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Department of Home! 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 all/GSA Facilities Used over 72 Hours

Field Office Detention Review Worksheet
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Local Jail- IGSA
State Facility - IGSA
ICE Contract Detention
Name
Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
Address (Street and Name)
5300 East Broad Street
City, State and Zip Code
Lake·
LA 70615
County
Ca/casieu
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Warden

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Assessment

Other

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Table of Contents
DETAINEE SERVICES STANDARDS
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(SECTION I)

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ADMISSION AND RELEASE ...................................................................................................................... ..
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ .
CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER MAIL ................................................................................................... ..
DETAINEE HANDBOOK ............................................................................................................................ .
FOOD SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................... .
FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTy .......................................................................................................... .
DETAINEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... .

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IsSUANCE AND EXCHANGE OF CWTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS ..................................................... ..
MARRIAGE REQUESTS ............................................................................................................................. .
NON-MEDICAL EsCORTED TRIPS ............................................................................................................ .
RECREATION ..................... ; ..................................................................................................................... ..
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES ........................................................................................................................... ..

VOLUNTARY WORK PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... .

HEALTH SERVICES STANDARDS (SECTION II) ................................................................. 33
HUNGER STRIKES .....................................................................................................................................
MEDICAL CARE ....................................................................................................................................... .
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ............................................................................................. .
TERMINAL ILLNESS, Anv ANCED DIRECTIVES AND DEATH ................................................................... ..

SECURITY AND CONTROL STANDARDS (SECTION ill) ................................................... 40
CONTRABAND .......................................................................................................................................... .
DETENTION FILES ................................................................................................................................... ..
DISCIPLINARY POLICy ............................................................................. ; ............................................... .
EMERGENCY PLANS ................................................................................................................................. .
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETy ................................................................................................ ..
How ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES ............................................................................................... ..
KEy AND LOCK CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... .
POPULATION COUNTS .............................................................................................................................. .
POST ORDERS ......................................................................................................................................... ..
SECURITY INSPECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... ..
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION) .......................................................... .
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION) .............................................................. ..
TOOL CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................... ..
TRANSPORTATION (LAND) ...................................................................................................................... .
USE OF FORCE ......................................................................................................................................... .
STAFFIDETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................................................... ..
DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD .......................................................................................................... ..

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Section I
Detainee Services Standards

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g includes an orientation of the facility.
The orientation includes; Unacceptable activities and
behavior, and corresponding sanctions. How to contact
ICE. The availability of pro bono legal services, and
how to pursue such services. Schedule of programs,
services, daily activities, including visitation, telephone
usage, mail service, religious programs, count
procedures, access to and use of the law library and
the general library; sick-call procedures, etc., and the
detainee handbook.
Medical screenings are performed by a medical staff.Q!
persons who have received specialized training for the
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are stripped searched only when cause has
been established and not as routine policy. Non-criminal
detainees are never strip-searched but are patted down
unless cause or reasonable suspicion has been
established.
The
standard governs all personal property
searches. IGSAs/CDFs use or have a similar contraband
standard. Staff prepares a complete inventory of each
detainee's
The detainee
ives a
Staff completes Form 1-387 or similar form for
Fs and
IGSAs for every lost or missing property claim. Facilities
forward all
claims to ICE.

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The facility has a system for classifying detainees. In
CDFs and IGSAs, an Objective Classification System
is used.
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The facility classification system includes:
• Classifying detainees upon arrival.
• Separating individuals who cannot be classified
upon arrival from the general population.
• The first-line supervisor or designated
classification specialist reviewing every
classification decision.
work-folders, Aing officer
new arrival.
andcl
that is factual, and reliable to
Staff use only
determine classification assignments. Opinions and
unsubstantiatedl unconfirmed reports may be filed but
are not used to score detainees classifications.
Housing assignments are based on
level.
does not affect his/her
A detainee's classification
recreation opportunities. Detainees recreate with
similar classification
Detainee work
classification
The classification process
reassessment/reclassification. For IGSA's detainees
may request reassessment between 45 and 60 days
after arrival. For CDF's detainees are re-assessed
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are posted
The rules for correspondence and other
in each housing or common area or provided to each
detainee via a detainee
in languages other
The facility provides key
than English; In the language(s) spoken by significant
numbers of detainees. List
distributed to detainees within
or
Incoming
after it is received and·
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to the postal service within
Outgoing mail is del
one business day of its entering the internal mail system
weekends and
CDFs: Staff maintain a logbook-recording
acceptance of priority. priority overnight, and certified
mail delivered to the
incoming general
Staff do not open and
correspondence and other mail (including packages and
publications) without the detainee present unless
documented and authorized in writing by the Warden or
for
reason
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correspondence without the Warden's prior approval.
not inspect incoming special Correspondence
for physical contraband or to verify the "speciai status
of enclosures without the
ing
Staff are prohibited from
special correspondence.
are only authorized to inspect outgoing
correspondence or other mail without the detainee
present when there is reason to believe the item might
present a threat to the facility's secure or orderly
operation, endanger the recipient or the public. or might

Staff maintains a written record of every item removed
from detainee mail.
Warden or equivalent monitors staff h
of
discovered contraband and its disposition. Records are
accurate and u to date.

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of prohibited items found in detainee mail
in accordance with the "Control and Disposition of
Contraband" Standard or the similar prevailing policy in
IGSAs and CDFs.
opportunity to
Every indigent detainee has
at
government expense: Reasonable correspondence
about a legal matter: Three one ounce letters per week:
ICE.
deemed
The facility has a system for detainees to purchase
stamps and for mailing all special correspondence and a
minimum of 5 pieces of general correspondence per
week.
The facility provides writing paper, envelopes, and
ils at no cost to ICE detainees.

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clearly outlines the methods for
classification of detainees, explains each level, and
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The handbook states when a medical examination will
be conducted.
The handbook desc
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dayrooms, In-dorm activities and special management
units.
The handbook describes; Official count mes and
count procedures Meal times, feeding procedures,
procedures for medical or religious diets, smoking
policy, Clothing exchange schedules and if authorized,
clothes washing and drying procedures and expected
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nntVV1.1r describe times and procedures for
obtaining disposable razors and allows that detainees
attending court will be afforded the opportunity to shave
first.
The handbook
cutting
restrictions.
The handbook describes; the telephone policy, debit
card procedures, direct and frees calls; locations of
telephones; policy when telephone demand is high; and
and
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calls.

