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Department of Homeland Security
Immigration 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 Jail- IGSA
State Facilitiy. IGSA

Name
Benton
Detention Center
Address (Street and Name)
1300 SW 1tfh Street
City, State and Zip Code
Bentonville Ar. 72712
County
Benton
Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/Ole/Superintendent)

Assessment

G-324B Detention Review Worksheet for IGSAs (Under 72 Hours)

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Medical screenings are periormed by a medical staff Q!
persons who have received specialized training for the
purpose of conducting an initial health screening.
All new arrivals are searched in accordance with the
"Detainee 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 Form 1-387 or similar form for CDFs and
IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. IGSA
facilities 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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The facility has a system for separating criminal and
non-criminal ICE detainees. Violent offenders are
separated from non-violent offenders.
Housing assignments are based on threat level-level.

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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; Locations 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 requlations
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
responsibllities of all detaInees,

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Facility does not have a
hand book but has a list
of rules and regulations.
It is written in English,
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Each detainee must read
and sign that he has read
and understands the
rules and regulations of
the facility,

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Knife cabinets close with an approved locking device
and the on-duty cook foreman maintains control of the
that locks the device.

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All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically
secured to the workstation and staff directly supervise
detainees using knives at these workstations. Staff
monitor the condition of knives and din in utensils
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 fol
A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional
analysis of every master-cycle menu planned.

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Satellite-feeding programs follow guidelines for proper
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"safe" temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for
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Standard operating procedures I ude weekly
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Funds are kept behind
two locks for security

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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
property for contraband.
There is a written policy for returning forgotten property
to detainees and staff follows procedures.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the
COED or Chief of Security.
COF/IGSA facility procedures for handling detainee
property claims are similar with the ICE standard.

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All new detainees are issued clean, temperatureappropriate, presentable clothing during in-processing.
New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens and
towel.

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The facility allows detainees to observe the major "holy
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Detainees in disciplinary segregation allowed phone
calls for family emergencies. Detainees in
administrative segregation and protective custody
afforded the same telephoning privileges as those in
detainee phone calls are monitored, notification
is posted by detainee telephones that phone calls made
by the detainees may be monitored. Special Access
calls are not monitored.

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There is a written visitation schedule and hours for
general visitation. Hours for both General and Legal
Visitation are
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public.

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The Facility operates a health care facility in compliance
with State and Local laws and Quidelines.
The facility's in-processing procedures of arriving
detainees include medical and mental health screeninQ.
All detainees have access to and receive medical care.
Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.
Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (TBJ 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
emerQencies 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 .

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Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention
training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the
emptoY8e orientation proqram.
Training prepares staff to :
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• Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
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The fac ility 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, detain ees receive notice of items they
can and cannot possess.

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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.

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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
of
exercise
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conduct, sanctions, and procedures for
violations are defined in writing and communicated to all
detainees verbal and in writ"
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

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The facility has written emergency plans that cover:
• Work/Food Strike
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• Adverse Weather
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The facility has a system for storing, issuing, and
maintaining inventories of hazardous materials.
Constant inventories are maintained for all flammable,
toxic, and caustic substances used/stored in each
section of the facilitv.
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
file is up-to-date for every hazardous substance used.
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic
substances follow the prescribed procedures. They:
• Wear personal protective
• Equipment.
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Report hazards and spills to the
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The MSDS are readily accessible to staff and detainees
in the work areas.
Hazardous materials are always issued under proper
supervision.
• quantities are limited.
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substances.

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Staff directly supervises and accounts for products with
methyl alcohol. Staff receive 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 detajnees in the
smallest workable quantities.
The facil ity conducts the fire and safety inspections .
The facility has an approved fire prevention, control, and
evacuation plan .
The plan requires:
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Monthly fire inspections.
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Fire protection equipment strategically located
throughout the facility.
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Public posting of emergency plan with
accessible building/room floor plans.
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Exit signs and directional arrows.
• An area-specific exit diagram conspicuously
posted in the dia(:lrammed area.
Written procedures regulate the handling and disposal
of used needles and other sharp objects.
Standard cleaning practices include:
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Using specified equipment; cleansers;
disinfectants and detergents.
• An established schedule of cleaning and followup inspections.
A Iicensed/CertifiedfTrained pest-control professional
inspects for rodents , insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
spraying for indigenous insects.

