ICE Detention Standards
Compliance Review
Laredo Processing Center
August 12-14, 2008
REPORT DATE - August 21,2008

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Order Number: HSCEOP~07-F-01016
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Executive Vice President
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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Washington, DC 20536

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August 21,2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

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

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Reviewer-In-Charge
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Laredo Processing Center
Annual Detention Review (ADR)

Creative Corrections conducted an ADR of the Corrections Corporation of America's Laredo
Processing Center (CCA-LPC), located in Laredo, Texas, on August 12-14, 2008. As noted on
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the attached documents, my team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) included
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SME for Security;
SME for Health Services;
SME for Safety; and
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SME for Food Services.
A closeout meeting was held on August 14, 2008 with
discuss significant aspects of the review.
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Antonio Field Office, also attended.

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,Warden, and his staff to
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Type of Review
This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to determine general compliance with
established ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used over 72 hours.

Review Summary
The facility is not accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA), the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or the National .
Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Standards Compliance
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The following statistical information outlined provides a direct comparison ofthe 2007 ADR and
ADR conducted for 2008.
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September 25-27, 2007 Review
Compliant
12
DefiCient
23
AtWsk
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Non Applicable
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August 12-14, 200S Review
Compliant3SDeficient
0 At-Risk
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Non Applicable
0

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Best Practices
Admission and Release Procedures

The Review Team was very impressed with the total Admission and Release program at this
facility. Facility procedures virtually include the ultimate cooperation among ICE and all CCALPC staff. The precision with which this program operates is further noted as exceptional, given
the volume of detainees processed on a regular basis. Normally, CCA-LPC accommodates two
Justice Prisoner Air Transports (JPATs) weekly. During this review, we observed a mass
movement of 142 Guatemalan detainees by ICE and CCA-LPC staff, executed with great
efficiency. CCA-LPC is also used as a staging area by ICE staff, who bring detainees to this
facility from surrounding detention centers for temporary holding or removal. The facility
averages 82 admissions/releases weekly.. In addition, CCA-LPC accepts detainees on a shortterm basis, another (uncompensated) service for their customer. Finally, it is important to note
that since January 1,2008, CCA-LPC staff processed 18,201 detainees.
CCA-LPC staff exceeds the ICE National Detention Standard for Detention Files. The files are
extremely organized, user friendly, secured, and maintained with strict accountability. CCALPC staff responsible for this area conducts a monthly audit of an' detention files, a very
impressive procedure that positively influences the admission/release program.
Access to Medical Care

The TB screening and mangagement program at the facility is worthy of special note. TEtesting
is performed via digital chest x-ray taken within 24-hours of arrival. The facility contracts with a
state radiology vendor who interprets the x-rays within 24-hours. The facility has also arranged
. ',' . for the local health department to perform follow~up testing and treatment of all detainees
, suspected of having TB. As a result, continuation of TB prophylaxis, treatment, and monitoring
is more likely when the detainee has been released to the community or removed from the
country.
Recommended Rating and Justification

. The level of cooperation afforded the review team by the CCA-LPC staff made this an
outstanding ADR.' Facility staff was receptive to the review and were very professional,
proactive, and dedicated to their responsibilities and correctional mission. The team lauded the
exemplary teamwork of the CCA-LPC and ICE 'staff. It is the RIC recommendation that the
facility receive a rating of "Good."
RIC Assurance Statement

.', All findings of this review have been documented on the Detention Review Worksheet and are
supported by the written documentation contained in the review file.

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Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

A. Type of Facility Reviewed
ICE Service Processing Center
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ICE Contract Detention Facility
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ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement
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G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:

B. Current Inspection

H. Problems 1 Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Class Action Order
Court Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Life/Safety Issues
Major Litigation
IZJ Check if None.

Type of Inspection
Field Office IZJ HQ Inspectipn
Date[s] of Facility Review
August 12-14, 2008

IZJ Check box if facility has no accreditation[s]

C. PreviouslMost Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
September 25-27,2007
Previous Rating
Superior 0 Good 0 Acceptable IZJ Deficient 0 At-Risk

Facility History
Built
1984
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
January 1995-New Housing Unit
Date New Construction 1 Bedspace Added
N/A
Future Construction Planned
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Current Bedspace .
Future Bedspace (# New Beds only)
Number: NIA Date: NI A
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D. Name and Location of Facility
Name.
CCA Laredo Processing Center
Address (Street and Name)
4702 East Saunders Street
City~ State and Zip Code
Laredo, Texas 78041
County
Webb
tle of Chief Executive Officer (Warden/OrC/Superintendent)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight responsibilities)
San Antonio, Texas
Distance from Field Office
170

J. Total Facilitv Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
14,595
Total ICE Mandays for Previous 12 months
126,269

K. Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs O~ly)
L-2
L-3
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278
Adult Male
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60
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Adult Female

E. Creative Corrections Review Team
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Reviewer-In-Charge
SME for Security

L. Facility Ca pacity
Emergency
Operational
Rated
320
332
332
Adult Male
80
80
Adult Female
80
D Facilitv holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

SME for Health Services

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SME for Food Services

M. Average Daily Population
ICE
Adult Male
288.05
'56~95
Adult Female

F. CDFIIGSA Information Only
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
. April
1, 2005
IGA#79-02-0 1- 06
-Basic Rates per Man-Day
$59.79
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)

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Estimated Man-days Per Year
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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and C;:ustoms Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

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 information 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.

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Any attempted physical contact or physical contact that involves two or more offenders
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Qral, 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 detaineesioffenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents.

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FOrln G-324A SIS (Rev. 7/9!07T

Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over 72 hours

DHS/ICE Detention Standards Review Summary Report
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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

Hunger Strikes
Medical Care
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Advanced Directives and Death
Contraband
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)

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All findings (DefiCient and At-Risk) require written comment describing tbe finding and what is necessary to meet compliance.

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Department Of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Detention Facility Inspection Form
Facilities Used Over
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RIC Review Assurance Statement

By signing below, the Reviewer-In-Charge (RIC) certifies that all findingsofnoncompliance with policy or inadequate controls
contained in the Inspection Report are supported by evidence that is sufficient and reliable. Furthermore, fmdings of noteworthy
accomplishments are supported by sufficient and reliable evidence. Within the scope of the review, the facility is operating in
accordance with applicable law and poiicy, and property and resources are efficiently used and adequately safeguarded, except for the
deficiencies noted in the report ..

Reviewer-In-Charge: (Print Name)
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Title & Duty Location
Reviewer-In-Char e

Team Members
Print Name, Title, & Duty Location
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Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

, SME for Security

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Print Name, Title, & Duty LocatiOli
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SME for Safety

Recommended Rating:

SME for Health Services
& Duty Location

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D Superior

IZI Good

D Acceptable
D Deficient
D At-Risk
Comments: Laredo Processing Center staff has outstanding communications with all detainees as reflected by the information on
the Significant Incident Summary Worksheet. We observed this throughout the ADR Review. They are to be commended for
effectively dealing with a very diverse and difficultpopulation.

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HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE REVIEW

I Review Authority
The signature below constitutes review of this report and acceptance by the Review Authority. OIC/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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Actin Chief, Detention Standards Com Hance Unit

Final Rating:

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Comments:

The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Good." A Plan of Action is required for
the line item deficiencies noted in the Environmental Health and Safety standard.

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