What is document EFTA00035609?

This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 31, 2019. It's an internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum that documents daily operations, inmate movements, staffing issues, and facility incidents for July 30, 2019.

What does this document reveal about Jeffrey Epstein's custody status?

The document shows that on July 30, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #76318-054) was removed from psychological observation (Psych Obs) and transferred to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). Prior to this transfer, he had been on Psych Obs with an assigned inmate companion, indicating he had been under suicide watch or enhanced monitoring.

Why is this document significant?

This document is significant because it was created just 11 days before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. It reveals that Epstein was taken off psychological observation and moved to SHU on July 30, and also documents significant staffing shortages at the facility, with multiple correctional officer positions unassigned. These details became relevant to later investigations into the circumstances of Epstein's death.

What staffing problems does this document reveal at MCC?

The report documents that at least four correctional officer positions were left unassigned due to staff shortages: SHU #3 and 10-South #2 during the day watch shift, and SHU #4 during the evening watch shift. The facility also had 9 staff members on sick leave, 1 on official time, 1 suspended, and required 28 staff members to work 210 hours of overtime that day.

Were there any safety concerns noted in this document?

Yes, the morning watch shift reported that the Control Center fire panel was inoperative. Additionally, several areas had missing fire and security reports, including the SIS Office, Video Monitoring, Chapel, Education, Recreation, Safety, 2 Sallyport, and Central Tool Room.

What is document EFTA00035609?

This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 31, 2019. It's an internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum that documents daily operations, inmate movements, staffing issues, and facility incidents for July 30, 2019.

What does this document reveal about Jeffrey Epstein's custody status?

The document shows that on July 30, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #76318-054) was removed from psychological observation (Psych Obs) and transferred to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). Prior to this transfer, he had been on Psych Obs with an assigned inmate companion, indicating he had been under suicide watch or enhanced monitoring.

Why is this document significant?

This document is significant because it was created just 11 days before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. It reveals that Epstein was taken off psychological observation and moved to SHU on July 30, and also documents significant staffing shortages at the facility, with multiple correctional officer positions unassigned. These details became relevant to later investigations into the circumstances of Epstein's death.

What staffing problems does this document reveal at MCC?

The report documents that at least four correctional officer positions were left unassigned due to staff shortages: SHU #3 and 10-South #2 during the day watch shift, and SHU #4 during the evening watch shift. The facility also had 9 staff members on sick leave, 1 on official time, 1 suspended, and required 28 staff members to work 210 hours of overtime that day.

Were there any safety concerns noted in this document?

Yes, the morning watch shift reported that the Control Center fire panel was inoperative. Additionally, several areas had missing fire and security reports, including the SIS Office, Video Monitoring, Chapel, Education, Recreation, Safety, 2 Sallyport, and Central Tool Room.

EFTA00035609 - EFTA00035612

This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 31, 2019, documenting Jeffrey Epstein's removal from psychological observation on July 30, 2019.

The document is an internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum detailing the daily operations at MCC New York for July 30, 2019. The most significant entry documents that inmate Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) was removed from psychological observation (Psych Obs) and transferred to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). The report also notes multiple staffing shortages, with several correctional assignments left unassigned, and mentions Epstein was previously on Psych Obs with an inmate companion. This document is particularly notable as it was created just nine days before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019.

Key Highlights

•Jeffrey Epstein removed from psychological observation and moved to Special Housing Unit on July 30, 2019
•Multiple correctional officer positions were unassigned due to staff shortages at the facility
•Control Center fire panel reported as inoperative, indicating potential safety system failures
•Document shows Epstein was under psychological observation with an inmate companion before transfer to SHU
•This daily activity report was filed just 11 days before Epstein's death in custody

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EFTA00035609 - EFTA00035612

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Page 1 - EFTA00035609

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER New York, NY 10007 REPLY TO ATTN OF: July 31, 2019 , M/W Operations Lieutenant SUBJECT: Daily Activity Report TO: , Warden , Associate Warden (O) , Associate Warden (P) , Executive Assistant , Captain Lieutenants Departments Heads Daily Activity as communicated or documented by the Operations Lieutenant for July 30, 2019, was received and/or reviewed. The following information was noted. Morning Watch Shift: reported Control Center Fire Panel inoperative. Da Watch Shift: Lt. reported I/M Epstein #76318-054 removal from Psych Obs. and housed on the Special Housing Unit. Correctional assignments SHU #3, 10-South #2 unassigned, due to, a shortage of staff. Evenin Watch Shift: Lt. reported Correctional assignment SHU #4, unassigned, due to, a shortage of staff. EFTA00035609

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INMATES IN OUTSIDE HOSPITAL/SUICIDE WATCH/FURLOUGH/DRY CELL: I/M at Local Hosp. w/USMS Guards I/M Epstein #76318-054 on Psych Obs. w/inmate companion NEW ADMISSIONS TO MCC New York: RELEASED FROM MCC NEW YORK: ADMISSIONS TO THE SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT: Epstein #76318-054 (ret. from Psych Obs) TOTAL NUMBER OF CELLS IN SHU THAT ARE PRESENTLY TRIPLE BUNKED: None MISSING FIRE AND SECURITY REPORT: SIS Office Video Monitoring Chapel Education Recreation Safety 2 Sallyport Central Tool Room MISSING EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM: 2 Sallyporr. 3 Sallyport Roof Recreation EFTA00035610

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THE FOLLOWING LEAVE WAS UTILIZED: FURLOUGH: ANNUAL LEAVE: SICK LEAVE: 09 OFFICIAL TIME: 01 SUSPENSION: 01 FFLA: 00 FMLA: 00 COP: 04 AWOL: LWOP: ADMIN LEAVE: 00 COMP TIME: CO TRAINING: 00 GLYNCO: 00 LWOP(M): 03 TOA: 00 EPO: 00 TRAVEL: DC ADVANCE LEAVE: HIRED: THE FOLLOWING OVERTIMES WERE E-1 OVERTIME: Number of staff = 28 Hours = 210.00 E-1 COMPTIME: Number of staff = 01 Hours = 08.00 60-Q OVERTIME(USM MEDICAL): Number of Staff = 00 Hours = 00.00 B-2 OVERTIME: Number of Staff = 00 Hours = 00.00 O9D OVERTIME(SPECIAL): Number of Staff = 01 Hours = 07.00 lCa OVERTIME (AIRLIFT) : Number of Staff = 00 Hours = 00.00 87S OVERTIME(TREATY TRANS): Number of Staff = 00 Hours = 00.00 EFTA00035611