0
0
employment.
Supervisors maintain records for each vehicle operator.
0
0
0
Officers use a checklist during every vehicle inspection.
• Officers report deficiencies affecting operability; and
0
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• Deficiencies are corrected before the vehicle goes back into 0
service.
Transporting officers:
• Limit driving time to 10 hours in any 15 hour period;
• Drive only after eight consecutive off-duty hours;
• Do not receive transportation assignments after having been on
duty, in any capacity, for 15 hours;
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Drive
a 50-hour maximum in a given work week; a 70-hour
•
maximum during eight consecutive days;
• During emergency conditions (including bad weather), officers
may drive as long as necessary and safe to reach a safe
area-exceeding the lO-hour limit.
Two officers with valid CDLs required in any bus transporting detainees.
• When buses travel in tandem with detainees, there are two 0
0
0
qualified officers per vehicle.
• An unaccompanied driver may transport an empty vehicle.
Before the start of each detail, the vehicle is thoroughly searched.
0
0
0
Positive identification of all detainees being tranSIJ..orted is confirmed.
0
0
0
All detainees are searched immediately prior to boarding the vehicle by
0
0
0
staff controlling the bus or vehicle.
The facility ensures that the number of detainees transported does not
0
0
0
exceed the vehicles manufacturer's occupancy level.
Protective vests are provided to all transporting officers.
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The vehicle crew conducts a visual count once all passengers are on
board and seated.
0
0
• Additional visual counts are made whenever the vehicle makes a 0
scheduled or unscheduled stop.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing the use of restraining
0
0
0
equigment on transportation vehicles.
Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees.
0
0
• One officer remains in the vehicle at all times when detainees 0
are present.

TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION
POLiCY: THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE LfliES, SAFETY, AND
WELFARE OF OUR OFFICERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THOSE IN ICE CUSTODY DURING THE TRANSPORTATION OF DETAINEES. STANDARDS
HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED DETENTION
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PERSONNEL.
IZIStANDARD NA: CHEci<'THIS BOX IF ALL ICE TRANSPORTATION IS HANDLED ONLY BY THE ICE FIELD OFFICE OR SUB-OFFICE IN
CONTROL OF THE DETAINEE CASE.
YES
No
NA
REMARKS
COMPONENTS
Meals are provided during long distance transfers.
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• The meals meet the minimum dietary standards, as identified by D
dieticians utilized by ICE.
The vehicle crew inspects all Food Service pickups before accepting
delivery (food wrapping, portions, quality, quantity, thermos-transport
containers, etc.).
• Before accepting the meals, the vehicle crew raises and resolves D
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questions, concerns, or discrepancies with the Food Service
representative;
• Basins, latrines, and drinking-water containers/dispensers are
cleaned and sanitized on a fixed schedule.
Vehicles have:
• Two-way radios;
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• Cellular telephones; and
Equipment
boxes
stocked
in
accordance
with
the
Use
of
Foree
•
Standard.
The vehicles are clean and sanitary at all times.
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Personal property of a detainee transferring to another facility is:
• Inventoried;
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• Inspected; and
• Accompanies the detainee.
The following contingencies are included in the written procedures for
vehicle crews:
• Attack
• Escape
• Hostage-taking
• Detainee sickness
• Detainee death
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• Vehicle fire
• Riot
• Traffic accident
• Mechanical problems
• Natural disasters
• Severe weather
• Passenger list includes women or minors

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o DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

ICE detainees are transported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

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AUDITOR'S SIGNATUREIDAT

USE OF FORCE
POLICY: TRE,U,S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AUTHORIZES THE USE OF FORCE ONLY AS ALAST ALTERNATIVE AFTER ALL OTHER
REASONABLE'EFFORTS TO RESOLVE A SITUATION HAVE FAILED. ONLY THAT AMOUNT OF FORCE NECESSARY TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE
DETAlNEE~ TO'PROTECT AND ENSURE THE SAFETY OF DETAINEES,STAFF AND OTHERS, TO PREVENT SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND TO
ENSURE INSTITUTION SECURITY AND GOOD ORDER MAYBE USED. PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS NECESSARY TO GAIN CONTROL OF ADETAINEE WHO
APPEARS TO BE DANGEROUS MAYBE EMPLOYED WHEN THE DETAINEE:
COMPONENTS
YES
No
NA
REMARKS
There is a use of force policy outlining immediate and calculated use of
Monterey Park City Jail Mantial,
force, and confrontation avoidance.
Section 4/101 - Use Of Force,
outlines the requirements for
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immediate and calculated use of
force.
Staff members are trained in the performance of the Use-of-Force Team
Staff is trained in the use of
Technique.
force team technique during
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initial training, as well as inhouse training.
All use-of-force incidents are documented and reviewed.
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Staff:
Staff uses confrontation
• Do not use force as punishment;
avoidance procedures and
• Attempt to gain the detainee's voluntary cooperation before 1Zl
attempts
to gain voluntary
0
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resorting to force;
cooperation from the detainee
• Use only as much force as necessary to control the
prior to the use of force.
detainee; and
Medication may only be used for restraint purposes when authorized by
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the Medical Authori!J as medically necessary.
In immediate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts medical staff once the
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detainee is under control.
Special precautions are taken when restraining pregnant detainees.
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• Medical personnel are consulted
The officers are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and hard restraints.
Application of restraints is
taught
during the initial and in1Zl
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0
house training.
All areas of the jail are on video
For incidents involving calculated use of force, a videotape is made and
retained for review.
surveillance and the recordings
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are archived in the
administrative area of the jail.
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IZI ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
.