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The hold room is situated in a location within the secure
perimeter.
The hold rooms well ventilated, well lighted and all
activating switches located outside the room .

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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
reQular basis.
All detainees are given a patdownsearch for weapons or
contraband before being placed in the room.
Officers ciosely supervise the detention hold rooms
usinq direct supervision (lrreQular visual monitorinQ.).

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Facility policies and procedures address the issue of
compromised keys 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.

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adhering to proper procedures for the handling of keys.
•
Issued keys are returned immediately in the
event an employee inadvertently ca rries a key
ring home .
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to

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Staff conducts a formal count at least once each shift
Activities cease or are strictly controlled while a formal
count is beinq conducted,
Formal counts in all units take place simultaneously,
Officers do not allow detainee participation in the count.
Officers positively identify each detainee before
counting him/her as present.
Written procedures cover informal and emergency
counts.
The control officer (or other designated position)
maintains an out -count record of all detainees
temporarily leaving the facility.

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The facility has a comprehensive security inspection
procedures I program .
Every officer is required to conduct a security check of
his/her assigned area. Results are documented.
The front-entrance officer checks the fO of everyone
entering or exiting the facility.

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Date

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Officers monitor all vehicular traffic entering and leaving
the facility.

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vehicles to sensitive areas of the faci
hly search each vehicle entering and
Officers
leavi
Every search of the SMU and other housing units
documented.

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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
24 hours.
Administratively segregated detainees enjoy the same
general privileges as detainees in the general
population .
The SMU is well ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
• Maintained in a sanitary condition.
All cells are equipped with beds.
The number of detainees in any cell does not exceed
the occupancy limit.
Detainees receive three nutritious meals per day.

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A health care professional visits every detainee at least
th
imes a week.
The SMU maintains a permanent log.
• Detainee-related activity, e.g. , meals served,
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 co
suicidal/assaultive behavior etc.

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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 returned
as soon as it is safe.
Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious
meals/days.
Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of
personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three times/week.

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disci !ina se re ation eve da M - F.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g.,
meals served, recreation activities, 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 ,

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classified according to :
• Restricted (dangerous/hazardous)
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Non Restricted (non-hazardous).

Each facility has procedures for the issuance of tools to
staff and detainees.
Standard Rating:

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Date:

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Does not use force as punishment.
Attempts to gain the detainee's voluntary
cooperation before resorting to force
• Uses only as much force as necessary to
control the detainee.
Mecication may only be used for restraint purposes
when authorized by the Medical Authority as medically
necessa
In immediate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts
medical staff once the detainee is under control.

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Facility does not use soft
restraints
Facility does not use

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IGSAs (Under 72 I-lours)
Date:

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SAS DEPARTMENT OF HEA
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROTECTION
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT
'lased on a~ ",spcctior. tllis day, ~'ie items noted below ,de~tify Ihe vfolati<Y'. in eperation 01 facilities .whiCh must 00 corrected by tlle next routine inspection or such shorter period 01 lime as may be
specified in writing tv ~r,e regula(C1rf aut~~C{jti. Failure to canp~1 with any lime IIm~s for correctlO<1s specified In this tlOtiCe may resu.~ in the ,ewatioo 01 'jQlf food seivice op.Jration.

TO B A C CO: No sale to minors sign !Xl.ted?

Vending machine .uptlfY\Hd1

OfSCRIPTlON: These items relala difeclty to factors which lead to foodbome illness. These
Items MUST RECEIVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION wi1hin 72 hours Of as stated.

TO BE
CORRECiED BY

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STATE OF AFI<AHSAS

ADULT DETENTION FACILITIES

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DATE OF INSPECT ION '1-1 1(n '5

All Adult Detention Faci I ities in Arkansas must comply with all applicable mandatory
requirements. Fai lure to meet applicable requirements wi II cause the faci lity to be
considered in non-compliance and subject to further action by this Agency in compliance
with Act 530 of 1985 - Section 4.
M! NrMUU MANDA TORY REOU r REMENTS

III.

