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(8) Disciplinary Policy
They're supposed to protect detainees from arbitrary disciplinary actions with rules conspicuously posted so they're known and can be obeyed. Yet most facilities don't do it.
(9) Detainee Handbook
Facilities are required to develop and make available a "facility-specific handbook" covering policies, rules, and procedures. However, those having them "presented an inaccurate or incomplete picture of facility policy" because important information was missing, erroneous, incomplete, or inappropriate.
(10) Hold Rooms in Detention Facilities
Physical space requirements and design specifications are supposed to be followed and monitored. Yet poor compliance was found, including inadequate toilet facilities and detainees held there too long in violation of rules requiring a maximum of 12 hours.
(11) Detainee Grievance Procedures
They're to assure detainees can file grievances with uninvolved officers without fear of retaliation. Widespread noncompliance was found, and most often facilities don't inform detainees of their rights.
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