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Results of an Unannounced Inspection of Nye County Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Homeland Security
Report Number
OIG-25-22
Report Description

During our unannounced inspection of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Nye CountyDetention Center (Nye) in Pahrump, Nevada, we found that Nye’s staff complied with National Detention Standards 2019 (NDS 2019) for classification, access to law library and legal services, segregation, and use of force. However, facility and ICE staff did not fully comply with standards related to medicalcare, grievances, staff-detainee communication, facility conditions, and telephone access.

Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
11
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
External Entity
https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2025-05/OIG-25-22-May25.pdf

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
6 No $0 $0

Ensure Nye staff forward all detainee grievances containing allegations of staff misconduct to ICE.

7 No $0 $0

Provide responses to detainee requests within 5 days.

Department of Homeland Security OIG

United States