IN COUPL , ANCE

ADMINISTRATION:
Does the Facility's operations comply with
requirements as stated in Chapter III relative to
the fo Ilowi ng:
Section

3 - 1004 -

Section 3 - 1005 IV_

Wr itt en Po I i cy

YES V

NO_ _N/A

Budget

YESV

NO

NlA_ _

PERSONNEL:

Does the taci lity meet personnel requirements as
stated in Chapter IV relative to the following:
Section 4 - 1002 A-B-C-D

Personnel file with required
records.

Section 4 - 1002 - E

Has each employee completed
,the bas i c jai I course?

Section 4 - 1002 - H

Does the faci lity have
sufficient personnel?
If not, has the administrator

requested such in writing?
V.

YES~NO______N/A

YES /

NO_ _N/A

' - -'NO'--NA V

YES

RECORD SYSTEM:

Does the faci lity maintain a minimum record system in
compliance with Chapter V relative to the fol lowing:
Section 5 - 1002 -

Are proper papers for commitment being maintained?

YES

Section 5 - 1003 -

Is a proper jail Jog or detention
record being kept?

YEsV NO_NlA

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V

NO_ _N/A

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RECORD SYSTEM:

con.ed

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Section 5 - 1004 -

Is conf.inement information being
gathered on each inmate?

YES ~ NO

Section 5 - 1005 -

Is prisoner's personal property
being handled properly?

YES

Are proper medical records
being kept relating condition
of prisoner at intake?

YES /

Does the faci J ity have a written
policy on strip searches?

YES - / NO

Section 5 - 1006 -

Section 5 - 1007 -

Section 5 - 1010 -

Are disciplinary actions recorded
in wri t ing?

YES

Is there a written record of
unusual occurrences?

YES

V -NO- - ,N/A
v'

NO_ _ NlA

RIGHTS OF ACCUSED I N CUSTODY:
Section 6 - 1001 -

Are inmate rights posted and is
a copy furnished them?

YES~NO_ _N/A

Section 6 - 1002 -

Do inmate rights contain provisions A thru 6?

YES

V

NO_ _N/A

Does written policy for disciplinary actions provide for
requirements A thru D?

YES

V

NO_ _NlA

RULES oF CONDUCT FOR PERSONNEL:

Section 7 - 1001 1002 -

VII I.

NO _ _N/A

' N/A
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Is a copy of the jai I rules provided to the prisoner?

Section 6 - 1003 -

VI I .

V

-NO-N/A-

Section,S - 1008 -

Section 5 - 1011 -

VI •

- - -N/A-

Does facility policy and procedures manual provide for require'ments listed in these sections?

YES

V

NO_ _N/A

PRISONER SEPARATION:
Section 8 - 1001 -

Does the faci lity provide complete separation of females from
the area where males are confined?

Section 8 - 1001 -

Are juveniles, charged as adults,
separated from the rest of the
inmates?

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YES _ _NO_ _N/A

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IX.

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PRISONER SEPARATI ON.ont inued

Section 8 - 1001 -

Are youthful offenders under age
18, who are under The Jurisdiction of The Juveni Ie Court
incarcerated?

Section 8 - 1001 -

I.f so, are they completely separated from the rest of the jail
population?

YES._ _NO_ _NIA---==::'

Section 8 - 1001 -

Are prisoners being separated by
class?

YES~NO,_ _N/A_ _

Section 8 - 1002 -

Are work release and trusty
prisoners separated from other
pr i soners?

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YES /

NO,_____NlA_

SECURITY:

Does the facility's security procedures and practices
comply with minimum requirements as stated in Chapter IX
relative to the fol lowing:
Section 9 - 1001 - A

Does the faci) ity have sufficient
personnel on duty at all times?

Section 9 - 1001 A- B-

Are proper cel I checks being
made and recorded?

Section 9 - 1001 - C

Are female officers on duty when
females are incarcerated?

Section 9 - 1001 - 0

Does the policy manual have a
search procedure for control of
con t raband?

-

YES~NO._ _N/A_

YES i / NO_-,N/A_ _

Section 9 - 1002 - E

Does the po I icy manua I have a
procedure for emergency situations which includes what to
do in case of fire, escapes,
riots, smoke situations, inmate
disturbances and assaults?

Section 9 - 1002 - G

Are off i eer' s weapons removed '
before entering secure area?

YES

Section 9 - 1002 -

Does the facility have a policy
for key control?

