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Office of Derention and Removal OperatiOns

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement

MEMORANDUM FOR:

Gloria Kee
Field Office Director
Los Angeles Fiel Office

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FROM:

SUBJECT:

JUL 'I'J ZJv5

Poi'WllIla.J~rt·e

Department Annual Review

The Annual Review of the Pomona Police Department conducted on June 13,2005, in
Pomona, California has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been assigned. 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 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 of this memorandum. Notification shall include copies of the
Fonn G-324B, Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324B Worksheet, RIC Summary
Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.

2) The Field Office Director shall schedule the next Annual Review on or before
June 13,2006.
Should you or your staffhave any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Deputy Assistant Director, Detention Management Division at (202) 305 b2 high

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U. S. Immigration
~ and Customs
Enforcement

June 16, 2005

MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

Wesley J. Lee
Director (Acting)
Office Of Detention and Removal
b6, b7c

Deportation Officer
Los Angeles, CA.
SUBJECT:

Pomona City Jail Annual Detention Review

The Los Angeles Field Office, Office of Detention and Removal conducted a detention review of the
b6, b7c
Pomona City Jail on June 13, 2005. Deportation Officer
conducted this review. This
facility is used for detainees requiring housing less than 72 hours.
Type of Review:
This review is a scheduled Operational Review to determine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (lCE) National Detention Standards. The last review of this
facility was on June 21, 2004.

Review Summary:
The facility is accredited with the California State Board of Corrections (Title # IS). The facility was
last inspected by the State of California in May 2005 and received an acceptable rating. The
California State Board of Corrections will have another inspection sometime in 2007. The United
States Marshal's Service approved the facility for use in August 2004. The Pomona Jail is inspected
annualy by the Los Angeles County Department of Health and the Los Angeles County Fire
Department.

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Subject: Detention Revl~:summary .Report
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The following information summarizes those standards l!!U. in compliance. Each standard is
identified and a short smnmary provided regarding standards or procedures not currently in
compliance.

Compliant
Deficient
At~Risk

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Non-Applicable Standards Summary Findings:
Environmental Health And Safety
• The facility system ofstoring chemicals does not account for the Issuing of cleaning
chemicals.
• The facility does not have any Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Ajai! trustee has unsupervised access to the cleaning chemicals.
• The facility does not have a specific written procedure concerning the handling and disposal
o/used needles and other sharp objects.
../ During the review, Seargent b6, b7c was notified regarding the deficie11Cie.J stated above.
Sgt. b6, b7c stated that he would look into at;uirlng the proper Material Safety Data Sheets.

RlC Observations:
The facility has an outstanding Detainee Handbook. The handbook is very clear and describes in
detail everything that a detainee needs to know while detained at the Pomona City Jail. The staff
was well versed in the facility policies and pro~dures. The staffwas able to answer my questions
with professionalism and confidence. The facility is being administered in an exemplary manner.

Recommended RAting and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable", It is
the recommendation of the RIC that no plan of action is required for this facility, Sgt b6, b7c the
Officer in Charge has infonned me that he will correct the deficiency that was noted. The Pomona
Jail has in the past been very receptive to making accommodations to meet Immigration And
Customs Detention requirements.

RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Ponn G-324B and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

e of Facilitv Reviewed
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 hours)

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
California State Board Of Corrections (Title # 15)
LJ Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

B. Current Facility Review
Type of Facility Review
[8J Field Office 0 HQ Review
Date[s] of Facility
06113/05

H. Problems I 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
LifelSafety Issues
!'8l_ Check if None.

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C. PreviouslMost Recent Facilitv Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
06/21105
Previous Rating
IXI Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

FTtHit
aC11 v sory
Date Built
1962
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
1988
Date New Construction I Bedspace Added
None
Future Construction Planned
DYes [8] No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
58
Number:
Date:

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D. Name and Location of
~ame

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Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
8,983
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months

b6, b7c
b6, b7c

with oversight raponslblHties)

