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Document DOJ-OGR-00025108

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Summary: The memorandum from Warden M. Licon-Vitale to Assistant Director Hugh J. Hurwitz details the MCC's response to Jeffrey Epstein's psychological reconstruction and clarifies the video review requirements for the SHU, including the roles of the Captain and Institutional Duty Officers (IDOs).
Significance: This document provides insight into the procedures followed by the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York regarding Jeffrey Epstein's detention, particularly the video review process for ensuring 30-minute rounds in the SHU.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's psychological reconstruction Video review requirements for Special Housing Unit (SHU) Institutional response to Epstein's detention
Key People:
  • M. Licon-Vitale - Warden, MCC New York
  • Hugh J. Hurwitz - Assistant Director, Reentry Services Division
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Inmate (76318-054)
Document Type
Memorandum
Date
January 27, 2020
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009
Has Handwriting
Yes

Full Text

Page 684 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office of the Warden January 27, 2020 MEMORANDUM FOR HUGH J. HURWITZ, ASSISISTANT DIRECTOR, REENTRY SERVICES DIVISION FROM: M. Licon-Vitale, 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, (b)(7)(E) 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 (b)(7)(E). 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 IDOs 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 DOJ-OGR-00025108