8:10 am SIS Lt arrives at institution. 8:10 am CMC and SCSS notified. 8:34 am FBI notified. 9:00 am AUSA notified. 9:00 am arrives at institution. Cont. Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:00 am SIS Lt. reports to SHU. Interviews will be conducted with inmates assigned to tier. 9:15 am CMC arrives at institution. 9:30 am Acting Chief Psychologist arrived to the institution. 9:50 am SCSS arrives at institution. 9:55 am CMC and IDO depart institution enroute to Beekman Hospital. 10:00 am CMC and IDO arrive at Beekman Hospital, fingerprints and photographs taken of inmate Epstein. Inmate clothing secured and brought back to institution. 10:00 am Judge Berman notified. 10:15 am CMC return to institution. 10:45 am PIO arrived to the institution. 11:00 am next of kin (brother) notified by Case Management Coordinator. 11:12 am press release is released to media. 11:15 am press release provided to Judge Berman. 11:15 am CST activated. 12:15 pm body released to Medical Examiner (ME) for autopsy 12:19 pm FBI arrives. 1:35 pm FBI arrives in Special Housing Unit. 1:40 pm OIG notified by the Warden and they will be sending an Agent to NYM. 2:15 pm CST debrief conducted. 2:45 pm OIG arrived in Special Housing Unit (SHU). 3:45 pm OIG and FBI departed from SHU. 5:05 pm OIG/FBI departed MCC New York. 5:30 pm CST departed MCC New York. 10:15 pm Computer Services Manager arrives at institution to remove hard drives (Computers) from SHU. And replaced with new ones. EFTA00048674
Sunday, August 11, 2019 12:15 am Computer Services Manager departs the institution. 10:40 am OIG Agent institution. and arrives at 11:15 am OIG Agent departs institution with two computers FPS 021407270 and FPS 0214207268. 2:00 pm OIG Agent departs the institution. Monday, August 12, 2019 10:00 am Warden departed to AUSA office for questioning. 12:50 am Warden arrives back from AUSA office. Tuesday August 13, 2019 7:15 am Mr. , NER Correctional Services Administrator arrives to the insitution 7:25 am National suisice prevention coordinator, and Dr. Christen ****** arrives to the institution. 8:40 am Northeast Regional Director R. arrives to the institution. EFTA00048675
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metro olitan Correctional Center Office of the Warden January 27, 2020 MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISISTANT DIRECTOR, REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION FROM: Warden, MCC New York SUBJECT: Institution Response to Psychological Reconstruction Inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) This is the response to the psychological reconstruction of inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) dated December 27, 2019. 2. 30 Minute Rounds The substance of the two hour Captain video review and six hour IDO video review is unclear. Pleaseclarify the requirement for the Captain and IDO. Additionally, please identify the documentation used to maintain accountability of the reviews. Institution Response: Video review requirements have been instituted by NERO. Specifically, on Tuesday of each week, the institution is notified by NERO of the date, time, and SHU range in which to download video. The video is a two hour block. The video is to be reviewed by the Captain. During the reviews the Captain is looking for strict adherence to the requirements that rounds be conducted at least once during every 30-minute period, not to exceed 40 minutes between rounds and that all scheduled counts are being conducted in the SHU. The Captain will then submit an assurance memo to the institutional executive staff and Correctional Services Administrator (CSA) indicating the designated video footage was reviewed, and corrective actions which were taken for any deficiencies noted. This memorandum will be submitted to the Regional Office by COB on Friday of that same week. Institutional Duty Officers (IDO's) are required to review 6 hours of SHU video. The surveillance footage is downloaded by the institutional SIA and a compact disk is provided to the IDO's for review. The IDOs are reviewing the video for accuracy of the 30 minute rounds. All reviews are documented in the weekly 113O Report. 1 EFTA00048676
3. Cellmate Assignments Documentation exists reflecting the role of the local Psychology Services department in communicating the importance of Mr. Epstein's status as a sex offender with specific needs to the Associate Warden. This includes consultation with the Psychology Services Branch in Central Office. The communication chain and decision making of Executive Staff lacks transparency as there is no documentation of the process or staff members present when decisions were made about the housing of Mr. Epstein. After the fact explanations may not accurately reflect what occurred. Institution Response: As was noted, there was no documentation indicating Psychology Services, was present when housing decisions were made regarding Mr. Epstein. Psychology services is present at the weekly SHU meeting, Executive Staff meetings, and weekly Opening and Close-Out meetings. During these meetings, the Chief Psychologist and/or Acting Chief psychologist are present to provide feedback and or recommendations to the Executive Staff on housing concerns regarding inmates with mental health issues or risk factors for suicidality. When an inmate presents with unique risk factors associated with individuals who have been charged with and/or convicted of a sex offense, careful evaluation is made with regard to housing these inmates with appropriate cellmates. Moving forward, a plan has been established to have a sign-in sheet and checklist at these meetings where housing issues are addressed, indicating who was present and what the housing plan is for these inmates with psychological concerns. These checklists will be maintained in a binder by the Associate Warden of Programs. 4. Documentation Accuracy Professional responsibility requires taking into account multiple descriptions of an incident as noted in your response. However, when discrepancies exist these should be compiled and noted in documentation to decrease the likelihood of conflicting conclusions. As noted in the reconstruction report, an incident report must be written within 24 hours of having the information that an inmate likely violated BOP rules. An incident report was written for Mr. Epstein prior to a determination of whether he engaged in self- directed violence or was assaulted on July 23, 2019. Staff had ample time to wait for the outcome of the SIS investigation of this incident. The incident report presumed self-directed violence, although SIS was not able to determine whether this incident was self-directed violence or an assault. Generating the incident report for self-directed violence is evidence of a local bias about the July 23,2019 incident that still exists amongst some staff at MCC New York. Preconceived notions challenge the ability to remain open about alternative explanations, and subsequent systemic changes may be needed. Please develop and provide local training for all staff that at a minimum reviews the time frame for writing incident reports and offers guidance when there is not clear evidence of an infraction. Include an outline of the training and evidence of staff who attended the training. Institution Response: Two slides (slide numbers 23-24) have been added to the Annual Training slide show for the Report Writing class. In addition to the established training, the slides further differentiate and provide guidance to staff regarding when it is appropriate to write an Incident Report and when, in cases of a lack of evidence, a memorandum is more appropriate. The additional information is being provided to all staff as a part of Annual 2 EFTA00048677
Training that is already in progress. 5. Telephone Calls As noted in the response, there is a lack of documentation to substantiate that a lieutenant facilitated two telephone calls to Mr. Epstein. However, this does not address the report of two telephone calls being provided. This response implies that the reporting of two staff members is inaccurate. The response neglects the documented telephone call to Mr. Epstein's deceased mother. Institution Response: On August 29, 2019, Warden , signed a referral related to failure to follow policy in allowing Epstein to complete an unmonitored phone call. The referral was submitted to the Office of Internal Affairs on that same date and is pending further action at this time. 7. Follow-Up Please provide documentation for the follow up training provided to staff detailing the content of the training and to whom it was provided. Institution Response: Psychology Services: Attached please fmd the follow-up training sign-in sheets, Department Head Meeting Minutes, and e-mails provided by psychology staff regarding Psy Alert Inmates. As recommended by Central Office, the Chief Psychologist has conducted suicide prevention trainings during Department Head Meetings, through e-mail correspondence, during SHU Staff Trainings, and during Lieutenant's Trainings. 8: Inmate Accountability and Assignment Accuracy Periodic and unannounced checks are now conducted in SHU to determine pp30 assignments and actual inmate placement match. Please provide an operational definition of periodic. Please do the same for routine, as it relates Executive Staff bed book counts in all units. Where will the periodic and routine reviews be documented and will they include the identity (e.g., name and title) of staff who complete them? Institution Response: 9. Attorney Log Books Please provide a copy of the log book audit. Institution Response: Please see the attached audit which was conducted on September 25, 2019. 13. Sex Offense Risk Factors Psychologists are subject matter experts in sex offender risk factors and they play a crucial role in sharing this knowledge through traditional settings such as ICT, AT, and institutional meetings. However, Executive Staff play a pivotal role in establishing and addressing institutional culture and promoting and participating in training. A lack of a broad understanding of sex offender specific risk factors requires an intentional training approach led by 3 EFTA00048678
Executive Staff. They must be out front talking about inmates with a sex offense, expressing an understanding of sex offender dynamics, modeling agency condoned expectations for the understanding and treatment of inmates with a sex offenses, and assisting with institutional trainings. These practices encourage a broader acceptance by line staff. Institution Response: The PREA Compliance Manager whom is an Associate Warden has been delegated the instructor for Sex offender specific dynamics and addressing inmate sexual misconduct. DOCUMENTS EXAMINED Psy Alert inmates Department Head meeting Minutes SHU Suicide Prevention Training Report Writing "Back to Basics training" Bed book count Schedule Bed Book audit Log Book Audit 4 EFTA00048679
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metro olitan Correctional Center Office of the Warden January 20, 2020 MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISISTANT DIRECTOR, REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION FROM: Warden, MCC New York SUBJECT: Institution Response to Psychological Reconstruction Inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) This is the response to the psychological reconstruction of inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) dated December 27, 2019. 2. Rounds: 30-minute rounds are required by P5500.14, Correctional Services Procedures Manual. Institution Response: Video review requirements have been instituted by NERO. Specifically, on Tuesday of each week, the institution is notified by NERO of the date, time, and SHU range in which to download video. The video is a two hour block. The video is to be reviewed by the Captain. During the reviews the Captain is looking for strict adherence to the requirements that rounds be conducted at least once during every 30-minute period, not to exceed 40 minutes between rounds and that all scheduled counts are being conducted in the SHU. The Captain will then submit an assurance memo to the institutional executive staff and Correctional Services Administrator (CSA) indicating the designated video footage was reviewed, and corrective actions which were taken for any deficiencies noted. This memorandum will be submitted to the Regional Office by COB on Friday of that same week. Institutional Duty Officers (IDO's) are required to review 6 hours of SHU video to review. The surveillance footage is downloaded by the institutional SIA and a compact disk is provided to the IDO's for review. The IDOs are reviewing the video for accuracy of the 30 minute reviews. All reviews are documented in a memorandum to the Warden for review. 3.Cellmate Assignments: When Mr. Epstein was laced in SHU on July 7, 2019, Executive Staff decided Mr. Tartaglione would be his cellmate. As explained by , input was not sought from Psychology Services and 1 EFTA00048680