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rocedures and

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describes the detainee
policy
The
and procedures:
Including:
• Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions.
Time limits in the Disciplinary Process.
Process.
of
• Sum
explains all
The grievance section of the
steps in the grievance process -Including:
Informal (if used) and formal grievance
procedures;
• The appeals process;
In CDF facilities: procedures for filing an
appeal of a grievance with ICE.
Staff/detainee availability to help during the
grievance process.
Guarantee against staff retaliation for
filing/pursuing a grievance.
• How to file a complaint about officer
misconduct with the Department of Homeland

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The food service program is under the direct
supervision of a professionally trained and certified
service administrator. Responsibilities of cooks and
cook foremen are in writing. The Food Service
Administrator (FSA) determines the responsibilities of
the Food Service Staff.
on days when the FSA
Foreman is on
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provides food service employees with training
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FSA annually reviews
job
descriptions to ensure they are accurate and up~todate.
The ook Foreman or equivalent instructs newly
assigned detainee workers in the rules and procedures
of the food service
orientation and training session(s), the CS
explains and demonstrates:
• Safe work practices and methods.
• Safety features of individual productsl pieces of
equipment.
Training covers the safe handling of hazardous
material[s] the detainee are likely to encounter
in their work.
The Cook Foreman documents all training in individual
detainee detention files.
Detainees at CDFs are paid in accordance with the
"Voluntary Work Program" standard. Detainee workers
at IGSAs are subject to local and State rules and
detainee

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Detainees are served at least two hot meals every day.
No more than 14 hours elapse between the last meal
served and the first meal of the followi
For cafeteria
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items if necessary.
If yes, documenting each substitution, along
with its justification
to FSA
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All staff and volunteers know and adhere to written
"food preparation" procedures.

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Detainees whose religious beliefs requ the
adherence to particular religious dietary laws are
ain or
referred to the
to detainees whose
A common-fare menu
dietary requirements cannot be met on the main.
Changes to the planned commo"n-fare menu
can be made at the facility level.
• Hot entrees are offered three times a week.
• The common-fare menus satisfy nutritional
recommended daily allowances (RDAs).
• Staff routinely provides hot water for instant
beverages and foods.
Common-fare meals are served with:
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Staff use separate cutting boards, knives,
spoons, scoops, etc., to prepare the commonfare diet items.
A supervisor at the
must approve a
detainee's removal from the Common·Fare Program.

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made as of this date

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The Warden, in conjunction with the chaplain
local religious leaders, provide the FSA a schedule of
the ceremonial meals for the
calendar

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common-fare program accommodates detainees
abstaining from particular foods or fasting for religious
purposes at prescribed times of the year.
• Muslims fasting during Ramadan receive their
meals after sundown.
• Jews who observe Passover but do not
participate in the Common-Fare Program
receive the same Kosher-for- Passover meals
as those who do participate.
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Main-line offerings include one meatless meal
(lunch or dinner) on Ash Wednesday and
durin Lent.
The food service

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sanitation.

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Food is not used to punish or reward
upon behavior.

ees based

on:
The food service staff instructs detainee
• Personal cleanliness and hygiene;
• Sanitary techniques for preparing, storing, and
serving food, and;
• The sanitary operation, care, and maintenance
of
Everyone working in the food service department
complies with food safety and sanitation requirements.
weekly
operating procedures
inspections of all food service areas, including dining
and food-preparation areas and equipment.
• who conducts the'
?
Equ pment is inspected for compliance with health and
safety codes and regulations.
• When was the most recent inspection?
• Which
conducted the ins
?
Reports of discrepancies are
to the Warden
or designated department head and corrective action is
sched
com
ng and
procedure
documenting temperatures of all dishwashing
machines after
meal.
documents
results of every refrigerator/
freezer temperature check.
The cleaning
for each
area is
conspicuously posted.
Procedures include inspecting
incoming food
shipments for damage, contamination, and pest
infestation.
Storage areas are locked when not in use.

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Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated
and stored away. Detainee funds and valuables are
accessible to des
in a location
Detainees' large valuables are
accessible to designated supervisor(s} or processing
staff
the baggage and personal property of
arriving detainees, including funds and valuables). For
IGSAs and CDFs, using a personal property inventory .
form that meets the ICE standard?
to the
Staff forwards an
medical staff.
searches arriving detainees and their personal
for contraband.
There is a written
for
to detainees and
discrepancies
Chief of Secu
Staff follows written procedures when returning property
to detainees.
facility procedures
are similar with
The facility attempts to notify an out-processed detainee
that he/she left property in the facility.
• By sending written notice to the detainee's last
known address;
Via
certified mail;
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• The notice state that the detainee has 30 days
in which to claim the property, after which it will
be considered abandoned.
facility disposes of abandoned property in
accordance with written procedures.
If a CDFIIGSA facility, written procedure
requires the prompt forwarding of abandoned
to ICE.

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Upon receipt of concurrence by the Field Office Director,
the facility or authorized ICE Field Office ensures proper
notification to attorneys or accredited representatives in
a ti
manner.
The facility follows policy and procedure when
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or requesting modifications to objectionable material
provided or presented by the attorney or accredited
resentative.
Posters announcing presentations appear in common
areas at least 48 hours in advance and sign-up sheets
are available and accessible.
is submitted and maintained when any
detainee is denied permission to attend a presentation
and the reason
for the denial.
When the number of detainees allowed to attend a
presentation is limited, the facility allows a sufficient
number of presentations so that all detainees signed up
attend.
Detainees in segregation,
to attend for security
reasons may request separate sessions with presenters.
Such
are documented.
Interpreters are
ry to assist
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and
Presenters are afforded a minimum of one hour to make
the presentation and to conduct a question-and-answer
session.
Staff permits presenters to distribute ICE-approved
materials.
The facility permits presenters to meet with small groups
of detainees to discuss their cases after the group
presentation. ICE or authorized detention staff are
present but do not monitor conversations with legal
Group presenters who have had their privileges
suspended are notified in writing by the Field Office
Director or disignee; and the reasons for suspension are
documented. The Headquarters Office for Detention
and Removal, Field Operations and Detention
management Division is notified when a group or
individual is
from maki
The facility plays ICE-approved videotaped
presentations on legal rights, at regular opportunities at
the
uest of outside
izations.
A copy of the Group Legal Rights Presentation policy,
including attachments, is available to detainees upon

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Written procedures provide for the informal resolution
of oral grievances (Not mandatory).
• If yes, the detainee has up to five days within
which to make his/her concern known to a
member of the staff.
Detainees have access to the grievance committee (or
equivalent in IGSA), using formal procedures.
• Detainees may seek help from other detainees
or facility staff when preparing a grievance.
• Illiterate, disabled, or non-English-speaking
detainees receive special assistance when
necess
Every member of the staff knows how to identify
emergency grievances, including the procedures for
them.
cases of staff
There are documented or s
harassing, disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise
retaliating against a detainee who lodges a complaint.
ain.
If
Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance
Log.
• If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping
system is maintained.
• "Nuisance complains· are identified in the
records.
For
quality control purposes, staff documents
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nuisance
received but not filed.
is required to forward any grievance that includes
officer misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDFIIGSA
to ICE.
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The facility has a policy and procedure for the regular
issuance and exchange of clothing, bedding, linens and
towels.
• The supply of these items exceeds the
ired for the
of
minimum
All new detainees are issued clean, temperatureappropriate, presentable clothing during in-processing.
Detainees receive
One uniform shirt and one pair of uniform pants
or one jumpsuit.
• One pair of socks.
• One pair of underwear (Daily change).
ued footwear.
• One r of fac
ing weather
for
Additional clothing is
conditions or is
New detainees are
clean bedding,
towel. They receive at a minimum:
• One mattress
• One blanket
• Two sheets
• One pillowcase
• One towel
• Additional blankets are issued based on local
weather conditions.
clothed in
Detainees
accordance
Detainees are provided clean clothing, linen and towels.
• Socks and undergarments - exchanged daily.
• Outer garments - twice weekly.
• Sheets - weekly.
• Towels - weekly.

