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ICE Detention Standards
Com_pli~nce Review
Webb County Detention Center
. August 12-14, 2008
REPORT DATE -August 21,2008

Contract Number: ODT-6-D-0001
Order Number: HSCEOP-07-F-OlO16
Executive Vice President ' .
Creative Corrections
64IS'Calder, Suite B
Beaumont, tx 77706 .

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Enforcement
Compliance Unit
801 I Street NW

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409.866.9920 • www.correctionalexperts.com
Making a Difference!

Augus(21,2008
James T. Hayes, Jr., Acting Director ..
Office of Detention

MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

SUBJECT: .

Webb County Detention Center
AImual Detention Review (ADR)

Creative Corrections conducted an APR of the Corrections Corporation of America's Webb
County Detention Center, located in Laredo, Texas, on August 12-14,2008. As noted on the
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team of Subject Matte~) include.
SME .
SME for M e d i c a l _ SME for Safety;
SME for Food Service.
-A review closeout waS 90nducted with Warden
.:a·discussion ofallaspe9ts of om review..

on August 14, 2008, and included .

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Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Reviewto determine general compliance with.
established ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used forover 72 hours ..
. Review·Summary:
.The Webb County Det~ntion Center was accredited by the American Correctional Association
.(ACA) on January 14,2008. The facility is not accredited by the National Commission on
Correctional Health Care (NeCHC), or the Joint Commissionori Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JeARO).
Standards C~mpliance:
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'. ADR and this ADR conducted in July 2008 ..
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. June 26-27; 2.007
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Deficient
At-Risk'
'Not-Applicable

Review'
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.Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
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Area of St.rength
Chemical Control
The Webb'County Detenti{)n Center has developed an exceptional hazardous materials program
that insures the control and inventory of flari:unable, toxic, and caustic materials. The poliCies
and procedtires are well written and comprehensive. Staff and detainees have a clear
.understanding of their responsibilities when handling hazardous materials. The hazardous
materials program met or exceeded each standard requirement.

Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge's (RIC) recommendation that the facility receive a rating of
"Good.;' Since there were no deficiencies, no further action is necessary.

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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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection'Fonn
Facilities Used Over 72 .hours

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

E. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
ACA Accreditation on January 14, 2008
Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

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F. Problems 1 Com)!laints (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
D Life/Safety Issues
[gj Check if None.

B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
Field Office ~ HQ Inspection
Date[s] ofFadlity Review
, August 12 - 14,2008

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
June 26 -27, 2007
Previous Rating
Superior
Good
Acceptable .[gj Deficient

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Facility History.
Date Built
April 1999
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction 1BedspaceAdded
N/A
Future Construction Planned
[gj Yes 0 No Date: 2009
Current Bedspace
1 Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
603
. Number: 740 Date: 2009
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Total Facility Population .
Total Facilitv Intake for previous 12 months
4,796
Total ICE Mandays for Previpus 12 months
6,755

Officer

I Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)

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Clas~ification Level

JICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
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Adult Female

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Adult Male
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630
Adult Female
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100
Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

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Other
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Contract Number
.1 Date of Contract or IGS"':
. 11/2007 .
ODT-8-C-0002
Basic Rates per Man-Day
64.87
. Other Charges: . (If None, Iridicate N/A)
N/A·
Estimated Man-days Per Year
6,600

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I~ecurity:

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FOR qpFIgIAL .uSE QNL~ (LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE)
Form G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

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Department Of Homeland Security .
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours
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Significant Incident Summary Worksheet
For ICE to complete its review of your facility, the following information must be completed priorto the scheduled review dates. The
information on this form should contain data for the past twelve months in the boxes provided. Theinfoi'mation on this form is used
in conjunction with the ICE Detention Standards -in assessing your D'etimtion Operations against the needs ofthe 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
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Outside Care

Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders '

anal o~.vaginal p'enetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting
Routit:le transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
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. 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.'
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Imini'g'ration and Customs Enforcement

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Detention F<icility InspeCtion Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

AdriIission 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
Nl,ln-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
Recreation
'Reiigious Practices
Work

,Contraband
. Detention Files
' Disciplinary Policy
Emergency Plans
,Environmental Health and Safety
,Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Key and Lock C()ntrol '
Population Counts
Post Orders
Security Inspections
Special Management Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation),
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use offo.r_c~..:.,
-StaffIDetainee Communication, (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added September 2004)
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,All findings (Deficient and At-Risk) require written comment describing the finding and what is necessary to meet compliance.

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

Department OfHomel~md" Sec~rity
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hoUrs"
RIC Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findIDgs of noncompliance with policy or inadequat~ contro1.s "
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.

llccommended Rating:

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"~Good
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FormG-324ASIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. Ole/CEO will have 30 days from
receipt of this report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
REVIEW: (please Print

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Detention Standards
Final Rating:

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Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Good". A Plan of Action is
required to address the line item deficiencies noted in the Detainee Grievance Procedures, Contraband,
and Use of Force standards.

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