it is not clear if or how sex offender-specific needs and associated risk were incorporated into the housing plan. Mr. Tartaglione was also a high profile inmate-an ex-police officer charged in multiple murders. However, he and Mr. Epstein did not share the risk associated with being a sex offender and their pairing may have aggravated Mr. Epstein's risk for self-directed violence. In an effort to treat Mr. Epstein the same as other inmates, a statement repeated by multiple staff, Executive Staff may have inadvertently overlooked the need to consider unique risk factors associated with individuals who have been charged with and convicted of a sex offense. On July 25 2019 sent an e-mail to , Associate Warden explainin a consultation between and Dr. National Suicide Prevention Coordinator. In the e-mail, reviewed the consult and recommendation from the Psychology Services Branch, Central Office that Mr. Epstein be housed with another inmate who had also been accused of committing a sex offense. There is no evidence this information was considered beyond this e-mail, and Mr. Epstein was never housed with another inmate charged or convicted of a sexual offense. It is recommended Executive Staff and Correctional Services staff include a psychologist in decisions about cellmates as a means of incorporating expertise about suicide risk, mental health needs, and interventions for psychological stability. Institution Response: Psychology Services: As was noted, there was no documentation indicating Psychology Services, was present when housing decisions were made regarding Mr. Epstein. Psychology services is present at the weekly SHU meeting, Executive Staff meetings, and weekly Opening and Close-Out meetings. During these meetings, the Chief Psychologist and/or Acting Chief psychologist are present to give feedback to the Executive Staff on housing concerns regarding inmates with mental health issues or risk factors for suicidality. When an inmate presents with unique risk factors associated with individuals who have been charged with and/or convicted of a sex offense, careful evaluation is made with regard to housing these inmates with appropriate cellmates. Moving forward, a plan has been established to have a sign-in sheet and checklist at these meetings where housing issues are addressed, indicating who was present and what the housing plan is for these inmates with psychological concerns. These checklists will be maintained in a binder by the Associate Warden of Programs. 4. Documentation Accuracy: On July 23, 2019, Mr. Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell. He had abrasions on his neck and knee. There are inconsistencies between documents describing the circumstances of the scene. In a General Administrative Note in PDS-BEMR, documented information received from Operations Lieutenant that Mr. Epstein, "was found with a string loosely hanging around his neck." In contrast, Officer who responded to this emergency, wrote a memorandum dated July 23, 2019. In that memorandum, Officer wrote he saw Mr. Epstein "laying down near his bunk with what appeared to be a piece of handmade orange cloth around his neck." It is critical that all descriptions of the incident accurately reflect objective evidence. Officer wrote Mr. Epstein an incident report for Self-Mutilation on July 23, 2019, after he was found unresponsive in his cell but prior to having the necessary facts to determine whether he likely engaged in a Bureau violation. BOP Policy expects staff to write an incident report within 24 hours of having the information that an inmate likely violated BOP rules but without making a presumptive decision about guilt. A Special Investigative Services Threat Assessment was completed August 2, 2019, but results were inconclusive as to whether Mr. Epstein engaged in self- directed violence, willingly fought with his cellmate, or was assaulted by his cellmate. It is recommended that staff remain open to all reasonable explanations for a behavior and take the appropriate actions when a final determination is made. Although the incident report was later expunged, inmates frequently experience 2 EFTA00048681
significant stress when they contemplate the potential consequences associated with findings of guilt. entered a Psychology Services Intake Screening into PDS-BEMR on July 8, 2010. The document has three typographical errors. She selected the No Sexual Offense Convictions check box when, in fact, Mr. Epstein was previously convicted of Solicitation of Prostitution and Procuring a Person Under the Age of 18 for Prostitution. Second, Mr. Epstein was erroneously identified as a Black male in this document. Finally, there is one instance where he was mistakenly referred to as Mr. Brown. completed a Risk of Sexual Abusiveness document on July 8, 2019. She marked "History of prior prison sexual predation" in the affirmative. This is not accurate. Mid-Level Practitioner, completed a History and Physical on July 9, 2019. An Intake Screening should have been conducted within 24 hours of his entry into Bureau custody which was on July 6, 2019, according to P6031.04, Patient Care. was responsible for observing Mr. Epstein and documenting his behavior while on suicide watch on July 23, 2019. mistakenly used a Suicide Watch Log Book intended for inmate companion documentation between 1:40 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on July 23, 2019, when he should have been using the Staff Suicide Watch Log Book. , Drug Treatment Specialist, reportedly noticed this error and subsequently hand copied all of entries from 1:40 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. into a Staff Suicide Watch Log Book. She then initialed these entries, and this makes it appear as if she was the one conducting the watch. This information was discovered and conve ed in an e-mail from Ms. Associate Warden to with a carbon copy to Warden on August 12, 2019. Of note, did not make an entry explaining why she was making the log book changes. Additionally, then wrote entries for 6:15, 6:30 6:45 and 7:00 am. in the Staff Suicide Watch Log Book. These were not a part of the original entries made by nor was why assigned to work the Suicide Watch st. Due to the inability to interview staff at this time, it is unknown attempted to correct error, or made any of the subsequent log entries. It is recommended that if a staff member makes an entry error (e.g., writes in the incorrect suicide watch log book), the staff member should describe the error in the correct log book, to include indicating when they became aware of the error. The staff member should then notify the Chief Psychologist. A review of Special Housing Unit Records (BP-A0292) revealed a number of incomplete entries. This document is used to monitor provision and receipt of basic services such as recreation, medical rounds, showers, meal consumption, etc. The Officer in Charge signature is missing on 10 occasions and a medical provider's signature is missing in seven instances. There are six instances in which it is not clear if Mr. Epstein ate his meal:Mere are nine instances in which it is not clear if Mr. Epstein took a shower. There are ten instances in which it is not clear if Mr. Epstein was offered recreation. P5500.15, Correctional Services Manual requires accurate and complete information on the BP-A0292. A review of Psychology Observation Log Books revealed significant discrepancies from the approved Psychological Observation Procedural Memorandum, dated April 15, 2019. A Correctional Officer is required to complete hourly rounds and sign the log book. 179 out of 183 round signatures were missing. The lieutenant is required to sign the log book one time per shift and signatures were missing in 10 of 23 instances. A Physician Assistant is required to sign one time per shift and 16 of 16 instances were missing. It is recommended that a further review of Psychological Observation procedures be conducted. 3 EFTA00048682
Institution Response: Two slides (slide numbers 23-24) have been added to the Annual Training slide show for the Report Writing class. In addition to the established training, the slides further differentiate and provide guidance to staff regarding when it is appropriate to write an Incident Report and when, in cases of a lack of evidence, a memorandum is more appropriate. The additional information is being provided to all staff as a part of Annual Training that is already in progress. 5. Telephone Calls: In a PDS-BEMR note written by on July 16, 2019, she was informed by an unnamed staff member that a lieutenant facilitated two telephone calls for Mr. Epstein. It is unknown when and to whom these calls were placed and no evidence that they took place on a monitored telephone. According to a memorandum from Unit Manager on August 10, 2019. Mr. E stein terminated his legal visit early on August 9, 2019, in order to place a telephone call to his family. (who was the Institutional Duty Officer that week) escorted Mr. Epstein to SHU around 7:00 p.m. that evening and he was placed in the shower area on G tier. While there, he was provided the telephone to make a call. Since Mr. Epstein reportedly did not have his PAC or PIN number, which is required to use the inmate telephone system the Unit Manager placed the call, dialing a number that reportedly began with area code 347. Mr. Epstein told he was calling his mother who, according to public records, has been deceased since 2004. It is recommended that all telephone calls, other than legal calls, be made on monitored lines to be available for post- call review or on a speaker phone so staff can monitor what is discussed. Institution Response: On August 29, 2019, Warden , signed a referral related to failure to follow policy in allowing Epstein to complete an unmonitored phone call. The referral was submitted to the Office of Internal Affairs on that same date and is pending further action at this time. 7. Follow-Up: Mr. Epstein arrived at MCC New York on Saturday, July 6, 2019. While conducting the 10:00 p.m. institution count that evening, Facilities Assistant re rted she observed Mr. Epstein in his cell. In an e- mail she sent to and and Lieutenant later that evening, she described Mr. Epstein as "distraught, sad and a little confused." She said she then asked Mr. Epstein if he was okay, and he reportedly said he was. However, noted in her e-mail she was not convinced of this, adding, "He seems dazed and withdrawn." She went on to say, "So just to be on the safe side and presyii suicidal thoughts can someone from Psychology come and talk with him." Despite the fact that Lieutenant opened the e-mail there is no evidence that he contacted the on-call psychologist as is required by P5324.08, Suicide Prevention Program. Additionally, if was concerned about suicide risk, P5324.08. Suicide Prevention Program, requires her to maintain direct, continuous observation of Mr. E stein. When opened the e-mail the following Monday morning, Mr. Epstein was evaluated by at approximately 9:30 a.m. Mr. Epstein was denied bail on Thursday, July 18, 2019. This was a significant disappointment for Mr. Epstein and likely challenged his ability and willingness to adapt to incarceration. Given the potential impact of the judge's decision, a psychologist should have assessed Mr. Epstein's mental status upon his return to the institution. The BOP developed a SENTRY assignment of PSY ALERT for purposes such as this. Specifically PSY ALERT is used "to ensure, if movement occurs, that all staff consider the special psychological and management-related risks associated with the inmate." Furthermore, P5324.07, SENTRY Psychology Alert 4 EFTA00048683
