What is document EFTA00034734?

This is a Daily Lieutenant's Log from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, dated July 25, 2019. It's a routine operational document that tracks facility activities, inmate counts, equipment checks, and security procedures during the morning watch shift (midnight to 8:00 AM).

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document specifically notes Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #76318-054) as being on psychological observation with an inmate companion. It also references unnamed USMS Guards accompanying another inmate at a local hospice, and Lieutenant personnel managing the shift operations.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's custody conditions?

The log shows that on July 25, 2019, Epstein was on psychological observation ('Psych Obs') with an assigned inmate companion, indicating heightened monitoring. This was less than three weeks before his death on August 10, 2019. The document also reveals the facility was operating with disabled fire alarm and sprinkler systems, requiring continuous manual fire watch procedures.

Why is this document significant?

This operational log provides official Bureau of Prisons documentation of Epstein's custody conditions during his final incarceration at MCC New York. The notation of psychological observation status is particularly significant given subsequent events, as it shows institutional awareness of potential mental health concerns. The document is part of Department of Justice records released regarding Epstein's detention.

What was the fire watch mentioned in the document?

The log notes that the facility's fire alarm and sprinkler system were non-operational on July 25, 2019, requiring staff to conduct continuous manual 'Fire Watch' — periodic physical checks to detect fires since automated systems were disabled. This reveals operational challenges at MCC New York during Epstein's detention.

What is document EFTA00034734?

This is a Daily Lieutenant's Log from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, dated July 25, 2019. It's a routine operational document that tracks facility activities, inmate counts, equipment checks, and security procedures during the morning watch shift (midnight to 8:00 AM).

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document specifically notes Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #76318-054) as being on psychological observation with an inmate companion. It also references unnamed USMS Guards accompanying another inmate at a local hospice, and Lieutenant personnel managing the shift operations.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's custody conditions?

The log shows that on July 25, 2019, Epstein was on psychological observation ('Psych Obs') with an assigned inmate companion, indicating heightened monitoring. This was less than three weeks before his death on August 10, 2019. The document also reveals the facility was operating with disabled fire alarm and sprinkler systems, requiring continuous manual fire watch procedures.

Why is this document significant?

This operational log provides official Bureau of Prisons documentation of Epstein's custody conditions during his final incarceration at MCC New York. The notation of psychological observation status is particularly significant given subsequent events, as it shows institutional awareness of potential mental health concerns. The document is part of Department of Justice records released regarding Epstein's detention.

What was the fire watch mentioned in the document?

The log notes that the facility's fire alarm and sprinkler system were non-operational on July 25, 2019, requiring staff to conduct continuous manual 'Fire Watch' — periodic physical checks to detect fires since automated systems were disabled. This reveals operational challenges at MCC New York during Epstein's detention.

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This is a Daily Lieutenant's Log from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York documenting routine operations on July 25, 2019, including surveillance of Jeffrey Epstein on psychological observation.

This document is an official Bureau of Prisons operational log tracking the morning watch shift (midnight to 8:00 AM) at MCC New York on July 25, 2019. The log records routine facility operations including inmate counts, equipment checks, and fire watch procedures. Notably, it documents that inmate Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) was on psychological observation with an assigned inmate companion during this shift, less than three weeks before his death on August 10, 2019. This is a standard administrative record that provides a snapshot of Epstein's custody conditions during his final incarceration.

Key Highlights

•Jeffrey Epstein listed as being on psychological observation with an inmate companion on July 25, 2019
•Document created less than three weeks before Epstein's death at the same facility
•Facility was operating with non-operational fire alarm and sprinkler system, requiring continuous fire watch
•Total inmate population was 774, with 71 in Special Housing Unit (SHU)