2,920

E. ICE Information
Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last, Title and Duty Station)
b6, b7c I Deportation Officer I LOS
Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location
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Name ofTearn Member 1 Title I Duty Location
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Name ofTearn Member I Title I Duty Location
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F CDFIIGSA I n ~ormat on On]Jy
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
12-02-0109
10/01102
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$75.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
Emergency Medical Care;
,
,
Estimated Man-days Per Year

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K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only}
L-2
L-1
L-3
I Adult Male
I Adult Female
F aCll
Tt Y C a )ac1!y
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Rated
Operational
Emer~enc:v
47
Adult Male
47
58
Adult Female
11
11
11
[J FacUity bolds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults
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M A verage D al'1 Y P
opulation

I AdultMale
LAdult Female

ICE

N. Facility Staffing Level
b2 high

USMS
0
0

8
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Other
21
2

Support:
Depart.

~o1ice

12,000

Form G-324B (Rev. 3/17/05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011/04

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Significant Incident Summaa' Worksheet

For ICE to complete its Review of your facility, the following infonnation 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 infonnation on
this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. This form should be
filled out QY the facility prior to the start of any inspection. Failure to complete this section will result in a delay in processing
this report.

Assaull:
OfTenders on
Offenders'

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Restraints applied/used

0

0

0

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Offender I Detainee Medical
Referrals as :I result of iojuric

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tt Times FourlFive Point
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Acrual

Grievances:

for

# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

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Any attempted physical contact or ph)'Sical contact that involves two or mOTe offenders
Ornl, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties , whether it is c{)nsen ting Or non.consenting
Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
Any incident that involves four or more detaineeslofYenders. includes gang fights , organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

Form G-324B (Rev. 3 / 17/05) Ko Prior Version May Be Used After 12ili04

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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

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 Units (Administrative Segregation)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff! Detainee Communication

Form G-324B (Rev. 3117 /05) No Prior Version May Be Used After 121! /04

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RIC Review Assurance Statement

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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, 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.

Reviewer-In-Charge: (print Name)
b6, b7c

b6, b7c

Title & Duty Location

D ortation Officer, Los An eles, CA.

06/16/05

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name. Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

~ Acceptable

o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

Form G-324B (Rev. 3117:'05) No Prior Version \1ay Be Used After 12il!04

Rill"· from

The signature below constitutes review of this report and accept
receipt of this report to respond to aU fmdings and recomme
VEREVIEW: (please Print Name)
(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

Director

Final Rating:

0

Superior

o Good

[gJ Acceptable

o Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Acceptable." The Reviewer-In-Charge
has justified the rating.

Fonn G-324A (Rev. B/ l/Ol) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31101

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Department of Homeland Security
hnmigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of Detention and Removal

Condition of Confinement Review Worksheet
(This document must be attached to each G-324a Inspection Form)
This Form to be used for Inspections of alllGSA Facilities Used Under 72 Hours

Field Office Detention Review Worksheet
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Local JaiJ- IGSA
State Facility - IGSA

Name
POMONA CITY JAIL
Address (Street and Name)
490 WEST MISSION BL VD.
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City, State and Zip Code
POMONA, CA. 91766
County
LOS ANGELES
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
b6, b7c
CHIEF OF POLICE
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Revlewer-In-Charge
b6, b7c
DEPORTATION OFFICER
Date[s] of Review
06/13/05
Type of Review
D Head uarters fZl 0 erational
S eclal Assessment
Other
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be admitted and released in a manner that ensures tileir healtfi. safety. and _re '
ure will , an1¢l!'ig other things include: meaical screening; a file+based assessment and
~ a body search; and a search of personal belongings, wnich will tie inventQried,
aroed as necessary.
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Policy: All delei,
The admIssions p
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ADMISSION ANDR~LEASE

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In processing includes orientation information.
Medical screenings are performed by a medical staff 2I
persons who have received specialized training for the
purpose of conducting an initial health screening.
All new arrivals are searched in accordance with the
gDetainee 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 possible.
The "Contraband" standard governs all personal property
searches. IGSAs use or have a similar contraband
standard. Staff prepare a complete inventory of each
detainee's possessions. The detainee receives a copy,
Staff completes Fonn 1-387 or similar form for CDFs and
IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. IGSA
facil ities forward all 1-387 claims to ICE.
Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing
and bedding for the climatic conditions.
All releases are coordinated with the ICE office of
jurisdiction.
ICE Staff enter all information on detainees admitted,
released, or transferred into the Deportable Alien Control
System (DACS).