Function states, "When a decision to move [any PSY ALERT] inmate occurs, any special psychological needs of the inmate are reviewed and considered by Psychology Services staff [and] any safety and security concerns are highlighted for non-Psychology Services staff." Psychologists should use the PSY ALERT assignment more frequently with high profile cases and with inmates who have a history or charge of sex offense. Both of these groups of inmates are susceptible to exaggerated or unrealistic fears about correctional settings and experience stress associated during movement and periods of transition (e.g., cell/unit changes, movement to and from court, institutional movement, and release of information through the media). Mr. Epstein was reportedly in court on July 31, 2019. It is unknown what time he departed or returned to MCC New York because this information was not entered in SENTRY. Regardless, upon his return, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) provided R&D staff with a Prisoner Custody Alert Notice regarding Mr. Epstein. The notice indicated Mr. Epstein had "MTL Mental Concerns Suicidal Tendencies." The USMS r nested R&D staff si n the form, and they then departed with the signed copy. On August 1, 2019, at 8:46 a.m., sent an e- mail reporting she had just become aware of the above information. In the absence of additional information about this notation, this should have been considered a referral to Psychology Services about a potentially suicidal inmate and procedures should have been followed as outlined in P5324.08, Suicide Prevention Program. Specifically, when a staff member becomes aware an inmate may be thinking about suicide during normal working hours, that staff member must contact Psychology Services and maintain the inmate under direct, continuous observation until he is placed on Suicide Watch or seen by a psychologist. There is no evidence stein was monitored under these conditions from the time he returned from court until he was seen by for a suicide risk assessment on August 1, 2019, at approximately 1:30 p.m. 8. Inmate Accountability and Assignment Accuracy: According to a SENTRY quarter's roster generated on August 10, 2019, at 12:51 a.m., there were three inmates assigned to Mr. Epstein's SHU cell, Z04-206LAD. including him, at the time of his death. However, his SHU cell was only a double occupancy cell. Inmate (#86710- 054), inmate Gregory Ferrer (#79793-054), and Mr. Epstein were all assigned to the same cell. On August 13, 2019, at 12:06 p.m. and 12:08 p.m., a quarter's history roster was generated for inmate Avila and Ferrer, respectively. Inmate Avila's cell assignment was Z04-206LAD from August 5, 2019, until August II, 2019, when he was moved to cell Z04-212UAD. Inmate Ferrer's cell assignment was Z04-206UAD from August 1, 2019, until August II, 2019, when he was moved to cell Z04-207LAD. A quarter's history roster was generated for Mr. Epstein on August 13, 2019, at 9:07 a.m. His cell assignment was Z04-206LAD from July 29, 2019, until August 10, 2019. On Monday, August 12, 2019, photographs of nametags on SHU cell doors and SHU locator forms were sent to the Correctional Service Department in the Northeast Region. The SHU locator form is dated August 9, 2019. It shows inmate Ferrer in cell 207L (SENTRY states he was moved to this cell on August 11, 2019), inmate Avila in cell 212U (SENTRY states he was moved to this cell on August 11, 2019), inmate Epstein in cell 220L (SENTRY never shows him in this cell) along with inmate Reyes (#85993- 054). The locator shows inmate Copper (#92299-054) and inmate Dockery (#60685-050) in cell 206. The photo sheets show the cell being 220 with inmates Epstein and Reyes' identification cards on the door. Inmate Reyes, Efrain, Reg. No. 85993-054 was in cell Z06-220U from August 5, 2019 to August 9, 2019. MCC New York has four suicide watch cells and each is for single occupancy use. The suicide watch cells are located in Health Services. Each cell is abbreviated with the unit code HO I in SENTRY followed by the four-digit cell number. The doors are identified by a painted number from one to four. Two reviews were conducted. The first revealed Mr. Epstein was in H01-001L according to SENTRY but the Suicide Watch Log Books indicate he was in cell 4. A second review was conducted on August 13, 2019, while there were four inmates on in these cells. SENTRY showed two inmates assigned to HO1-001L, one assigned to H01-002L, and the fourth inmate assigned to a general population housing unit. Through physical observation of the dedicated suicide watch cells there were four 5 EFTA00048684
H0I cells, however a review of the BOPWARE Inmate Housing Format, only shows three cells. Inmate movement and assignments are not accurately reflected in SENTRY as required by P5500.14, Correctional Service Procedures Manual. Institution Response: Psychology Services: Attached please find the follow-up training sign-in sheets, Department Head Meeting Minutes, and e-mails provided by psychology staff regarding Psy Alert Inmates. As recommended by Central Office, the Chief Psychologist has conducted suicide prevention trainings during Department Head Meetings, through e-mail correspondence, during SHU Staff Trainings, and during Lieutenant's Trainings. 9. Attorney Log Books: Four log books were not secured following Mr. Epstein's death. Specifically, three Attorney Log Books located in the Attorney Visiting and Front Lobby areas and an Inmate Search Log Book located in the Attorney Visiting area were not secured. All four books were still in use at the outset of the reconstruction and after the reconstruction team advised staff to secure them. P5324.08 states, "In the event of a suicide, institution staff, particularly Correctional Services staff, and other law enforcement personnel, will handle the site with the same level of protection as any crime scene in which a death has occurred." This policy further states, "All possible evidence and documentation will be preserved to provide data and support for subsequent investigators doing a psychological reconstruction." Further, a review of the attorney log books identified many errors and signify a systemic concern. For example, there were two concurrently open attorney log books in the Attorney Visiting area. Further, the different purposes of the two attorney log books, one in the Attorney Visit area and one in the Front Lobby, could not be explained. BOP staff were unable to articulate a system of control for the log books, and during the reconstruction, some of the log books could not be accounted for. Within the log books, entries were made out of chronological order, attorneys did not consistently sign in and out, significant information was illegible or missing, columns were not consistently labeled, log book opening and closing dates were inconsistent, and the cover had been tom off of several books. At the current time, these log books are not functioning as an adequate system of control and monitoring. Institution Response: Please see the attached audit which was conducted on September 25, 2019. 13. Sex Offense Risk Factors: A broad understanding of risk factors associated with sex offenders, by staff at MCC New York, did not appear to be present in all staff but was vital to his adjustment and safety in prison. A more focused management strategy is recommended, particularly in complex and high profile cases. Supplemental training on sex-offender specific risk factors is recommended for all staff and should be provided by Executive Staff and Psychology Services. Institution Response: The PREA Compliance Manager whom is an Associate Warden has been delegated the instructor for Sex offender specific dynamics and addressing inmate sexual misconduct. 6 EFTA00048685
DOCUMENTS EXAMINED Psy Alert inmates Department Head meeting Minutes SHU Suicide Prevention Training Report Writing "Back to Basics training" Bed book count Schedule Bed Book audit Log Book Audit 7 EFTA00048686
Office of the Warden U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York. New York 10007 January 27, 2020 MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISISTANT DIRECTOR, REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION FROM: Warden, MCC New York SUBJECT: Institution Response to Psychological Reconstruction Inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) This is the response to the psychological reconstruction of inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) dated December 27, 2019. 2. 30 Minute Rounds The substance of the two hour Captain video review and six hour IDO video review is unclear. Please clarify the requirement for the Captain and IDO. Additionally, please identify the documentation used to maintain accountability of the reviews. Institution Response: Video review requirements have been instituted by NERO. Specifically, on Tuesday of each week, the institution is notified by NERO of the date, time, and SHU range in which to download video. The video is a two hour block. The video is to be reviewed by the Captain. During the reviews the Captain is looking for strict adherence to the requirements that rounds be conducted at least once during every 30-minute period, not to exceed 40 minutes between rounds and that all scheduled counts are being conducted in the SHU. The Captain will then submit an assurance memo to the institutional executive staff and Correctional Services Administrator (CSA) indicating the designated video footage was reviewed, and corrective actions which were taken for any deficiencies noted. This memorandum will be submitted to the Regional Office by COB on Friday of that same week. Institutional Duty Officers (IDOs) are required to review 6 hours of SHU video. The surveillance footage is downloaded by the institutional SIA and a compact disk is provided to the 1DOs for review. The IDOs are reviewing the video for accuracy of the 30 minute rounds. All reviews are documented in the weekly IDO Report. 1 EFTA00048687
3. Cellmate Assignments Documentation exists reflecting the role of the local Psychology Services department in communicating the importance of Mr. Epstein's status as a sex offender with specific needs to the Associate Warden. This includes consultation with the Psychology Services Branch in Central Office. The communication chain and decision making of Executive Staff lacks transparency as there is no documentation of the process or staff members present when decisions were made about the housing of Mr. Epstein. After the fact explanations may not accurately reflect what occurred. Institution Response: As was noted, there was no documentation indicating Psychology Services was present when housing decisions were made regarding Mr. Epstein. Psychology services is present at the weekly SHU meeting, Executive Staff meetings, and weekly Opening and Close-Out meetings. During these meetings, the Chief Psychologist or Acting Chief Psychologist are present to provide recommendations and feedback to the Executive Staff on housing concerns regarding inmates with mental health issues or risk factors for suicidality. When an inmate presents with unique risk factors associated with individuals who have been charged with and/or convicted of a sex offense, careful evaluation is made with regard to housing these inmates with appropriate cellmates. Moving forward, a plan has been established to have a sign-in sheet and checklist at these meetings where housing issues are addressed, indicating who was present and what the housing plan is for these inmates with psychological concerns. These checklists will be maintained in a binder by the Associate Warden of Programs. Please see the attached checklist. 4. Documentation Accuracy Professional responsibility requires taking into account multiple descriptions of an incident as noted in your response. However, when discrepancies exist these should be compiled and noted in documentation to decrease the likelihood of conflicting conclusions. As noted in the reconstruction report, an incident report must be written within 24 hours of having the information that an inmate likely violated BOP rules. An incident report was written for Mr. Epstein prior to a determination of whether he engaged in self-directed violence or was assaulted on July 23, 2019. Staff had ample time to wait for the outcome of the S1S investigation of this incident. The incident report presumed self-directed violence, although SIS was not able to determine whether this incident was self-directed violence or an assault. Generating the incident report for self-directed violence is evidence of a local bias about the July 23, 2019, incident that still exists amongst some staff at MCC New York. Preconceived notions challenge the ability to remain open about alternative explanations, and subsequent systemic changes may be needed. Please develop and provide local training for all staff that at a minimum reviews the time frame for writing incident reports and offers guidance when there is not clear evidence of an infraction. Include an outline of the training and evidence of staff who attended the training. Institution Response: Additional information (slides) has been included in our Annual Training presentations for Report Writing. In addition to the established training, the slides further differentiate and provide guidance to staff regarding when it is appropriate to write an Incident Report and when, in cases of a lack of evidence, a memorandum is more appropriate. The additional information is being provided to all staff as a part of Annual Training. Annual Training began the week of January 6, 2020, and will continue through the week of March 8, 2020. 2 EFTA00048688