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The Field Office considers detainee marriage requests
on a case-by-case basis.
The Field Office Director reviews every marriage
request rejected by a Warden/Ole or IGSA. Rejections
are documented.
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The
considers and approves, on a caseby-case basis, trips to immediate family member's:
•
Funeral
•
Deathbed
The facility recognizes mother, father, brother, sister,
spouse, child, stepparent, and foster parent as
"immediate tam
of all detainee
The CDF/IGSA facility notifies
requests for non-medical escorts.
The Field Office
is the approving official for
non-medical
The detainee's Deportation
the file
before forwarding a detainee's request, with
recommendation, to the approving official. Each
recommendation addresses the individual's suitability for
the kind of
Detainees who require overnight ho
roved IGSA facilities.
Each escort includes at least two officers.
•
The detainee remains under constant, direct
visual
of
staff.
Escorting officers report unexpected situations to
originating facility as a matter of procedure and the
ranking supervisor on duty has the authority to issue
instructions for com letion of the
I
have the discretion to: a. Increase or
Escorting
decrease minimum restraints in accordance with written
instruction, procedures and classification level of the
detainee.
officers do not accept gifts/gratuities from a
detainee's relative or friend for
reason.
Escort officers ensure that detainees:
•
Conduct themselves in a manner that does not
bring discredit to the ICE.
Do not violate federal, state, or local laws.
•
• Do not purchase, possess, use, consume, or
administer narcotics, other drugs, or intoxicants.
•
Do not arrange to visit family or friends unless
approved before the trip.
• Make no unauthorized phone calls.
• Know they are subject to search, urinalysis,
breathalyzer, or comparable test upon return to
the tacll
immediate return to the
rules.

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keeps recreational facilities and
equivalent
rs.
su
or trainee equivalent
The recreational
oversees recreation programs for Special Management
detainees.
Unit and
offer sedentary activities, e.g., board games,

Detainees have access to recreation activities outside
the housing units for at least one hour daily, 5 days a
week.
damage and
when

The facility provides detainees the SM U at least one
hour of outdoor recreation time daily, five times per
week.
Detainees in disciplinary/administrative segregation
receive a written explanation when a panel revokes
his/her recreation
programs or religious activities are available to
Volunteers are required to sign a waiver of liability .
before entering a secure portion of the facility where
detainees are
Visitors, relatives or friends are not allowed to serve as
volunteers.

If the facility has no outside recreation,are detainees
considered for transfer after six months?
• If yes, written procedures ensure timely review
detainees.
of all
Case officers make written transfer recommendations
six-month detainee to the OIC.
about
The OIC documents all detainee-transfer decisions,
whether
or no.
for or against an
The detainee's written
A-file.
transfer documented

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representative is notified of the
decision.

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Space is available for detainees to conduct religious
services.
The facility allows detainees to observe the major "holy
days" of their religious faith.
List
facility accommodates recognized holy-day
observances by:
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restrictions.
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fasting requirements.
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religious items in h
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are provided at a minimum ratio of one
telephone per 25 detainees in the facility population.

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take appropriate measures to ensure that the required
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a reasonable degree of privacy

to

In facilities unable to fully meet this requirement initially
because of limitations of its telephone service, the ICE
makes alternate arrangements to provide required
a detainee.
uest
within 24 hours of a
No restrictions are placed on detainees attempting to
contact attorneys and legal service providers who are
List".
on the
roved "Free
Special arrangements are made to allow detainees to
speak by telephone with an immediate family member
detained in another

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facility has a system for
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<>rtrn,n,c>tr<>tive segregation and protective
custody afforded the same telephoning privileges as
those in
lation.
• notification
When detainee phone calls are mon
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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The visitation hours tailored to the detainee population
and the demand for visitation.
The visitation schedu and rules are available to the
public.
The hours for all
of visitation are posted
the visitation waiting area.
A written copy of the rules regulating visitation and the
hours of visitation is available to visitors.
Ag
The detainees are permitted to retain personal property
item specified in the standard.
A visitor
Visitors are searched and identified according to
standard requirements.
The requirement on visitation by minors is complied
with.
At facilities where there is no provision for visits by
minors, the ICE arranges for visits by children and
stepchildren, on request, within the first 30 days.

Legal visitation is available seven (7) days a week,
including holidays.
On regular business days legal visitation hours provide
for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and a
minimum of four hours per day on weekends and
holidays.
On regular business days, detainees are given the
option of continuing a meeting with a legal
representative through a scheduled meal.
Private consultation rooms are available for attorney
meetings. There is a mechanism for the detainee and
documents.
to
his/her
There are written procedures governing detainee
searches.
When strip searches are required after every contact
visit with a legal representative, the facility provides an
for non-contact visits with
ives.
Prior to each visit, legal service providers and
assistants are identified per the standard.
The current list of pro bono I
organizations is
pO$ted in the detainee housing areas and other
appropriate areas.

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Facility allows visits by
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The decision to permit or deny a tour is not delegated
below the level of Field Office Director.

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Law enforcement officials, requesting to visit with a
detainee, are referred to the ICE Field Office for
approval.

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requesting
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Field Office.
consistent with the detention
res are in
standard, for examinations by independent medical
service providers and experts.

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challenged

requirements for
complies with
detainees, not exceeding:
Eight hours a day.
hours a week.
•
Detainee volunteers generally work according to fixed
schedule.
If a detainee is removed from a work detail, staff places
the written justification for the action in the detainee's
detention i1e.
Staff, in accordance with written procedure, ensures that
detainee volunteers understand their responsibilities as
the work
workers before
The VOluntary work program meets:
• OSHA standards
• NFPA standards
• ACA standards
screens and formally certifies detainee food
Medical
service volunteers.
• Before the assignment begins
re
• As a matter of written
receive safety equipment/training sufficient for
ment
is followed when an ICE detainee is

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Health Services
Standards

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During a hunger strike, staff documents and provides
the hunger-striking detainee three meals a day.

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maintains the hunger
water/other beverages.

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During a hunger strike, staff removes all food items from
the hunger striker's living area.

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Staff is directed to record the hunger striker's fluid intake
and food consumption, does staff always use Hunger
Strike Monitoring Form 1-839. IGSA's use a similar
form.

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hunger strikers.

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attempts to persuade hunger striker of medical risks.

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n of hunger
strikes. Medical staff receives early training in hungerstrike evaluation and treatment. Staff remain current in
evaluation and treatment techniques.

