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April 17, 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

Gary E. Mead, Acting Director
Office of Detention and Removal Operations
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SUBJECT:

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South Texas Detention Center
Annual Detention Review

Creative Corrections conducted an Annual Detention Review ofthe South Texas Detention
Complex, located in Pearsall, Texas, on April 15 - 17,2008. The facility is operated by the
Global Expertise in Outsourcing (GEO) Group, which has a contract with the United States
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As noted on the attached documents, the team of
Subject Matter Experts (SME) included:
SME for Security;
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SME for Health Services
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and
Reviewer in Charge.
A review closeout was conducted with
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AFOD, ICE;
AFOD / OIC, ICE
Captain USPHS,
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Health Service Administrator
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GEO
Central
Regional
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GEO Central Regional OPS Director;
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discussion of all deficiencies and concerns noted during our review
Type of Review:

This review is a scheduled Detention Standard Review to determine general compliance with
established ICE National Detention Standards for facilities used for over 72 hours.
Review Summary:

The facility has provisional accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and
is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Standards Compliance:

The following information summarizes the standards reviewed and the overall compliance for
this review. The following statistical information outlined provides a direct comparison of the
2007 ADR and this ADR conducted for 2008.

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March 6-7, 2007 Review
Compliant
Deficient
At-Risk
Not-Applicable

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March 11-13" 2008 Review
Compliant
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At-Risk
1
Not-Applicable

RIC Issues and Concerns
Food Service
Special (therapeutic) diets must be authorized by the Clinical Director on form 1-819, "Detainee
Special Need(s)." The form must specify the type of diet, its duration, and any special
instructions.

Access to Medical Care
The medical department currently has a total of 55 authorized positions with 10 vacancies. In
addition there are 2 registered nurses being reassigned in the near future. Current vacancies
include 3-4 mid-level practitioners and 5 registered nurses. These positions are critical to the
delivery of health care and compliance with all ICE standards. Although the department is
providing adequate medical care they are having difficulty meeting the 14 day standard for
physical examinations.

Keys and Lock Control
The facility must discard any broken key from the assigned key ring and properly disposed of it.

Recommended Rating and Justification
It is the Reviewer-in-Charge's (RIC) recommendation that the facility receive a rating of
"Good." It is also recommended by the RIC that a Plan of Action be required for this facility to
identify and implement necessary corrective actions.

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 LONGER THAN 72 HOURS

A. Type of Facility Reviewed
ICE Service Processing Center
ICE Contract Detention Facility
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ICE Intergovernmental Service Agreement

G. Accreditation Certificates
List all State or National Accreditation[s] received:
Provisional American Correctional Association (ACA) and Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO).
Check box if facility has no accreditation[s1

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B. Current Inspection
Type of Inspection
Field Office
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Date[s] of Facility Review
April 15-17,2008

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H. Problems / Complaints (Copies must be attached)
The Facility is under Court Order or Class Action Finding
Court Order
Class Action Order
The Facility has Significant Litigation Pending
Major Litigation
Life/Safety Issues
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C. Previous/Most Recent Facility Review
Date[s] of Last Facility Review
April 10-12, 2008
Previous Rating
Superior 0 Good ~ Acceptable 0 Deficient 0 At-Risk

Facility History
Date Built
May, 2005
Date Last Remodeled or Upgraded
August, 2006
Date New Construction / Bed space Added

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D NameandL oca f IOn 0 fF aCITtIlY
Name
South Texas Detention Complex
Address (Street and Name)
566 Veterans Dr.
City, State and Zip Code
Pearsall. TX 78061
County
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Name and Title of Chief Executive Officer
C/Superintendent)
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OIC / Gary Gomez, Warden
Telephone # (Include Area Code)
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Field Office / Sub-Office (List Office with oversight
responsibilities)
San Antonio, TX
Distance from Field Office
60 Miles

Future Construction Planned
Yes ~ No Date:

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Current Bed Space
1904

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Date:

Classification Level (ICE SPCs and CDFs Only:
L-l
L-2
Adult Male
946
188
Adult Female
146
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Juvenile

L-3
189
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SME for Security
SME for Health Services

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Rated

Operational

Emergency

Adult Male
1490
1490
1490
Adult Female
388
388
388
Facility holds Juveniles Offenders 16 and older as Adults