5. Telephone Calls As noted in the response, there is a lack of documentation to substantiate that a lieutenant facilitated two telephone calls to Mr. Epstein. However, this does not address the report of two telephone calls being provided. This response implies that the reporting of two staff members is inaccurate. The response neglects the documented telephone call to Mr. Epstein's deceased mother. Institution Response: On August 29, 2019, Warden signed a referral related to failure to follow policy in allowing Epstein to complete an unmonitored phone call. The referral was submitted to the Office of Internal Affairs on that same date and is pending further action at this time. 7. Follow-Up Please provide documentation for the follow-up training provided to staff detailing the content of the training and to whom it was provided. Institution Response: As recommended by Central Office, the Chief Psychologist has conducted suicide prevention trainings during Department Head Meetings, e-mail correspondence, SHU Staff Trainings, and Lieutenant's Trainings. The follow-up training sign-in sheets, Department Head Meeting Minutes, and e-mails provided by psychology staff regarding PSY ALERT Inmates are attached for your review. 8. Inmate Accountability and Assignment Accuracy Periodic and unannounced checks are now conducted in SHU to determine pp30 assignments and actual inmate placement match. Please provide an operational definition of periodic. Please do the same for routine, as it relates Executive Staff bed book counts in all units. Where will the periodic and routine reviews be documented and will they include the identity (e.g., name and title) of staff who complete them? Institution Response: An Executive Staff and Duty Officer schedule has been implemented to conduct daily 4 P.M. and 10 A.M. weekend bed book counts. Any discrepancies noted are documented and sent via email to Unit Mangers and Captain at the conclusion of each count for corrective action. Please see the attached schedule. 9. Attorney Log Books Please provide a copy of the log book audit. Institution Response: The audit revealed the Random Visitor Log Book did not reflect visitor pat searches after May 19, 2019. In addition, the log book does not offer a column to annotate a staff witness. The Contractor/Volunteer Log Book was not always filled in properly. The Law Enforcement Log Book was up to date; however, the time of departure was not always documented. The Attorney Log was missing inmate register numbers and more often than not was legible. There was no Visitor Denial Log created. The audit conducted on September 25, 2019, is attached for your review. 3 EFTA00048689
Additional corrective measures will now include the Activities Lieutenant checking all Front Lobby log books. The Captain will ensure these checks are included in the Lieutenant's Daily Log for Day Watch and Evening Watch. In addition, the Activities Lieutenant will address any discrepancies immediately through on the spot training and/or performance log entries. 13. Sex Offense Risk Factors Psychologists are subject matter experts in sex offender risk factors and they play a crucial role in sharing this knowledge through traditional settings such as ICT, AT, and institutional meetings. However, Executive Staff play a pivotal role in establishing and addressing institutional culture and promoting and participating in training. A lack of a broad understanding of sex offender specific risk factors requires an intentional training approach led by Executive Staff. They must be out front talking about inmates with a sex offense, expressing an understanding of sex offender dynamics, modeling agency condoned expectations for the understanding and treatment of inmates with a sex offenses, and assisting with institutional trainings. These practices encourage a broader acceptance by line staff Institution Response: The MCC New York Executive Staff are out front talking about inmates with sex offenses, and expressing an understanding of sex offender dynamics, modeling agency expectations for the understanding and treatment of inmates with sex offenses. This is done through departmental meetings, trainings, staff recalls and walking and talking throughout the institution. ATTACHED DOCUMENTS: Institution Duty Officer Report Cellmate Review Report Writing "Back to Basics Training" SHU Suicide Prevention Training Department Head Meeting minutes PSY ALERT inmates Bed Book Count Schedule (Exec Staff/IDO) Bed Book Audit (emails) Log Book Audit Executive Staff List 4 EFTA00048690
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons M w DUTY OFFICER REPORT DATE: January 7, 2020 FROM: s itution Duty Officer RE: Duty Officer Report (December 31, 2019 to January 7, 2020) TO: , Warden 1. OPERATIONS: Sanitation throughout the institution was good. The common areas in the housing units were sanitary and sally ports were within sanitation standards. The stairways and elevators do need some attention. During this tour, daily inmate counts were conducted and were completed with no concerns. Food Service menus were in compliance with the National Menu and there were no complaints regarding the meals during my tour. The inmates on the housing units were very pleased with the holiday meal. Visiting operations were examined. The institutional entry processing of visitors was conducted and visitors were processed with no concerns. Daily tours of the institution were made without incident and staff members were observed to be following security procedures throughout the institution. 2. PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES: Normal education and recreation programs were conducted during the tour. Religious Services were well attended and operated. On January 1, 2020, visits for 7 North and 7 South were cancelled due to limited staff availability. 3. PSYCHOLOGICAL: Suicide Watch: EFTA00048691
Psychological Observation: N/A EMERGENCIES & UNUSUAL SITUATIONS: On January 01, 2020 at approximately 3:15 p.m., while performing routine duties inside the Special Housing Unit. Specifically, as staff restrained inmate Dockery, Martin Reg. No. 60685-054, inmate Favela, Feliciano Reg. No. 60103- 380 through a closed fist punch at inmate Dockery. He immediately fell to the floor of the cell and began to kick inmate Favela in his lower extremities. Both inmates were given directives to cease their actions and submit to restraints. Inmate Favela was restrained and removed from the cell without incident. Inmate Dockery also was removed from the cell and escorted from the range. Both inmates were photographed and medically examined with minor injuries reported. Both inmates will remain in administrative detention pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing. There were no injuries reported. Preliminary investigation suggests that there was a disrespect issue that occurred earlier today. Inmate Favela when interviewed stated: that Dockery punched him in the face twice earlier today and he waited for an opportunity to retaliate. Inmate Dockery refused to answer any questions. On January 3, 2020 at approximately 3:53 p.m., the Legal department was notified by the AUSA of the Southern District of New York to follow up on the defendant Miguel Colon. He informed his lawyer (who then informed AUSA in Magistrate Court) that he is suicidal. Miguel Colon #64736-054 arrived to MCC New York at approximately 5:40 p.m. and was placed on suicide watch for further review. On January 4, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m. while conducting routine rounds inside Unit B-A. The Unit Officer was approached by an inmate, who identified two inmates that were fighting in the Library room. Both inmates were located and identified as, inmates Robert's, Adriene Reg. No. 86411- 054 and Spinelli, Doreen Reg. No. 86961-054. Both inmates were restrained and removed from the unit without further incident. The inmates were photographed and medically examined with minor injuries reported. The inmates were transported to MDC Brooklyn for placement into administrative detention pending the outcome of an investigation. There were no staff injuries reported. EFTA00048692
4. STATISTICAL INFORMATION: a. b. Count at Beginning/End of Tour: Visiting: 760/ 766 Date Unit Inmate Adult Children Tuesday: December 31, 2019 11S Even/Odd 17/1 21/1 3/0 Wednesday: January 1, 2020 7S/7N N/A N/A N/A Thursday: January 2, 2020 9N/5N 29/21 40/23 16/7 Friday: January 3, 2020 KN/ZA 27/12 36/15 6/1 Saturday: January 4, 2020 5S 12 11 2 Sunday: January 5, 2020 N/A N/A N/A N/A Monday: January 6, 2020 2/7s 5/29 5/34 0/5 Subtotals Total Visitors for the week 153 186 40 c. Official Count Procedures: Date of Observation Random Unit Procedures Followed Yes / No Corrective Action Tuesday: December 31, 2019 7 South Yes None Wednesday: January 1, 2020 9 North Yes None Thursday: January 2, 2020 Unit 2 Yes None Friday: January 3, 2020 7 South Yes None Saturday: January 4, 2020 7 North Yes None Sunday: January 5, 2020 11 South Yes None Monday: January 6, 2020 7 South Yes None d. 1. Commissary sales during tour: S 24,020.35 2. Commissary sales previous tour: $ 16,897.62 3. Average commissary sales pay week: $ 27,868.02 EFTA00048693
e. 1. Incident reports during this tour: 10 2. Incident reports during the previous tour: 12 f. Portal to Portal: Date Observations Tuesday: December 31, 2019 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Wednesday: January 1, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Thursday: January 2, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Friday: January 3, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Saturday: January 4, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Sunday: January 5, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Monday: January 6, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. g• PREA Rounds Conducted Daily: No concerns Number of allegations: 0 Number of allegations founded: 0 Number of allegations unfounded: 0 5. LOCATOR CENTER TESTING RESULTS: The Locator Center was tested on three separate shifts. Staff responded appropriately during all three shifts. On December 31, 2019 the Advanced Language Lines Solutions was tested by calling (866) 874-3972, client ID# 572673 and is operational. 6. SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS: No suggestions or recommendations are suggested during this tour. EFTA00048694
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Institution Duty Officer Unannounced Institutional Rounds Week of: 12/31/2019- 1/7/2020 In order to have an effect on the deterrence of staff sexual abuse and sexual harassment, unannounced rounds will be conducted on a regular basis, weekly and on all shifts by intermediate and supervisory staff. Staff is prohibited from alerting other staff members that these supervisory rounds are occurring, unless such announcement is related to the legitimate operational functions of the facility. Instructions: At the top of the form, fill in the date affecting the week of your tour of duty. As you conduct your unannounced rounds throughout the institution, enter the time you visited the area on the corresponding day of the week. At the end of the week, sign the form at the bottom and scan it to the Institution PIMA Compliance Manager for retention. evatawrgot -7-1runday . Wednesday Thursday Friday 131tutdayl !Sunday.. Monday Health Services 121.451In Recreation 12:Ippi. Chapel II : 00avi-- Facilities 1 : 15 ow. Education (0: (Sal. Food Service 6: 30 pm Psychology Services 12 :55orn %.4S aril I O. li ay- Itotepos Receiving A Discharge S.(Apt. Special Housing Unit Jillp/1 (1:tparn O r ciSaWs.:115()PIS 11..()C) itr.t1S0bk OR* Housing Unit 2 12's0F0 in:30thim... W.430116 Housing Unit 3 1019A Housing Unit 5N IiICCIZIE 12.:0091n Housing Unit 5S 12:40fam-) 11 '. 15am Housing Unit 7N tOppn trr t0:00ask Housing Unit 7S 11:300.1.n 10 .. lit cat- 61:54nly, Housing Unit 9N lc): 31 OkM Housing Unit 11N W. 1(O Urn II : 23ark Housing Unit U.S I 1 .. 0 ROCA 16.416(10 31 il: ano Additional rows can be inserted for other areas as needed. IDO - Print Name/Signature: R. Proto Date: January 7, 2020 EFTA00048696
