Office of Detention and Removal Operations
U.s. Department of Homeland Security
SOO 12111 Street, SW
Washington, DC 20S36

U.S. Immigration
and Customs
Enforcement
JAN 1 2 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

Felicia S. Skinner
Acting Field Office Director
Atlanta Field
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Acting Chief
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SUBJECT:

Hall County Detention Center Annual Review

The annual review of the Hall County Detention Center conducted on December 8-9,2008, in
Gainesville, Georgia, has been received. A final rating of Acceptable has been assigned.
The G-324B worksheets provided by the Reviewer-in-Charge (RIC) indicate the facility was
non-compliant with components in the Environmental Health and Safety standard which
requires a Plan of Action.
The rating was based on the RIC Summary Memorandum and supporting documentation. The
Field Office Director must remedy the deficient standards, and 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-324B Detention Facility Review Form, the G-324B Worksheet,
RIC Summary Memorandum, and a copy of this memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director is responsible for ensuring that the facility responds to all
fmdings and a Plan of Action is submitted to the Review Authority (RA) within 30
days.

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3) The RA will advise the Field Office Director once the Plan of Action is approved.
4) Once a Plan of Action is approved, the Field Office Director shall schedule a follow-up
on the above noted deficiencies within 90 days.
The Field Office is responsible for assisting the Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA)
facility to respond to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement findings when assistance is
requested. Notification to the facility shall include information that this assistance is available.
Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
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Compliance R~view
HaD County Detention Center
December 8-9, 2008
REPORT DATE - December 10, 2008

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Contract Number: ODT-6-D-OOO 1
Order Nllmber: HSCEOP-07-F-OI016
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Creative Corrections
6415 Calder, Suite B
Beaumont, TX 77706

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Detention Standards Compliance Unit
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Making a Difference!

December 11, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

James T. Hayes, Jr.,
Director
Office of Detention and Removal Operations

FROM:

. If'Reviewer-In-Ch;rge

SUBJECT:

Hall County Detention Center
Annual Detention Review

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Creative Corrections conducted ~ Annual Detention Review of the Hall County Detention
Center on December 8-9, 2008. The facility has an Intergovernmental Service Agreement with
. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The facility houses ICE detainees as well as
cOlmty and state offenders. As noted on the attached documents, the team of Subject Matter
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SME for Health
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, 5MB for Environmental Health and Safety; and
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Food Services.
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A closeout meeting was conducted on December 9, 2008, with Chief Captain
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Warden; Lt.
Assistant Jail Commander; Lt.
and
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Deportation Officer, during which all deficiencies, concerns, and recommendations were
discussed.

Type of Review
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to detenninegeneral compliance with the
established (ICE) National Detention Standards. The last review of this facility was conducted
on December 19-20,2007.
Review Summary
Hall County Detention Center is not accredited by the American Correctional Association, the
- National Commission on Correctional Health Care, or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations.

Standards Compliance
The following statistical infonnation outlined provides a direct comparison of the December
2007 ADR and this ADR conducted for 2008.

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Review

Compliant
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At-Risk
Not Applicable

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RIC Observations
The Hall County Detention Center is a secure, clean, and well managed facility with experienced
staff. The facility's staff and ICE staffhave an excellent working relationship which ensures the
health and welfare of detainees

Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge recommendation that the facility receive a rating of "Acceptable."
It is also the recommendation of the Reviewer-In-Charge that no Plan of Action is required and
this review should be closed.

RIC Assurance Statement
All findings of this review have been documented on the Detention Review Worksheet attached
and are supported by the written docwnentation contained in the review file .

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A. TYPE OF FACILITY REVIEWED
ICE Service Processing Center
---U~---COIC:::C=E Contract Detention Facility-----

Detention Facility Inspection Fonn
Facilities Used Under 72, hours
Estimated Man-days per Year
'Z 300

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B. CURRENT INSPECfION
Type ofInspection
Field Office [8] HQ Inspection
Date[s1 of Facility Review
December 8-~ 2008

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C. PREVIOUSIMOST RECENT FACILITY REVIEW
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
December 19-20 2007
Previous Rat~
Su{}erior U Good I8J Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

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D. NAME AND LOCATION OF FACILITY
Name
Hall Count Detention Center
Address
1700 Barber Road
City, State and Zip Code
Gainesville Geor ia 30501
County
'Hall
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
(Warden/O IC/Superintendent)
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Chief Ca tain
Telephone Number (Include Area Code)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with Oversight)
Atlanta GA
Distance from Field Office
65 Miles'
E. ICE Information
e ofInspector (Last Name, Title and Duty Station)
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Beaumont Texas
Name of Team Member / Title I Duty Location
Securi -SME I Creative Corrections
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eam Member I Title / Duty Location
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/ Medical-SME I Creative Corrections
Name of Team Member I TitleJ Duty Location
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Creative Corrections
Name of Team Member I Title / Duty Location
Food Service-SME I Creative Corrections
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F. CDFIIGSA INFORMATION ONLY
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
ACB-7-1-0020
28 1994
Basic Rates per Man-Day
$35.00
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
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G. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES [8] N/A
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
None
H. PROBLEMS I COMPLAINTS (COPIES MUST BE ATIACHED)

The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
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0 Class Action Finding
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
_0 M<l.ior Litigation· 0 Life/Saf~ Issues
[8J None

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FACILITY HIsTORY
Date Built
November 2007
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
N/A
Date New Construction I Bed Space Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
DYes [8J No Date:
Current Bed space
Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)
Number: N/A Date: N/A
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J. TOTAL FACILITY POPULATION
Total Facility Intake for Previous 12 montl\s
11!,.065.
Total ICE Man Days for Previous 12 months
3132
K. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL_HCE SPCs AND CDFs ONLY)
L-1
NlA
N/A

I AdultMale
I Adult Female

L-2
N/A
N/A

L-3
N/A
N/A

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FACILITY CAPACITY
Rated
O{lerational
Emergency
Adult Male
1002
1002
1002
Adult Female
24
24
24
[J Facility Holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and Older as Adults
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AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION
ICE
90
I AdultMale
I Adult Female
7

USMS
25

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Other
206
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N. FACILITY STAFFING LEVEL

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

SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT SUMMARY WORKSHEET
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scheduled review dates . .This worksheet must contain data for the past twelve months. We will use this worksheet in conjunction with
the ICE Detention Standards to assess your detention operations with regard to the needs of ICE and its detainee population. Failure
to co~plete this worksheet will result in a delay in processing this report, and may result in a reduction or removal of ICE detainees
from your facility.

Assault:
Offenders on
Offenders I .

Assault:

Deta.incc on
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Any attempted physical coniact 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 detainceslt)ffenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, worle stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.
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Form G-324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

DHS/ICE DETENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUMMARY REpORT
3. t\T-RISK

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7.
8.

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Admission and Release
Classification System
Detainee Handbook
Food Service
Funds and Personal Property
Detainee Grievance Procedures
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Beddin~; and Towels
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 Detention)
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
Tool Control
Transportation (Land management)
Use of Force
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
Detainee Transfer (Added
2004)

ALL FINDINGS OF DEFICIENT AND AT-RJS~ REQUIRE WRITTEN COMMENT DESCRIBING THE FINDING AND
WHAT IS NECESSARY TO REACH COMPLIANCE.

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RIC REVIEW ASSURANCE STATEMENT
By SIGNING BELOW, THE REVIEWER-IN-CHARGE (RIC) CERTIFIES THAT:

1.
2.

ALL FINDINGS OF NON-GOMPLIANCE WITH POLICY OR INADEQUATE CONTROLS, AND FINDINGS OF NOTEWORTHY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, CONTAINED IN THIS INSPECTION REpORT, ARE SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE THAT IS SUFFICIENT AND
RELIABLE; AND
WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS REVIEW, THE FACILITY IS OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND POLICY, AND
PROPERTY AND RESOURCES ARE BEING EFFICIENTLY UTILIZED AND ADEQUATELY SAFEGUARDED, EXCEPT FOR ANY
DEFICIENCIES NOTED IN THE REPORT.

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Title & Duty Location

Date

RIC Administration, Creative Corrections Beaumont Texas

December 9, 2008

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Security-SMB, Creative Corrections,·Beaumont,

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Safety-SME, Creative Corrections, Beaumont, Texas

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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Print Name, Title. & Duty Location

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RECOMMENDED RATING:

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Food Services-SMB, Creative Corrections, Beaumont,

~ ACCEPTABLE

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COMMENTS: The Hall County Detention Center management team operates a secure, clean facility. Detainees are treated with
respect and receive humane treatment which ensures their welfare while being confined.
On February 28, 2008, IGE and the Hall County's Sheriffs Office signed a Memorandum of Agreement which
authorizes a maximum of nine officers to be train~d and certified for the 287(g) program. Currently, four officers
have been trained under the authority of Section 287(g).
Since the last review, one death occurred at the facility. Mr. Larry Smallwood was an extremely obese individual
who passed away from heart disease.