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY DAILY LIEUTENANT'S LOG Shift-Day-Date: M/W Thursday, July 25, 2019 Beginning Count: 774 SHU: 71/5 M/W Daily Sensitive Information: I/M at Local Hospice w/USMS Guards I/M Epstein #76318-054 on Psych Obs. w/inmate companion TIME CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS BC SHU 12:00 AM Lieutenant assumes duties as the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant. The fire alarm and sprinkler system are nonoperational. Fire Watch in progress. PREA announcement conducted via the Institution Public Address System and/or Radio. Restraint Equipment Cage inventory conducted. All equipment accounted for. Metal Detector checks conducted. All operative w/the exception of Rear Gate/Facilities/R&D. Roof Check completed. All secure. Temporary Chit Inventory: #1:2; #2:5; #3:5; #4:6; #5:5; #6:0; Hosp:0 7' 4 71/5 12:00 AM Institution Count in progress 12:00 AM NYPD Phone Check #1463 12:15 AM Body Alarm testing in progress 12:26 AM Body Alarm testing completed 12:30 AM Watch Calls/Fire Watch cont. 12:33 AM Good Verbal count announced 12:37 AM Clear Institution count announced 774 71/5 3:00 AM Institution Count in progress 3:33 AM Good Verbal count announced 3:35 AM Clear Institution count announced 774 71/5 4:45 AM Town Driver exits inst. 5:00 AM Institution Count in progress 5:36 AM Good Verbal count announced 5:43 AM Clear Institution count announced 774 71/5 8:00 AM Relieved of duties by Lt. as D/W Operations Lieutenant 774 71/5 STG International Terrorist phone calls monitored: WITSEC inquiry(s) was/were received during my tour of duty* The following Inmate(s) were placed in Administrative Detention: Name Reg: Number Reason Unit Time AD Order Ops Lt. Ending Count: 774 SHU: 71; 10-South: 05; SHU OBS: 00; Local Hosp: 01; H/A OBS: 01; B/A OBS: 00; Dry Cell: 00 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012176 EFTA00034734

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY DAILY LIEUTENANT'S LOG SHIFT-DAY-DATE: D/W - Thursday, July 25, 2019 Beginning Count: 774 SHU:71/5 i)dtiq Daily Sensitive Information: I/M at Gold crest nursing facility w/USMS Guards. I/M Epstein on Psych obs. w/inmate companion 8:00 AM Lieutenant assumes duties as the Day Watch Operations system is inoperable at this to conduct PREA Address System, due to, Cage inventory conducted. Detector checks conducted. Gate. Roof Check Inventory: #1:0; #2:5; 774 71/5 Lieutenant. The fire alarm and pump time. Fire Watch is in Progress. Unable announcement over the Institution Public system malfunction. Restraint Equipment All equipment accounted for. Metal All operative w/the exception of Rear completed. All secure. Temporary Chit #3:5; #4:6; #5:6; #6:5; Hosp:0 Daily Hand Stamp : GPKJ/LEFT HAND 8:00 AM NYPD Phone Check #2389 8:23 AM Body Alarm Test Initiated. 8:30 AM AM Census Conducted 8:48 AM Body Alarm Testing Complete. 9:00 AM Lock Down Census Count Begin 10:10 AM Lock Down Census Count Complete 11:00 AM Mainline Conducted 12:30 PM PM Census Conducted 12:30 PM I/M out to Court 773 71/5 12:30 PM I/M out to L-Hosp 772 70/5 2:00 PM I/M return from L-Hosp. 773 71/5 1:05 PM -2 I/M 771 71/5 1:30 PM I/M Placed in SHU 771 72/5 3:23 PM -1 Bail Bond; I/M 770 72/5 3:34 PM +1 court return; I/M 771 72/5 3:45 PM Institutional lockdown or coun . 771 72/5 4:00 PM Relieved of duties by Lt. as E/W Operations Lieutenant. Visitation: 9 North Inmates Adults Children Total 23 32 7 62 ION SCANNING TESTED NITS: 0 STG/High Alert phone calls monitored: WITSEC inquiry(s) during my tour of duty: 0 was/were received The following Inmate(s) were placed in Administrative Detention: 0 Name Reg Number Reason Unit TINE AID Order CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012177 EFTA00034735

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY DAILY LIEUTENANT'S LOG Possession of Cell Phone KN 1:30 P14 YES Ops Lt Ending Count:771 ; SHU: 72; 10-South: 05; SHU OBS: 00; Act Lt Local Hosp: 01; H/A OBS: 01; B/A OBS: 00; Dry Cell: 00 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012178 EFTA00034736