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Document DOJ-OGR-00026337

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Summary: The email chain discusses an Inmate Suicide Prevention Memo being prepared for Regional Directors (RDs) following Jeffrey Epstein's suicide, which highlighted issues with Wardens overriding institutional psychologists' advice on suicide watch. The memo aims to remind Wardens to utilize psychological expertise in managing inmate suicide.
Significance: This document is potentially important because it reveals internal discussions within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) regarding the response to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide and the subsequent protocols for managing inmate suicide watch, highlighting potential concerns and disagreements within the organization.
Key Topics: Inmate Suicide Prevention Memo Jeffrey Epstein's suicide Suicide watch protocols in BOP facilities
Key People:
  • Hugh Hurwitz - Recipient and responder to the email, likely a high-ranking official in the BOP
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - Sender of the initial email and likely a staff member or official within the BOP
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - CC'd on the email and possibly involved in discussions around the Inmate Suicide Prevention Memo
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Inmate whose suicide is referenced as the catalyst for the issues discussed in the email chain
Document Type
Email
Date
10/17/19
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

Full Text

Page 2681 Yes. Hopefully we can discuss this and a few other brewing issues. Thanks! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ------- Original message ------- From: Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov> Date: 10/17/19 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00) To: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov> Cc: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov> Subject: Re: Inmate Suicide Prevention Memo >>> "Hugh Hurwitz" 10/17/2019 13:46 >>> Ok, this is going to be sensitive. Cant say I'm surprised people want to be cautious. I will want to hear about specific examples of significant problems. Why sending to RDs and not to all CEOs? All CEO memo will need Exec staff and union clearance first, but it will ensure the message gets out. We can discuss tomorrow. Hugh Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ------- Original message ------- From: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov> Date: 10/17/19 10:40 AM (GMT-08:00) To: Hugh Hurwitz (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov> Cc: (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) @bop.gov> Subject: Inmate Suicide Prevention Memo >>> (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) 10/17/2019 13:40 >>> Hugh, Wanted to give you the heads up, there is an Inmate Suicide Prevention Program Memo in your mailbox that you will probably want to review tomorrow. I discussed it with (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) today. Basically following inmate Epstein's suicide, Wardens are defaulting to leaving inmates on suicide watch longer than the institutional Psychologists would advise. So the memo to the RDs seeks to remind Wardens to utilize the professional psychological expertise of the institutional psychologists in managing inmate suicide through the variety of healing strategies. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) is in the office tomorrow, 10/18, if you want to discuss with her the best way to communicate this to the RD and Wardens and if you have any questions. Have a great day. Peace- (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Page 16525 DOJ-OGR-00026337