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Form 0-324B SIS (Rev. 7/9/07)

HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

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

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OAt-Risk

Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the "Acceptable" rating. A Plan of Action is required to address the
non-compliant components in the Environmental Health and Safety standard.

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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-324B Inspection Form)
This Form to be used for Inspections of all Facilities Used Under 72 Hours

ICE Detention Standards Review Worksheet
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Local J ail- I GSA
State Facility - IGSA
ICE Contract Detention Facility

Name
Hall County Detention Center
Address (Street and N;Jme)
1700 Barber Road
City~ State and Zip Code
Gainesville~ Georgia 30501
County
Hall
Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OIC/Superintendent)
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Chief Captain
Name and Title of Reviewer-In-Charge
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Date[sj of Review
December 8-9, 2008
Type of Review
r8JHeadquarters

o Operational

DSpecial Assessment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
_.. ~-~·DETAlNEE SERVICES STANDARDS . ..(SECTION I) ...........................................................~~.......... ,..~, ...................,.....!.!.!.~•••••••• , ••••• J
ADMISSION AND RELEASE ...................................... ; ............................................................ : .................................................... .
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ........................... , ............................................................................................................................. .
DETAINEE HANDBOOK.................................................. ; ............................................................................................................ .
FOOD SERVICE ...................................................................... : ................................................................................................... .
FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ........................................................................................................................................... ..
. DETAINEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES .............................. : ....................................................................................................... ..
ISSUANCE AND EXCHANGE OF' CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS ....................................................................................... ..
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES ............................................................................................................................................................. ..
ACCESS TO TELEPHONES ............... '" .......................................................... '" ...................................... ..
VISITATION ............................... : ..................................................................................................... .
HEALTH SERVICES STANDARDS (SECTION II) .............................................................................................................. 15
ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE ................................................................................................................................................... .
SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION .............................................................................................................................. .
SECURITY AND CONTROL STANDARDS (SECTION 111).........................................................................;......................... 19
CONTRABAND ................. : ..................................................................................................... : .................................................... .
DETENTION FILES ......................................................................................................................... , .......................................... ..
DISCIPLINARY POLICY ............................................................................................................................................................. ..
EMERGENCY PLANS .......................... : ....................................................................................................................................... .
ENVIRONMENTAL lIEALTH AND SAFETY ............................................ : ............................ :........................................................ .
HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES ................................................................................................................................. .
KEY AND LOCK CONTROL .: ......................................................................................... ~ ............................................................. .
POPULATION COUNTS ..................................................................................................................................................... ~ ......... .
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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NOTE: FOR EACH STANDARD RATED BELOW ACCEPTABLE. FACQTfmS MUST ATTACH APLAN OF ACTION FOR BRINGING
OPERATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE. EAcH fACILITY SHouLD EXAMINE TIlE ENTIREWORKSBEEr TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF
IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING THOSE STANDARDS WHERE AN OVE.RAI,L FINDIN(}OF ACCEPTABLE WAS ACHIEVED.

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SECTIONI"

DETAINEE SERVICES STANDARDS

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ADMiSSION AND RELEASE

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POLICY: ALL DETAINEES WILL BE ADMfITED AND RELEASED IN A MANNER TIlAT ENSURES THEIR HEALTIf, SAFETY;'AND WELFARE. THE
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE WILL, AMONG OTH~R THINGS INCLUDE MEDICAL SCREENING; AFILE-BASIlD AsSESSMENfAND CLASSIFICATiON
PROCESS~ABo6'rSEARCH;ANDA:gE&tCH OFPEiWONAD3EWl'fGINGS; WHICHWlLL lm1NVENJ'OR.mu,~ ANIJSAPEGUARDED-AS- .
NECESSARY.
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COMPONENTS
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REMARKs
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In-processing includes an orientation of the facility.
The Hall County Detention
Center booking officer gives
each detainee a handbook which
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covers the orientation to the
facility.
An RN is assigned to the
Medical screenings are perfonned by medical staffQ! persons who have
booking area 24 hours a day, 7
received specialized training for the purpose of conducting an initial
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health screening.
days a week, to perform medical
screenilllis.
All new arrivals are searched in accordance with the "Detainee Search"
standard. An officer of the same sex as the detainee conducts the search
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and the search is conducted in an area that affords as much privacy as
possible.
Detainees are stripped searched only when cause has been established
and not as routine policy. Non-criminal detainees are not strip-searched
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but are patted down, unless reasonable suspicion is established.
The "Contraband" standard governs all personal property searches.
Inventories of each new
IGSAs/CDFs use or have a similar contraband standard. Staffpr~pares
detainee's property is completed
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a complete inventory of each detainee's possessions. The detainee
and filed in a detention file.
receives a copy.
Two officers are present during the processing of detainee funds and
Receipt of detainee funds are
valuables during admissions pr<>cessing to the facility. Both officers
processed by two booking
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verify funds and valuables.
officers.
Staff completes Form 1-387 or similar form for CDFs and IGSAs for
every lost or missing property claim. Facilities forward aU 1-387 claims
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to ICE.
Detainees are issued appropriate and sufficient clothing and bedding for
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the climatic conditions.
The tacility provides and replenishes personal hygiene items as needed.
Gender-specific items are available. ICE Detainees are not charged for
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All releases are properly coordinated with ICE using a Fonn 1-203.
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Staff completes paperwork/forms for release as required.
The releasing officer is required
to complete a release checklist
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and file the signed form in the
detention file.

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FINDING

REMARKS:
Detainees are admitted and released in a manner which ensures their health and safety.

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AUDITOR'S SIGNATURE / DATE

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CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
POLIC,Y: ALL FACll..ITIES Wll..L DEVELOP. AND IMPLEMENT. A SYSTEM ACCOJU)ING :':0 WHICH IGE DETAINEES ill CLASSIFIED. THE
.CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WlLLENSURE THAT EACH DBJAINEE ISPLAGED INTHB APPROPRIATE CATEGORY, PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM

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COMPONENTS.
The facility has a system for separating criminal and non-criminal ICE
detainees. Violent offenders are separated from non-violent offenders.

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REMARKS
The Hall County Detention
Center utilizes the "Inmate
Management" computer
program to classify detainees.
The facility has dormitory
housing for non-violent
offenders and secure cell
housing for violent offenders.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
The classification system utilized separates violent from non-violent offenders.

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DETAINEE HANDBOOK
POLICY: EVERY OlC WILL DEVEWP A SITE-SPECIFIC DETAINEE HANDBOOK TO SERVE AS AN OvERVlEW OF, AND GUIDE TO, THE DETENTION
POLICrE$, RULES, AND PROCEDURES IN EFFECTAT.THE FACILITY. THEHANDBooKWILL ALSO DESCRIB.E THE SERVICES, PROORAMS, AND
_91'POJ~JUN~S AV~BLE THROtJQH V:@QUS SOURCES, INcLUDING
ORGANIZATIONS,
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WILL RECEIVE A COpy OF THIS HANDBOOK UPON ADMISSION TO THE FACILITY.
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REMARKS
The detainee handbook is written in English and translated into Spanish,
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and Spanish.
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The handbook identifies:
• Initial issue of clothing and bedding, and personal hygiene
items;
• When a medical examination will be conducted;
All subjects are addressed
• The telephone policy, debit card procedures, direct and free
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calls, locations of telephones, policy when telephone demand
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handbook.
is high, Policy and procedures for emergency phone calls, and
the Detainee Message System;
• Facility search procedures and contraband policy; and
• Facility visiting hours and schedule, and visiting rules and
regulations
The handbook describes the detainee disciplinary policy and procedures,
to include:
• Prohibited acts and severity scale sanctions;
• Time limits in the Disciplinary Process;
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• Sick call procedures for general popUlation and segregation;
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• The rights and responsibilities of all detainees.
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The detainee handbook consists of39 pages. There is a table of contents' at the beginning of the handbook covering each required item
addressed in this standard. The latest revision was completed in August 2008. The handbook provides the detainees with adequate
information to meet their required responsibilities and provides theinfonnation necessary for them to address their concerns.

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F'QODSERVICE
,POLICY:EYERYFACILITYWILLPROVIOEDETNNEESINITsCAREWrrHNurRlTtOUSAND/.PPETIZINOMBALS,PREPMEDINACCORDANCEWrni"
,THE lUGHESTSANITARy'STANDARJ:)S." ,
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Trained staff supervises the food service program. _

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

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The food service manager has
13 years of food service
experience with 5 years as a
manager. She is certified in
ACA requirements and ServSafe food handling.
Knives and tools are properly
inventoried and only one person
has control of the key,

All knives not in a secure cutting room are physically secured to the
workstation and staff directly supervises detainees using knives at these
workstations. Staffmonitorthe condition of knives and dining utensils

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Detainees are served at least three meals daily. No more than 14 hours
elapse between the last meal served and the first meal of the following
day,
A registered dietitian conducts a complete nutritional analysis of every
master-cycle menu planned.

