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DONALD W. WYATT DETENTION FACILITY

CENTRAL FALLS DETENTION FACILITY CORPORATION

ANNUAL REPORT 2018

950 HIGH STREET

CENTRAL FALLS, RI 02863

401.729.1190

www.wyattdetention.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OUR MISSION 3

OUR VISION 3

WARDEN’S MESSAGE 4

CFDFC GOVERNANCE 5

CFDFC ADMINISTRATION 5

2018: THE YEAR IN REVIEW 6

DETAINEE PROGRAMS 10

DETAINEE STATISTICS 11

POSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE 14

AUDITOR’S REPORT Appendix A

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PRIDE PERFORMANCE PROFESSIONALISM

Our Mission

The primary mission of the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility is to protect the public

from people who pose a threat to society. Our mission is accomplished by operating a

safe, secure, and humane facility that is in compliance with state and federal laws, as well

as the American Correctional Association standards. Our employees are highly trained

professionals who uphold ethically sound behavior at all times.

Our Vision

The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility is recognized as one of the most secure adult

detention facilities in the United States. It is our vision to continually strive for

operational excellence. We achieve this through exemplary safety and security practices,

ongoing employee training, and by exhibiting utmost professionalism in our daily

interactions with the public, law enforcement, and the detainee population.

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WARDEN’S MESSAGE

2018 has been a challenging year for the Wyatt Detention Facility with the facility Census hovering just

above 500 detainees. Several Union Contracts continue to be negotiated, but not yet finalized. The facility

did see the installation of the 360 Degree fence around the front of the facility as per the US Marshals

Corrective Action plan and with Support from the Bondholders and Trustee.

The facility responded to an RFP that was put out in April of 2018 by Vermont Department of Corrections to

house approximately 250 Out-State prisoners. The Vermont RFP Committee evaluated our facility and a

Core Civic facility and decided to utilize the Core Civic facility.

In November of 2018, the facility Administration was contacted by ICE to see whether Detainee beds were

available. We indicated that they were, and we would support the placement of ICE detainees in the facility.

The facility also continues to invest in its facility staffing, physical plant and general facility operations to

insure a quality service is provided to our user agencies.

The administration continues to maintain regular contact with representatives from the United States Marshal

Service (USMS) throughout New England as the Corporation continues to house primarily USMS detainees.

Efforts to garner detainees from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) continue, as we continue to house

their program failures. This population has seemed to level off, as the new Re-sentencing guidelines for the

FBOP has been modified in such a way where the FBOP has established these Re-entry beds within their

existing facilities.

The facility continues to pursue other means of obtaining more detainees through either State or Federal

Agencies who may be in need of Prisoner housing.

We continue to focus on special needs programs such as Mental Health, Sex Offenders, as well as Substance

Abuse. By doing so, we will foster a climate of special services for our stakeholders and their detainee

populations, in hopes of enhancing the facility daily population and improving overall public safety.

Though we are faced with financial challenges, we continue to be fiscally prudent by scrutinizing all

expenditures and reallocating resources when necessary.

It is my privilege to present the Central Falls Detention Facility Corporation 2018 Annual Report for your

review.

Sincerely,

Daniel W. Martin

Warden

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Albert “Bud” Gardner, Acting Chairman

Agostinho F. Silva, Director

Joseph R. Gonsalves, Director

Wilder Arboleda, Director

ADMINISTRATION

Daniel W. Martin, Warden

Michael Nessinger, Chief of Security

Gregory Richard, Chief of Support Services

Fred Clifford, Director of Facilities/Procurement

David Tomasso, Director of Professional Standards

Jean Singleton, Programs Director

Magdalena Ramos, Human Resource Director

Fernando Carvallo, Health Services Administrator

David Dalpe, Compliance Captain

Debora Richard, Staff Development & Training

Anna Romaniuk, Acting Director of Finance

LEGAL COUNSEL

Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux & O’Gara LLC.

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2018: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

1/18

Class 41 started.

The University of Rhode Island completed two Anger Management/Substance

Abuse classes (general population and special housing).

The Security Fence project contract was signed and forwarded to the Department of

Justice (DOJ). We received our contract from the DOJ and the Per Diem rate went

from $101.76 to $114.87.

2/18

Class 41 graduated on February 9th. The Wyatt family welcomed 13 new officers.