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immediately report a hunger strike to
The facility has established procedures to ensure staff
respond immediately to a hunger strike.
Policy and procedure require that staff isolate a hungerstriking detainee from other detainees.
•
If
in an observation room?
Medical personnel are authorized to place a detainee in
the Special Management Unit or a locked hospital room.
Medical staff records the weight and vital signs of a
hunger-striking detainee at least once every 24 hours.
The ole of the facility obtains a hunger
before medical treatment.

consent

A signed Refusal of Treatment form is required of every
detainee who rejects medical evaluation or treatment.

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Secured in a locked area within the medical
unit.
With physical access restricted to authorized
medical staff.
Procedurally. no copies made and placed in
detainee files.

Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Every arriving detainee receives a TB test.
• During the admission process.
• Detainee's TB-screening does not occur more
than one business day after his/her arrival at the
facility.
• Detainees not screened are housed separate
lation.
from the eneral
All detainees receive a mental-health screening upon
arrival. It is conducted:
• Bya health care provider or specially trained
officer;
• Before a detainee's assignment to a housing
unit.
The facility health care provider promptly reviews all 1794s (or equivalent) to identify detainees needing
medical attention.
The health care provider physically examines/assesses
arriving detainees within 14 days of admission/arrival at
the tacil
Detainees in the Special Management Unit have access
to health care services.

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provides detainees with
request slips daily, upon request.
• Request slips are available in the languages
other than English, including every language
spoken by a sizeable number of the facility's
detainee population.
• Service-request slips are delivered in a timely
fashion to the health care
delivery of 24-hour
The facility has a written plan for
emergency health care when no medical personnel are
on duty at the facility, or when immediate outside
ired.
medical attention is

used to notify the
1-819 (or IGSA
Warden/Facility of a detainee that has special medical
needs.
a
A signed and dated consent form is
detainee before medical treatm nt
equivalent) to
Detainees use the 1-813
authorize the release of confidential medical records to
outside
care provider is given advance notice
transfer or removal of a detainee.
records or a copy thereof, are
rred with the detainee.
available
Medical records are placed in a sealed envelope or
other container labeled with the detainee's name and AFIDENTIAL".
number and marked "MEDICAL

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new
receives suicide-prevention
training. Suicide-prevention training occurs during the
em
orientation
ram.
Training prepares staff to:
Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
• Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following
facility procedures;
• Understand and apply suicide-prevention
tech
A health-care provider or specially trained officer
screens all detainees for suicide potential as part of the
admission process.
• Screening does not occur later than one working
after the detainee's arrival.
and
Written procedures cover
are
detainees to medical staff
The facility has a designated isolation room for
evaluation and treatment.
The designated isolation room does not contain any
structures or smaller items that could be used in a
suicide

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watch detainee at least once

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Iy or terminally
offsite medical
office promptly
or appropriate
the next of kin of the detainee's: medical condition.
• The detainee's location.
on
The limitations
There are guidelines addressing State Advanced
Directive Form for Implementing Living Wills and
Advanced Directives.
• The guidelines include instructions for detainees
who wish to have a living will other than the
generic form the DIHS provides or who wish to
appoint another to make advance decisions for
him or her.
to

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in the
Detainees with a "Do Not Resuscitate"
medical record receive maximal therapeutic efforts short
of resuscitation?
and
facility notifies the DIH
Headquarters' Legal Counsel of the name and basic
circumstances of any detainee with a "Do Not
Resuscitate" order in the medical record. In the case of
IGSAs, this notification is made through the local ICE
issues
The
of
procedures to notify ICE officials,
The facility
deceased family members and consulates, when a
detainee dies while in Service.
has a policy and
detainee while in
of
ICE locations the detainee's rama
At
in accordance with the provisions detailed in this
standard.
In the event that neither family nor consulate claims the
remains, the Field Office schedules an indigenfs burial,
consistent with local procedures.
• If the detainee's is a U.S. military veteran is the
of Veterans Affairs notified.
nee's death
copy
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remarks on next
page for additional
information.

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The facility follows establ
policy and procedures
describing when to contact the local coroner regarding
such issues as
•
Performance of an autopsy_
•
Who will perform the autopsy.
•
Obtaining State approved death certificates.
•
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of the
ICE staff follow established procedures to properly close
the case of a deceased detainee.

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***The facility created a new policy (#4-05-34) to address the issues of terminal illness, advanced directives,
and death. The policy is in draft form only, awaiting Warden's approval and legal approval. Facility has meet
the intent of the standard and was found to be acceptable.
(b)(6), (b)(7)c

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Security and Control

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Before confiscating religious items, the
or
designated investigator contacts a religious authority.

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follows written procedures when destroying hard
contraband that is illegal.

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Staff returns property not needed as evidence to the
proper authority. Written procedures cover the retum of
such property.

(under criminal statutes)
Hard contraband that is
may be retained and used for official use, e.g. training
purposes.
If yes, under specific circumstances and USing
specified written procedures. Hard contraband is
secured when not in use.

At-Risk

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All contraband used for
training purposes - kept
on site in secure area

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detention file is created for every new arrival whose
will exceed 24 hours.
The
on file contains either originals or
copies of documentation and forms generated during
the admissions
documents
The detainee's detention file also
generated during the detainee's custody.
• Special requests
• Any G-589s and/or 1-77s closed-out during the
detainee's stay
• Disciplinary forms/Segregation forms
• Grievances, complaints, and the disposition(s)
of same
The detention files are located and maintained in a
secured area. If not the cabinets are lockable and
is limited to su
distribution the
The detention Ie remains active during the detainee's
stay. When the detainee is released from the facility,
staff adds copies of completed release documents, the
original closed-out receipts for property and valuables,
the original 1-385 or equivalent and other
documentation.
Ie makes a notat
The officer closing
to be archived.
that the file is com
Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file
when appropriately requested by supervisory personnel
at the receiving facility or office.

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other departmental requests are accommodated by
making a request for the file. Each file is properly
logged out and in by a representative of the responsible

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Active files maintained in
Central Control

cannot leave
Central Control. ArChived
files can be logged out
and in.

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disciplinary
and
state that disciplinary action shall not
retai'
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
•
The rules of conduct, sanctions, and p
violations are defined in writing and communicated to all
detainees verbal and in
The following items are conspicuously posted in
Spanish and English or other dominate languages used
in the facility:
• Rights and Responsibilities
Prohibited Acts
• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• Sanctions
acts occur,
violations or proh

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intermediate disciplinary process is used to
udicate minor infractions.
A disciplinary panel {or equivalent in I
adjudicates
infractions. The panel:
• Conducts hearings on all charges and
allegations referred by the UDC
Considers
written reports, statements, physical
•
evidence, and oral testimony
• Hears pleadings by detainee and staff
representative
Bases
its findings on the preponderance of
•
evidence
authorized sanctions
• I
requested for a
A staff represe
detainee facin
The facility permits hearing postponements or
continuances when conditions warrant such a
Reasons for are documented.
continuan