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The food service program addresses medical diets.

Satellite-feeding programs follow guidelines for proper sanitation.

Hot and cold foods are maintained at the prescribed, "safe"
temperature(s) after two hours. (140 degrees for hot - 40 degrees for
cold)
All meals are provided in nutritionally adequate portions.
Food is not used to punish or reward detainees based upon behavior.
Standard operating procedures include weekly inspections of all food
service areas, including diniIig and food-preparation areas and
equipment.

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A registered dietician has
conducted a nutritional analysis
for the 28 day cycle menu used
at this facility.
Medical diets are approved by
the medical department and
monitored by food service staff.
Meals are served via satellitefeeding. While enclosed food
carts are not used for
transportation, there is constant
staff supervision.
The proper temperatures are
maintained on all food items.

Daily and weekly sanitation
inspections are conducted.
Inspection results are
maintained in the manager's
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FOODSERVICE
POLICY: EVERY FACILl'rr WILL PROVIDE DETAINEES IN ITS CARE WIT:HNUTRrrIOUS AND APPETIZING MEALS, PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE HIGHEST SANITARY STANDARDS;
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Equipment is inspected daily.

Procedures include inspecting all incoming food shipments for damage,
contamination and pest infestation.
Storage areas are locked.

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Equipment is included in the
daily and weekly inspections.
The staff operates an effective
"Clean As You Go" policy.
All food shipments are inspected
by food service staff.
Storage areas are properly
secured when not in use.
REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
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, FUNDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
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POLICY: ALL FACILITIES WlLLIMPLEMENT PROCEDURES TO CONTROL AND SAFEGUARD DETAINEES' PERSONAL PROPERTY. PROCEDURES WILL
'PR()VIDE' foR THE SECURE SToRAdBOF FtJNtiS, VALlJABtES,BAGGAGE, AND011IER PERSONAL PROPERTY; THE DOCUMENTATION AND
RECEIPTING OF SllRRENDEREDPROPERTY; AND THE iNiTIAL AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED INVENTORYING OF ALL FUNDS, VALUABLES, AND
OTHER PROPERTY.

o STANDARD NA: (IGSA ONLy) CHECK TIlls BOXIJi' ALL ICE DETAINEE FuNDs, VALUABLES ~ND Pa,OPERTYARE HANDLED .ONLY
. BY THE iCE FIELD OFFICE OR SUB-OFFICE IN CONTROL OF THE DETAINEE CASE.

COMPONENTS
Detainee funds and valuables are properly separated, stored, and are
accessible only by designated supervisor(s).

Detainees' large valuables are secured in a location accessible to
designated supervisor(s) or processin~ staff only__
Two officers are present during the processing of detainee funds and
valuables during in-processing to the facility. Both officers verify funds
and valuables.
Staff forwards an arriving detainee's medicine to the medical staff.
Staff searches arriving detainees and their personal property for
contraband.

Staff procedures follow written policy for returning forgotten property to
detainees.
Property discrepancies are immediately reported to the CDEO or Chief of
Security.

CDF/IGSA facility procedures for handling detainee propertY claims are

similar with the ICE standard.

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REMARKS

Property is secured in the
property room and only
accessible to property room staff
or supervisors. General Order,
Inmate Property Control #9.302-04, Page 2.

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Two staff members verify all
funds received into the facility
by detainees.
Contraband found during the
intake process is turned over to
the arresting officer(s) or
retained and confiscated for
disposal.

All discrepancies are

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investigated by the shift
commander for disposition.
General Order, Inmate Property
Control #9.3-02-04, Page 5.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
The Hall County Detention Center has implemented procedures to control and safeguard detainees' personal property.

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DETAINEE GRlEV ANCE PROCEDURES
POLICY: EVERY FACILITY WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) FOR ADDRESSING DET~E
GRlEVANCES IN TIMELY FASHION. EACH STEP IN THE PROCESS WILL OCCUR WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME FRAME. AMONG OTHER THINGS, A
-G~ffiVANCE\Vir.iilE iROCESSEI),INVEsTIOATEn; ANDDECIOED (SUBJECT TO APPEAL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOPS; AGRlEVANCE
COMMITTEE WILI.; CONVENE AS PROVIDED IN THE SOPS. STANDARD PROCEDURE WUL INCLUDE PROVIDING THE DETAINEE WITH A WRITfEN
RESPONSE TO ANY FORMAL GRIEVANCE, WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE BASIS FOR THE DECISION. THE FACxLrrYWILLALSO ESTABLISH STANDARD
PROCEDURES FORBANDLING EMERGENCY GRIEVANcEs. ALLGRlBVANCES WILL RECEIVE SUPERVISORY REVlEW. REPRlsALAGAINSTTHB FILER
OF AoRiEvANCE WILL NOTBETOLERATED.
.Y
REMARKS
COMPONENTS
NA
N
Every member of the staff knows how to identify emergency grievances,
Facility Operations General
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including the procedures for expediting them.
0 Order, 9.5-05-05, addresses
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grievance procedures.
There are documented or substantiated cases of staff harassing,
disciplining, penalizing, or otherwise retaliating against a detainee who
There were no cases documented
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lodged a complaint:
• If yes, explain.
Procedures include maintaining a Detainee Grievance Log.
• If not, an alternative acceptable record keeping system is
maintained.
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• ''Nuisance complaints" are identified in the records.
• For quality control purposes, staff document nuisance
complaints received but not filed.
Staff is required to forward any grievance that includes officer
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misconduct to a higher official or, in a CDFIIGSA facility, to ICE.
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REMARKS:
Grievance process and procedures are in place. Detainees are provided the necessary avenue to voice their concerns. There have been
243 grievances filed in 2008. Review of the file indicated most issues were minor in nature. There were no grievances filed for
misconduct, abuse, or threats from staff.

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ISSUANCE AND EXCHANGE OF CLOTHING, BEDDING, AND TOWELS
POLICY: ICE REQUIRES iliAT ALL FACILITIES HOUSING ICE DlITAINEESPROVroECLEAN CLOTHING, BEDDING, LINENS, ANOTOWELS TO EVERY
-JCEDElAlNEEUl'ON ARRNAL.-FURTHER,-FACILITIES SOOLPROVIDE lCEDBTAINEBS WITH REQULAREXCHANGES OF CLOTHING, LINEN&,ANB
TOWELS FOR AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN DETENTION.
COMPONENTS
YES
NO , NA
REMARKS
All new detainees are issued clean, temperature-appropriate, presentable
Facility Operations General
clothing during in-processing.
Orders, 9.4-04-04, and 9.4-040
0 05, address the issuance and
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exchange of clothing, bedding,
linens, and towels.
New detainees are issued clean bedding, linens, and a towel.
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o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

A review of policies and procedures indicates detainees are afforded the clothing, bedding, and linens as required by this standard .
. Observations of the laundry process showed it is a very efficient and well supervised operation.

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RELIGIOl,JS PRACTICES

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POLIt~: FACILlTIESwiL{ PROVIDE ICE DETAINEES OFALLFAlrHS WITH REAS6NABLE ANDEQUITABLEOPPORWNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
". PRACTICES OF. THEIR FAITH,UMITED ONLY BY THE CX)NSrMwrSOF SAFm, SECuRITY; Tmi ORnERLY'OPEAATIONS OF THE FACILITY AND
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Detainees are allowed to engage in religious services.

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religious faith.

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General Order, Religious
Programs, #9.5-02-03, Page 1,
authorizes individual and group
religious services.
Interviews with staff revealed
that no religious holidays are
excluded from the detainee
observance schedule.
Detainees are authorized to
retain Bibles and other religious
materials for~rsonal use.
REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center provides detainees with reasonable and equitable opportunities for all faiths.

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"DETAlNEETELEPHONE ACCESS
"

,', POLICY: AIL FACILITIES.HOUSiNO ICEDETAlNEES WILL PERMIT DETAINEES ~ REASONABLEANo EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TELEPHONES.,
COMPONENTS'

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Detainees are allowed access to telephones during established facility
waking hours.

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Upon admittance, detainees are made aware of the facility's telephone
access policy.

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Detainees are afforded a reasonable degree o/privacy for legal phone
calls.
Emergency phone call messages are immediately given to detainees.

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Detainees are allowed to return emergency phone calls as soon as
possible.
Detainees in disciplinary segregation are allowed phone calls to
consular/embassy officials.

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The OIG phone number for reporting abuse is progranuned into the
detainee phone system and the phone number was checked by the
inspector during the review.
Detainees in disciplinary segregation are allowed phone calls for family
emergencies.
Detainees in administrative segregation and protective custody are
afforded the same telephone privileges as that in general population.
When 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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Telephones are turned on when
detainees are allowed out of
their cells/dormitory sleeping
areas.
The Hall County Detention
Center detainee handbook
provides the procedures for
telephone use on page 26.

