What is document EFTA00036608?

This is an internal Bureau of Prisons email from August 16, 2019, outlining emergency staffing deployments and operational reviews at MCC New York following Jeffrey Epstein's death six days earlier. It details the federal response to the institutional failures that allowed Epstein to die in custody.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions organizational units rather than individuals: the Northeast Regional Office, Correctional Services Team, Correctional Programs Team, and various positions at MCC New York including wardens, lieutenants, case management coordinators, and correctional officers being deployed to address the crisis.

What does this document reveal about MCC New York after Epstein's death?

The document reveals that the Bureau of Prisons considered MCC New York's operations so compromised that they deployed 30+ outside personnel and created multiple specialized review teams to examine inmate accountability, Special Housing Unit procedures, and Receiving & Discharge operations. This suggests systemic failures beyond just the guards who falsified records on the night of Epstein's death.

What areas were targeted for reform at MCC New York?

The Bureau of Prisons focused on three critical areas: (1) inmate accountability and Special Housing Unit operations where Epstein was held, (2) Receiving and Discharge procedures for processing inmates, and (3) correctional officer oversight and compliance with policies and procedures. Teams of national specialists were deployed to review and implement reforms in each area.

How many staff were deployed to MCC New York?

At least 30-34 temporary duty staff were initially deployed: 1 warden, 1 deputy warden, 1 deputy captain, 12 lieutenants, 15 correctional officers (including 7 non-custody staff volunteers), 1 case management coordinator, 1 supervisory correctional systems specialist, and 3-4 correctional systems officers. The email notes this was only the initial plan with additional rotations planned as needed.

What is document EFTA00036608?

This is an internal Bureau of Prisons email from August 16, 2019, outlining emergency staffing deployments and operational reviews at MCC New York following Jeffrey Epstein's death six days earlier. It details the federal response to the institutional failures that allowed Epstein to die in custody.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions organizational units rather than individuals: the Northeast Regional Office, Correctional Services Team, Correctional Programs Team, and various positions at MCC New York including wardens, lieutenants, case management coordinators, and correctional officers being deployed to address the crisis.

What does this document reveal about MCC New York after Epstein's death?

The document reveals that the Bureau of Prisons considered MCC New York's operations so compromised that they deployed 30+ outside personnel and created multiple specialized review teams to examine inmate accountability, Special Housing Unit procedures, and Receiving & Discharge operations. This suggests systemic failures beyond just the guards who falsified records on the night of Epstein's death.

What areas were targeted for reform at MCC New York?

The Bureau of Prisons focused on three critical areas: (1) inmate accountability and Special Housing Unit operations where Epstein was held, (2) Receiving and Discharge procedures for processing inmates, and (3) correctional officer oversight and compliance with policies and procedures. Teams of national specialists were deployed to review and implement reforms in each area.

How many staff were deployed to MCC New York?

At least 30-34 temporary duty staff were initially deployed: 1 warden, 1 deputy warden, 1 deputy captain, 12 lieutenants, 15 correctional officers (including 7 non-custody staff volunteers), 1 case management coordinator, 1 supervisory correctional systems specialist, and 3-4 correctional systems officers. The email notes this was only the initial plan with additional rotations planned as needed.

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This is an internal Bureau of Prisons email from August 16, 2019, detailing staffing plans and operational reviews for the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York following Jeffrey Epstein's death.

This document is a strategic response email outlining the Bureau of Prisons' emergency deployment of personnel to MCC New York in the immediate aftermath of Epstein's apparent suicide on August 10, 2019. It details the deployment of 30+ temporary duty (TDY) staff including a warden, deputy warden, lieutenants, and correctional officers, as well as specialized teams to review and reform operations in areas like inmate accountability, Special Housing Unit procedures, and Receiving & Discharge operations. The email reveals the scope of institutional failures that prompted this comprehensive federal intervention.

Key Highlights

•Emergency deployment of 30+ Bureau of Prisons staff to MCC New York, including leadership positions (Warden, Deputy Warden, Deputy Captain)
•Formation of specialized review teams to investigate and reform inmate accountability procedures and Special Housing Unit (SHU) operations where Epstein died
•Deployment scheduled for week of August 19, 2019, just 9 days after Epstein's death on August 10
•Focus on Receiving and Discharge operations oversight, suggesting systemic failures in inmate processing and monitoring
•Correctional Services Administrator from Northeast Regional Office returning to MCC NYM with expertise in SHU operations

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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From To Subject Re: Follow up Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:27:56 +0000 Importance: Normal Attachments: vcf Before I respond to■ let me know if you have any questions about the below: Below are the staff/positions we are currently scheduling for TDY assistance at MCC New York (NYM): 1 - Warden 1 - Deputy Warden 1 - Deputy Captain (will assist the Captain with implementing/improving procedures) 12 - Lieutenants (will assist in monitoring Correctional Officer duties and ensure policies and procedures are followed) 15 - Correctional Officers (8 Correctional Officers; 7 Non-Custody Staff). All volunteered to work Correctional Officer post at MCC NYM for up to 30 days. Additional TDY Officers will be scheduled on a rotational basis. 1 - Case Management Coordinator/CMC (oversight of Receiving and Discharge/R&D Department) 1 - Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist/SCSS (supervised by CMC; direct oversight of daily operations in R&D) 3 or 4 - Correctional Systems Officers (perform daily functions of R&D); coordinating the availability now. This is only the initial TDY plans. As needs become evident or rotations are needed, additional staff will be scheduled. In addition to the above TDY staff, we are developing teams to conduct reviews of local operations, recommend and establish procedures, and train local staff in the following areas: Correctional Services Administrator, Northeast Regional Office: Will return to MCC NYM the week of August 19, 2019. Expertise in Correctional Services, to include inmate accountability and Special Housing Unit Operations. Correctional Services Team: A group of national specialist in the Correctional Services field will review inmate accountability procedures and Special Housing Unit (SHU) operations, and implement sound correctional procedures. Correctional Programs Team: A group of national specialist in the Correctional Programs field will review Receiving and Discharge operations and implement sound correctional procedures. I will be returning to MCC NYM Friday, September 6, 2019, to evaluate the progress and personally thank the initial group of TDY staff. Let me know if you have any questions about the above staffing or their duties/functions. Thanks /15/20199:39 PM >>> We appreciate all you've done to stabilize the MCC. Keep up the good work. The meetings and tour today were very pful. Tree Can you please send me the information about the personnel you've added to the MCC,including the additional warden, the lieutenants and COs. I want to make sure I have the numbers and titles are correct. EFTA00036608

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