Monterey Park City Jail staff is trained and familiar with use of force techniques and requirements. Tasers are available for use by staff
under the Jail Manual Policy 4/102, Use of Tasers. There has not been a documented use of force or Tasers in the past 12 months.

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Auditor's Signature/Date
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STAFF DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS

Popov: PROCEDURES MUST BE IN PLACE TO ALLOW FORFORMAL AND INFORMAL CONTACT BETWEEN KEY FACILITY STAFF AND ICE STAFF
AND ICE DETAINEE AND TO PERMIT DETAINEESTO MAKE.WRITTEN REQUESTS TO ICE STAFF AND RECENE AN ANSWER IN AN ACCEPTABLE TIME
FRAME;

COMPONENTS

ICE infonnation request Fonns are available at the IGSA for use by ICE
detainees.

The IGSA treats detainee correspondence to ICE staff as Special
Correspondence.

~ ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

REMARKS

Detainees may write to ICE
staff; however, detainees are
usually at MPCJ less than 12
hours.

IZI

D
D REPEAT FINDING

AT-RISK

REMARKS:

Detainees are allowed to contact ICE stafffonnally or infonnally.

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT SEN

DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD
ICE WILL MAKE ALL NECESSARY NOTlFICATIONS WHEN ADETAINEE IS TRANSFERRED. IF ADETAINEE IS BEING TRANSFERRED VIA THE .
JUSTICE PRISONElt ALIEN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (JPAT8), ICE WILL AI>HERETO JPATS PROTOCOLS. IN DECIDING WHETHER TO
TMNSFER ADETAINEE, ICE WILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE DETAINEEIS REPRESENTED miFORETHE IMMIGRATION COURT. IN
SUCH CASES, THE FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR WILL CONSIDER THE DETAINEE'S STAGE WrrnrNTHE REMOVALPROCESS, WHETHER THE DETAINEE'S
ATTORNEY IS LOCATED WITHrNREASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCE OF THE FACILITY, AND WHERE THE IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS ARE
TAKING PLACE.
COMPONENTS
Y
N
NA
REMARKS
When a detainee is represented by legal counsel or a legal representative,
ICE staff indicated MPCJ only
and a G-28 has been filed, the representative of record is notified by the
houses ICE detainees for a short
detainee's Deportation Officer.
period oftime, usually less than
12 hours. All ICE notifications,
The
notification
is
recorded
in
the
detainee's
file;
and
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0
•
transferring
of detainees, and
When
the
A
File
is
not
available,
notification
is
noted
within
•
handling of A-Files/valuables is
DACS
completed by ICE staff
Notification includes the reason for the transfer and the location of the
~
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new facility.
The deportation officer is allowed discretion regarding the timing of the
~
0
0
notification when extenuating circumstances are involved.
The attorney and detainee are notified that it is their responsibility to
~
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0
notify family members regarding a transfer.
Facility policy mandates that:
• Times and transfer plans are never discussed with the detainee
prior to transfer;
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• . The detainee is not notified of the transfer until immediately ~
·0
prior to departing the facility; and
• The detainee is not pennitted to make any phone calls or have
contact with any detainee in the general population.
The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee Transfer Notification
~
0
0
Form.
Fonn G-391 or equivalent authorizing the removal of a detaineefi"om a
~
0
0
facility is used.
For medical transfers:
• The Detainee Immigration Health Service (or IGSA) (DIHS)
Medical Director or designee approves the transfer;
0
0
• Medical transfers are coordinated through the local ICE office; ~
and
• A medical transfer summary is completed and accompanies the
detainee.
Detainees in ICE facilities having DIHS staff and medical care are
transferred with a completed transfer summary sheet in a sealed envelope
~
0
0
with the detainee's name and A-number, and the envelope is marked
Medical Confidential.
For medical transfers, transporting officers receive instructions regarding
~
0
0
medical issues.
Detainee funds and valuables
Detainee's funds, valuables, and property are returned and transferred
with the detainee to hislher new location.
~
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0 are handled at Santa Ana
Staging Center.
Transfer and documentary procedures outlined in Section C and Dare
~
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followed.
provides bag lunches if
Meals are provided when transfers occur during nonnally schedule meal
~
0
0 MPCJ
requested by ICE.
times.
An A File or work folder accompanies the detainee when transferred to a
~
0
0
different field office or sub-office.
POLICY:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD
POLICY: ICE WILL MAKE ALL NECESSARY NOTIFICATIONS WHEN A DETAINEE IS TRANSFERRED. IF A DETAINEE IS BEING TRANSFERRED VIA THE
JUSTICE PRISONER ALIEN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (JPATS), ICE WILL ADHERE TO JPATS PROTOCOLS. IN DECIDING WHEtHER TO
TRANSFER A DETAINEE, ICE WILLTAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE DETAINEE IS REPRESENTED BEFORE THE IMMIGRATION COURT. IN
sucH: CASES, THE FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR WILL CONSIDER THE DETAINEE'S STAGE WITHIN THE REMOVALPROCESS, WHETHER THE DETAINEE'S
ATTORNEY IS LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCE OF THE FACILITY, AND WHERE THE IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS ARE
TAKING PLACE;
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COMPONENTS

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REMARKS

Files are forwarded to the receiving office via overnight mail no later than
one business day following the transfer.

~ ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

AT-RISK

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
ICE handles all transfers and notifications required prior to the transfer of a detainee.

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