YES J/'NO,_ _NlA_ _

Section 9 - 1002 - J

Does the facility have a written
policy addressing security measures for trusty-status inmates?

YES t / NO_----.;NlA_ _

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NO,_ _NlA_ _

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Section 10 - 1001 -

Does the faci I ity have a -medical
and dental plan in writing and
on file to insure that medical
services or practices are avai 1abJe to all those in custody?

Section 10 - 1002 -

If medical care is provided at
the faci lity, is proper space
provided?

YES

Does the faci lity have an emergency and sick call procedure?

YES

Are written records of inmate's
medical and dental complaints
being kept? Does this record
include results of the health
encounter?

YES

V'" NO_ _NlA_

YES

/

NO_ _NfA_ _

l//

NO_ _N/A_ _

Section 10 - 1003 Section 10 - 1004 -

XI.

tJ1AL HEALTH CARE:

Section 10 - 1005 -

Are records kept of medicine
prescribed and administered?

Section 10 - 1005 -

Is medicine kept in a secure
area?
.

Section 10 - 1009 -

Is there a medical training program such as C.P.R. and first
aid or a suitable alternative?

NO
-,,/-N1A-

MAIL, COJ.NUNJCATIONS AND VfSITING:

Does the faci lity comply with minimum requirements
regarding privileges as stated in Chapter XI
relative to the fol lowing:

-"

Sect ion -'1 - 1001 -

Rules for visiting?

YES

Sect ion 11 - 1002 -

Is a visitor's log kept?

YES v

Section 11 - 1005 thru
11 - 1009 -

Is there a written policy for
correspondence and incoming"

Sect ion 11 - 1010 -

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mai I?

NO_ _NlA

v

NO_ _N/A_ _

YESV

NO_ _NIA_

YES

Is there a written policy for
use of the phone and are prisoner's calls logged where
necessary?

FOOD SERVICE:

Section 12 - 1001 -

Are meals being served as
required?

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FOOD SERV ICE:

con eed

Section 12 -1001

Are menus approved by a dietician?

YES~NO_____N/A____

Section 12 - 1002 -

Are records being kept of the
food actually served?

YES~NO_ _NJA,-_

Section 12 - 1003 -

Has kitchen been inspected by
Health Department?

YES~NO_ _N/A._ _

Section 12 - 1006 -

Is garbage removed from the
cells irrmediatel'y after eating?

24 hour overnight faci lities are exempt

XIV•

SAFETY :
Section 14 - 1002 -

Has the faci lity been inspected
by local fire department in the
past year?

YES

Does the faci lity have a written
fire plan and is personnel
familiar with it?

YES v'"

NO_ _N/A_ _

Does the facility have a written
plan for all other emergencies
and are evacuation procedures
detai led?

YES v

NO_____N/A_ _

Section 14 - 1005 -

Are exits plainly.marked?

YES

NO_ _NlA._ _

Section 14 - 1006 -

Are cleaning fuids, toxic and
caustic materials stored proper'ly?

YES~NO_ _NlA

Does the facility have up to
date fire fighting equipment
and access to a compressed air
breathing apparatus?

YES /

the facility have a written
policy to provide recreation and
leisure time activities, library
services, social and religious
services?

YES £.0/ NO_ _N/A

Is outside exercise provided?

YES

Section 14 - 1003-

Section 14 - 1004 -

section 14 - 1008 -

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NO______N/A

NO_ _NlA_ _

INMATE SERVICES:
Section 15 - 1002 -

Section 15 - 1005 -

Does

~ 14 day (and under) faci lities are exempt
* 24 hour overnight facilities are exempt

5

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NO_ _NlA.___

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EXISTING FAcrLITIES~

YES C.//NO

- - -NJA-

Section 16 - 1004 -

Is lighting adequate?

Section 16 - 1004 -

Is temperature ~~intained at
a proper level?

Section 16 - 1004 -

Is an automatic cut-in generator for emergency lighting
and equipment provided?

YES~NO_ _N/A

Are smoke and fire alarms
present?

YES v

NO_ _NlA

Is there a cell that can be
used to house the handicapped?

YES

NO_ _NIA

Are there at least two exits
from each housing area?

YES ,/ NO

Is there a proper booking area
located inside the secure area?

YES /' NO

Section 16 - 1009 -

Is there an alcohol unit?

