EFTA00034805
Internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum dated August 12, 2019, announcing the deployment of an After Action Review team to MCC New York following Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide on August 10, 2019.
This is an official BOP memorandum from a Regional Director to the Warden of MCC New York, establishing an investigative team to conduct an After Action Review of the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody. The memo outlines the team composition—including correctional administrators, a psychologist, and a captain from various federal facilities—and requests that facility staff be available for interviews and that electronic records, including video footage, be prepared for independent review. The document demonstrates the immediate federal response to one of the most high-profile deaths in federal custody in recent history.
Key Highlights
- •After Action Review team deployed to MCC New York on August 14, 2019, just four days after Epstein's death
- •Team included eight federal corrections officials from multiple facilities, including a Chief Psychologist and Health Services Administrator
- •Memo specifically requests access to video footage and electronic records for independent review
- •Union representation was to be made quickly accessible, suggesting anticipated staff interviews under potentially adversarial conditions
- •Duration described as 'fluid,' indicating the investigation scope was initially undefined
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Insert Letter Head August 12, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR WARDEN, MCC NEW YORK FROM: , Regional Director SUBJECT: After Action Review Team On August 14, 2019, a team of staff will arrive at MCC New York to perform an After Action Review, on the apparent suicide of Inmate Jeffrey Epstein Reg. No. 76318-054. The duration of this visit will be fluid and conclude once the assessments are complete. During this visit the teams will work largely independent, but may require your staff to perform specialized tasks or be available for interviews, etc. Please ensure your staff are responsive to the team's requests. Upon arrival, the teams will begin their assessments without delay, , Regional Director and the team will meet with you to discuss the plan for the week. I am requesting you have a staff member from Computer Services available to assist with any network needs that may arise. Attached to this email are listings of the materials needed for the teams, please make sure this material is available. If feasible any videos or electronic records must be available for the team to review independently. It may be necessary to utilize external hard drives or allow team members temporary access to a local drive. Several team members will have government issued laptops for use during this review. As mentioned, ensure your staff are available and responsive. Also, advise your local union of this visit. Union representation should be quickly accessible should the need arise. The team members are: , Regional Director, SER Correctional Services Administrator, SER CAPT Health Services Administrator, SER Dr. , Chief Psychologist, FCI Tallahassee , Correctional Programs Administrator, Correctional Programs Division, Central Office , Associate Warden, FMC Carswell Captain, FCI Talladega Should you have any questions, please give me a call. CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 12461 EFTA00034805
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