A facility wide search was conducted with the assistance of the K-9 Unit of Central

Falls Police Department on February 11th.

Finished the Marketing Plan and Q4 2017 financial results. Forwarded both items to

the Trustee on February 14th.

3/18

The second Amendment to the Forbearance agreement was signed by Acting

Chairman Bud Gardner at the board meeting on 3/12/18. The Bondholders have set

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aside $388k to fund building the 360 degree fence. Once we are reimbursed from

the Marshals for their half, we are allowed to use the reimbursement money ($194k)

for capital projects specified in the Amendment. All other provisions of the

Forbearance Agreement are still in place.

We have signed an agreement with Rise Engineering to change over a large part of

the lighting in the facility to more efficient LED lighting. The start date will be later

in April.

2018 Training Plan was reviewed and approved by Warden Martin. Each year, all

employees are required to fulfill in-service training. Depending on an employee’s

classification, the length of training can range from sixteen hours to fifty hours

per year. The expected date of completion for this year’s training is the end of

October 2018.

All in-service training PowerPoints were reviewed & updated during the month.

4/18

A Film Producer Ms. Kandace King came into the facility to do some general

filming for a Documentary regarding the consequences of illegal use of Steroids.

This general filming was granted by the Board of Directors and our Attorneys.

The Administration met with RIBI Security to evaluate the possibility of the use

of a Contract Security Service in NON detainee areas to create savings.

Bonnie White, Health Service Administrator has resigned. Last day was April

13th.

5/18

In the first week of May, the US Marshal Service conducted their Annual Quality

Assurance Review. This visit was unannounced, but the facility did well overall

on the audit. Only minor issues were identified.

Independent Accountant’s Report for Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2017 was

completed by Bacon & Company CPA’s and presented to the Board of Directors

Fernando Carvallo was hired as Director of HSU to replace Bonnie White that

places her resignation.

6/18

We started building the Security Fence. According to the second Amendment to

the Forbearance, funds from the Bondholders were received to cover the payment

for two of three invoices received from the vendor. The third invoice will be

issued once the project has been completed.

Three Administrators from the Vermont Department of Correction conduct came

to review and tour of our facility as part of a response to a Request for Proposal to

house up to 250 of their Out-of- State Inmates.

RFP’s for E-Psychiatry and Security Search Officer Position were posted.

Physical Agility Test was hosted for Correctional Academy Class 42. (The class

will start July 2nd).

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CFO Robert Cuzzupe resigned from his position and was temporary replaced by

Anna Romaniuk as acting CFO.

7/18

The Fence project was about 2/3 completed and we received the 50% of what was

paid reimbursement from the US Marshals.

Correctional Academy (Class 42): The Academy began on July 2nd with 23

Cadets

Diane LaMontagne (Executive Assistant to the Warden) has officially resigned.

Her last day was July 20, 2018

8/18

Correctional Academy (Class 42): The facility welcomed a total of twenty-two

(22) Correctional Officers on August 6th following graduation.

A Federal Court Judge form Connecticut toured the facility.

Annalisa Boucher from Programs Department was hired as Executive Assistant to

the Warden to replace Diane LaMontagne after her resignation.

9/18

The camera project is back on line and moving forward. The facility brought in

outside help to work with Bill Graves to finish the project which should be

finalized by the end of the year.

Two new vans were purchased and all cages and lights for the vans were ordered.

Correctional Academy (Class 43): The Academy began on September 4th with

12 Cadets

A new contract for copiers was executed and updated copiers were installed

throughout the facility.

10/18

The Camera Project is back on line and moving forward. Brought in outside help to

finish the project.

Academy Class 43 graduated on Friday, October 19, 2018 with a total of 12

Cadets.

QAR Report was sent by U.S. Marshals on October 22, 2018

11/18

Two new vans were purchased, all cages and lights were ordered and arrived in the

next 2 – 3 weeks

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360 Degree fence project moving forward. New locks have been installed and

Dave Morgan from Texas installed the programing for gates, intercoms and card

access.

Benefits: We will continue our Health and Dental benefits for employees with

our current vendor Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Open Enrollment

meetings will take place the week of December 3rd. Details of the plan will be

available during scheduled meeting times.