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o Deficient

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Yes

No

NA

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121 Acceptable

o Deficient

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Reviewer Signature:

OAt-Risk

Facility has a medical
screening form.

Detainee's property is
bagged & sealed by ICE.

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A police report would be
taken for reports of
missingJ~roJ>~rty.

Facility does not release
ICE detainee's.

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

The facility has a system for separating criminal and
non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are
se arated from non-violent offenders.
Housin assi nments are based on threat level.

.::,' . Remarks

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Facility uses ICE
classification.

o Repeat Finding

Dlil'AlNEE HANDBOOK

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Date:

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Poncy:Every ole will.deveJop a site-speCific de~r'tee handbOok to serve as an oveiYieWof, andguide to, the
detentiOn .policies, rule~, and procedures ip'effe<:i( at the facility. The handbookwlll~~,():~scrib~.the$ervices,.
prograins; and opportunitiesavE\m:ible thrO(jgh various sources, including th~ fat;i1ity; :tq~,:'piivate;Q!:gCJhizatiOn$f
etc, Every'4etainee will recei~acopY0fthis ~ilndbook upon admission to
~pmpOn~nt$

The detainee handbook is written in English and
translated into Spanish or into the next most-prevalent
Language(s).
The detainee handbook states in clear language basic
detainee responsibilities.
The handbook identifies:
Initial issue of clothing and bedding and
personal hygiene items.
• when a medical examination will be conducted.
• the telephone policy, debit card procedures,
direct and frees calls; L{)cations of telephones;
Policy when telephone demand is high; Policy
and procedures for emergency phone calls,
and the Detainee Message System.
• facility search procedures and contraband
policy.
• facility visiting hours and schedule and visiting
rules and regulations
The handbook describes the detainee disciplinary
policy and procedures:
Including:
• Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions.
• Time limits in the Disciplinary Process.
• Summary of Disciplinary Process .
• The detainee handbook describes the sick call
procedures for general population and
segregation.
• The handbook specifies the rights and
responsibilities of all detainees.

Yes

No

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There is no mention of
medical examinations or
debit cards, neither is
applicable at the facility.

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The facility describes
prohibited acts but they
do not discipline
detainee's, the service
would be called and the
subject would be
removed from the facility.

0

o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

!i00IlSERVlCE

:t!~~J'.,ve:r.:~~~il';:~~;~*~i!S care Wlthoi>trmoU$ an~ aPPetfzingr1\p.Is,prepared in
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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

Reviewer Signature:

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They serve prepared
read~ to eat meals
Trustee has acess to
kitchen with unsecured
knifes.
Same as above.

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Policy: Every facflity will .provide dE)tainees in its care with nutritIous andappetizingm:¢aJs,PTepa~ed j!\ ,
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a<;co~nce with the. highest sanitary standards.

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Detainees are served at least three meals daily. No
more than 14 hours elapse between the last meal
served and the first meal of the fonowing 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 provided in nutritionally adequate portions.
Food is not used to punish or reward detainees based
upon behavior.
Standard operating procedures include weekly
inspections of all food service areas, induding dining
and food-preparation areas and equipment.
Equipment is inspected daily.
Procedures include inspecting all incoming food
shipments for damage, contamination, and pest
infestation.
Storage areas are locked.

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t'8J Acceptable

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OAt-Risk

FUNDS AND PERSQNACPRQPERTY

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.Po/i¢y: AU facilities wilt im~ter;nelftpr6cedures to controlanct safegl$'ddetainees'p'ersonal pr()perty.
f>roo~ure$ will providef<!ifthe~ecur,~~tof;age offunds, valuatl1ef;., ba9ga9~ C!~d other personaf property; the
documentcltion and receIpting ()f~rfeHPe~dpropetty;am:l tl:lEiinltial and regularly scheduled inventorying of aU
funds, vall@b!es.and allier pro~rtw'
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Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated
and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are
accessible to designated supervisor(s) only.
Detainees' large valuables are secured in a location
accessible to deSignated supervisor(s) or processing
staff only.
Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the
medical staff.
Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal

Reviewer Signature:

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No:NA

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The only property
transported is the clothes
theY' are wearing.

