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Document DOJ-OGR-00025124

AI Analysis

Summary: The document details an investigation into various operational aspects of a correctional facility, revealing issues such as inadequate attorney log book management, inaccuracies in AED accountability, and non-compliance with SHU post orders and training. The facility has responded by implementing corrective measures, including log book audits and new procedures for AED inspection and SHU training.
Significance: This document highlights systemic issues and non-compliance with procedures within a correctional facility, potentially impacting the safety and oversight of inmates and staff.
Key Topics: Attorney Log Books and Monitoring Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) Accountability Special Housing Unit (SHU) Post Orders and Training Compliance
Key People:
  • Officer b(6); (b)(7)(C) - Staff member who failed to sign post orders and attend SHU training

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Page 762 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: 9. Attorney Log Books: On August 10, 2019, log books deemed relevant to the investigation were removed from various locations throughout the facility. The Reconstruction Team did identify pertinent logbooks that had not been secured. At this time, all relevant logbooks have been removed and replaced. In addition, a logbook audit was conducted to ensure accuracy of the documentation and compliance with policy. Measures are being taken to ensure in the future that all relevant logbooks are identified, secured immediately and replaced with new ones to ensure the institution can continue to run efficiently. 10. Automatic External Defibrillators: A review of available AEDs in the institution revealed that the list used for accountability and inspection purposes was inaccurate and incomplete. Institution Response: 10: Automatic External Defibrillators: A review of the Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) report presented by Great Lakes Biomedical Services dated July 22, 2019, revealed that all AEDS were accounted for and were placed in the correct respective areas. The report was accurate and complete. New AEDs have been purchased and will be inspected Great Lakes Biomedical Services upon their arrival. The list reviewed by the reconstruction team was an old and outdated list from January 8, 2018. Medical staff provides training and conducts monthly inspections of all AEDs in the institution. Great Lakes Biomedical Services, an outside contractor, conducts a bi-annual inspection and provides a report. Procedures on inspecting all AEDS in the institution have been prepared and are awaiting approval. These procedures are attached hereto. 11. Post Orders & SHU Training: SHU Post Orders Sign-In Sheets were reviewed for the 3rd Quarter, spanning June 9, 2019, to September 7, 2019. Officerb(6); (b)(7)(C) failed to sign post orders for SHU #3 post. Quarterly SHU Training Sign-In Sheets were reviewed. The 2019 3rd Quarter SHU Training was conducted on June 6, 2019. Three staff assigned to the 3rd Quarter SHU Roster in SHU did not attend or receive the SHU Training: Officer b(6); (b)(7)(C) Officer b(6); (b)(7)(C) and Officer b(6); (b)(7)(C) Institution Response: 11. Post Orders & SHU Training: The Suicide Watch Post Orders are located in the Lieutenant's Office and SHU with a quarterly sign-in sheet. A copy of the Suicide Watch Post Orders will also be placed in a secure container outside of the suicide watch cells on Tier H in SHU. This container will also hold signature sheets and additional Staff Suicide Watch Log Books. 11 DOJ-OGR-00025124