YES

Section 16 - 1010 -

00 cel Is meet general housing

Section 16 - 1005 Sect ion 16 - 1006 Section 16 - 1007 Section 16 - 1008 -

requirements?

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V/

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NO_ _NlA

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YES~NO_ _N/A

Section 16 - 1011 1012 -

Do the cells meet the footage
requirement?

YES

Section 16 - 1013 -

Is there an observation cell?

YES_,_i
.'_NO_ _NIA

Section 16 - 1014 -

Ii II activi ty rooms meet

} / NO_ _NlA

requirements?
Section 16 - 1015 -

Is there proper storage space
for bedding and clothing?

YES

Section 16 - 1016 -

Are indoor or outdoor exercise
areas provided?

YES~NO_ _NlA_ _

Section 16 - 1017 -

Is there adequate storage
space for security equipment
and cleaning supplies?

YES i/

,/

NO_ _NlA_

Section 16 - 1018 -

Is adequate space provided
for administrative and staff
functions?

Section 16 - 1019 -

Is there adequate space
provided for food preparation
and hand ling?

YES_l'_/_NO _ _NIA_ _

Is there a proper visiting area?

YES t/ NO_ _N/A

Section 16 - 1020 ~~

./ NO_ _N/A_ _

14 day (and under) faci lities are exempt
24 hour overnight faci lities are exempt
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I NS?ECT I ON T I ME SH 1FT: FIRST
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'.E-l NSPECT I ON RE::lU f RED: YES._ _ _ _ _NO
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SIGNED
INSPECTION DATE:

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CHIEF OF POLlCE_ _ _ _ _--::-_ _ _MAYOR,_ _ _ _ _ _ _CITY COUNCIL,_ _ _ __

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OJ)ice of Detefltion and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement

MEMORANDUM FOR:

Craig Robinson
Field Office Director
New Orleans Field >J"" ........

FROM:
Acting Director
SUBJECT:

Benton County Detention Center Annual Review

The annual review of the Benton County Detention Center conducted on February 28, 2006 in
Bentonville, Arkansas 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 now initiate the following actions in accordance
with the Detention Management Control Program (DMCP):
I) 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 0-324B Worksheet, RIC Summary
Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director shall schedule the next annual review on or before
February 28, 2007.
Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter, please ~~~~l • • • •
Deputy Assistant Director, Detention Management Division at (202) 732W

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u.s. Department of
HomeLand Security
DetentionandRemoval
3822 Airport Plaza
P.O. Box25 10
Texarkana Ar. 75504

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U.S. ImmigratioJ
\1; " ~l and Customs
~!!..~lt~l Enforcement

MEMORMTDUM FOR: John P. Torres

FROM:
New Orleans Detention and Removal Operations
SUBJECT: Review Summarv Report for Benton County Detention Center Review
On February 28, 2006 a review of the Benton County Detention Center located
within the New Orleans District was conducted. This review was performed under the
supervision of
Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC). The review measured
compliance with the INS I ICE Detention Standards. Attached to this memorandum are a
copy of the original Form G-324a Detention Inspection Fonn and a copy of the
worksheet.

Type of Review:
This review is a Review by officers assigned to the district office as directed by
HQDRO. This review was conducted for the purpose of determining overall compliance
with the INS I ICE Detention Standards.

Review Summary:
The American Correctional Association (ACA) does not accredit the Facility. The
Arkansas Criminal Detention Review Commission (J ail Standards) and the Arkansas
State Health Department accredit the facility.

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Benton County
The following information summarizes those standards !1!1l. 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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RI C Observation:
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Security Staff: The staff exhibited professionalism, Courtesy, and a good
working knowledge of their facility. Staff was questioned at length regarding
policy and procedure. I observed that the facility operated in a calm and
orderly fashion throughout the review.

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer in Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of
"OUTSTANDING". The facility goes above and beyond to fully implementation of the
INS I ICE Detention Standards. The facility fully complies with 27 of 27 standards.
This facility highly exceeds our standards with the professionalism of the staff with the
greatest of working knowledge of their facility and the standards of Immigration Customs
Enforcement. The Cleanliness of the facility should be highly noted and recognized as
well. It is once again highly recommended th'llt this facility, be g,iv~ rating of
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RIC Assurance Statement:
It is the opinion of this Reviewer in Charge that the findings of compliance and
noncompliance are documented on the G-324a Inspection form and that it is supported by
documentation in the review file. Within the scope of this review, the facility is
operating in accordance with their policy and procedures, and is in compliance with our
Detention Standards.