Detainee
Inmate Television

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The duration of punishment set by the OIC, as
recommended by the disciplinary panel does not exceed
established sanctions. The maximum time in disciplinary
segregation does not exceed 60 days for a single
offense.
Written procedures govern the handling of confidentialinformant information. Standards include criteria for
rc:>r'nnni7inn "substantial evidence"
All forms
Incident, i
committee/panel reports, etc., are completed and
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over other detainees.
Detainees are protected from:
•
Personal abuse
• Corporal punishment
•
Personal injury
•
Disease
•
Property damage
•
Harassment from other detainees
are trained to identify signs of detainee unrest.
• What
of
Staff
There is a designated person or persons responsible
emergency plans and their implementation. Sufficient
time is allotted to the person or group for development and
im
of the
The plans address the following issues:
• Confidentiality
•
Accountability (copies and storage locations)
•
Annual review procedures and schedule
•
Revisions
plans include a comprehensive general section
nl""'I'OIr'1, res
licable to most em
situations.
The facility has cooperative contingency plans with
applicable:
• Local law enforcement agencies
• State agencies
Federal encies
of Hostage Situation Management
is trained to disregard instructions from hostages,
regardless of rank. Within 24 hours after release
hostages are screened for medical and psychological
effects.
Emergency plans include emergency medical treatment
staff and detainees durin and after an incident.
e food service maintain at least 3-days' worth of
meals for staff and detainees.
Written plans locate
valves and switches for all
utilities

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procedures cover:
WorkIFood Strike
Disturbances
Escapes
Bomb Threats
Adverse Weather
Internal Searches
Facility Evacuation
Detainee Transportation System Plan
Internal Hostages
Civil Disturbances

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The facility has a system for storing,
, and
maintaining inventories of hazardous materials.
Constant inventories are maintai
toxic, and caustic substances used/stored in each
section of the
manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
file is up-to-date for every hazardous substance used.
• The files list all storage areas, and include a
plant diagram and legend.
•
The MSDSs and other information in the files
are available to personnel managing the
facil
ram.
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic
substances follow the prescribed procedures. They:
•
Wear personal protective
•
Equipment.
•
Report hazards and spills to the
des
official.
The
are readily accessible to staff and
detainees in the work areas.
azardous materials are always issued under proper
supervision.
• quantities are limited.
• Staff always supervises detainees using these
substances.
A" "flammable" and "combustible" materials (liquid and
aerosol) are stored and used according to label
recommendations.
Lighting fixtures and electrical
pment are
storage rooms and other hazardous areas meet
National Electrical Code
irements.
All toxic and caustic materials stored in their original
containers in a
area.
IU"""LlIJI~". and toxic liquids are
with MSDSs.
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 detainees in the
smallest workable uantities.
Every employee and detainee using flammable, toxic, or
caustic materials receives advance training in their use,
I.
and
The facility complies with the most current edition of
applicable codes, standards, and regulations of the
National Fire Protection Association and the
Occu
and Health Administration
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The facility
evacuation
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
in the
area.

and disposal
of
or security risks
All items representing
are inventoried and a designated individual checks this
invento
Standard cleaning practices include:
Using specified equipment; cleansers;
disinfectants and detergents.
• An established schedule of cleaning and follow-

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blood and other
Ilowed.
Do the ".,a,rl"lnr1c>
all
A
edffrained pest-control orotesslOI
inspects for rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventive
for
insects.
water and wastewater is routinely tested
",,,r.nrtitinn to a fixed schedule.
Emergency power generators is tested at least every
two weeks.
• Other emergency systems and equipment
receive testing at least quarterly.
• Testing is followed-up with timely corrective
actions
and

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Every effort is made to ensure
under the
of 18 are not held
Detainees are provided with basic personal hygiene
items such as water, soap, toilet paper, cups for water,
feminine
items
rs and wi
In older facilities officers are within visual or auulUI"
range to allow detainees access to toilet facilities on a
basis.
oatlt1oVlm search for weapons or
the room.
Officers closely supervise the
on hold rooms
using direct supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).
•
Hold rooms are irregularly monitored every 15
minutes.
•
Unusual beh
are noted.
When the last
has been removed from the
hold room, it is given a thorough inspection.
• Cleaning.
• Evidence of tampering with doors, locks,
windows, grills, plumbing or electrical fixtures is
reported to the shift supervisor for corrective
action or
There is a written evacuation plan.
• There is a deSignated officer to remove
detainees from the holdrooms in case of fire
and/or
evacuation.
An appropriate emergency service is called
immediately upon a determination that a medical
exist.

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a preventive maintenance
The security officer fo
program and maintains all preventive maintenance
documentation.
and procedures address the issue of
Facility
and locks.
in IGSAs, develops
to ensure safe combinations
functions are used in detainee

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.

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within facility

No dormitory houses
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Individual gun
are provided.
• They are located in an area that permits constant
officer observation.
•
In an area that does not allow detainee or public
access.
The facility has a key accountability
and procedures
to ensure key accountability. The keys are physically
counted

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All staff members are trained and held responsible for
adhering to proper procedures for the handling of keys.
•
Issued keys are returned immediately in the
event an employee inadvertently carries a key
ring home.
•
When a key or key ring is lost, misplaced, or not
accounted for, the shift supervisor is
immediately notified.
•
Detainees are not permitted to handle keys
,:":"",.,,.,.ot"l to staff.

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file) of post

units track the event
The post orders for ho
schedule.
record all detainee activity in a
Housing-unit post
log. The post order include instructions on maintaining
the

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The facility has a com
policy. The policy specifies:
•
Posts to be inspected
•
Required inspection forms
•
Frequency of inspections
• Guidelines for checking security features
•
Procedures for reporting weak spots,
inconsistencies, and other areas needing

in a visitor logbook or

the facility.
The
ity maintains a log of all incoming and departing
vehicles to sensitive areas of the facility. Each entry
contains:
• The driver's name
• Company represented
• Vehicle contents
•
Delivery date and time
• Date and time out
• Vehicle license number
•
Name of employee responsible for the vehicle
durin the faci
visit
Officers
vehic entering and
leavi
The facility has a written policy and
ures to prevent
the introduction of contraband into the facility or any of its

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and exits, including
ndows, are
once each
Daily procedures include:
•
Perimeter alarm system tests.
•
Physical checks of the perimeter fence .
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The Administrative
unit ".,'\li'i........
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
nee in
the SMU (administrative) before a written order has
been approved.
• A copy of the order given to the detainee within
24 hours.
The
(or equivalent) regularly reviews the status of
detainees in administrative detention.
• A supervisory officer conducts a review within
72 hours of the detainee's placement in the
SMU
A supervisory officer conducts another review atter the
detainee has spent seven days in administrative
segregation.
•
Every week thereafter for the first month.
•
Every 30 days after the first month.
•
Does each review include an interview with the
detainee.
•
Is a written record made of the decision and
the ustification.
decision and
The detainee is given a copy
justification for each review.
• The detainee is given an opportunity to appeal
the reviewer's decision to someone else in the
The OIC (or equivalent) routinely notifies the Field
Office Director (or staff officer in charge of IGSAs) any
time a detainee's stay in administrative detention
exceeds 30 days.
•
Upon notification that the detainee's
administrative segregation has exceeded 60
days, the FD forwards written notice to HQ
Field
Branch Chief for ORO.
The 0
or equivalent) reviews the case of every
detainee who objects to adm inistrative segregation
after 30 days in the SMU.
• A written record is made of the decision and
the justification.
• The detainee receives a
detainee is given the right to ap
to the
equivalent) the conclusions and recommendations of
any review conducted atter the detainee has remained
in administrative segregation for seven consecutive