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The telephone number is
programmed into the phone
system by the facility contractor,
"PCS,"

Notification is not posted by the
phone. However, detainees are
notified in writing in the
detainee handbook, page 26.
Also, the automated phone
system informs each detainee
that their phone call is
monitored.

o REPEAT FINDING

OAT-RIsK

REMARKS:
Detainees have reasonable access to telephones.
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VISITATION
POLICY: 1(~E SHALL PERMIT DETAINEES TO VISIT WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, LEOAL.REPRESENTATIVES, SPECIAL JNTERESTOROUPS, AND THE NEWS
MEDIA.
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There is a written visitation schedule and hours for geneml visitation.

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Visitors are searched and identified according to standard requirements.

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The visiting rules are posted in
the facility's lobby and on the
facility web page.
The log of visitors is maintained
by the receptionist.
The receptionist checks each
individual's credentials and
visitors must pass through a
metal detector.
REPEAT FINDlNG

REMARKS:

All detainees may receive visits from family, friends, or legal representatives.

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SECTIONll
HEALTH SERVICES STANDARDS

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ACCESS.TO MEDICAL CARE
POLICY: EVERY FACILITY WILL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN ACCREDITED!ACCREDITArION-WORTHY HEALTH PROGRAM FOR TIlE OENERAL
WELL-BEING OF ICE DETAINEES.
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Facilities operate a health care facility in compliance with state and local
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laws 'and guidelines.
Policy # 9.4-Q2-02, II, A, states
The facility's in-processing procedures for arriving detainees include
"Inmate medical screening for
medical screening.
inma~es commences upon the
inmate's
arrival at the facility
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and is performed by healthlicensed or qualified health care
personnel."
The Detainee Handbook
All detainees have access to and receive medical care.
describes the medical, mental,
and
dental services that are
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available and how to access
services.
Pharmaceuticals are stored in a
Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area.
behind locked doors and
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in the medication carts that are
locked when not in use.
Medical screening includes a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
The intake screening form was
changed to allow for TB tests to
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intake screening.
Detainees in the Special Management Unit have access to health care
Policy # 9.3-04-01 addresses
access to health care services by
services.
detainees in the Special
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specifies, "each inmate will
receive daily visits from a health
care provider."
The facility has a written plan for the delivery of 24-hour emergency
Policy # 9.4-02-02.provides for
health care when no medical personnel are on duty at the facility, or when
the delivery of 24 hour
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are medical personnel on-site 24
hours a day.
Detention staff is trained to respond to health-related emergencies within
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a 4-minute response time.
Where staff is used to distribute medication, a health care provider.
Policy # 9.4-02-07 addresses
properly trains these officers.
medication administration. This
policy states "All medication
dispensed to inmates will be
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handled by properly trained and
qualified health care staff who
are under the supervision of the
facility physician."

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ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE

POLICY: EVERY FAClLlJ'V WILL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ~ ACCREDITEDIACCREDlTATION-WORTHYHEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE GENERAL
~WEI,.L~B!':ING_OF ICE PETAINEES.

The medical unit keeps written records of medication that is distributed.

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Detainees are required to sign a refusal to consent form when medical
treatment is refused.

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The administration of
medication is documented on
the Medication Administration
Record by the health care staff.
A refusal form is signed by the
detainee and the health care
personnel when a detainee
refuses to accept medication and
or medical treatment.
REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

The Medical Unit at Ha.ll County Dete?'on Center is compliant with ICE standards for Access to Medical Care.
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SUICIDE PR:EVENTIONAND INTERVENTION
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~TiANDLlrPOTENTIALLY SUICIDAL lNblVIDUALSWffifsffiJsmvITY;StJPEriViSIONtANDlUl~; 'ACLINTCALLYSmClDAl:DETAlNEE WILL~

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Every new staff member receives suicide-prevention training. Suicideprevention training oeeurs during the employee orientation program.
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• Recognize potentially suicidal behavior;
• Refer potentially suicidal detainees, following facility
procedures; and
• Understand and apply suicide-prevention techniques.

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Policy # 9.4-01-01 includes
suicide-prevention training for
the correctional staff during
orientation; Policy # 9.1-04-02
includes suicide-prevention
training for the medical staff
during orientation.
The suicide-prevention and
intervention training provided to
the medical and correctional
staff includes potential suicidal
behavior, potential suicidal
detainees, and suicideprevention techniques.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

The Suicide Prevention and Intervention program in place at Hall County Detention Center includes training during orientation and
annually for the medical and correctional staff. This is compliant with all ICE standards for Suicide Prevention and Intervention.

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SECTIONID
SECURITY AND CONTROL

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.. CONTRABAND

POLICY: AlL DETENTION fACILITIES WILL ENSURE THE PROPERHAl'fDLlNO AND DISPOSAL OF ALL CONTRABAND. DOCUMENTATION OF
CONTRABAND DESTRUCTION IS REQUIRED •
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. COMPONENTS' .
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The facility follows a written procedure for handling illegal contraband.
Staff inventory, hold, and report it when necessary to the proper authority
for action/possible seizure.

Upon admittance, detainees receive notice of items they can and cannot
possess.

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Operation Manual, Chapter 3
Section 9.3-01-01, Searches for
Contraband Control, provides
staff with instructions on how to
inventory, hold, and refer
contraband to the proper
authority for action/possible
seizure. The facility also has
procedures in place for
confiscating contraband.
The detainee handbook indicates
items not issued through the
proper channels will be
considered contraband.
REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

The Hall County Detention Center Policy, Operation Manual, Section 9.03-01-1, Contraband Control, provides direction for handling
and identifying illegal contraband. The policy provides staff with instructions on how to inventory, hold, and refer contraband to the
proper authority for action/possible seizure.

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DETENl'ION FILES
POLICY:,
FACILITY WILLc:REATEADETENTION FILBFbREVERYICEDETk-JEEBOO~D'lNTbnffi FACILITY, EXCLUDrN,G ONLY
DETAINEES SCHEDuLED TO DEPART WITHIN 24 HOuRs. THE DETENTION FILE WlLI, CONTAIN cOPIES AND; IN SOMECASES, THE ORIGINAL OF
~ -SPECIFmOBOCuMENTS£oNcERNINaTHE DET-AiNEB'SSTA,Y IN"1llE:FACW:.'CtAsSIFICATION SHEET,MEDICAI:QuEs1l0NNAlRlkpRQPERTY'

EVERY

: )NVENrORYSREETDISCIPLINARY DoCUMENTS,
','COMPONENTS

ETC.

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A detention file is created for every new arrival whose stay will exceed
24 hours.

The detainee detention file contains either originals or copies of
documentation and forms generated during the admissions process.
The detainee's detention file also contains documents generated during
the detainee's custody.
• Special requests
• Any G-589s andlor 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 secure area. If not, the
cabinets are lockable and distribution ofthe keys is limited to supervisors.

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o

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o

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The detention file 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.
The officer closing the detention fIle makes a notation that the file is
complete and ready to be archived.

Staff makes copies and sends documents from the file when properly
requested by supervisory personnel at the receiving facility or office.
Appropriate staffhas access to the detention files, and 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
department.

t8J ACCEPTABLE

o

DEFICIENT

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OAT-RISK

o

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Detention files are created for
each detainee, but detainees are
usually transferred within one
day.

Hall County Detention Center
has a secure room for detainee
records.

The releasing officer must
complete a "release checklist"
and sign the form prior to the
file being archived.

The records supervisor
maintains a log for all detention
files removed from the records
office area.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Detention files are maintained and completed in a timely manner.

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DISCIPLINARY POLICY
POLICY: ALL FACILITIES HOUSING ICE DETAINEES ARE AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE DISCIPLINE ON DEtAINEES. WHOSE BEHAVIOR IS }lOT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIO}lS •
.
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NA
REMARKS
N

The facility has a written disciplinary system using progressive levels of
reviews and appeals.

The facility rules state that disciplinary action shall not be capricious or
retaliatory.

Written rules prohibit staff from imposing or permitting the following
sanctions:
•
corporal punishment
•
deviations from normal food service
•
clothing deprivation
•
bedding deprivation
•
denial of personal hygiene items
•
loss of correspondence privileges
•
deprivation of phy§ical exercise
The rules of conduct, sanctions, and procedures for violations are defined
in writing and communicated to all detainees verbally and in writing.
The following items are conspicuously posted in Spanish and English;
and other dominate languages used in the facility:
•
Rights and Responsibilities
•
Prohibited Acts
• Disciplinary Severity Scale
• Sanctions
When minor rule violations or prohibited acts occur, infolmal resolutions
. are encouraged.