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York DATE: 1-3-2020 TO: CMC FROM: Duty Officer SUBJECT: LOCATOR CENTER TEST / WEEK OF (December 31, 2019 to January 7, 2020) The Locator Center was tested during my tour of duty. The following information is provided for your review and action: SCENARIO: Calling for Brother 1. Date of test: 1-3-2020 2. Time of test: 9:12 am 3. Inmate Name/Reg. #: Rodriguez. Rodolfo # 00260-748 4. Was the call properly screened? ( X ) YES ( ) NO 5. Was the call transferred to the Locator Center? ( X ) YES ( ) NO 6. Was the correct telephone number provided for the National Locator Service? (X)YES ( ) NO 7. Were proper procedures followed? ( X ) YES ( ) NO 8. If you answered "NO" to ANY of the above, please provide a brief narrative of your test Indicate specifically how policy was not followed. 9. Please provide any additional comments and/or recommendations. SENTRY Program was down. Officer provide the National Locator Service to contact. 10. If your answer was a NO to any of the questions, you must counsel the staff member as to what was done wrong. Please indicate the name of the staff member counseled: EFTA00048697
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York DATE: 1-4-2020 TO: CMC FROM: , Duty Officer SUBJECT: LOCATOR CENTER TEST / WEEK OF (December 31, 2019 to January 7, 2020) The Locator Center was tested during my tour of duty. The following information is provided for your review and action: SCENARIO: Calling for Son 1. Date of test: 1-4-2019 2. Time of test: 6:49 AM 3. Inmate Name/Reg. #: Rodriguez. Jessie #00260-748 4. Was the call properly screened? ( X ) YES ( ) NO 5. Was the call transferred to the Locator Center? ( X ) YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A 6. Was the correct telephone number provided for the National Locator Service? ( X ) YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A 7. Were proper procedures followed? ( X ) YES ( ) NO 8. If you answered "NO" to ANY of the above, please provide a brief narrative of your test. Indicate specifically how policy was not followed. 9. Please provide any additional comments and/or recommendations. 10. If your answer was a NO to any of the questions, you must counsel the staff member as to what was done wrong. Please indicate the name of the staff member counseled: EFTA00048698
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Metropolitan Correctional Center New York, New York DATE: 1-5-2020 TO: CMC FROM: Duty Officer SUBJECT: LOCATOR CENTER TEST/ WEEK OF (December 31, 2019 to January 7, 2020) The Locator Center was tested during my tour of duty. The following information is provided for your review and action: SCENARIO: Calling for Brother, 1. Date of test: 1-5-2020 2. Time of test: 6:58 am 3. Inmate Name/Reg. #: Rodriguez. Jesse #00466-03Z 4. Was the call properly screened? (X ) YES ( ) NO 5. Was the call transferred to the Locator Center? ( X ) YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A 6. Was the correct telephone number provided for the National Locator Service? ( X) YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A 7. Were proper procedures followed? ( X ) YES ( ) NO 8. If you answered "NO" to ANY of the above, please provide a brief narrative of your test Indicate specifically how policy was not followed. 9. Please provide any additional comments and/or recommendations. 10. If your answer was a NO to any of the questions, you must counsel the staff member as to what was done wrong. Please indicate the name of the staff member counseled: EFTA00048699
INSTITUTION FIRE/SAFETY AND SANITATION INSPECTION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Week of Month, day , year) December 31, 2019 to January 7, 2020 institution MCC New York Institution Duty Officer Signature: /s/ Date January 7, 2020 • Inspection must include all areas of the institution OK NOT APPLICABLE NEEDS CORRECTIVE ACTION WORK ORDER SUBMITTED DATE COMMENTS L Electrical outlets and equipment have cover plates. / 2. There insufficient receptacles to avoid overload. V i 3. Extension cords and plugs are not excessively worn or damaged. 4. Lighting fixture wiring or ballast compartments have cover plates. \f/- 5. Hot surfaces of fixtures and lamps are separated from combustible materials. N.// 6. Wiring is in conduit or wire way enclosure. % v 7. Broken mercury vapor or metal halide lamps are replaced prior to operation of fixture. V 8. Exit signs and exit way lighting fixtures are continuously lighted. Alternate power or light sources are provided automatically in the event normal power is lost. V e 9. Emergency lighting units have been tested and are working properly. V ) 10. Emergency evacuation plans are posted at designated locations. V / 11. Smoke detectors and alarms (and control panels of wired-in systems) are operational. Detectors and alarm devices are cleaned and units or systems are tested as required. N// 12. Fire extinguishers are in designated locations as shown on the evacuation plan. Units are mounted on wall brackets or in cabinets. Access or. visibility to extinguishers is not obstructed. 13. Extinguishers are fully charged. There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles. Each unit bears a tag showing it to have received its monthly check. ‘// 14. Extinguisher operating instructions are legible and facing outward. Seals or tamper indicators are intact. 15. Fire hoses are free of tears, cuts or excessive wear. Hoses or related standpipe station bears a tag showing it to have received its monthly check. N7 16. Combustible materials are stored and protected in designated areas. v / 17. Noncombustible receptacles are used for disposal of tobacco products. Signs are posted in "No Smoking" V 113 Use of polyurethane padding or foam mattresses/pillows is prohibited. V continue below EFTA00048700
BP-S0506.016 (Continued) ITEM OK NOT APPLICABLE NEEDS CORRECTIVE ACTION WORK ORDER SUBMITTED DATE COMMENTS 19. Trash is picked up and placed in noncombustible containers and and is removed daily to a designated disposal area. 20. Flammable, toxic and caustic materials are stored in designated and protected areas which are accessible only to authorized personnel. Flammable, toxic and caustic materials are disposed of in accordance with manufacturers' Material Safety Data Sheets. Material safety sheets are available upon request. Issuance and use of flammable, toxic and caustic materials is controlled. -..7 Storage rooms for flammable, toxic and caustic materials are ventilated. j i Special containers are used and labeled for flammable, toxic and caustic materials and for rags used with such type materials. Hobby craft materials are stored and protected in designated areas. N./ Stair treads are in good condition and are adequately surfaced to prevent slipping. i Exit ways and stairways are not blocked by furniture or stored items. i Except during cleaning periods, walking surfaces are kept clear of water, oil or other substances which could cause slipping. Nsil Mechanical rooms are not being used as storage rooms. v/ Supply, return and exhaust air grilles are clean and not blocked. ,./ v Back sides of fixed equipment are kept free of dust or debris accumulation. ...,/, Moving components of mechanical equipment are shielded or protected from accidental contact. / N/ There are no unprotected openings in floors or immediate areas just outside the building. Repaired surfaces are flush with adjacent areas. .../ Unlocked doors open freely (no catching or binding). I Door closures operate automatically upon release to close doors completely. Landings and stairways are enclosed or have rail barriers. v /1 Keys are readily available to authorized personnel for all locked doors. Duty personnel, for all shifts, are trained in operation of electric operated doors. There are no obvious cracks, breaks or splintering of visible structural members to indicate possible structure failure. NI/ Smoking regulations are being followed as required by policy. ‘,/, 4 Environmental health conditions throughout the area are at acceptable levels. „.../ OW FORM (This form may be replicated via NP) Replaces BP-506(16) of MAY 94 EFTA00048701
U.S. Department of 'Antic. Federal Bureau of Prisons MCC New York DUTY OFFICER REPORT DATE: January 13, 2020 • FROM: Nathaniel Bullock, Unit Manager, Institution Duty Officer RE: Duty Officer Report (January 7, thru January 13, 2020) TO: 1. OPERATIONS: Wardeng ? Institution operations ran smoothly and efficiently. Security in various areas of the institution was observed to be in accordance with policy Food Service meals were served on schedule, and in compliance with the National Menu. The institutional entry processing of visitors were conducted. Visitors were processed timely. Daily tours of the institution were conducted with three incidents. On January 9, 2020 while visual searching three inmates from 9 north, the Officers found cellular phone on three inmates. All three inmates were escorted to Special Housing Unit without incident. 2. PROGRAMS i ACTIVITIES: Recreational activities were observed. 2. EMERGENCIES i UNUSUAL SITUATIONS: On January 11, 2020 at approximately 6:35 pm., while conducting routine rounds inside of 9 north unit, staff was approached by an inmate identified as, Orsini-Quintero, Nichol Reg. No. 19732-104, who reported that he was a victim of an assault. Staff immediately called for assistance and waited for responding staff to arrive. As staff entered the unit inmate Orsini-Quintero was searched, restrained and escorted to Special Housing Unit without incident. Upon being interviewed inmate Orsini-Quintero explained to staff that inmate Rojas, Adan Reg. No. 86117-054, approached him and told him to leave the tier, he refused, so inmate Rojas slapped him. Inmate Rojas was searched, restrained and escorted to Special Housing Unit without incident. 9 North unit was placed on modification for the remaining of the night. All notifications were made. EFTA00048702
On January 12, 2020 at approximately 1:38 PM., several inmates went up to the Unit 2 Officer and reported that inmate Bond, Rene Reg. No. 54646-054 had taken a bunch of her blood pressure pills. Inmate Bond was immediately escorted to health services. Medical staff determined that inmate Bond had taken 10 to 15 of her prescribed blood pressure pills, (Odipine 10 mg). Poison Control was contacted, and inmate Bond was escorted to Beekman hospital by EMS. The on call psychologist was notified along with Commander Thomas. Once inmate Bond returns from the hospital it was determined by psychology that she should be placed on suicide watch. a. Suicide Watch: On October 7, 2019 inmate Olivo reg. No. 79945-054 was still on suicide watch from pervious Duty Officer tour. b. Observation of the M/W, D/W i R/W Counts via video. A review of the Special Housing Unit video was conducted on October 13, 2019, to determine whether rounds were conducted properly. It was determined that all staff conducted 30 minutes rounds within the times required by BOP Policy and Procedures. c. Bed book counts On Jauary 11, 2020, I conducted a bed book count on 11 South. The Base Count was 76. All inmates were assigned to their assigned beds. All Bedbook picture cards were available. On January 12, 2020, I conducted a bed book count onll North. The Base count was 77. All inmates were assigned to the correct beds. All Bedbook picture cards were available. 4. STATISTICAL INFORMATION: a. Count at Beginning/End of Tour: 769 / 776 b. Visiting: Date Unit Inmate Adult Children Tuesday Jan. 7, 2020 11-SE 16 21 7 Wednesday Jan. 8, 2020 7-N/7-S 12/13 15/19 5/7 Thursday Jan. 9, 2020 5-N/9-N 20/22 21/22 10/4 Friday Jan. 10, 2020 11N/SHU 17/8 20/9 3/2 Saturday Jan. 11, 2020 5S 15 12 3 Sunday Jan. 12, 2020 None None None None Monday Jan. 13, 2020 Unit 2 2 3 1 Subtotals: 9 Units 125 142 42 Total Visitors for the week 125 142 42 EFTA00048703
