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Document DOJ-OGR-00025923

AI Analysis

Summary: The document is an email or memo from the Chief Psychologist at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, detailing several issues with the Suicide Watch program, including inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions, and logistical problems. The author requests that certain procedures be followed to address these issues. The document provides insight into the inner workings of the prison and potential problems with inmate care.
Significance: This document highlights serious issues with the treatment of inmates on Suicide Watch at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, including unsanitary conditions and potential security risks.
Key Topics: Suicide Watch procedures Inmate treatment and welfare Logistical issues in the prison
Key People:
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - Chief Psychologist, U.S. Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Correctional Center
Document Type
Memorandum
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

Full Text

Page 2071 A couple of issues came out of the Epstein Reconstruction which I wanted to problem solve when you have an opportunity to meet: (b)(6) Other issues regarding the SW program: 1. We need to ensure the Unit 2 Officer is making rounds each hour and signing the log book. While the officer is back there, if an inmate companion needs to utilize the bathroom he should be allowed to do so. Inmate Companions have been urinating in the garbage cans out of desperation. 2. Inmates on suicide watch need to be fed as timely as possible. 3. Inmates on suicide watch need to receive showers on M, W, and F. 4. Suicide Watch mattresses are being taken from our area to be used in GP. They are specialized and expensive mattresses. 5. If my orderly brings dirty smocks to the elevator, can internal bring them to the laundry in the basement? Dirty Smocks are getting misplaced or thrown away. 6. Lt.'s need to strip out the inmate going on suicide watch and thoroughly search the inmate companions coming down for contraband and inappropriate items. If the inmate companions bring down contraband for the inmates on Suicide Watch, they will be terminated. 7. Lt.' need to search the suicide watch room before inmates go into the room on suicide watch. 8. Lt.'s need to ensure inmates on suicide watch are placed in a smock without clothing, glasses, etc. unless otherwise indicated by a psychologist and with on the front of the log book. 6. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Psy.D. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: (646) 836-(b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Fax: (646) 836-7712 E-mail:(b)(6); (b)(7)(C)@bop.gov Page 11500 DOJ-OGR-00025923