I2Sl ACCEPTABLE

o

DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

o

o

o

o

o

o

o
D

The facility's Rules and
Discipline, Chapter 3, Section 6,
reflects the procedures and
rights of detainees, and the
appeal procedures for the
facility.
Written procedures Inmate
Rights and Privileges, address
the issue of capricious and
retaliatory actions.

o

Inmate Rules and Discipline,
Chapter 3, Section 6, addresses
the rules which prohibit staff
from imposing these actions.

o

The rules of conduct are defined
in the handbook issued to the
detainees.

o

The handbook for detainees
covers the areas of this section,
and is printed in English and .
Spanish.

o

,The staff is encouraged to use
informal resolutions for minor
. rule violations .

.o

REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center meets the requirements to properly impose discipline on detainees whose behavior is not in compliance
with the rules and regulations:

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. .. .

ElVIERGENCY(CONTINGENcy)
PLANS .
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pOLIty ALL FACILITIES HOWiNG iCEDETAiNEEsWni~vbNo TOEMmtGENCms WrrH APREDETER,Mll'ffiD STANDARDIZED PLAN TO MINIMizE
·TIffiiIARMING'6FHUMANLWEANbJHEDESTRUitI()l't'oirflIDPSlnV;·ITTSR$COMMm¢EDTHATSPCscAlsn:>CDFSEkrnRINTOAGREEMENT,

VIA MmAORANoUM OF UNDERSTANDINGJMOUkwrrH FEDERAL-<-LocAL AND STAiiAGENOOtOASSTST iN TIMEs OF EMERGENCY.

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Policy precludes detainees or detainee groups from exercising control or
authority over other detainees.

Detainees are protected from:
• Personal abuse
• Corporal punishment
• Personal injury
• Disease
• Property damage
• Harassment from other detainees
Written procedures cover:
• WorkIFood Strike
• Disturbances
• Escapes
• Bomb Threats
• Adverse Weather
• Facility Evacuation
• Internal Hostages·

o ACCEPTABLE

181

0

o

o

o

DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

.. NA:·

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REMARKs

0

Operation Manual, Chapter 2,
Section 2, Emergency
Procedures, precludes detainees
from exercising control or
authority over other detainees.

o

The Emergency Preparedness
Plans are a standardized plan to
minimize the harming of human
life and the destruction of
property.

o

The facility has written
procedures that cover all
required areas for Emergency
Plans.
..

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center has well written procedures for the Emergency Plans.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
POJ.,IC1':· EVERY FACftirY WILL CONTROL FLAMMABLE, 'rOXIC,MW CAUSTIC MATERIALS THROUGl:IAHAZAROOUS MATERJA.lS PROGRAM. THE·
PRdGRAMWILLINCLUDE,AMONG OTHER THINGS,
IDENTIFICATION
LABELINO OF fIAZAROOUS MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
. ·~p'LICf\BLE STANDARbs'iE;O., NATIoNAl; FIREPROTECfION AsSOcIA'tION [NFPA]);- IDENTIFICATIPN·OI1INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS,AND
SAFE"HANDLINO PROCEDUREs .••
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. Y
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NA

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The facility has a system for storing, issuing, and maintaining inventories
of hazardous materials.

o

o

Constant inventories are maintained for all flammable, toxic, and caustic
substances used/stored in each section of the facility.

o

o

The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) file is up-to-date
for every hazardous substance used.

o
All personnel using flammable, toxic, and/or caustic substances follow
the prescribed procedures. They:·
• Wear personal protective equipment; and
• Report hazards and spllls to the designated official.
The MSDSs are readily accessible to staff and detainees in work areas.
Hazardous materials are always issued under proper supervision.
• Quantities are limited; and
• Staff always supervises detainees using these substances.
The facility has sufficient ventilation, and provides and ensures clean air
exchanges throughout all buildings.

Vents return vents, and air conditioning ducts are not blocked or
obstructed in cells or anywhere in the facility.
Living units are maintained at appropriate temperatures in accordance
with industry standards. (68 to 74 degrees in the winter and 72 to 78
degrees in the summer.)
Shower and sink water temperatures do not exceed the industry standard
of 120 degrees.

Operations Order 9.3-01-17,
addresses the storage, issuance,
and accountability of hazardous
materials.
Inventories were not maintained
on all flammable, toxic, and
caustic materials. Cleaning
supplies in the facility are
inventoried and controlled;
however, the maintenance area
did not have an inventory
system. Staff concurred with the
finding and was completing
constant inventories on all the
materials but was not finished
when the review was completed.

o

MSDS's were missing for
hazardous materials in the
facility with the exception of
cleaning supplies. Staff was
attempting to update the MSDS
files but had not completed the
update prior to the completion
of the review.
Observations indicated
protective equipment was used
when needed.

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There is a preventive
maintenance program to en~ure
the ventilation system provides
adequate air exchanges
throughout the facility.

The HVAC system provides a
comfortable temperature range
throughout all areas.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY'
-.. KNVIR.oNMENTAL
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.P~LI(N: EVERYFACiLlTYWIiicONTROL~LE, TQXIC"ANDCAUS11CMA~ rHROVOiIAaAZARnOUSMAlEirArsPROoAAt,;t THE,

-PROORAMWItLINCLuPEi AMONG-OTIiERTmNGS,TIffiIDEi&iFICATIONANDLABEL~Gbf/~~$MATEliJpisiNACCORDANGEwrrH .
;:Ai:pllp~W~TANDARi$S_ ~E;O:;l'fApo~4:~·'PRoTECr16~:ASSOCtAri~fjlN,FPA]5.;'i1?~N1Y!qATxRN~F'·mc.oM»iTIB!;E_'_MA~, A1-iQi
.SAFE-HANDLING PR(j(;EOURES ' .!:"
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Staff directly supervise and acCount for products with methyl alcohol.
Staff receives a list of products containing diluted methyl alcohol, e.g.,
shoe dye. All such products are clearly labeled. "Accountability"
includes issuing such products to detainees in the smallest workable
quantities.
A technically qualified officer conducts the fire and safety inspections.
The facility has an approved fire prevention, control, and evacuation plan.
The plan requires:
• Monthly fire inspections;
• Fire protection equipment strategically located throughout the
facility;
• Public posting of emergency plans with accessible
building/room floor plans;
• Exit signs and directional arrows; and
• An area-specific exit diagram conspicuously posted in the
diagrammed area.
Written procedures regulate the handling and disposal of used needles
and other sharp objects.

Standard cleaning practices include:
• Using specified equipment; cleansers; disinfectants and
detergents.
• An established schedule of cleaning and follow-up inspections.
A IicensedlCertifiedITrained pest-control professional inspects for
rodents, insects, and vermin.
• At least monthly.
• The pest-control program includes preventative spraying for
indigenous insects.

o ACCEPTABLE

0

DEFICIENT

0

o

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There is no product containing
methyl alcohol at this facility.

o
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[1

o

o

Operations Order 9.2-01-06, and
9.2-02-0 I, meet these
requirements.

o

o

Operation Order 9.4-02-09
addresses the handling and
disposal of used needles and
other sharp objects.

o

o

0

o

Duncan Pest Control of
Gainesville, GA, provides these
services.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Constant inventories are not maintained for all flammable, toxic, and caustic substances used or stored in each section of the facility.
The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet file is not up-to-date for every hazardous substance used.

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HOLD ROOMS IN DETENTION FACILITIES
POLICY: HOLD ROOMS WiLL BE USED ONLY FOR TEMPORARY DETENTION OF DETAlNEES AWAITING REMOVAL, TRANSFER, EOIR HEARINGS;
MEDICAL TREATMENT, INTRA-FACILITY MOVEMENT, OR OTIIER PROCESSlNG INTO OR om OF THE FACILITY.
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The hold rooms are situated within the secure perimeter.

The holding roomS are situated
within the secure perimeter of
the facility.

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The hold rooms are well ventilated well lighted, and all activating
switches are located outside the room.
The hold rooms contain sufficient seating for the number of detainees
held.

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The walls and ceilings of the hold rooms are tamper and escape proof.
Individuals are not held in hold rooms for more than 12 hours.
Male and females are segregated from each other.

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Detainees under the age of 18 are not held with adult detainees.

In older facilities, officers are within visual or audible range to allow
detainees access to toilet facilities on a regular basis.
All detainees are given a pat down search for weapons or contraband
before being placed in the room.
Officers closely supervise the detention hold rooms using direct
supervision (Irregular visual monitoring.).
• Hold rooms are irregularly monitored every 15 minutes.
• Unusual behavior or complaints are noted .

rgJ ACCEPT ABLE

o DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

The capacities of the hold rooms
are sufficient to accommodate
the needs of the facility.

Male and female detainees are
segregated from each other.
Detainees under the age of 18
are separated from adult
detainees.