b. Official Count Procedures: Date of Observation Random Unit Procedures Followed Yes / No Corrective Action Tuesday - Jan 7, 2020 9S Yes None Wednesday -Jan 8, 2020 SS Yes None Thursday - Jan 9, 2020 7S Yes None Friday - Jan 10, 2020 9N Yes None Saturday - Jan 11, 2020 Bedligok Yes None Sunday - Jan 12, 2020 Bedli gok Yes None Monday - Jan 13, 2020 None N/A N/A d. 1. Commissary sales during tour: $ 31,075,97 2. Commissary sales previous tour: S 24,023.50 3. Average commissary sales pay week: $ 26,526.32 e. 1. Incident reports during this tour: 2 Incidents occurred during this tour. See above report f. Portal to Portal Observations Tue. January 7, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Wed. January 8, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Thur. January 9, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Fri. January 10, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Sat. January 11, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Sun. January 12, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. Mon. January 13, 2020 Staff in compliance with portal to portal. g • PREA Rounds Conducted Daily: No concerns Number of allegations: 0 Number of allegations founded: 0 Number of allegations unfounded: 0 5. LOCATOR CENTER TESTING RESULTS: The Locator Center was tested on 3 separate occasions and on all 3 separate shifts. All calls were screened properly. EFTA00048704
On January 10, 2020 the Advanced Language Lines Solutions was tested by calling (866) 874-3972, client ID# 572673 and is operational. 6. SUGGESTIONS i RECOMMENDATIONS: N/A Associate Warden Operations Associate Wadden Programs o gr/Y ecutive Assistant •-• Capt ' EFTA00048705
BP-A0506.016 INSTITUTION FIRE/SAFETY AND SANITATION INSPECTION NOV 07 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Week of (Month, day , year) January 7-13, 2020 Institution MCC Manhattan Institution Duty Officer Signature: Date 1-13-2020 • Inspection must include all areas of the NOT institution OK APPLICABLE COMMENTS NEEDS CORRECTIVE ACTION WORX ORDER SUBMITTED DATE 1. Electrical outlets and equipment have coverplates. X 2. There are sufficient receptacles to avoid overload. X 3. Extension cords and plugs are not excessively worn or damaged. X 4. Lighting fixture wiring or ballast compartments have cover plates. X B. Hot surfaces of fixtures and lamps are separated from combustible materials. X 6. Miring is in conduit or wireway enclosure. X 7. Broken mercury vapor or metal halide lamps are replaced prior to operation of fixture. X 8. Exit signs and exitway lighting fixtures are continuously lighted. Alternate power or light sources are provided automatically in the event normal power is lost. X 9. Emergency lighting units have been tested and are working properly. X 10. Emergency evacuation plans are posted at designated locations. X 11. Smoke detectors and alarms (and control panels of wired-in systems) are operational. Detectors and alarm devices are cleaned and units or systems are tested as required. X 12. Fire extinguishers are in designated locations Its shown on the evacuation plan. Units are mounted on wall brackets or in cabinets. Access or visibility to extinguishers is not obstructed. X 13. Extinguishers are fully charged. There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles. Each unit bears a tag showing it to have received its monthly check. X EFTA00048706
14. Extinguisher operating instructions are legible and facing outward. Seals or tamper indicators are intact. X 15. Fire hoses are free of tears, cuts or excessive wear. Hoses or related standpipe station bears a tag showing it to have received its monthly check. X 16. Combustible materials are stored and protected in designated areas. x 17. Noncombustible receptacles are used for disposal of tobacco products. Signs are posted in "No Smoking- areas. X 18. Use of polyurethane padding or foam mattresses/pillows is prohibited. X Continue below BR-A0506.016 (Continued) ITEM OK NOT APPLICABLE NEEDS CORRECTIVE ACTION WORK ORDER SUBMITTED DATE COMMENTS 19. Trash is picked up and placed in noncombustible containers and is removed daily to a designated disposal area. x 20. Flammable, toxic and caustic materials are stored in designated and protected areas which are accessible only to authorized personnel. X 21. Flammable, toxic and caustic materials are disposed of in accordance with manufacturers' Material Safety Data Sheets. Material safety sheets are available upon request. X 22. Issuance and use of flammable, toxic and caustic materials is controlled. X 23. Storage rooms for flammable, toxic and caustic materials are ventilated. x 24. Special containers are used and labeled for flammable, toxic and caustic materials and for rags used with such type materials. X 25. Hobby craft materials are stored and protected in designated areas. x 26. Stair treads are in good condition and are adequately surfaced to prevent slipping. X 27. Exitways and stairways are not blocked by furniture or stored items. X 28. Except during cleaning periods, walking surfaces are kept clear of water, oil or other substances which could cause slipping. X 29. Mechanical rooms are not being used as storage rooms. x EFTA00048707
30. Supply, return and exhaust air grilles are clean and not blocked. x 31. Back sides of fixed equipment are kept free of dust or debris accumulation. x 32. Moving components of mechanical equipment are shielded or protected from accidental contact. x 33. There are no unprotected openings in floors or immediate areas just outside the building. Repaired surfaces are flush with adjacent areas. x 34. Unlocked doors open freely (no catching or binding). x 35. Door closures operate automatically upon release to close doors completely. x 36. Landings and stairways are enclosed or have rail barriers. x 37. Keys are readily available to authorized personnel for all locked doors. Duty personnel, for all shifts, are trained in operation of electric operated doors. x 38. There are no obvious cracks, breaks or splintering of visible structural members to indicate possible structure failure. x 39. Smoking regulations are being followed as required by policy. x 40. Environmental health conditions throughout the area are at acceptable levels. x END FORM (This form may be replicated via NP) Replaces BP-506(16) of MAY 9$ EFTA00048708
Duty Officer Incident Report Date: (MM/DDIYY) 1/11/2020 Time: 6:35 p.m. Institution: MCC Manhattan lam Date of Incident: 1/11/2020 Time of Incident 6:30 p.m. Place of Incident: 9 North Recorder: N. Bullock, IDO Person(s) Notified: ADO, Warden, and Regional ADO Warden Y/N Regional Director Y/N Central Office: Y/N Required Information Offender 91 Offender 92 Offender 03 Name Orsini-Quintero, Michol Rojas, Adan Sentence Length Pre-Trial Pre-Trial Release Date Unknown Unknown Register Number 19732-104 88117-054 Age 43 29 Offense Consp to violate foreign narcotics kingpin deal nation act. Possession with the Intent to distribute SL/Custody Pre-Trial inmate Pre-Trial Inmate CIM Status No Yes Race Spanish Spanish Arrived e Facility 04/09/2019 09/13/2018 Gang Affiliations None None Other: (Work assignments, Housing, Religion etc) Unassigned Unassigned Summary of Incident: On January 11, 2020 at approximately 6:35 p.m. while conducting routine rounds Inside 9 North Unit. Staff was approached by an inmate identified as, Orsini-Quintero, Michoi Reg. No. 19732-104, who then reported he was the victim of an assault. Staff immediately called for assistance and waited for responding staff to arrive. As staff entered the unit inmate Orsini-Quintero was restrained, searched and escorted from the scene without incident. Upon being interviewed inmate Orsini- Qunitero explained to staff that he was watching a group of Inmates playing dice, and inmate Rojas, Adan Reg. No. 86117-054, approached him and told him to leave the tier. When inmate Orsini-Quintero refused to leave, inmate Rojas then slapped him. 9 North was placed on modification for the remaining of the night. All notifications were made. EFTA00048709
Institution Duty Officer Unannounced Institutional Rounds Week of: January 7, 2020 thru October 13, 2020 In order to have an effect on the deterrence of staff sexual abuse and sexual harassment, unannounced rounds will be conducted on a regular basis, weekly and on all shifts by intermediate and supervisory staff. Staff are prohibited from alerting other staff members that these supervisory rounds are occurring, unless such announcement is related to the legitimate operational functions of the facility. Instructions: At the top of the fors, fill in the date affecting the week of your tour of duty. As you conduct your unannounced rounds throughout the institution, enter the time you visited the Health Services ' rite," ____ . ,•_.i - 11:174-1P.C-14:2Thi'_ #4 L CI .... O L. ufrit ( .4 4. Recreation P rs V .I. -1 -2 cm, is-- Chapel 2s.01 r-- Facilities I t 9 I AAA-% II 3r If ICD ihm."0 &lunation Z I P w 2— loW 12 11.14 ew Food Service I l4" II 5 7- I a l> t er, Psychology Services la ili 2.3 77r-i ci -Y2_ cw...Aay i 2, 2,r.... Receiving i Discharge 2, CigwA4 17 43U% I "2Y:4m (.o Special Housing Unit 3-6.4t., q,-= 6 1 pus% _a+ (0-2Din P -61 el1 . ‘^ swim ' CV-1 1/4° A"` Housing Unit 2 1 1:11A4 l'e tetm. 14445 a r" Housing Unit 3 1-2-its "Own i ti-M es•P-11 In to i 4.... , ,r I pv-i Housing Unit 5N /1641P 1 A gr i I ty-i . L4,:i - O. 2 (1_,_ de 2 Housing Unit Ss S . m I el-- - It 04,4 -3 bieli.hy '2.P e - Housing Unit 7N I so t owl 1 t lei Housing Unit 78 1.111 /4:.tr4 i lel)" Housing Unit 9N --.1 -.342 161,1f" 1 0& —iciii I I -2-11 S te a. C %..% 9 5(2. --it° Housing Unit _11N i la OA I 14 ( 6.— <115S 17 j ° 1 tee Housing Unit 118 1 t p in I I 50,0+• leaky-% 12546 (L I P i Cir• Additional rows can be inserted for other areas as needed. area on the corresponding day of the week. At scan it to the Institution FRIA Compliance Manage for etention. ID0 - Print Name/Signature:NA (Attachment 6) of the week, sign the form at the bottom and Date: January 13, 2020 EFTA00048710
CELLMATE REVIEW FOR INMATES AT-RISK FOR SUICIDALITY Inmate: Register Number: Date: Suicide/Mental Health Risk Factors: Sex Offender Specific Factors: Care Code Level (Circle One): CC1- MH CC2-MH CC3-MH CC4-MH Forensic Study PSY ALERT: Yes or No Hot List: Yes or No Cellmate Review: (Based on review of SENTRY PPGO, PP44, PD15, NCIC, or PSI) 1. Does inmate have a sex offense history? Yes or No 2. Does inmate have a history of sexual victimization? Yes or No 3. Does inmate have a history of violence? Yes or No Recommendation(s): Signatures of Executive Staff Present During Review: Warden: AW (P): CAPTAIN: Signature of Chief or Acting Chief Psychologist: EFTA00048711
Report Writing "Back to the Basics" Annual Training 2020 4W A Objectives • Identify the elements of a well-written incident report • Identify the elements of a well-written memorandum • Discuss some of the most common grammatical errors • Discuss some of the most commonly misspelled words • Discuss some of the most commonly misused words • Proofread for more effective report writing 2 EFTA00048712
The Difference Between an IR and a Memorandum Incident Reports: • Should be written whenever a staff member directly witnesses an inmate engaged in any type of misconduct or discovers any type of contraband that can be directly linked to an inmate 23 The Difference Between an IR and a Memorandum Memorandums: • Should be written whenever staff discover any evidence of misconduct that cannot immediately be linked to a specific inmate • A memorandum is also used to inform other correctional staff of an incident or event that, in some cases, may need additional investigation 2. 12 EFTA00048713
Training Sign-In-Sheet MCC New York Hours: 1 Date: December 3, 2019 Course Name SHU Suicide Prevention Training Course Code Last Name First Name BOP# Signature i Lo irry3 2 - r / 0. 71 3 CZ:N.S VII 'Pi Val 4 LI4,00 5 Z X eip Z._ c : 4.. 11 Lo4cov, / e_777.---- .P°` di 6 Cailel er:c. 57710 7 t fl Arvai / -..-- nirec OD 0 if ' 9 101* .46be4-4-0 sr,•3% to. ..W3 1 11 12. 13. 14 15. 16. t7. 18 19. 20. 28 Sginigure L f SV % I EFTA00048714