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conducts regular reviews

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well ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
•
Maintained in a
condition.
All cells are equipped
•
Every bed securely fastened to the floor or
wall.
The number of detainees in any cell
not exceed
the occupancy limit.
•
When occupancy exceeds recommended
capacity, do basic living standards decline?
•
Do criteria for objectively assessing living
standards exist'?
•
If yes, are the criteria included in the written
segregated detainees do not have
opportunities to exchange/launder clothing, bedding,
and linen than detainees in the
Detainees
nutritious meals per day.
•
From the general population's menu of the day.
•
Do detainees eat only with disposable utensils.
•
Is food ever used as
Each detainee maintains a normal level of personal
hygiene in the SMU.
• The detainees have the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three times a week.
If n
lain.
ees are provided:
• Barbering services.
• Recreation privileges in accordance with the
"Detainee Recreation" standard.
• Non-legal reading material.
•
Religious material.
•
The same correspondence privileges as
detainees in the general population.
• Telephone access similar to that of the general
population.
•
Personal
material.
A health care professional visits every detainee at least
three times a week.
• The shift supervisor visits each detainee daily.
• Weekends and ho
Procedures comply with the "Visitation" standard.
• The detainee retains visiting privileges.
• The visiting room available during normal
hours.

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Detainees do not have less
general population.
• Are they required to use the law library
separately, as a group? If so:
al materials
to them.
•
The SMU maintains a permanent log.
• Detainee-related activity, e.g., meals served,
visitors etc.
include completing the SMU Housing
Record (1-888) immediately upon a detainee's
placement in the SMU.
• Staff completes the form at the end of each
shift.
• CDFs and IGSA facilities use Form 1·888 (or
local
Staff record whether the detainee ate, showered,
exercised and took any medication during every shift.
Logs record all pertinent information, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidal/assaultive behavior,
etc..
• The medical officerlhealth care professional
signs each individual's record during each visit
• The housing officer initials the record when all
detainee services are completed or at the end
of the shift.
new record is created reach
detainee is
in Administrative Segregation.
• These weekly records are retained in the SMU
until the detainee's return to the general

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in daily shift log book.

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log

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Inspection team reviewed
the log books.

Information is
documented in shift log
book on a continual
basis.

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The quarters used for segregation are:
• Well-ventilated.
• Adequately lighted.
• Appropriately heated.
Maintained in a sanitary condition.

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with
All cells are
• The beds securely fastened to the floor or wall of
the cell.
to each cell or room
The number of detainees
do not exceed the number for which the space was
designate.
Does the OIC approve excess occupancy on a
basis.
When a detainee is segregated without clothing,
mattress, blanket, or pillow, (in a dry cell setting) a
justification is made and the decision is reviewed each
shift. Items are returned as soon as it is safe.
the same opportunities to
Detainees in
etc. as other detainees.
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Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious
meals/days.
• Selected from the Food Service's menu of the
day.
hment.
Food
is not used as
•
are allowed to maintain a normal level of
personal hygiene, including the opportunity to shower
and shave at least three times/week.
The detainees receive, unless documented as a threat
to security:
• Barbering services.
• Recreation privileges.
• Other~than·legal reading material.
• Religious material.
• The same correspondence privileges as other
detainees.
Personal
material.
phone access is limited by number or type of calls,
limits do not apply to the following:
• Calls about the detainee's immigration case or
other legal matters.
• Calls to consular/embassy officials.
• Calls during family emergencies (as determined
the
visits every detainee
A health care
disciplinary segregation every day, Monday through
Friday.
• The shift supervisor visit each segregated
detainee daily
Weekends
and holi
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receive
"Visitation" standard.
• Legal service providers notified of security
before a visit.
Visits from clergy are
The clergy member given the option of
visiting/not visiting the segregated detainee.
• Violent/uncooperative detainees denied access
to religious services when safety and security
would otherwise be affected.
SMU detainees have law library access.
• Violent/uncooperative detainees retain access
to the law library unless adjudicated a security
threat in writing.
• Legal material brought to individuals in the
SMU on a case-by-case basis.
• Staff document every incident of denied
access to the law Ii

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Medical visits usually are
twice each day, but no
less than once a day

Chaplain visits
detainee in Admin and
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documented, e.g.,
",,...TI\IITll'CiO visitors etc.
meals
Is the SPC's, the Special Management Housing Unit
Record (1-8880r equivalent) is prepared as soon as the
detainee is placed in the SMU.
•
All 1-888s filled out by the end of each shift
•
The CDF/IGSA facility use Form
•
1-888
ivalent local
SMU staff records whether
exercised, took medication, etc.
•
Details about the detainee logged, e.g., a
medical condition, suicidallviolent behavior,
etc.
•
The health care official sign individual records
after each visit.
•
The housing officer initials the record when all
detainee services are completed or at the end
of the shift.
•
A new record is created weekly for each
detainee in the SMU.
The SMU retains these records until the
•
detainee leaves the SMU.

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a separate log. it is
consolidated in the shift
log book.

Information is
documented in the shift
log book which is kept in
Central Control.

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This information is easily
accessible to Medical
Staff. Assistant Warden
and Warden for review

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a tool control procedure and an inspection system to
insure
Department heads are responsible for implementing this
standard in their departments.

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Tool inventories are required for:
• Maintenance Department
• Medial Department
• Food Service Department
• Electronics Shop
• Recreation Department

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the regular inventory
The facility has a facility pol
of all tools.
The policy sets minimum time lines for physical
inventory and all necessary documentation.
• ICE facilities use AMIS bar code labels when
required.

Entire facility is
inventoried quarterly.

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The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are
classified according to:
Restricted (dangerous/hazardous)

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Tool carts and tool room
is inventoried each day
Shadow board reflects
which tools are restricted
and non-restricted

Non Restricted (non-hazardous).

Department
tool-control
The facility
ensure that all

procedures in place to
Is are marked and readily identifiable.