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the &:l£J.m!IU\J~
receipt ot tbis report to respond to all findings and recommendations.

will have " .. ~ . -.~ from

HQDRO EXEClJTlVE REVIEW: (please

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Final Rating:

Superior
Good
~ Acceptable
D Deficient
OAt-Risk

Comments:

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

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Fonn G-324A (Rev. 8illO]) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/31 /0]

Department Of Homeland Security •
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection FOTD1
Facilities Used Under 72 hours

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G. Accreditation Certificates
List all Stale or National Accreditation[s] received:

ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
ICE Staging Facility (12 to 72 bours)

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Check box iffacilitv has no accreditation[s]

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Facility History

B. Current Facility Ret'icw
Type of Facility Review
121 Field Office D HQ Review
Date[s] of Facility
02128106

C. Prc\ious/Most Recent Facility Review
Date(sl of La!>1 FaciJily Review
02/21/05

Date Built

! Previous Rating

I k8J Acceptable D Deficient D At-Risk
D.

April 1998

Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
NJA

Name and Loc ation of Facility

Date New Construction I Bedspace Added

Name

Denton County Dention Center
Addres8 (Street and Name)
1300 SW 14111 Street
City. State and Zip Code
nentorniUe AI'. 72712
County
Benton
N"",,, nn.l Titl .. of Chief Executive oml.-'er (WardenJOIClSuperlntendent)
I
ICaptain
Telep~rlnclude Area Code)
,
479-271
Field Oflke I Sub-OfOce (List omce ~ith oVl'rslght responsibilities)
NewOrleans! Ft. Smith
I Disan<:e from Field Ofllce
1 60

N/A

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J. Total Facilitv Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
10817

Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
129327

E. ICE Information

Name of Reviewer In Charge (Last , Title and Duty Station)

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IEA / TXA Texarkana Ar,
l'liilltt: ot 1 eam Member / Title I Du~;Location
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Name of Team Member / Title / Duty Location
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Name of Team Member I Title / Duty Location
/
/
F.

CDFIIGSA Information Only
I Contract Nwnber
Date of Contract or IGSA
10-00-0041
01101/01
Basic Rates per Man-Day

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Future C<mstruction Planned
DYes [8J No Date:
elUTent Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
Number: NI A Date:
508

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K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only)
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L-l
L-2
L-3
I Adult Male
I Adult Female
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aCllty
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Rated

Adult Male
Adult Female

476

Operational
357

Emer2eocy
476

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Average D al"IYP
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ICE

I AdultMale

r Adult Female

USMS

0

0

Other
0

0

0

0

40,00

Other Charges: (If None, Indicate NI A)
Estimated Man-days Per Year

~ Staffing Level

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Form G-324A (Rev. 8113/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1011104

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Significant Incident Summary 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 information on
this form is used in conjunction with the ICE detention standards in assessing your detention operations. 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.

Assault:

Offenders on
Offenders l
31

36

19

3

0

2

5

3

22

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Number of Forced Moves, inel.
Forced Cell movesJ

3

6
3

4

5

3

361

412

314

591

41

52

32

22

29

27

Escapes

fI Psychialrie Cases refelTCd for
Out.side Care

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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-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1104

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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
~""JLl"" 'U'U<> Practices

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 Commwtication

Form G-324B (Rev. 10/18/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 12/1/04

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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 arc supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthennore, 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.

Date

02128106

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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title, & Duly Location

Print Name, Title, & Duly Location

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

~ Acceptable

D Deficient
D At-Risk

Comments:

Form G-324B (Rev, 10118/04) No Prior Version May Be Used After 1211104

RIC Review Assurance Statement
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By signing below, the Reviewer-Tn-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findings of noncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Review Report are suppol1ed by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furlhcm)ore, 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.

Print Name & DUlY U>c{!lion

Print Name & Duty Location

Print Name & Duty Location

Print K'ame & Duty Location

RIC Rating Recommendation:

L8J Acceptable
D Deficient
OAt-Risk

RIC Comments:

Form 0-324B (1116/03)

 

 

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