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of ?rho= Metropolitan Correctional Center New York 150 Pak Row Na. Yak, Nay York 10307 (646) 836-6300 MEMORANDUM FOR J. I UCCI, WARDEN, METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NEW YORK FROM: Timut a" £ 4 yi) Eli Ulm, Chief Psychologist, MCC New York ;tll E2ge:, Associate Warden, Programs, MCC New York SUBJECT; RESUBKITTAL OF PROCEDURAL MEMORANDUM FOR PSY ALERT INMATES 1. PURPOSE: To establish procedures at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC). New York, New York, with regard to inmates with a PSY ALERT assignment. 2. DEFINITION: The Case Management Activity (CMA) Psychology Alert (PSY ALERT) assignment is applied to inmates with substantial mental health concerns that require extra care when their housing is changed or they are transferred. Generally, the PSY ALERT assignment is to be applied in special mental health cases that will likely pose management and security concerns for the institution when an inmate's housing is changed or when a transfer occurs. The guiding principle of the PSY ALERT assignment is continuity of care. Inmates with a PS? ALERT assignment are reviewed by a psychologist upon arrival. Inmates with a PSY ALERT assignment must always have a face to face interview with a psychologist before releasing to general population. Placement in SHU In lieu of general population is not an acceptable alternative to a face to face interview with a psychologist. Wan inmate with a PSY ALERT assignment arrives at the institution during a time period when no psychologist is scheduled to be on duty, the face to face interview is conducted by the Mental Health Duty Officer. EFTA00048715
In addition, inmates with a PSY ALERT assignment are reviewed by a psychologist when under consideration for a transfer and when placed in restrictive housing. To ensure this review occurs, applicable inmates receive a PSY ALERT assignment in SENTRY, as described in the Program Statement 5324.007 SENTRY Psychology Alert Function. Enhanced psychological review procedures for inmates with a PSY ALERT assignment are detailed in the above Program Statement, as well as general guidelines for placing an inmate in PSY ALERT status. 3. PROCEDURES: The following are the local procedural guidelines for PSY ALERT Inmates: A. Inmates who initially enter and/or transfer into the institution with a PSY ALERT assignment will be seen by a member from the Psychology Services Department immediately and prior to being released to the general population. R&D will review the PP44 code and Intake Screeners will utilize the PP64 to determine if inmates entering the facility have a PSY ALERT assignment. If there is no psychologist in the institution when a PSY ALERT inmate is identified and/or if it is during non-duty hours, the Operations Lieutenant will immediately be notified and will then contact the on-call psychologist. The on- call psychologist will come in after hours to screen the inmate in Receiving and Discharge (R&D) and determine their appropriateness for general population, as well as any other pertinent housing considerations, prior to the inmate's release to general population. B. Inmates may also be assigned a PSY ALERT function code by a psychologist while housed at this institution. Psychologists will consider not only inmates with substantial mental health concerns for a PSY ALERT assignment, but will use PSY ALERT codes more frequently with high profile cases and with inmates with a history or charge of a sex offense. The PSY ALERT code is applied more immediately and not just when an inmate is about to leave the institution. C. If any movement occurs with an existing PSY ALERT inmate, psychology must be verbally notified immediately when the inmate returns back to the institution. This would include movement from court, institutional movement, or hospital trips. D. The Psychology Services Department will also be notified of a PSY ALERT inmate's movement prior to the inmate leaving. The Psychology Services Department will be provided with the court lists as well as the Prisoner Schedule Report on a daily basis. These reports will be reviewed daily by a member of Psychology Services to assess whether a PSY ALERT inmate is scheduled to attend court the following day. EFTA00048716
E. When an existing PSY ALERT inmate who has already been initially screened by the Psychology Services Department returns from court with a notice from the Judge or Marshal's Office indicating imminent mental health concerns or concerns related to suicidality, the PSY ALERT inmate will be seen by a psychologist jrnmediately and prior to their return to general population. A psychologist will determine at that time if a PSY ALERT inmate is ready to return to general population, their psychological stability, and their treatment needs. If the inmate returns after hours and there is no psychologist in the institution, the PSY ALERT inmate will be placed on suicide watch pending a suicide risk assessment by a psychologist. The Operations Lieutenant, On-Call Psychologist and Warden will be notified. F. When an existing PSY ALERT inmate who has already been initially screened by the Psychology Services Department returns from court routinely and without a notice from the Judge or Marshal's Office, they will be screened by a member of the Psychology Services Department within 24 hours to assess if they are experiencing any significant distress regarding their court proceedings that may be exacerbating their mental health difficulties and/or risk factors. G. The Psychology Services Department will conduct training with R&D staff annually and upon re-issuance of this procedural memorandum, to help train them about PSY ALERT inmates and to recognize signs of psychological distress and suicidality. cc: NYM/Correctional Services NYM/Health Services Administrator NYM/ Psychology Services NYM/Warden NYM/Associate Warden — Programs EFTA00048717
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center Office of the Warden ISO Park Row New York. New York I0007 December 3, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS FROM: .11 )%tucci, Warden SUBJECT: Department Head Meeting The Warden's Meeting was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2019 at approximately 9:00 a.m., in the Warden's Conference Room. The following attended: , Warden L. Plourde, Executive Assistant N. Day, Warden's Secretary S. (O) , AW (P) D. LeMaster, AW FCI OTV , Captain A. , Supervisory Attorney L. Nobles, Trust Fund Supervisor E. Miller, Chief Psychologist N. Bullock, Unit Manager R. Proto, Unit Manager T. Thomas, Health Service Administrator E. Rivera, Computer Services Specialist R. Lupo, Food Service Administrator N. Sandy, Human Resource Manager S. Demosthenes, CMC T. Volpini, Supervisor of Education M. Faure, Reentry Affairs Coordinator C. Kizzier, SIA EFTA00048718
-, Captain • Captain opened the meeting with inmate counts: • 744 total • 68 S.H.U. • 5 S.A.M.S. N. Sandy, Human Resource Manager • A.R.T. is scheduled for six weeks, with one makeup week, beginning the 1" week of March • Annual Training Committee meeting being held at 1:00 pm today • Please encourage your staff to log in and complete MANDATORY training • Please review and certify TtAs in a timely fashion • Delegate a staff member in your absence • ICT class completed with two correctional officers and two Captain's Secretaries a class will begin on December 18, 2019 • Please be available at scheduled times for interviews and instruction • Delegate a staff member in your absence • If anyone is need of the HR training room, please schedule through Ms. Win T. Volpini, Supervisor of Education • There was one GED completion in the past week • T. Ruther from DAN is assisting the department this week R. Lupo, Food Service • Thanksgiving holiday meal was well received by inmates • Holiday cookies and eggnog will be distributed in the coming weeks • Cook Supervisor and FS Administrative Assistant starting on December 22, 2019. • N. Bullock has stepped up to be the RIC for the FS Ops Review • A total of nine active forensic studies in the institution, ten more in route • One inmate on suicide watch • One inmate claimed PREA on December 2, 2019 • FSA Rollout- • Psych Assessments start on December 4" on TRULINCS • itiAMMal400tillipaftychologyowithAOPayeh)Alert" inmates returnvorem-court or Emil C. Nobile, Facilities Manager • Not in attendance • Program Review December 3-5, 2019 S. Demosthenes, CMC • Please key inmate pay in a timely fashion • Photo and fingerprint machine is working properly • The institution has roughly 22 beds available in GP • R&D has mandatory training from December 10-12, 2019 Safety Manager • Not in attendance EFTA00048719
B. Rivera, Computer Services Specialist • Windows 10 deployment is about 98% completed • DVD installation has been completed • Ms. Rivera is retiring on December 31, 2019 T. Thomas, Health Services Administrator • English, A.D. Health Services Division will be visiting the institution on December 11, 2019 • American Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)will be at the institution on December 9, 2019 for certification of the Health Services Department Unit Manager • Not in attendance N. Bullock, Unit Manager • Continue to work on sanitation • Counselor selections made and they will be coming on board soon R. Proto, Unit Manager • RPP Committee meeting was held on November 27, 2019 • Decided to continue with RPP instead of implementing ROP • Supplements will be presented to the Warden for review and approval • SAM Programming will be conducted for two consecutive weeks due to the holidays L. Nobles, Trust Fund Supervisor • Inmate "Unit Sanctions" have been placed on TRULINCS • Holiday calendars are available for pick up. Please email the total number needed • Please contact TF for TRULINCS access, in order to complete inmate pay C. Kiszier, SIA • Contraband continues to be an issue • Ensure the SHU rounds are being conducted • Video review are being conducted, agency wide, to ensure that rounds are being completed • "Unit Sanctions" program has begun • IDOs please remind staff to conduct rounds and document properly Warden • "Unit Sanctions" program has been posted to TRULINCS • Visiting sanctions may be a part of this program M. Faure, Reentry Affairs Coordinator • veteran's Affairs will be coming to the institution to speak with inmates December 11, 2019 • Veteran's Lunch and Learn will be held in the Warden's Conference Room on December 6, 2019 at 11:00 am • Attending various recruitment events EFTA00048720
A. Supervisory Attorney • N. McFarland will be starting soon and she will be at the institution for two days and BRO for three days a week • is transferring to NERO, the last day in the institution is Thursday, December 5, 2019 S. Hun, Chaplain • Not in attendance IIIIIIIIII, Captain • Staff cell phone lockers have been put in place • Staff not wearing the proper uniforms are an issue • Advised of the policy to wear the protective vest and getting O.C. by all staff passing Control • Back-to-Basics Initiative has been reinstated for training • Lts will be training staff on TRUSCOPE • Escape Vulnerability training being held on December 16, 2019 • Ensure to complete rounds in SHU and GP • Will be working on receiving training for protective vest fitting and then placing an order for new vests L. Plourde, Executive Assistant • Supplements need to be reviewed and have Warden Licon-Vitale's name for signature • Submit 1" quarter award nominations • Please be on time if you are teaching the ICT classes • CRB meeting will be held on December 18, 2019 • ICP is scheduled for May 2020 • NERO staffing coming to assist HR with processing new hires C. Associate Warden (P) • First Step Act Training is MANDATORY and will be held on the following: • December 10-12, 2019 • Ensure that you continue to answer the BP-9s and inmate correspondence in a timely fashion • Congratulations to the newly selected SEPMs S. , Associate Warden (O) • Safety Program Review is coming up, please assist Ms. Joyner • During the holiday season, help someone that is less fortunate than you Warden • warden Licon-Vitale has been named as the new warden for MCC New York • Last day in the institution is December 27, 2019, going back to OTV • Placed plaques in SHU that state "Lights will be on from 7am to 9:45pm" • TDY staff continuing to come to the institution • Remember to review videos and conduct audits • Ensure that logs are being completed, especially noting any females in SHU, single cells, suicide watch, hunger strikes, etc. • IDOs and Captain review the logs With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:16 am. EFTA00048721
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Prisons Mefropulltun Correeihmal Center Office of the Warden 150 Park ROW Veu Fork. VCIi hut MHO November 6, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS FROM: , Wardengi0446 SUBJECT: Department Head Meeting The Warden's Meeting was held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at approximately 9:00 a.m., in the Warden's Conference Room. The following attended: , Warden L. Plourde, Executive Assistant N. Day, Warden's Secretary S. (O) , AW (O) Captain A. , Supervisory Attorney L. Nobles, Trust Fund Supervisor E. Miller, Chief Psychologist N. Bullock, Unit Manager R. Proto, Unit Manager • Unit Manager T. Thomas, Health Service Administrator E. Rivera, Computer Services Specialist C. Nobile, Facilities Manager R. Lupo, Food Service Administrator E. Inniss, Safety Manager S. Mun, Chaplain N. Sandy, Human Resource Manager S. Demosthenes, CMC T. Volpini, Supervisor of Education N. Sandy, Human Resources Manager M. Faure, Reentry Affairs Coordinator C. Kizzier, SIA EFTA00048722