The facility has an approved tool storage system.
• The system ensures that all stored tools are
accountable.
Commonly used tools (tools that can be
mounted) are stored in such a way that
notice.
missin tool
ity has procedures for the issuance of tools to
Each
ees.
staff
The facility has polfcies and procedures to address the
issue of lost tools. The policy and procedures include:
• Verbal and written notification.
• Procedures for detainee access.
• Necessary documentation/review for all
incidents of lost tools.
out tools are surveyed and disposed of
Broken or
and secure manner.
in an
All private or contract repairs and maintenance workers
under contract to the ICE, or other visitors, submit an
inventory of all tools prior to admittance into or departure
from the faci

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during every vehicle inspection.
Officers report deficiencies affecting operability.
Deficiencies are corrected before the vehicle
back into service.
Transporting officers:
• Limit driving time to 10 hours in any 15 hour
period.
•
Drive only after eight consecutive off-duty hours.
•
Do not receive transportation assignments after
having been on duty, in any capacity, for 15
hours.
• Drive a 50-hour maximum in a given work week;
a 70-hour maximum during eight consecutive
days.
• During emergency conditions (including bad
weather), officers may drive as long as
necessary and safe to reach a safe
area-exceed
the 10-hour limit.
Two officers
valid CDLs required in any bus
transporting detainees.
• When buses travel in tandem with detainees,
there two qualified officers per vehicle.
• An unaccompanied driver transport an empty
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start of each detai the
identification of all detainees being transported is
confirmed.
All
immediately prior to boarding
the
the bus or vehicle.
The facility ensures that the number of detainees
transported does not exceed the vehicles manufacturers
occu
level.
The
Ie crew conducts a visual count once all
passengers are on board and seated.
• Additional visual counts are made whenever the
vehicle makes a scheduled or unscheduled

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on
detainees.
Officers ensure that no one contacts
One
officer
remains
in
the
vehicle
at all times
•
when detainees are
Meals are provided during long distance transfers.
• The meals meet the minimum dietary standards,
utilized
as identified
the Service.
Food Service pickups before
The
accepting delivery (food wrapping, portions, quality,
quantity, thermos-transport containers, etc.).
• Before accepting the meals, the vehicle crew
raises and resolves questions, concerns, or
the
with
Service
Food
discrepancies
representative.
and
latrines,
drinking-water
• Basins,
containers/dispensers are cleaned and sanitized
on a fixed schedule.
Vehicles have:
• Two-way radios.
• Cellular telephones.
• Equipment boxes stocked in accordance with the
Use of Force Standard.
Personal property of a detainee transferring to another
facility:
• Is inventoried.
• Is inspected.
the detainee.
• Accom
The following contingencies are included in the written
procedures for vehicle crews:
• Attack
• Escape
• Hostage-taking
• Detainee sickness
• Detainee death
• Vehicle fire
• Riot
• Traffic accident
Mechanical problems
Natural
disasters
•
Severe weather
• Passenger list is not exclusively men or women
or

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contract is renegotiated
to include transportation
costs

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to respond in an
Written policy authorizes
immediate-use-ot-torce situation without a supervisor's
or direction.
When the detainee is n an area that is or can be
isolated (e.g., a locked cell, a range), posing no direct
threat to the detainee or others, officers must try to
to force.
resolve the situation without
asserts that calculated rather than
Written po
immediate use of force is feasible in most cases.
to e prescribed Confrontation
The facility
Avoidance Procedures.
• Ranking detention official, health
professional, and others confer before every
calculated use of torce.
forcibly moved and/or
When a detainee must
restrained and there is time for a calculated use of torce,
staff use the Use-ot-Force Team Technique.
• Under staff su

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.
• Uses restraints only when other nonconfrontational means, including verbal
ical.
have failed or are
Mecication may only be used for restraint purposes
when authorized by the Medical Authority as medically

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procedures that
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Medication only used in
conjunction with a court
order.

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Standard procedures associated with using four-point
restraints include:
• Soft restraints (e.g., vinyl)
• Dressing the detainee appropriately for the
temperature.
• A bed, mattress, and blanket/sheet.
• Checking the detainee at least every 15
minutes.
• Logging each check.
• Turning the bed-restrained detainee often
enough to prevent soreness or stiffness.
• Medical evaluation of the restrained
detainee twice per eight-hour shift.
• When qualified medical staff is not
immediately available, staff position the
detainee "face- n
The shift supervisor monitors the detainee's
position/condition every two hours.
• He/she allow the detainee to use the rest
room at these times under
use-of-force situations, staff contacts
staff once the detainee is under control.
When the OIC authorizes use of non-lethal weapons:
• Medical staff is consuHed before staff use
pepper spray/non-lethal weapons.
Medical staff review the detainee's medical
file before use of a non-lethal weapon is
authorized.
are taken when restraining pregnant

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review any use of force and the
of restraints.
All officers receive training in self-defense,
confrontation-avoidance techniques and the use of force
to control detainees.
• Specialized training is given Officers are
certified in all devices th use.
The officers are thoroughly
n the use of soft and
hard restraints.
In spes is the Use of Force form is used. In other
facilities (IGSAs I CDFs) this form or its equivalent is

oro

181

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181

0

0

181

0

0

181

D

0

181

D

D

181

D

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181

0

D

181

0

0

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OAt-Risk

facts, observations, other sources used, etc.)

r's Signature I Date

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note current climate and
at each IGSA.

181

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181

0

0

0

181

0

181

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Remarks: (Record significant facts, observations, other sources used, etc.)

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to regular requests within one week, if it is an emergency requests, facility will notify.

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When a detainee is represented by legal counselor a
legal representative, and a G-28 has been filed, the
representative of record is notified by the detainee's
Deportation Officer.
• The notification is recorded in the detainee's file
• When the A File is not available, notification is
noted within DACS
Notification
for the transfer and the
location of
The deportation officer
discretion regarding
the timing of the notification when extenuating
circumstances are involved.
The attorney and detainee are notified that it is their
responsibility to notify family members regarding a
transfer.
Facility policy
that:
• Times and transfer plans are never discussed
with the detainee prior to transfer.
• The detainee is not notified of the transfer until
immediately prior to departing the facility.
• The detainee is not permitted to make any
phone calls or have contact with any detainee in
the
eral
The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee
Transfer Notification Form.
• Form G-391 or equivalent authorizing the
removal of a detainee from a facil is used.
For medical transfers:
• The Detainee Immigration Health Service (or
IGSA)(DIHS) Medical Director or designee
approves the transfer.
• Medical transfers are coordinated through the
local ICE office.
• A medical transfer summary is completed and
ies the detainee.
Detainees in ICE facilities having DIHS staff and
medical care are transferred with a completed transfer
summary sheet in a sealed envelope with the detainee's
name and A-number and the envelope is marked
Medical Confidential.
For medical
receive
instructions
medical iss
Detainee's funds and valuables and property are
returned and transferred with the detainee to his/her
new location.
documentary procedures outlined in
and D are followed.
provided when transfers occur ring
ule meal times.