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I Future Bed Space (# New Beds only)

J. Total Facility Population
Total Facility Intake for previous 12 months
21,188
Total ICE Man days for Previous 12 months
560,000

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F. CDF/IGSA In fiormatIOn 01
Contract Number
Date of Contract or IGSA
January 23,2004
ACD-4-C-00OI
Basic Rates per Man-Day
94.58
Other Charges: (If None, Indicate N/A)
N/A
Estimated Man-days per Year
560,000

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M. Average Daily Population
ICE
AdultMale
1354
Adult Female
193
N. Facility Staffing Level
Security:

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Other

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Support:
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SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT SUMMARY WORKSHEET
In order for Creative Corrections to complete its review of your facility, you must complete the following worksheet prior to your
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 complete 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.

Assaults

WithW
WithoutW
Assault:
Detainee on
Staff

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

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0

0

0

21

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28

17

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical

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0

0

0

2

0

7

0

3

4

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28

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39

229

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20

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38

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Number of Forced Moves, incl.
Forced Cell Moves2
Disturbances3
of Times Chemical

# Times FourlFive Point
Restraints Applied/Used
Offender / Detainee Medical
Referrals as a Result ofInjuries
Sustained.

Actual
Grievances

Psychiatric / Medical Referrals
# Psychiatric Cases Referred
for Outside Care

0

Oral, anal or vaginal penetration or attempted penetration involving at least 2 parties, whether it is consenting or non-consenting
Routine transportation of detainees/offenders is not considered "forced"
Any incident that involves four or more detainees/offenders, includes gang fights, organized multiple hunger strikes, work stoppages, hostage situations,
major fires, or other large scale incidents

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DHS/ICE DETENTION STANDARDS REVIEW SUMMARy.REpORT
1. ACCEPTABLE

2. DEFICIENT

3. AT-RISK

4. REPEAT

5. NOT

FINDING

ApPLICABLE

1.
Access to Legal Materials
2.
Group Presentations on Legal Rights
3.
Visitation
4.
Access
DETAINEE SERVICES
5.
Admission and Release
6.
Classification System
7.
Correspondence and Other Mail
8.
Detainee Handbook
9.
Food Service
10.
Funds and Personal Property
11.
Detainee Grievance Procedures
12.
Issuance and Exchange of Clothing, Bedding, and Towels
13.
Marriage Requests
14.
Non-Medical Emergency Escorted Trip
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Recreation
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Religious Practices
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Work ~r"CTr.,11'l
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Hunger Strikes
19.
Medical Care
20.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
21.
Terminal
Advanced Directives and Death
SECURITY AND CONTROL
22.
Contraband
23.
Detention Files
24.
Disciplinary Policy
25.
Emergency Plans
26.
Environmental Health and Safety
27.
Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
28.
Key and Lock Control
29.
Population Counts
30.
Post Orders
31.
Security Inspections
32.
Special Management Units (Administrative Detention)
33.
Special Management Units (Disciplinary Segregation)
34.
Tool Control
35.
Transportation (Land management)
36.
Use of Force
37.
Staff / Detainee Communication (Added August 2003)
38.
Detainee Transfer
FINDINGS OF DEFICIENT AND AT-RISK 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:
All findings of non-compliance 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

Reviewer in Charge, Creative Corrections

A ril 17, 2008

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

SME for Securi

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SME for Safet

RECOMMENDED RATING:

SME for Health Services

Print Name, Title, & Duty Location

Duty Location

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SME for Food Services

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SUPERIOR
GOOD
ACCEPTABLE
DEFICIENT
OAT-RISK

COMMENTS:

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MANAGEMENT REVIEW

THE SIGNATURE BELOW CONSTITUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS REPORT BY THE REVIEW AUTHORITY. FOD/OIC/CEO WILL
HAVE THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS REPORT TO RESPOND TO ALL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDAnONS.
HQDRO MANAGEMENT REVIEW:

(print Name)
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Title

Acting Chief, Detention Standards Com liance Unit
FINAL RATING:

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SUPERIOR
GOOD
ACCEPTABLE
DEFICIENT
OAT-RISK

COMMENTS: The Review Authority concurs with the recommended rating of "Good". A Plan of Action is required to address the
line item deficiencies identified in the following areas:
Food Service
Access to Medical Care
Key and Lock Control

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