aSa in • Captain opened the meeting with inmate counts: • 759 total • 70 S.H.U. • 5 S.A.M.S. N. Sandy, Human Resource Manager • A.R.T. is scheduled for six weeks, with one makeup week, beginning the 1•' week of March • Quarterly log entries are due • Assurance statements and Progress reviews are due • Please encourage your staff to log in and complete MANDATORY training • Please review and certify 'Pas in a timely fashion • Delegate a staff member in your absence • ICT class beginning on November 12, 2019 • Please be available at scheduled times for interviews and instruction • Delegate a staff member in you absence T. Volpini, Supervisor of Education • Recreation will have a performance from the inmate band • TDY staff on board from FTD and FAI. • The Focus Forward Program will be held on Tuesday nights on Unit 2 R. Lupo, Food Service • Food Service Ops Review is being conducted this week • October's Fall Festival was a huge success, thanks to everyone involved • Cook Supervisor and FS Administrative Assistant selected • FS participating in the following Lunch and Learns: • Veteran's Retreat November 12 and November 18, 2019 • Asian/Native American November 22, 2019 • Upcoming Holiday meals • Veterans • Thanksgiving E. Miller, Chief Psychologist • A total of nine active forensics in the Institution • Four inmates on suicide watch • One currently on SHU Staff watch • Two Anger Management groups running • Looking into making changes to the Inmate Companion Program. • Please notifyFAYPhology_mith,"Psych Alert"-inmates return from court or SAC C. Mobile, Facilities Manager • Regional Facilities Assistant coming to the institution on November 18, 2019 • Program Review is scheduled for December 3, 2019 • The new General Forman is on board • Thank the staff for continuing to put the work orders • Conducting two interviews for General Maintenance and HVAC, went well EFTA00048723
S. Demosthenes, CMC • Please the you in putting inmate pay in a timely fashion • Two CSOs have returned to full duty K. Innis, Safety Manager • Completing the Ops Follow Up Review this week • Regional staff visiting on November 18, 2019 • Next EMS Audit in 2022 • NO E cigarettes are allowed in the building • NO electric space heaters are allowed in the building • E. Torres is the Hazardous Waste Storage Coordinator K. Rivera, Computer Services Specialist • Windows 10 deployment in progress • Advise staff to remove documents from the desktop and store in their H drive. • Submit a "Magic Ticket", so that TDY staff can be granted computer access • Submit any staff changes or information for the Sally Port page updates T. Thomas, Health Services Administrator • November 15-18, 2019 is Ops Review Unit Manager • Advised staff to make rounds and proper documentation of those rounds N. Bullock, Unit Manager • 11S is currently on lockdown due to and assault • SHU inmates-23 • A.D.-14 • D.S.-9 • Continue to work on sanitation • CSW Jenkins is back to full duty R. Proto, Unit Manager • Project completed on 7N, 4" tier • Cadre inmates-85 L. Nobles, Trust Fund Supervisor • Please pick up packages from the warehouse • Any packages sitting for five days or more will be taken to building four • Purchases orders need to be sent to the warehouse so they will know who to notify once it arrives C. Kizzier, Slit • Contraband continues to be an issue • Developing a "Unit Sanctions" program to deter this behavior Warden • Once the "Unit Sanctions" program is developed it will be posted to TRULINCS • Visiting sanctions may be a part of this program EFTA00048724
W. Faure, Reentry Affairs Coordinator • Veteran's Affairs will be coming to the institution to speak with inmates • Looking into providing Fork-Lift Training for inmates • Reentry Court will coming into the institution A. Supervisory Attorney • BP-9s are extremely late, please adhere to time constraints • Attending the CJAB meeting on November 6, 2019 with the Warden • IDOs please ensure that I/P1 Tartaglione is able to review his discovery S. Man, Chaplain • Religious Services is preparing for holiday programs IIIIIIIIII, Captain • Population Report- 759 inmates • Will work with Unit Team to ensure that an orderly will clean the visiting room bathrooms on a daily basis • Developing screening site procedures, staff lockers will be put in place • Staff not wearing the proper uniforms are an issue • Advised of the policy to wear the protective vest and getting O.C. by all staff passing Control • Spoke about reinstating the Back-to-Basics Initiative • Ensure to complete rounds in SHU and GP • After hours communication for any incidents will be completed by the Captain to the Warden, then IDO • Will be working on receiving training for protective vest fitting and then placing an order for new vests L. Plourde, Executive Assistant • IDO meeting to discuss FY20 selections is scheduled for November 13, 2019 • Attach reviewed videos the report • Evaluations are due please submit as soon as possible. • TDY staffing will slow down due to the holidays • Continue to submit your responses to the inmate copouts • NERO staffing coming to assist HR with processing new hires Associate Warden (P) • First Step Act Training is MANDATORY and will be held on the following: • November 12, 2019 at 10:00am • November 19, 2019 at 11:00am • December 9-13, 2019 (two days within this week) • Inform your AW when augmented and inform the line staff to do the same • Will contact the Lts to insure that they are informing the Department Head and AW when augmenting • Have a potential Town Driver, just waiting for his driver's license to be mailed into the institution • Departments Heads should have a meeting with staff to discuss all of the information from the Department Head meeting EFTA00048725
S. , Associate Warden (O) • Communication is important, talk the situation out as best you can before bringing it to the Executive staff • If you see something, say something! Warden • It's everyone's duty to report • New Regional Director, David Paul, FCC Yazoo City, coming on board • Be mindful that TDY staff have use or lose, please submit a memo request to have your time restored if you are unable to use it, due to institutional need • Placing plaques in SHU that state "Lights will be on from 7am to 9:45pm" • Looking to separate inmates by floor, rather than just by unit for safety issues • Remember to review videos and conduct audits • There will be discipline for NOT wearing the proper vest or equipment • Chief Psychologist, OTV would like to schedule a visit to the institution • Would like for Department Heads to give a brief presentation on something significant in there department With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:23AM. EFTA00048726
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Federal Bureau of Prisons Aktropolitan Correctional Center Office of the Warden ISO Park Rem %.w lurk. .Yrir Fort 10007 January 6, 2020 MEMORANDUM FOR ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS FROM: . con-Vitale, Warden SUBJECT: Department Head Meeting The Warden's Meeting was held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m., in the Warden's Conference Room. The following attended: , Warden N. Da , Warden's Secretary S. (0) , Captain E. Miller, Chief Psychologist R. Proto, Unit Manager T. Thomas, Health Service Administrator R. Lupo, Food Service Administrator N. Sandy, Human Resource Manager S. Demosthenes, Case Management Coordinator T. Volpini, Supervisor of Education M. Faure, Reentry Affairs Coordinator C. Kizzier, SIA C. Nobile, Facilities Manager N. Joyner, Safety EFTA00048727
captain • Captain opened the meeting with inmate counts: • 758 total • 69 S.H.U. • S S.A.M.S. N. Sandy, Human Resource Manager • Annual Training began today 1/6/20 and is scheduled for seven weeks, with the exception of the two weeks with holidays • Please encourage your staff to log in and complete MANDATORY training on BLU • Please review and certify T&As in a timely fashion • Delegate a staff member in your absence • ICT class began today 1/6/20 with two Correctional Officers and one HVAC • Please be available at scheduled times for interviews and instruction • Delegate a staff member in your absence T. Volpini, Supervisor of Education • There were three GED completions in December R. Lupo, Food Service • Cook Supervisor and FS Administrative Assistant started on December 22, 2019 • FS Follow-up Review is scheduled for the middle of March • Passover begins 4/8/20 • Ramadan begins 4/23/20 I. Chief Psychologist • A total of 11 active forensic studies in the institution, four more in route • Two inmates placed on suicide watch over the weekend • A separate sign-in sheet is needed for PREA during A.T. • Please notify Psychology with "Psych Alert" inmates return from court or SHU • Looking into obtaining another GSA contract for PREA, that will come to the institution C. Mobile, Facilities Manager • Program Review was conducted from December 3-5, 2019 o Received an ACCEPTABLE • Work Program meetings are scheduled for the 2"• Wednesday of every month • Con Edison will be performing a shut down on 1/9/20 10:00 pm - 6:00 am • Continue to put work orders into iTMS S. Demosthenes, CMC • Please key inmate pay in a timely fashion o MCC New York has only seven Grade 1 pay tier for the entire building • Requesting more Cadre Gate-Pass inmates with longer sentences to be able to work in and around the institution EFTA00048728
N. Joyner, Safety Specialist • Safety Program Review is scheduled for 2/11-13/2020 • Be mindful of chemical controls o No chemicals should be in the inmate's cells o Check all labels on bottles o SD sheets are needed for all chemicals • The Recycling Program is beginning, new receptacles were purchased for the units • Check all eye-wash stations • Gate pass inmates are needed A. Kumar, Computer Services Manager • Not in attendance T. Thomas, Health Services Administrator • Currently there are six inmates at the hospital Unit Manager • Not in attendance N. Bullock, Unit Manager • Not in attendance R. Proto, Unit Manager • Planning a Talent Show for 7 North • A. Black, CM will be leaving, her last day is 1/20/20 • New Unit Sec. has started • A&0 Handbook updates for PREA L. Nobles, Trust Fund Supervisor • Not in attendance C. Kizzier, SIA • Continue with the "Unit Sanctions" program • Unit Team is responsible for implementation and tracking of all sanctions o Developing a tracking sheet for Unit Team to use M. Faure, Reentry Affairs Coordinator • Volunteer training was conducted in December for three returning and two new volunteers • Volunteer banquet is scheduled for 5/13/20 • ANT and ALL Volunteers must go through the Volunteer Coordinator o Volunteer Coordinator will conduct the NCIC and prepare all memos N. McFarland, Supervisory Attorney • Not in attendance S. Mtn, Chaplain • Not in attendance EFTA00048729
Captain • Five staff members received training for protective vest fitting • OC Certifications are past due, emails have been forwarded to the individuals • NIMS Certifications are past due, emails have been forwarded to the individuals • Please advise any staff of the CMT openings, please contact the Captain • Mock exercises will be conducted monthly • Please advise if any new staff need chit assignments in Control L. Plourde, Executive Assistant • Not in attendance Associate Warden (P • Not in attendance S. , Associate Warden (O) • Trust Fund and Financial Management Program Review began today 1/6/20 o Touring SHU tomorrow 1/7/20 • Safety Program Review is coming up in February • Provide assurance memos concerning the completion of evaluations Warden • Unit sanctions work, as long as we properly track them • Certify pay in a timely manner • Duty Officers, provide complete reports in a timely manner o Sanitation report- send to Safety and Executive Assistant o PREA Rounds- send to AW and Executive Assistant • N. Bullock is updating the AGO Handbook o Will be forwarding a template to each Department Head • Make changes and corrections to your respective areas • David Paul, Regional Director will be visiting the institution on 1/22/20 o Sanitation o Proper uniforms With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:02 am. EFTA00048730













