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ofDetention and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement
September 17, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Removal
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FROM:

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Enforcement Agent
Dallas Field Office
SUBJECT:

Taylor County Sheriff s Detention Center Initial Detention Review

The Dallas Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the
Taylor County Sheriffs Detention Center on September 11,2007 through September 13,2007. This
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. This facility is used for detainees requiring
review was conducted by
housing over 72 hours.

Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards. No prior reviews have
been conducted at this facility.
Review Summary:
The facility is accredited by the Texas Commission of Jail Standards. The facility was last inspected
on September 07, 2007 by the Texas Department of Health. The facility received an acceptable
rating. No other inspections by State or local entities have occurred during the previous 12 months.

Review Findings:
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
DeficientAt-Risk

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Standards Summary Findings:
Not Applicable

RIC Observations:
Best Practice: The staff interviewed and observed were very professional. Their appearances were
very unifonned and very neat. The tenure of the average employee at the facility was well over five
years. The staffwere very knowledgeable. They answered all questions promptly and thoroughly.
THE FACILITY: The facility was immaculate. The food service and kitchen area was extremely
well kept. The food service administrator was well versed and extremely knowledgeable on all
aspects of food service, preparations, inventories, health and safety and training issues.
DETAINEE HANDBOOK: The Detainee hand book covered all aspects of what is required at the
facility. The handbook leaves no question as to what is expected from detainees at Taylor County
Sheriffs Detention Center.

RIC Issues and Concerns
The medical department area is located in an area entirely too small. Though policy is followed and
strictly enforced there is no room for storing files and paperwork. The staff inside the medical
department need much more room for filing their records and necessary documents. Major Graham,
the Jail Administrator, advised me there is revisions in place to expand the medical department into a
larger area in the near future.

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable".

RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings ofthis review have been documented on Fonn G-324A and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement

A. Type of Facility Reviewed
ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
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ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement

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B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
~ Field Office 0 HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
September 11th 2007 - September 13 th 2007

H. Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
0 Life/Safety, Issues
~·Check ifNone;

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
Not Applicable
Previous Rating
Superior 0 Good 0 Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk
D. Name and Location of Facility
Name
Taylor County Adult Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
910 South 27th Street
City, State and Zip Code
Abilene, Texas 79602
County
Taylor
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Maior
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Telephone # (Include Area Code)
(325)

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Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
13,404
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
Not Applicable

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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
Dallas Field Office
Distance from Field Office
184 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
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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F CDFIIGSA I n ~ormatIOn o nly
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Contract Number
I Date of Contract or IGSA
Not Applicable
Basic Rates per Man-Day

K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
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L-2
L-3
I AdultMale
Adult Female

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L. Facility Ca I>acity
Operational
Emergency
Rated
Adult Male
544
Adult Female
118
Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

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I Adult Female

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Other

471
98

N. Facility Staffing Level

Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)

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I. Facility History
Date Built
1984
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
2000
Date New Construction / Bedspace Added
2007/212 (Under Construction)
Future Construction Planned
~ Yes 0 No Date: April 2009
Current Bedspace
I Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
664
Number: 212 Date: April 2009

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G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Commission Jail Standards
Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

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Detention Facility Inspection Form

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Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

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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 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.

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Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders!

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Number of Forced Moves,
incl. Forced Cell moves3

# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints applied/used
Offender I Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of
sustained.
Escapes

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Actual
Grievances:

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

Deaths

Psychiatric I Medical
Referrals

# 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,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

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Admission and Release
Classification System
Correspondence and Other Mail
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
Marriage Requests
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
Recreation
Religious Practices
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Hunger Strikes
Medical Care
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Terminal
Advanced Directives and Death

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 / 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 SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

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RIC Review Assurance Statement

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By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all fmdings 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

Immigration Enforcement Agent, Dallas, TX.

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Name, Title, & Duty

Recommended Rating:

o Superior
o Good

181 Acceptable

o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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

Signature
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Title

Date

Chief

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood
IZI Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
DNoRating

Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the Acceptable rating.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/1/01) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31/01