Will not accept a
detainee requiring
medication.

Date: G..' 'Lu-05

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forconuaband.
There is a written policy for returning forgotten property
to detainees and staff follows rocedures.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the
CDEO or Chief of Securi .
CDFIlGSA facility procedures for handling detainee
claims are similar with the ICE standard.

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121

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A police report would be
taken.

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

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New detainees are issued clean bedding. linens and
towel.

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Detainees are allowed to engage in religious services.

[8] Acceptable

Reviewer Signature:

o Deficient
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121

0

0

[8]

0

0

OAt-Risk

Religious services are not
offered.

o Repeat Finding
Date:

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Emergency phone call messages are immediately given
to detainees.
to return emergency phone
as soon as
Detainees are allowed phone calls to consular/embassy
officials.
Detainees in disciplinary segregation allowed phone
calls for family emergencies. Detainees in
administrative segregation and protective custody
afforded the same telephoning privlleges as those in
When detainee phone calls are monitored,
is posted by detainee telephones that phone calls made
by the detainees may be monitored. Special Access
calls are not

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There is no formal
segregation.

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Visitors are searched and identified according to
standard requirements.

121 Acceptable

Reviewer Signature

o Deficient

b6, b7c

0

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Phone calls are not
monitored.

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OAt-Risk

There is a written visitation schedule and hours for
general visitation. Hours for both General and legal
Visitation are noted.
The visitation schedule and rules are available to the
public.
A general visitation log is maintained.

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Visitors complete a form.
Visitors are not permitted
in the secured area.

o Repeat Finding

Date: -' - 2»-05

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The Facility operates a health care facility in compliance
with State and Local laws and guidelines.
The facility's in-processing procedures of arriving
detainees include medical and mental health screening.
All detainees have access to and receive medical care.

Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.
Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (T8) test.
Detainees in the Special Management Unit have access
to health care services.
The facility has a written plan for the delivery of 24-hour
emergency health care when no medical personnel are
on duty at the faCility. or when immediate outside
medical attention is required ,
Detention staff is trained to respond to health-related
emergencies within a 4-minute response time.
If 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.

[81 Acceptable

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Facility does not provide
medical services.
Screening is performed
by ICE prior to arrival.
Detainee's requiring care
are returned to ICE
custody.
No Meds. stored
Done by ICE.
No detainee's requiring
sag, would be accepted.
Emergency services
would be called .

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0

0
181

o

o

0

0

0

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No meds. issued.

0

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No medical unit.

0

0

If paramedics are called.

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

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, NA

Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention
training . Suicide-prevention training occurs during the
em 10 ee orientation r ram.
Train ing prepares staff to:
•
Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
•
Refer potentially su icidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
•
Understand and apply suicide-prevention
techni ues.

[gI Acceptable

Reviewer Signature:

o Deficient

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o

D

o

o

OAt-Risk

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Date:

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.cONTRABAND
~

.

.

Policy: All detention facilitiQswUl:ensure the properhandlinganddisposal of all cqntraband.Documentation of
contraband destruction is. r~qtljred,
' ..
,

Com~I1Gri~
The facnity follows a written procedure for handling
illegal contraband. Staff inventories, holds, and reports
it when necessary to the proper authority for
action/possible seizure.
Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they
can and cannot possess.
~ Acceptable

f.

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0

Yes.

No

NA

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0

0

~

0

0

...
,...RemarkS·
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o Repeat Finding

At-Risk

I
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fa~ilitieshOUsingl~~~Ii:~ainees are authorized lo fmR9se, ¢jscipline on detainees whose behavioris

notjm~mJ?lianCe withfaclflf¥;t~Jesatid reijulaoons.

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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 defined in writing and communicated to all
detainees verbally and in writing.
The following conspicuously posted in Spanish and
English or other dominate languages used in the facility:
•
Rights and Responsibilities
•
Prohibited Acts
•
Disciplinary Severity Scale
•
Sanctions
•
If so, where posted
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur,
informal resolutions are encouraged.

