Mentioned in 24 documents. Roles: Supervisory officer on duty during the night of August 9-10, 2019, Failed to adequately supervise SHU staff and conduct Lieutenant round in SHU, Supervisory role reviewing checks, Responsible for overseeing morning watch operations, Lieutenant responsible for overseeing morning operations
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MORNING WATCH OPERATIONS LIEUTENANT is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
The Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant was a supervisory officer at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York City, responsible for overseeing operations during the morning watch shift (approximately 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM). The role included conducting institution counts, security checks, inmate monitoring, reviewing 30-minute SHU check sheets, ensuring fire alarm and sprinkler systems were operational, conducting PREA announcements, overseeing restraint equipment cage inventories, and performing metal detector checks. The Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant was also responsible for ensuring detail pouch audits were accomplished, per BOP institutional policy on inmate accountability.
The individual held this position during the critical period surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's detention and death at MCC New York in the summer of 2019. The person's identity was anonymized in the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation report. Based on documentary evidence, the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant is referred to with female pronouns in at least one document. The role placed this individual in a direct supervisory chain responsible for ensuring the safety and accountability of inmates housed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU), including Epstein.
The Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant's duties were documented extensively in daily lieutenant's logs, 30-minute check sheets, and institutional policy supplements. The individual was part of a larger supervisory structure that included a Captain, Associate Warden, and other watch lieutenants who rotated through shifts covering 24-hour operations at MCC New York.
Epstein Connection
The Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant was the supervisory officer on duty during the overnight hours at MCC New York during the period of Jeffrey Epstein's detention and on the night of his death (August 9-10, 2019). The OIG investigation found that Lieutenants, including the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant, failed to properly supervise SHU staff and conduct required rounds in the SHU. On the night of Epstein's death, correctional officers did not enter the L Tier where Epstein was housed between approximately 10:40 PM on August 9 and 6:30 AM on August 10. The Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant arrived to conduct a round at approximately 4:00 AM on August 10 and was let into the SHU by Officer Noel, but the investigation found that supervisory oversight was inadequate. The individual also reviewed 30-minute check sheets and daily logs during the weeks leading up to Epstein's death, including during his period on Suicide Watch beginning July 23, 2019.
Key Allegations(5)
Failed to properly supervise SHU staff and conduct required Lieutenant rounds in the SHU during the period surrounding Epstein's death
documentedOn the night of August 9-10, 2019, correctional officers did not enter the L Tier where Epstein was housed between 10:40 PM and 6:30 AM, indicating a failure of supervisory oversight during the morning watch
documentedEpstein was allowed to make an unmonitored telephone call, representing a breach of BOP policy and procedures
documentedThe Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant arrived at approximately 4 AM on August 10, 2019, to conduct a round and was let into the SHU by Officer Noel
documentedLegal Status
Named (anonymized) in the DOJ Office of Inspector General investigation report into the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death at MCC New York. The OIG investigation found failures in supervisory duties. No public charges or convictions have been documented in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(1)
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Contradictions(2)
The 30-minute check sheets reviewed and signed by the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant and other supervisory staff indicated that inmates were being observed at least twice per hour on an irregular schedule as required by BOP protocol
The OIG investigation found that officers did not enter the L Tier where Epstein was housed between 10:40 PM on August 9 and 6:30 AM on August 10, 2019, meaning the documented checks could not have been conducted as recorded during this period
The Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant arrived to conduct a round at approximately 4 AM and entered the SHU
Despite the lieutenant entering the SHU at approximately 4 AM, the OIG found that no one entered L Tier where Epstein was housed until 6:30 AM, suggesting the round did not include checking on Epstein
Key Relationships(7)
The Morning Watch Lieutenant Captain reviewed 30-minute SHU check sheets alongside or in conjunction with the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant across multiple dates including August 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2019
The Day Watch Operations Lieutenant shared shift handoff responsibilities with the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant, with the day watch relieving the morning watch at 8:00 AM per institutional policy
The Evening Watch Operations Lieutenant was a counterpart supervisory officer on a different shift at MCC New York, appearing in the same anonymization key documents
The Captain was part of the supervisory chain that reviewed 30-minute check sheets and oversaw operations at MCC New York
Jeffrey Epstein was an inmate housed in the SHU at MCC New York under the supervisory oversight of the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant during the morning watch shift. The lieutenant's duties included monitoring Epstein's status, including during his Suicide Watch period beginning July 23, 2019
The SIS Lieutenant was part of the broader supervisory structure at MCC New York, appearing in the same anonymization key and institutional documents
The Activities Lieutenant was part of the MCC New York supervisory structure, co-appearing in institutional policy and anonymization documents
Timeline(11 events)
Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant documented assuming duties at 12:00 AM; log records Epstein's status and institution counts at MCC New York. Fire alarm and sprinkler system noted as nonoperational with fire watch in progress.
Daily Lieutenant's Log documents Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant's duties, including institution counts and Jeffrey Epstein's status on Suicide Watch with an inmate companion.
30-minute SHU check sheets completed and reviewed by supervisory officers, documenting observation of inmates in the Special Housing Unit.
30-minute SHU check sheet documented and reviewed by Morning Watch Lieutenant, recording inmate observations in locked-down status.
30-minute check sheet for SHU completed and reviewed by Morning Watch Lieutenant Captain, documenting compliance with observation protocols.
30-minute SHU check log sheet completed and reviewed by Morning Watch Lieutenant Captain.
Daily Lieutenant's Log documents Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant's activities including institution counts, security checks, and inmate monitoring.
30-minute SHU check sheet completed and reviewed by Morning Watch Lieutenant Captain, documenting inmate observations.
Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant arrived at approximately 4:00 AM to conduct a round; Officer Noel let her into the SHU.
Officers did not enter L Tier where Epstein was housed between 10:40 PM on August 9 and 6:30 AM on August 10. Epstein was found hanged in his cell when officers went to deliver breakfast.
Multiple 30-minute SHU check sheets for August 10, 2019, were completed and reviewed by supervisory personnel including the Morning Watch Operations Lieutenant.
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