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Violations of ICE Detention Standards at Folkston ICE Processing Center and Folkston Annex

Inspection / Evaluation · Department of Homeland Security OIG · 2022-07-05 · about Department of Homeland Security

Report

Title
Violations of ICE Detention Standards at Folkston ICE Processing Center and Folkston Annex
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Component agency
Department of Homeland Security
Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Publication date
2022-07-05

Summary

The objective was to conduct an unannounced inspection of Folkston Processing Center and Folkston Annex to monitor compliance with select ICE detention standards.

Recommendations (13)

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1ClosedEnsure the Folkston facility conditions we identified as deficient are corrected and in compliance with 2011 PBNDS requirements.
10ClosedProvide ICE visitation schedules, including the time, duration, and location for housing unit visits, to ensure Folkston detainees are aware of their regular access to assigned ICE ERO deportation officers.
11ClosedEnsure ICE provides copies of ICE request forms and secure drop boxes in all Folkston housing units.
12ClosedEnsure Folkston maintains staffing levels outlined in the ICE contract.
13ClosedEnsure Folkston properly secures and stores detainee personal property.
2ClosedEstablish coordination of medical care for detainees moved between Folkston IPC and Folkston Annex and ensure timely access to specialty care.
3ClosedAddress medical staffing issues at Folkston IPC to ensure adequate mental health care for detainees.
4ClosedRequire Folkston staff to complete daily medical monitoring of detainees in administrative segregation.
5ClosedProvide detainees in segregation at Folkston IPC access to recreation, legal calls, laundry services for bedding and clothing, mail, legal materials, law library, and commissary.
6ClosedEnsure Folkston segregation practices related to handcuffing comply with 2011 PBNDS requirements.
7ClosedEstablish a grievance and facility request tracking system to ensure timely and complete responses to all detainee requests filed at Folkston.
8ClosedEnsure Folkston meets ICE’s COVID-19 requirements for wearing masks and social distancing.
9ClosedEstablish a requests tracking system to ensure timely and complete responses to all detainee requests filed at Folkston.

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