[8J Acceptable

Reviewer Signature:

o Deficient

...

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.....
Rel!l~rks ..
D O N o levels offenders are
returned to ICE.

Nc>

NA

0

0

o o

o

.•.

The policy states that the
facility employee's are not
to disci pi ice detainee's,
any detainee requiring
discipline would be
returned to ICE custody.
If a law is broken thay
may prosecute the
subject.

o

o o

It is not posted but it is in
the detainee handbook in
english & spanish.

o o

o Repeat Finding

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Detainees are protected from:
• Personal abuse I Corporal punishment
• Personal injury
•
Disease
•
Property damage
•
Harassment from other t1",t<lln,POC:
The facility has written emergency plans that cover:
•
Work/Food Strike
•
Disturbances
•
Escapes
• Bomb Threats
• Adverse Weather
•
Facility Evacuation
I

o Deficient

o

o

o

o
o

o
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic
substances follow the prescribed procedures. They:
•
Wear personal protective
•
Equipment.
•
Report hazards and spills to the
•
official.
The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees
in the work areas.
materials are always issued under proper

b6, b7c

The facility has most
plans in their SOP, but
work/food strikes and
bomb threats are not
specifically stated.

o

At-Risk

o

Reviewer Signature:

o

o
o

o

I-~------------

Retleat Fln,tfi"ln

The facility does not have
a system for issuing
rlo,,,nir,n chemicals.

o
o
o
Date:

to the

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•

quantities are limited.
Staff
always supervises detainees using these
•
substances.
Staff directly supervises and accounts
products
methyl alcohol. Staff receives a list of products
containing diluted methyl alcohol, e.g., shoe dye. All
such products clearly labeled as such. "Accountability"
includes issuing such products to detainees in the
smallest

The plan requires :
• Monthly fire inspections.
• Fire protection equipment strategically located
throughout the facility.
Public
posting of emergency plan with
•
accessible building/room floor plans.
• Exit signs and directional arrows.
• An area-specific exit diagram conspicuously
med area.
Written
the
and disposal
of used
Standard cleaning practices include:
• Using specified equipment; cleansers;
disinfectants and detergents.
• An established schedule of cleaning and followA licensed/CertifiedlTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin .
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
for
insects.

o

Reviewer Signature:

o

[8'J Deficient

_

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Products mentioned not
stored in the facility.

0

0

~

~

0

0

~

0

0

0

~

0

~

0

0

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0

0

At-Risk

_________

they would

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Date:

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activatina switches located outside the room.
The hold rooms contain sufficient seating for the
number of detainees held.
The walls of the hold rooms escape proof.
•
The hold room ceilings are escape and tamper
resistant.
Individuals are not held in hold rooms for more than 12
hours.
Male and females are segregated from each other at
all times.
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.
All detainees are given a patdown search for weapons or
contraband before being placed in the room.
Officers closely supervise the detention hold rooms
using direct supervision (Irregular visual monitorinjl.).

[8l Acceptable

o Deficient

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o
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o
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o

·

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o
o
o
o
Juveniles not held in the
facaity.

o
o
o

o Repeat Finding

OAt-Risk

Facility policies and procedures address the issue of
com romised ke and locks.
Padlocks and/or chains are not used 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, Chapter 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.
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.

Reviewer Signature:

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o
0

o

o
o

o
o

[gI

o

o

[gJ

o

o

I2J

There are no rooms that
hold over 50 in the
facility.

o

Date: (,..-"lJ}-65

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All
members are trained and held responsible
adhering to proper procedures for the handling of keys.
•
Issued keys are retumed immediately in the
event an employee inadvertently carries a key
ring home.
•
Detainees are not permitted to handle keys
:::a~c~inr'PI1 to staff.

18I AccAnt:~IlIA

o

Deficient

o
o K~rl~at

At-Risk

o

o
o

The facility has a comprehensive security inspection
rocedures I r ram.
Every officer is required to conduct a security check of
his/her assi ned area. Results are documented.
The front-entrance officer checks the 10 of everyone
entering or exiting the facility.

o
o

It is not specifically
stated.

