We identified a number of serious issues that violate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 2011 Performance-Based National Detention Standards and pose significant health and safety risks at the facility. Specifically, we are concerned about unreported security incidents; food safety issues; and facility conditions. We recommended that ICE conduct a full review of the Essex County Correctional Facility and the Essex County Department of Corrections’ management of the facility immediately to ensure compliance with ICE’s 2011 Performance-Based National Detention Standards. Specifically, ICE must review and ensure compliance with : unreported security incidents; food safety; and facility conditions that include ceiling leaks, unsanitary shower stalls, bedding, and outdoor recreation areas. We made one recommendation to improve conditions at the facility. ICE concurred with the recommendation.
Newark, NJ
United States
