Violations of Detention Standards at Pulaski County Jail
Inspection / Evaluation · Department of Homeland Security OIG · 2021-05-03 · about Department of Homeland Security
Report
Title
Violations of Detention Standards at Pulaski County Jail
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Component agency
Department of Homeland Security
Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Publication date
2021-05-03
Summary
During our unannounced inspection of Pulaski County Jail, we identified violations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention standards that threatened the health, safety, and rights of detainees. In addressing COVID-19, Pulaski did not consistently enforce precautions including use of facial coverings and social distancing, which may have contributed to repeated COVID-19 transmissions at the facility. Pulaski did not meet standards for classification, medical care, segregation, or detainee communication.
Recommendations (3)
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Status
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1
Closed
Ensure Pulaski implements a color-coded visual identification system to easily identify detainees based on their classificationlevels.
3
Closed
Ensure Pulaski staff complete and record the results of visual welfare checks for detainees in segregation once every 30 minutes.
4
Closed
Ensure the Pulaski Medical Unit develops chronic care guidelines, and provides routine and emergency dental care.