The hold rooms are in the
booking area with direct staff
supervision.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center staff is very proficient in booking procedures. All detention staff is cross-trained in all areas of the
facility operations due to the physical size of the facility and the number of staff at this facility.

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. KEY AND LOCK CONTROL
(SECURITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTENANCE)
..
:
. . PiYi;I:CyTt~tHEPbttCY OF!HB ICE SERVICEW MAlNTAIN AN EFFICIENT SYSTEMFORTHEUSE;A(::COtJNTABILITY:AND MAINTENANCE OF ALi;
KEYS AN1:;ioCd.
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COMPONENTS
Facility policies and procedures address the issue of compromised keys
and locks.

Padlocks and/or chains are prohibited from use 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, Ch. 3;
• National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101.
Emergency keys are available for all areas ofthe facility.

Y

N

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Authorization is necessary to issue any restricted key.

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o DEFICIENT'

lSI ACCEPTABLE

Operation Manual, Chapter 3,
Key Control, section 9.3-01-15,
addresses the issue of
compromised keys and locks.

s are

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.
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 assigued to staff.

REMARKs'

NA

OAT-RISK

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Operation Manual, Chapter 3,
section 9.3-01-15, Key Control
and Access Cards, address the
accountability for keys in this
facility.
The Shift Supervisor is the
approving official for issuance
of Emergency Keys.

b2High

All staff members are trained on
the procedures for handling of
security keys while attending
Basic Detention Officer
Training.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

All staff members are trained on the proper procedures for handling of security keys while attending Basic Detention Officer Training.

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POPULATION COUNTS
POLICY: ALL DETENTION FACILITIES SHALL ENSURE ARO~THE-CLOCK ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL DETAINEES. TrnSREQUlRES THAT THEY
CONDUCT AT LEAsT ONE FORMAL COUNT OF THE DETAINEE POPULATION PER SHIFT, WITH ADDl110NAL FORMAL AND INFORMAL COUNTS
.
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,
COMPONENTS
Y
N
NA
REMARKS
Staff conduct a formal count at least once each shift.
An official coimt is conducted at
the beginning of each shift. The
0
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count is a two person count.
Activities cease or are strictly controlled while a formal count is being
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conducted.
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Formal counts in all units take place simultaneously.
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Detainee participation in counts is prohibited.
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Officers positively identify each detainee before counting himlher as
All detainees ate positively
present.
identified by the use of a
0
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computerized arm band.
Officers positively identify each detainee before counting him/her as
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0
0
present.
Written procedures cover informal and emergency counts.
Count procedures, both informal
and emergency, are covered in
They
are
followed
during
informal
counts
and
emergencies
.
•
D
~
D the Operations Manual, Chapter
3, Section 9.3-01-08, Inmate
Counts.
The control officer (or other designated position) maintains an out Counts are called in and verified
count record of all detainees temporarily leaving the facility.
by the Shift Commander who
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D
D maintains a record of all
detainees temporarily leaving
the facility.
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_ . _ _ • ____ .<0

OAT-RISK

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Counts are conducted in a professional manner at the beginning of each shift by two persons at this facility.
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SECURITY INSPECTIONS
POLICY: POST ASSIGNMENTS IN THE FACILITY'S HIGH-RISK AREAS, WHERE SPECIAL SECURITY PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED, WILL BE
RESTRICTED TO EXPERIENCED
PERSONNEL
WITH A THOROUGH
GROUNDING
IN FACILITY OPERATIONS.
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The facility has a comprehensive security inspection policy.

"Y

N

NA

o
Every officer is required to conduct a security check ofhislher assigned
area. The results are documented.

o

The front-entrance officer checks the ID of everyone entering or exiting
the facility.

o

Every Control Center officer receives specialized training.
The Control Center is staffed around the clock.
Policy restricts staff access to the Control Center.
Detainees are restricted "from access to the Control Center.
Officers monitor all vehicular traffic entering and leaving the facility.

REMARKS
Security inspections are the responsibility
of the Captain. Staff performs and
documents all inspections, and submit
work orders for repairs. These
procedures are covered in the Operations
Manual, Section 9.3-01-11, Searches.
The Post Orders and General Orders, 9.301-09, Patrol Searches, require staff to
check their areas and document each
check of the areas in the Unit Log book.
The front entrance staff checks the ID of
anyone entering the secure area of the
facility.

o

The facility maintains a log of all incoming and departing vehicles to
sensitive areas of the facility.

o

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There is a log book at the rear dock of the
facility to record pertinent information
concerning incoming and departing
vehicles.

Officers thoroughly search each vehicle entering and leaving the facility.

00

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Every search of the SMU and other housing units is documented:"

o
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o DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

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All searches ofthe housing unit are
documented in the officer's log book and
entered into the computerized Jail
Management System report for the shift
supervisor.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT (SMU)
ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
'POLICY: THESPECIALMANAGEMENI' UNITREQtiJRED IN EvERy Fi\ClLl1YISOLATESCERTAINDETAINEES FROM THE GENERAL POPULATION.
THE SPECIAL MANAGEMENI' UNIT WILL CONSIST OF TWO SECfIONS. ONE, Ao_TRATIVE SEGREGATION, HOUSES DETAINEES ISOLATED FOR
THEIR OWN PROTECTION; THE OTHER FOR DETAINEES .BEING DISCIPLINED FOR WRONGDOING .(SEE. THE· "SPECIAL MANAGEMENI' UNIT
: [DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION]" STANDARD).·
.
·NA.
. COMPONENTS
N
.
REMARKs
Y
General Order 9.3-04-01, Special
The Administrative Segregation unit provides non-punitive protection
Management Imnates, Section III,
from the general population and individuals undergoing disciplinary
segregation.
I8J 0 0 Administrative Segregation, is the policy
that defmes the placement of detainees in
• Detainees are placed in the SMU (administrative) in
Administrative Detention.
accordance with written criteria.
Staff may place a detainee in
In exigent circumstances, staff may place a detainee in the SMU
Administrative Detention before a
(administrative) before a written order has been approved.
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0 written order has been approved per
• A copy of the order given to the detainee within 24 hours.
General Order 9.3-04-01.
Administratively segregated detainees enjoy the same general privileges
Detainees in Administrative Detention
as detainees in the general popUlation.
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detainees ingeneral population.
The SMU is:
• Well ventilated;
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• Adequately lighted;
Appropriately
heated;
and
•
• Maintained in a sanitary condition.
Al! cells are equipped with beds.
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• Every bed is securely fastened to the floor or wall.
The number of detainees in any cell does not exceed the occupancy
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limit.
Detainees receive three nutritious meals per day, from the general
Detainees are served three meals in a 24
population's menu of the day.
I8J 0 0 hour period. The meals are the same as
the general population.
Each detainee maintains a normal level of personal hygiene in the SMU.
Detainees in Administrative Detention
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hygiene.
A health care professional visits every detainee at teast three times a
A member of the health care staff visits
week.
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0 the detainees that are in Administrative
Detention at least three times per week.
The SMU maintains a permanent log of detainee-related activity, e.g.,
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meals served, recreation visitors etc.
Staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised, and took any
All activities for detainees in
applicable medication during every shift. .
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daily log book.

o

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DEFICIENT

OAT-RIsK

o

REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center meets ICE standards of detainees housed on Administrative Detention status.

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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION

--~ ·,POLlcY! EAeH FACILITY WILtESTAa'LISHA SPECIALMANAOOONT UNIT IN WHICH TO ISOLATE CERTAIN DETAINEES FROM TIlE G;ENERAF
POPULAtION. THE SPECIAL MANAGEMENT UNIT WilL HAVB 1W0 ~mcrioNs, ONE £lOR DETAINEES IN ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREOATION; THE
CrrnERFORDETAINEESBEINOSEGREOAtEbFORDISCIPLJNARYRBAsONS.·
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Officers placing detainees in disciplinary segregation follow written
procedures.

N

181 0

0

A completed Disciplinary Segregation Order accompanies the detainee
into the SMU.
Standard procedures include reviewing the cases ofindividual detainees
housed in disciplinary segregation at set intervals.
.

181 0

0

The conditions of confmement in the SMU are proportional to the
amount of control necessary to protect detainees and staff.
All cells are equipped with beds that are securely fastened to the floor or
wall of the cell.
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.
Detainees in the SMU receive three nutritious meals per day, selected
from the Food Service's menu of the day.

181 0

0

181 0

0

181 0

0

181 0

0

181 0

0

181 0

0

Detainees are allowed to maintain a normal level of personal hygiene,
including the opportunity to shower and shave at least three times/week.
A health care professional visits every detainee in disciplinary
segregation every week day.
All detainee-related activities are documented, e.g. meals served,
recreation activities, visitors, etc.
SMU staff record whether the detainee ate, showered, exercised, took
medication, etc.
•
Details about the detainee logged, e.g., a medical condition,
suicidal/violent behavior, etc.

r8J ACCEPTABLE

o

DEFICIENT

REMARKS

NA

o o

General Orders 9.3-04-02, Disciplinary
Detention, describes the rationale and the
type of written orders needed to place
detainees in Disciplinary Segregation.