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<>"'f'nn... n~lni")'" the detainee when
transferred to a
sub-office.
A Files are forwarded to the receiving office via
overnight mail no later than one business day following
the t

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o Repeat Finding

Remarks: (Record significant facts, observations, other sources used, etc.)
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The following items must be inspected for compliance with those Justice Core Standards not
covered by the ICE Detention Standards:

1

6

Item
Written Policy and Procedures are in place to provide staff with the necessary
information to operate and maintain the facility on a daily basis and in accordance
with local, state, and federal law
ure are reviewed an
and
Written
provides for a system of monitoring through internal audits and reviews
The internal administrative audit is separate from any external audits or reviews
Audit or inspection reports identify areas of concern, identify necessary corrective
action, and provide for a system follow-up
Audit and Inspection reports are maintained on file until at least the next review is
conducted
. 0 the extent Possible, physical plant design facilitates continuous personal contact
and interaction between staff and detainees in the housing unit and recreation I
leisure areas.
Written policies and procedures are in place that outline a comprehensive program
that promotes and encourages staff/detainee communications. A daily rotation
schedule should be established to ensure adequate staff coverage is provided
out the meal.
th

8

Staff are provided appropriate annual cultural diversity or sensitivity training. Such
training is designed and implemented in a fashion that will further enhance
to communicate with detainees in an effective manner.
staff members'

9

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At-Risk

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(b)(6), (b)(7)c

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u.s.artment of Homeland Security
10 I 0 E-astWhatley Road

Oakdalc. L/\ 71463

u.s. Immigration

and Customs
Enforcement
November 2, 2005

MEMORANDUM FOR:

John P. Torres
Director (Acting)
Office of Detention and Removal

THROUGH:

Official Channels

FROM:

SUBJECT:

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center
Follow-Up Detention Review

On October 31- November 1,2005, a follow-up review was conducted for the Calcasieu Parish
Correctional Center located within the New Orleans Field Office. This review was performed under
the supervision of
Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC).
Immigration
Enforcement Agent, assisted the RIC in this review. The facility is used for detainees requiring
housing more than seventy-two (72) hours.
The scheduled annual review was conducted on June 20 - 22, 2005 and a recommendation was
made for a rating of "Good". However, on September 24,2005, Hurricane Rita made landfall in
Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane. The Lake Charles, Louisiana area suffered severe damage and
power outages. The detainee population was evacuated from the facility but the staff was required to
report in and remain at the facility to respond to emergencies. When the power was restored, the
staff worked diligently to clean and prepare the facility for repopulation. On October 12, 2005, the
Office of Public Health performed an inspection and determined the facility was cleared for
repopulation. In addition, the State Fire Marshal approved the facility for occupancy and allowed
them to house an additional 200 detainees if necessary until January 13, 2006.

Type of Review:
This review is a follow-up Operational Review to detennine general compliance with established
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Detention Standards.
Review Findings:
No DHS Standards have been identified as overall deficient.

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Report

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RIC Observations:
During the review in June 2005, the review team discovered that the facility did not have a policy to
test all incoming detainees for Tuberculosis (TB). The review team also discovered that the
correctional staff used to distribute medications was not properly trained. Warden Tete explained
that the new Sheriff's administration was in the process of creating a funding string to perform TB
testing on all new arrivals. He assured the review team that any new ICE detainees that entered the
facility who could not provide recent proof of TB clearance would be tested and funding would be
made available from another source. The new medical staff has now trained the correctional
officers to distribute medication after hours.
Please refer to the standard of Hold Rooms In Detention Facilities, under the component that reads,
"Indi viduals are not held in hold rooms for more than twelve hours". I marked this component
"No". The facility may keep a detainee in a hold room area longer than 12 hours awaiting medical
clearance or classification for dormitory assignment. If this becomes necessary, the detainee is
transferred to a private cell that is located within the holding area. This cell contains a bed and toilet
facilities and the detainee is made comfortable until the assignment process is complete.
Although the local ICE office currently handles land transportation, the review team inspected this
standard in the event the contract is renegotiated to include transportation costs.
The facility did not recei ve a thirty-day notice of this review, but no constraints or difficulties were
encountered. They were prepared for this review and readily produced the necessary documentation
to satisfy the components within each standard. They provided access to all departments and
buildings within the facility. The administrative staff and correctional officers are still dealing with
personal issues that were created as a result of the storm. Many are still residing in temporary
housing, awaiting the repair of their permanent dwellings. These setbacks have not prevented them
from performing their duties and providing a safe and secure environment for the detention
population.

Best Practice:
The facility has prepared an exceptional detainee handbook. In addition to the handbook, the
detainee population is provided with Inmate Television. Channel 16 is displayed in the dormitory
and living areas for a minimum of one hour each day. It provides a continuous review of the rules
and regulations, available rehabilitative and educational programs, religious services, disciplinary
policy, etc. New information pertinent to the detainee's daily living and any updates to policy and
procedures are displayed within minutes.

Recommended Rating and Justification:
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Good".
RIC Assurance Statement:
All findings of this review have been documented on Form G-324B and are supported by the written
documentation contained in the review file.

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review
receipt ofthis report to respond to all findings and recommendations.
Signature

Date

Final Rating:

0

Superior
Good
IZI Acceptable
D Deficient

o

DAt~Risk

Comments:

The Review Authority has downgraded the recommended rating of "Good." to "Acceptable." A
Tuberculosis (TB) policy needs to be developed and implemented.

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

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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
[8]
ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement

o
o

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
ACA
Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

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B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
[8] Field Office 0 HQ Inspection
Date[s] of Facility Review
October 31 - November 1, 2005

C. PreviousIMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
June 20 - 22, 2005
Previous Rating
Superior [8] Good 0 Acceptable 0 Deficient D At-Risk

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FaCI'Iity H'(story
Date Built
CCC -1990
CSP-1997 CWP-1999
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction I Bedspace Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
Yes ~ No Date:
Current Bedspace
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
1366
N umber:
Date:

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Executive Officer (WardenlOIClSuperintendent)

""UUo-VI .. ,,,:

(List Office with oversight responsibilities)

I

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
8,884
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
9072

miles from Field Office

Member 1 Title I Duty Location
1

Name of Team Member I Title I Duty Location
1
1

.

F CDFIIGSA I n fiormation OnlIy
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
October 27, 1997
ACB-8-1-00l
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$46.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
,
,
,
Estimated Man-days Per Year

I

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 infonnation 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 of ICE' detainees at your facility.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders'

Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

0

0

0

0

28

54

50

22

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0
7

# Times Four/Five Point
Restraints applied/used
I Detainee Medical
Referrals as a result of
sustained.

3

0

0

0

1-V

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Escapes
0

Grievances:

Deaths

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Psychiatric I Medical
Referrals

# Psychiatric Cases referred for
Outside Care

0

0

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

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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

•

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
Religious Practices
V
Work

Health Services
18.
19.
20.

Hunger Strikes
Medical Care
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Terminal Illness, Advanced Directives and Death

Control
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.

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 I Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added September 2004)

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

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

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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, 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.

Louisiana

Recommended Rating:

D Superior
[8] Good

D Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
Comments:

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

Office of Detention and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
4251 Street, NW
Washington, DC 20536

U.s. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement

MEMORANDUM FOR:

Craig Robinson
Acting Field Office
New Orleans Field ~u......,

FROM:
Acting Director
SUBJECT:

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Annual Review

The annual review of the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center conducted on October 31- November
1,2005, in Lake Charles, Louisiana has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been
assigned.
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):
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
Form G-324A, Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324A Worksheet, RIC Summary
Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.
2) A Tuberculosis (TB) policy needs to be developed and implemented.
3) The Field Office Director shall schedule the next annual review on or before
October 31,2006.
Should you or your staffhave any questions regarding this matter, please contact
Deputy Assistant Director, Detention Management Division at (202) 732_
cc: Official File
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