At·Rlsk

o o
o

o

The Control Center is staffed around the clock. Every

Reviewer Signature:

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e'

o Deficient

segregated detainees enjoy the same
general privileges as detainees in the general

0

0

0

t8l

0

0

1ZI

1ZI

0

0

is part

o Repeat Finding

~

0

0

121

0

0

181

0

0

0

0

The facility can place
people in seg, but it is not
used. Those requiring it
would be removed from
the facility.

condition.

Reviewer Signature:
G~324B

0

OAt-Risk

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

•
•

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Date:

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SPECIAlMANAGEMENt.:UNJr (SMU)
Administrative SegrEtgatiQn

.. ,

.. :

'.'

,

:P~icy: The. Special Management Unit required tn every faci~ty isqlates certain.detainees fromtftegenef<:il '.
population. rne$peciatManagement Unit wit! consist of twgse~~()hs: One;Administrativ$ Segregation t

Muses detalneesis()IClted:lor their own protection; the other for'(fetainees beingdiScipJined for wrongdoing
tfJ~.~Special 'Managementpnit.(P1S(;iplinary Segregation]" ~ta~ardl;, .""
,

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hygiene in the SMU.
A health care professional visits every detainee at least
three times a week.
The SMU maintains a permanent log.
• Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served,
recreation, visitors etc.
At a minimum staff record whether the detainee ate,
showered, exercised and took any medication during
every shift and records all pertinent information, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior, etc.

I

o Deficient

[8J Acceptable

,i
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"',. " . .' ":'."'.

0

. 'No

t2J

0

0

t2J

0

0

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0

I!

o Repeat Findings

At-Risk

..SP;ECfAL MAftAGENIEN'TUHitn
{Dis<;iplilt~(y ~g~atlonr .>

.....

Rema,.ks

NA,...

0

(see

.

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<'

P.ollcy;.J;ach:@Cility wlU es~~lish ~~ial Man~mellfonitinwhl~fi~'isOlat~ ¢ertain detainees. from the
g~~e~r-~pul~on; The Special Manc:l9~m,entUnitWt11 h~ir~lWOsec~~~~fordetainees in Administr.ifjve
Se~r~B~~~; .t9~ other for d~~inees,*iQgsegregate<:tfordiSCWJinal}'~n5.
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Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation
follow written procedures.
A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order
accompanies the detainee into the SMU.
Standard procedures include reviewing the cases of
individual detainees housed in disciplinary detention at
set intervals.
The conditions of confinement in the SMU are
proportional to the amount of control necessary to
protect detainees and staff.
All cells are equipped with beds.
When a detainee is segregated without clothing,
mattress, blanket. or pillow, a justification is made and
the decision is reviewed each shift. Items are retumed
as soon as it is safe.
Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious

·.ye$.'
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Reviewer Signature:

o

o

o
o
o

o

o

[J

[J

o

o

•.•.

o
o

o

o

D

LJ

Remarks

Same as administration
seg, (not used).

o
o
o

meals/da~.

Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of
personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three timesJweek.
A health care professional visits every detainee in
disciplinary segregation every day, M - F.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g.,

N.j)
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•
At a minimum staff record whether the detainee ate,
showered, exercised and took any medication during
every shift and records all pertinent information. e.g .. a
medical
suicidal/assaultive behavior etc.

D Deficient

e

o

D

procedures for the issuance of tools to

D

AC'C 8IJtable

•
•

D

Deficient

Does not use force as punishment.
Attempts to gain the detainee's voluntary
coo

Reviewer Signature:

.

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o
D

At·Risk

o

o

o

o

n.tJlLltJciL

Finding

No tools are kept at the
facility.

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At·Risk

o

..__________

D
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•

Uses only as much force as necessary to
control the detainee.
Medication may only be used for restraint purposes
when authorized by the Medical Authority as medically

In

nl'1t1ontc:

involving calculated use of force, a
retained for review.

o Deficient

Reviewer Signature:

b6, b7c

0

0

~

0

0

~

0

0

~

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0

0

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0

0

0

=__________

would not hold an ICE
detainee that is

o

Date:

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