12/18

Correctional Academy (Class 44): The Physical Agility and Written was hosted

on December 19th-21st in the Training Building. Those candidates that pass the

testing phase will be invited back for an interview in early January, 2019

25 new PC Tower Units have arrived and will be deployed shortly

Open enrollment for health insurance was conducted for the employees and

overall there was an increased cost to both the facility and staff.

DETAINEE PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Basic Literacy

Mathematics

World History

Pre-GED and GED Programs

English as a Second Language

Greek Mythology

Economics

Spanish

Adult Basic Education

VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Barber

Commissary Worker

Commercial Cleaning

Serv-Safe Certification

Custodial Worker

General Maintenance Worker

Laundry Worker

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Law Clerk

Library Clerk

Pod-Runner

Tutor

GROUP COUNSELING

Anger Management

Changing Criminal Lifestyles

Thinking for a Change

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

Domestic Violence Workshop

Parenting Group

Rational Thinking

Adjustment to Incarceration

2018 DETAINEE STATISTICS

TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS: 365

TOTAL NUMBER OF DETAINEES: 1855

THE AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION: 468

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THE AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION: 468

TOTAL NUMBER OF MAN-DAYS: 145,098

THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY: 84

2018: THE YEAR IN STATISTICS

THE AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION IN 2018: 468

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POPULATION PERCENTAGE BY OFFENSE - 2018

OFFENSE PERCENT OF

TOTAL

POPULATION

DRUGS-SCH l/ ll: POSSESSION WITH INTENT 28.60%

DRUGS-SCH l/ ll: DISTRIBUTION FOR RESALE 22.89%

WEAPON OFFENSE 11.63%

FRAUD - ATTEMTED 7.18%

PAROLE VIOLATION 6.58%

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 4.64%

RICO 4.54%

SEX OFFENSE/INTENT SEX CONDUCT 4.19%

ROBBERY 2.70%

IMMIGRATION 2.23%

OTHER 4.82%

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POSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE

Marketing

Warden Daniel W. Martin and members of his Administration are continuously communicating with

representatives from the United States Marshal Service (USMS) throughout New England as the Corporation

continues to operate with USMS detainees. The facility administrators have been in constant communication

with officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

to offer detention space. The facility continues to receive program failures from the Federal Bureau of

Prisons (FBOP). Efforts are continuing to assist the FBOP with reentry services for detainees from New

England. The facility has met extensively with the three US Marshal Districts (Massachusetts, Connecticut,

and Rhode Island), as well as, the Federal Judges and Magistrates, to identify the service needs of each

District. Collaboration has begun in providing services to specialty populations, such as Mental Health, Sex

Offenders, Substance Abuse, Reentry Services and any other specialized programming.

The Corporation continues to invest in its staff, the physical plant, and Central Falls, as well as, the

surrounding communities. By doing so, the Facility has established itself as one of the most highly

professional and efficient Correctional Facilities in the country.

Additionally, a new marketing brochure has been updated that emphasizes the subject matter experts in the

administration. It also highlights staff additions, and promotes the expansion of the programs offered at the

facility. The new brochure was submitted to the Trustee in February.

Capital Improvements

The implementation of capital improvements projects began in 2018. Additional projects will be prioritized

and initiated in 2019 to assure the bondholder’s investment continues to be protected and maintained.

Community Support

Staff members shall continue their dedication to the community by supporting and participating in different

events. Some of these events include the Central Falls Community Annual Spring Breakfast, the Rhode

Island Special Olympics Torch Run, and the Annual Holiday Giving Tree, as well as other activities that

support the local economy and promote the facility as a good neighbor.

Ongoing Operational Reviews and Improvements

Operational and safety procedures will continue to be reviewed, updated, and implemented to assure that

continued safe and secure operations as well as cost effective practices are in place for facility operations and

administrative actions. The facility continues to maintain American Correctional Association (ACA), Prison

Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and The United States Marshal Service Federal Performance –Based

Detention Standards.

Staff Training and Development

The Corporation’s state-of–the-art training facility will continue to provide our staff with an environment to

receive the latest techniques on safety, security, and all training required by the American Correctional

Association. The administration will continue to review delivery of training in the most economical way

possible.

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950 HIGH STREET

CENTRAL FALLS, RI 02863

401.729.1190

www.wyattdetention.com