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

ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review

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Facility:
Inspection Date:
Report Date:

Val Verde Correctional Facility
October 6 - 8, 2009
October 8, 2009

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)

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1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW,
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
202/419-3930 (T)
202/419-3931 (F)
www.MGTofAmerica.com

MGT
OF

AMERICA,

INC.

October 8, 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR:
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FROM:

SUBJECf:

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Val Verde Correctional Facility
Annual Detention Review

MGT of America, Inc. performed an annual inspection for compliance with the ICE National Detention
Standards (NDS) at the Val Verde Correctional Facility located in Del Rio, Texas during the period of
October 6-8, 2009. This facility is an IGSA.
The annual inspection was performed under the guidance of
Inspector. Team members were:

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Lead Compliance

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Type ofReview

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 "Acceptable" during the August 2008 inspection.
Review Summary

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The Val Verde Correctional Facility is accredited by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. This
facility is not accredited by any other correctional or healthcare organization .

For Official Use Only (Law Enforcement Sensitive)

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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.

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IZOO81ns1!.ection
Compliant
Deficient
Repeat Deficiency
Not Applicable

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Deficient
Repeat Deficien,cy
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LClIssues and Concerns
During this inspection, there were no standards identified as deficient.

Recommended Rating and.lustification:
The Lead Compliance Inspector recommends that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable."

LCI Assurance Statement

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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 brief was
conducted at the facility and included a discu
ncies, concerns and recommendations
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Val Verde Correctional Facility: Deputy
noted. The following were present: Warden
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, ValVerde Correctional Facility;
, Chief of Security, Val Verde
Warden
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Correctional Facility;
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Supervisory
Deportation
Officer,
ICE; and MGT review team.
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Signature:
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Lead Compliance Inspector, October 8,2009

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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

I Estimated Man-days Per Year:

1?""~i1i1f,, Reviewed
ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
ICE
Service

452,260

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
D Check box if facility has no accreditationr s1

B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection

D Field Office ~ HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review

must be
or Class Action Finding
Action Order

October 6.8, 2009
C. Previous/Most Recent Facilit Review
Date[ s] of Last Facility Review

Se tember 30 - October 2, 2008
Previous Rating

Good ~ Acce table 0 Deficient D At-Risk

Su erior

Date Built
2000
Date last Remodeled or Upgraded
2007
Date New Construction 1Bed space Added
December 2007/576 Beds
Future Construction Planned
DYes ~No Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed space (# New Beds only)
1344
Number:
Date:

D. Name and Location of
Name

Val Verde Correctional

Officer (Warden/Ole/Supt.)
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J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
25,103
Total ICE Man-days for Previous 12 months
7,018

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Field Office I Sub-Office (Ust Office with oversight responsibilities)
San Antonio Texas
Distance from Field Office

150 miles
K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)

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E ICE Information
Name of LCI (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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Name of Team Member 1Title 1 Duty Location
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Name of Team Member 1Title 1 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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Adult Male
Adult Female

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L. Facility Cap~a:.:::ci:..:;t~,,-----::-_...-_ _--,--_---._ _ _ _---,
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Adult Male
1,200
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Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

F.

Information
Contract Number
80-98-0061
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$50.57
Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)

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I Adult Male
I Adult Female

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
or 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
this
and the
reduction or removal of ICE detainees at

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Escapes
Grievances:

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Psychiatric / Medical
Referrals

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# 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 largescale incidents.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSrrIVE)
Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

Department OfHomeJand Secnrity
Immigration and Cnstoms Enforcement

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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Detention Standards Review Summary Report

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Access to Legal Materials

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Admission and Release
Classif1cation System
Correspondence and Other Mail
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Group Presentation On Legal Rights
Issuance of Clothing, Bedding and Towels

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Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trips
Recreation
Religious Practices
Access to Telephones
Visitation
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Health Services
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Hunger Strikes
Access to Medical Care
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Advanced Directives and Death

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Contraband
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 Transportation)
Use of Force
Staff I Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer

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

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
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Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

LeI Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Lead Compliance Inspector (LCI) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate
controls contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, findings of
noteworthy accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is
operating in accordance with applicable law and policy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded,
except for the deficiencies noted in the report

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Title & Duty Location

Lead

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

CI - Medical, MGT of America, Inc

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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CI - Food Service/ Safety, MGT of America, Inc

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

CI - Security, MGT of America, Inc

ecommended Rating:

o Superior

o Good
IXI Acceptable
o Deficient

o At·Risk
Comments:

The Val Verde Correctional Facility prohibits the use of Tasers or other Electro Muscular Disruption Devices.
The facility confirmed housing areas are vacated prior to conducting searches for controlled substances using specially trained dogs .

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSrnVE)
Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

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Memorandum and
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vllith the Detelltion Vlallllg:emtmt Control Program (DMCP):
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