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O.h/ Detention and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement
July 31, 2007

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Director
Office of Detention and Removal

FROM:

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Immigration Enforcement Agent
Reviewer in Charge
SUBJECT:

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Webb County Detention Center Annual Detention Review

The San Antonio Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the
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CCA Webb
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, lEA, Team
conducted by
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Member. This facility is used for detainees requiring housing Under 72 hours; however, this jail
review is to certify this facility for 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.
Review Summary:
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The review of Webb County Detention Center was very well. Warden
and his staff
were very helpful. As per staff, made contact with sister facility CCA in Laredo to obtain
information on National Detention Standards, documents, and any other information needed to
comply. This facility was well maintained.
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
Deficient
At-Risk

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Standards Summary Findings:
Access to Legal Materials: The law library lacks computers with Lexus Nexus.
Admission and Release: The officers stated they strip search new arrivals.l1'he 1-203 is not
being utilized as common practice/They are currently working on an orientation video/
Classification: OfficersJre not receiving any criminal or immigration history on each detainee
in order to be classified~ Classification is relied on the 1-216 provided by ICE. Reassessments
and reclassifications of detainees are not in compliance due to facility currently being under 72
hours.
Detainee Handbook: Handbook does not explain levels of classification, nor the methods. The
handbook briefly stated dyt'erent areas such as count times, barber, and recreation, but does
not have the hours listed.
"'.Detention Files: Ice only provides an 1-216 for booking process, no receipts are provided in file
as well.
Key and Lock Control: Key control officer has not had locksmith training.

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Staff! Detainee Communication: Facility is an under 72 hour facility. Detainee request are
generated to ICE.
Detainee Transfer: Transfer sheets and Detainee Transfer Notification Forms are not being
utilized.
RIC Observations:
The staff of Webb County Detention Center was knowledgeable on policy and procedures. Staff
was confident in their posts as well. They acted in a professional manner during the inspection.

RIC Issues and Concerns
Upon arrival. officers strip search new arrivals, and it is note as well on the handbook "you will be
required to submit to a strip search". Transfer sheets are not being utilized at this facility as well.

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "acceptable". This
facility is in compliant 27. deficient 8, and 3 non-applicable.

RIC Assurance Statement:

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All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324A and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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

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G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
ACA 11-10-2004 with score of98.l%
Check box if facility has no accreditation[ s]

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B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
IZI Field Office 0 HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
06/26/07-06/27/07

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
May 08, 2006
Previous Rating
Superior 0 Good IZI Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

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D Namean dL ocatIOn 0 f FaCIlIty
Name
Webb County Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
9998 S. HWY 83
City, State and Zip Code
Laredo. Tx 78046
County
Webb County
Name a
f Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
Warden
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956

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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
San Antonio, Texas
Distance from Field Office
3 Hours

H P roblems 1 Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
0 Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
Life/Safety Issues
IZI Check if None.

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FacIlitv Historv
Date Built
April of 1999
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction 1 Bedspace Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
IZI Yes 0 No Date: 2007 to 2008
Current Bedspace
I Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
603
Number: 740 Date: 2007 to 2008

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Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
3,045,814
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
3,044,169
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E ICE Information
Name ofInspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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1 IEA 1 PIDC
Name of Team Member 1 Title 1Duty Location
IEA 1 WDC
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Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
1 1
Name of Team Member 1 Title 1 Duty Location
1 1
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Contract Number
I Date of Contract or IGSA
N/A
N/A
Basic Rates per Man-Day

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'fi f Ion L eve I (ICE SPCsan d CDFs 0 DIy)
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L-2
L-3
I AdultMale
771
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I Adult Female
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L. Facility Ca Ilacity
Rated
Emergency
Operational
Adult Male
470
570
590
Adult Female
33
33
63
D Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults
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opuIatIOn
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ICE
I AdultMale
100
I Adult Female
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USMS

Other

580
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$58.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
N/A; ; ;
Estimated Man-days Per Year
365

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

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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.

7 (Physical)

10 (Physical)

9 (Physical)

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders l

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# Medical Cases referred for
Outside Care

59

55

47

73

# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

0

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Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves,
inc!. Forced Cell moves 3
Disturbances4
of Times Chemical

Detainee Medical

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

Deaths

Psychiatric / Medical
Referrals

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.

FOR OFFiCI/\L USE O~JLY

(LAW ENFORCEi)fJH SENSITIVE)

Form G-324A (Rev. 8113/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011/04

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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

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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 management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added September 2004)

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

FOR OFF1C!M, USE m,JLY
(LAW Er\)FOPCF;"·iEf-rr SEf'JSITIVE)
Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04

RIC Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, fmdings 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.
Reviewer-In-Charge: (print Name)
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Title & Duty Location

Date

lEA - Port Isabel Detention Center

06/29/2007

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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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lEA, Willacy D

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

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Recommended Rating:

o Superior
o Good
~ Acceptable
o Deficient
OAt-Risk

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nts:
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, Reviewer in Charge of Webb County Detention Center along with team member b6,b7c
found the following information:

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The law library was designated by
The law library had books of Federal Reporter and had just received books of
Immigration Procedures Handbook 2007. The law library lacked computers with Lexus Nexus. Upon interviewing officers in
process, officers stated they strip search new arrivals. Upon releases, the form 1-203 are not being utilized as a common practice.
Classification is relied on the 1-216 provided by ice and their system ofBiometrix. Webb County officers do not have any other
information as far as criminal! immigration history to classify. Reassessments and reclassifications of detainees are not being met due
to currently being under 72 hour facility. Handbook does not explain the different levels of classifications. The facility orientation
video was currently being produced. The detainee handbook needs some work. The handbook briefly stated different areas such as
count times, barber, and recreation, but does not have the hours listed. Classification levels had no explanation nor had the methods.
This facility have not had any legal rights presentations nor have a voluntary work program in place. Since this facility was used as an
under 72 hour facility, the staff detainee communication was not met. Transfer sheets are not being utilized at this facility.

Overall the facility is acceptable. The staff of Webb County Detention Center are willing to make changes to the needs of the
National Detention Standards for over 72 hours facility. The facility is very well maintained and clean. The officers of Webb County
Detention Center receive a large amount of trainings, working with other local agencies. The staff in charge of different areas such as;
Training, Special Management Unit, Recreation, Grievances, Food Services and other areas were very knowledgeable of their areas.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8113/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011/04

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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

John P. Torres
Title

Director

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood

D Acceptable
[gI Deficient

D At-Risk
D No Rating
Comments:
A final rating of Deficient has been assigned. The rating was based on the RIC Summary Memorandum
and supporting documentation

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

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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IReview Authority
The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Office of Detention and Removal. The Facility has 30

day. from receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW: (Print Name)

Signature

John P. Torres
Title

Date

Director (Acting)

Final Rating:

D Superior
DGood

D Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
Comments:
A finding of At-Risk is supported by the findings ofthe review team and are documented within the
Form G-324A and accompanying worksheets.

Form G-324A (Rev. 8/13/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 10/1/04