The reviews of detainees in Disciplinary
Segregation are conducted by the
Classification Unit members per General
Order 9.3-04-02.

Detainees are served the same meals as the
general population while in Disciplinary
Segregation.
All detainees are allowed to maintain a
normal level of personal hygiene.
A member of the health care staff visits the
detainees that are housed in Disciplinary
Segregation every week day.

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All activities for detainees in Disciplinary
Segregation are logged in the daily unit log
book.

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center is a new facility with a unit designated for the special management needs of detainees in Administrative
and Disciplinary Segregation.
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TOOL CONTROL
.POLiCY: IT IS THE POLICY OF ALLFACILITIESTHAT ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLRFORCOMPLYING WITHTHE TOOL CONTROL POLICY. '.

'fHE~TENANCESUPERVisbR sHAi,tMAlNTAlN kCdMPtrtERGENBRATED OR TYPEwiuTrEN MASTER INVENTORY LIST OF TOOLSAND

EQUIPMENT AND THE LOCATION IN WHICH TOOLS ARE STORED.' THEsElNVENfORIES SHALL BE CURRENT, FILED; AND READll.Y AVAILABLE FOR
. TOOL INVENTORY.AND ACCOUNTABll.1TY DURING AN AUDIT.

COMPONENTS
The facility has a tool classification system. Tools are classified
according to:
• Restricted (dangerouslhazardous); and
• Non-Restricted (non-hazardous).
Each facility has procedures for the issuance of tools to staff and
detainees.

!81 ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

D

Y

N

NA:,

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0

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0

AT-RISK

REMARKS
The facility has a tool
classification system. All tools
that detainees use are under
direct staff supervision .
General Order, 9.3-01-16, Tools
and Equipment Control, sets the
procedures for issuance of tools
to staff and detainees.

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Hall County Detention Center has very good tool and equipment control.

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TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION
-

POLICY: THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE LIVES,SAFETY, AND
.WELFARlrOF OUR OFFICERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THOSE IN ICE CUSTODYDURlNG THE TRANSPORTATION OF DETAINEES. STANDARDS
HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED DETENTION
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS oR. AUTHQRlZED CONTRACT PERSONNEL.
!8ISTANDARD NA: CHECK THIS BOX IF ALL ICE TRANSPORTATION IS HANDLED ONLY BY THE ICE FIELD OFFICE OR SUB-OFFICE iN
CONTROL OF THEUETAINEE CASE.
COMPONENTS
Y
N
NA
REMARKS
Transporting officers comply with applicable local, state, and federal motor vehicle
0 0
0
laws and regulations. Records support this finding of compliance.
Every transporting officer required to drive a commercial size bus has a valid
0
0 0
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of employment.
[]
Supervisors maintain records for each vehicle o~erator.
[1 0
Officers use a checklist during every vehicle inspection.
0 0
0
• Officers report deficiencies affecting operability; and
• Deficiencies are corrected before the vehicle goes 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;
0
0 0
• 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-exceeding the 1O-hour limit.
Two officers with valid CDLs required in any bus transporting detainees.
• When buses travel in tandem with detainees, there are two qualified officers 0 0
0
per vehicle.
• An unaccompanied driver may transport an empty vehicle.
Before the start of each detail, the vehicle is thoroughly searched.
0
0 0
Positive identification of all detainees being transported is confirmed.
0 0
0
All detainees are searched immediately prior to boarding the vehicle by staff
0 0
0
controlling the bus or vehicle.
The facility ensures that the number of detainees transported does not exceed the
0 0 ·0
vehicles manufacturer's occupancy level.
Protective vests are provided to all transporting officers.
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The vehicle crew conducts a visual count once all passengers are on board and seated.
0
• Additional visual counts are made whenever the vehicle makes a scheduled or 0 0
unscheduled stop.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing the use of restraining equipment on
0 0
0
transportation vehicles.
Officers ensure that no one contacts the detainees.
0
• One officer remains in the vehicle at all times when detainees are present. 0 0
Meals are provided during long distance transfers.
0
• The meals meet the minimum dietary standards, as identified by dieticians 0 0
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TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION

POLICY: THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIpNS TO PROTECfTHE i.rvES, SAFETY, AND
.. -WEL~AREOF OUR OFFICERS, THE GENERAL PUBUC; AND THOSE IN ICE CUSTODY DURING THE TRANSPORtATION OFDETAlNEES; STANDARDS
HAVE BEEN ESTABLisHED FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF ExPERIENCED AND TRAINED DETENTION
ENFoRCEMENT OFFICERS OR AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PERSONNEL.
"

..

t8]STANoAlID NA: CHECK THIS BOX IF ALL ICE TRANSPORTATION IS HANDLiD ONLY BY THE ICE FIELD OFFICE ORSUB-OFFICE IN
,
CONTROL OF:nm DETArNEECASE. .
.
REMARKS
COMPONENTS
Y
N
NA
The vehicle crew inspects all Food Service pickups before accepting delivery (food
wrapping, portions, quality, quantity, thermos-transport containers, etc.).
• Before accepting the meals, the vehicle crew raises and resolves qUestions, 0 0
0
concerns, or discrepancies with the Food Service representative;
• Basins, latrines, and drinking-water containers/dispensers are cleaned and
sanitized on a fixed schedule.
Vehicles have:
• Two-way radios;
0 0
0
• Cellular telephones; and
• Equipment boxes stocked in accordance with the Use of Force Standard.
The vehicles are clean and sanitary at all times.
[J [] [ ]
Personal property of a detainee transferring to another facility is:
• Inventoried;
0 0
0
• Inspected; and
Accompanies
the
detainee.
•
The following contingencies are included in the written procedures for vehicle crews:
• Attack
• Escape
• Hostage-taking
• Detainee sickness
• Detainee death
0 0
0
• Vehicle fire
• Riot
• Traffic accident
• Mechanical problems
• Natural disasters
• Severe weather
• Passenger list includes women or minors

o DEFICIENT

ISJ ACCEPTABLE

OAT-RISK

o REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
All detainees at Hall County Detention Center are transported by Immigration and Customs Enforcem:ent officials.

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USE OF FORCE
POUcy:1HEU.S.DEPARTMENTOFHOMELANDSECURITY AUTHORIZES THE USE OF FORCE ONLY AS ALAST ALTERNATIVE AFTER ALL OTHER
- REAsONABL~EFFORTS TO RESOLVEA' SITUATJONILWEPAILED. ONLY THAT AMOUNT OF FORCE NECESSARY TO GAlNCONTROL OF THE
DETAINEE, TO PROTECT AND ENSURE THE SAFETY OF DETAINEES,.STAFF AND OTHERS, TO PREVENT SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE ANDTO
ENSURE INSTITUTION SECURITY AND GOOD ORDERMAYim USED: PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS NECESSARY TO GAIN CONTROL OF ADETAINEE WHO
. APPEARS TO BE DANGEROUS MAYBE EMPLOYED WHEN THE DETAJNEE:
COMPONENTS
YES
NA
No
REMARKS
There is a'use offorce policy outlining immediate and calculated use of
General Order 9.3-01-18, Use of
force, and confrontation avoidance.
Force; outlines the procedures
D for
~
D
immediate and calculated
uses of force.
Staff members are trained in the performance ofthe Use-of-Force Team
Staff is trained in the use of
0 force
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D
Technique.
team tec!hnique.
All use-of-force incidents are documented and reviewed.
[J
[J
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Staff:
Staff use confrontation
• Do not use force as punishment;
avoidance procedures and
• Attempt to gain the detainee's voluntary cooperation before ~
attempt to gain voluntary
D
D
resorting to force;
cooperation from tlle detainee
• Use only as much force as necessary to control the
prior to the use offorce.
detainee; and
Medication may only be used for restraint purposes when authorized by
~
0
D
the Medical Authority as medically necessary.
In irnmediate-use-of-force situations, staff contacts medical staffonce the
~
0
D
detainee is under control.
Special precautions are taken when restraining pregnant detainees.
~
D
0
• Medical personnel are consulted
The officers are thoroughly trained in the use of soft and hard restraints.
Application of restraints is
taught during staff academy
~
0
0 training and while they are
assigned to a Training Officer
for orientation.
For incidents involving calculated use offorce, a videotape is made and
Calculated use of force tapes are
retained for review. .
.
~
D
0 retained in the archives at the
facility.

t:8J ACCEPTABLE

DDEFICIENT

D AT-RISK

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:
Hall County Detention staff is trained and familiar with use of force techniques and requirements.

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STAFF DETAINEE COMMUNICATIONS.
POLICY: PROCEDURES MUST BE IN PLACE TO ALLOW FOR FORMAL AND INFORMAL CONTACT BETWEEN KEY FACILITY STAFF AND ICE STAFF
AND ICE DETAINEE AND TO PERMIT DETAINEES TO MAKE WRIITEN REQUESTS T()ICE STAFF AND RECElVEAN ANSWER IN AN ACCEPTA8LE TIME
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COMPONENTS

N

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0

0

The IGSA treats detainee correspondence to ICE staff as Special
Correspondence.

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0

0

o DEFICIENT

[8J ACCEPTABLE

OAT-RISK

REMARKS

NA

ICE infonnation request Forms are available at the !GSA for use by ICE
detainees.

o

Detainees are instructed to use
the facility's Staff Request
Form."
ICE staff is assigned to the
facility to respond to detainee
concerns.
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REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

Detainees are allowed fonnal and informal contact with ICE staff.

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DETALNEETRANSFERSTANDARD
POLICY: ICE WILL MAKE ALL NECESSARY NOTIFICATIONS WHEN ADETAINEE IS TRANSFERRED. IF ADETAINEE IS BEING TRANSFERRED VIA THE
-JDSTICB-PRISONERALIBN·TRANsPORTATION SYSTEM (JPATS); ICE WILL ADHERE-TO JPA'fS. PROTOCOLS. IN DECIDING WHETHER TO
TRANSFERADETAINEE, ICE WILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE DETAINEE IS REPRESENTED BEFORE THE IMMIGRATION COURT. IN
-. SUCH CASES, THE FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR WILL CONSIDER THE.DETA,INEE'S STAGE WITHIN'I'HE REMOVALPROCESS, WHETHER THE DETAINEE'S
ATTORNEY IS LOcATED wITHIN REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCE OF THE FACILITY, AND WHERE THE iMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS ARE
TAKING PLACE.
COMPONENTS
Y
NA
REMARKS
N
When a detainee is represented by legal counselor a legal representative,
, Deportation
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Officer, Atlanta, GA, was
detainee's Deportation Officer.
interviewed and stated that A0 Files are not at the Hall County
~
0
• The notification is recorded in the detainee's file; and
Detention Center, and transfers
• When the A File is not available, notification is noted within
are handled by ICE staff.
DACS
Notification includes the reason for the transfer and the location of the
0
~
0
new facility.
The deportation officer is allowed discretion regarding the timing ofthe
0
~
0
notification when extenuating circumstances are involved.
The attorney and detainee are notified that it is their responsibility to
~
0
0
notifY family members regarding a transfer.
Facility policy mandates that:
• Times and transfer plans are never discussed with the detainee
prior to transfer;
0
I8l
0
• The detainee is not notified of the transfer until immediately
prior to departing the facility; and
• The detainee is not permitted to make any phone calls or have
contact with any detainee in the general p-opulation.
The detainee is provided with a completed Detainee Transfer Notification
I8l
0
0
Form.
Fonn G-391 or equivalent authorizing the removal of a detainee from a
0
I8l
0
facility is used.
For medical transfers:
• The Detainee Immigration Health Service (or IGSA) (DIHS)
Medical Director or designee approves the transfer;
0
0
• Medical transfers are coordinated through the local ICE office; I8l
and
• A medical transfer summary is completed and accompanies the
detainee.
Detainees in ICE facilities having DIHS staff and medical care are
transferred with a completed transfer summary sheet in a sealed envelope
0
r8J
0
with the detainee's name and A-number, and the envelope is marked
Medical Confidential.
For medical transfers, transporting officers receive instructions regarding
~
0
0
medical issues.
Detainee's funds, valuables, and property are returned and transferred
0
r8J
0
with the detainee to his/her new location.
Transfer and documentary procedures outlined in Section C and Dare
0
0
0
followed.
Meals are provided when transfers occur during normally schedule meal
Detainees are only transferred
0
~
0
times.
60 miles to the next ICE facility.

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DETAINEE TRANSFER STANDARD

POLICY: ICE WILL MAKe ALL NECESSARY NOTIFICATIONS WHEN ADETAINEE IS 'IRANSFEimEo.JF ADETAINEE IS BEING TRANSFERRED VIA TIffi

ICE WULADHER.E

JUSTICE PRISONER. A.U:EN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (JPATS);
TO JPATS PROTOCOLS. IN DECIDING WflETHERTO
"-'rRANSFERkDIrrAINEE; I£EWILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHETHER THE ti13TAINEE IS REPRESENTED BEFORE THE IMMIGRATION COURT:- IN . SUc;H.CASES.nmFIELP OFFICE DIREC:rOR WILL CONSIDER THEPETAINEB'S STAGE WrrnIN'IlIEREMOVALPROCESS;ViHE11IERTHEDBTAINEE'S
ATIORNEYIS LOCATED WITHIN REASONABLEDRNlNO DISTANcE OF THB FACILITY, AND WHERE THE lMMIGRATION couin PROCEEDINGS ARE
TAK.INOPLACE.'·
.. . . .
.
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.. .
.

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An A File or work folder accompanies the detainee when transferred to a

different field office or sulroffice.
Fiies are forwarded to the receiving office via overnight mail no later than
one business day following the transfer.

o

[8J ACCEPTABLE

DEFICIENT

OAT-RISK

N·.

NA

o

o

o

o

REMARKS

D REPEAT FINDING

REMARKS:

The ICE staff in the Atlanta, GA, Field Office handles the transfer and notifications of transfer for the Hall County Detention Center
detainees.

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Interoffice Memorandum
To:

FEB 2 3 2009

James T. Hayes
Director
Detention and Removal Operations

~

From: Felicia S. Skinner
Acting Field Of'lice Direc or
Atlanta
Dale: February 20.
Rc:

~O(}9

Plan of Action/Response 10 Address the Ddiciencks Identified Durin!! the Rcvi\.!w of the
Hall Count\, Detention Center on (December 8-9. 2008)

Creative Corrections. Inc. conducted an Initial Delcnlion Review of the HALL County
Detention Facility on December 8-9, 2008. This was an annual review of an Intergovernmental
Service Agreement (lGSA. Under T2 hours) to house· ICE detainees apprehended under their
approved 287(g) program. There were no deficiencies identified during the review howewr a Plan of
:\clion (POA) to address the non-compliant components in the Environmentall-lealth and Safety
standard was requested. The non-compliant components are outlined belo\\' along wilh the facility· s
response and POA to address these areas.
I.

. FNVfRONivlENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

I. Inventories were not maintained Oil all flammable. toxic. and caustic materials. Cleaning
supplies in the facilit), arc inventoried and controlled; however. the maintenance area did
not have an inventory systt!l1l. St<lfr concurred with the finding and was completing
constant inwl1tories on all the materials but was not linished when the revie\\' was
compkted
..,

~ISDS·s \\we missing for hazardous materials in the facility wilh the exception of
cleaning slIpplil.'s. Staff was attempting to update thc MSDS liles hut had not completed
the update prior 10 the completion of the review

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control. handling, storage, and use of all flammable. toxic, and caustic materials.
Additionally, eye wash stations have been placed in appropriate areas.
2. A Master MSDS file. to include MSDS for all hazardous chemicals used and stored

within the facility bas been created. A list of all storage areas, as well as a plant
diagram and legend has also been created at the facility. The Hall County Detention
Center will ensure that site specific MSDS files will be maintained where chemicals
are used and stored. The MSDS files will be readily available for staff and detainee
review.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office expressed their sincere desire to cooperate with ICE in an
effort to better serve their local community and to support national security through their 287(g)
program. The procedures above have been reviewed by the Atlanta Field Office and comply
with the ICE National Detention Standards. In keeping with DMCP procedures, ifthis POA is
accepted, the local DMCP POC will ensure that trained jail reviewers conduct follow-up reviews
to ensure the facility has addressed all areas. It is expected that Hall County will continue to
improve procedures as they progress and become more familiar with housing ICE detainees.

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Attachments: Hall County POA 09. pdf

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Office ofDetention and Removal Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
SOO Ii" Street, SW
Washington, DC 20S36

MAR l"Hi
MEMORANDUM FOR:

Felicia S. Skinner
Field Office Director
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etention Standards Compliance Unit
SUBJECT:

Hall County Detention Center Plan of Action

The Hall County Detention Center Plan of Action dated February 20,2009, has been received. The
plan was developed in response to a review conducted by Creative Corrections on
December 8-9, 2008.
The Review Authority concurs with the Plan of Action and this review is closed. The Field Office
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 a copy of this
memorandum.
2) The Field Office Director shall ensure that the facility complies with its proposed Plan of
Action. A certified Detention Reviewer shall be assigned to follow up on the deficiencies
.
identified in the Initial Review within 90 days.
3) The next annual review will be scheduled on or before December 8, 2009.
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ICE:HQDRO

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