Emails between DOJ OIG and an MCC technician about the 2019 camera system failure

Good Morning,¶

I was notified that the camera recording system was down. I had this issue previously. To fix the problem I was told by the Camera Vendor (NICE) to replace the bad drives. The drive rebuilding process would take up 24 Hours .The issue was on DVR #2. The next time this happened I was going replace all the drives on that recorder to resolve the issue on this DVR.¶

Communication Technician¶

US Department of Justice¶

MCC-New York¶

150 Park Row¶

New York, NY 10007-1704¶

Thank you very much. Are you able to provide a little more detail? That is, what was the problem and what was fixed? Also, the paperwork doesn’t seem to be clear if you worked on DVR 1 or DVR 2?¶

Thanks again,¶

U.S. Department of Justice¶

OIG Boston Area Office¶

*Please note the above phone number change¶

On Oct 15, 2021, at 9:45 AM,¶

Good Morning,¶

Here is the work order that I found regarding the DVR Failure in July 2019. (2) Hard Drives were replaced the system was repaired. No receipt for hard drives used old drives on hand.¶

Communication Technician¶

US Department of Justice¶

MCC-New York¶

150 Park Row¶

New York, NY 10007-1704¶

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With respect to question # 5:¶

“Any and all information surrounding the system failure of DVR 2 on July 29, 2019, including the date(s) you worked on the system, why you were working on the system, what you did, and all communications you had with regard to the work you performed on or around that time (with both BOP and SigNet employees).”¶

During your interview you mentioned that you were working on the camera system on or around July 29, 2019, which likely caused the DVR 2 system failure. You said that on or around July 29, 2019, you believed you corrected the camera recording issue and tested the system, but we deduced that you likely watched a portion of video that was recorded prior to your working on the system. We deduced that the system failure likely occurred when you “believed” you “fixed” whatever issue it was that you were working on. We are looking for information with regard to the issue that you were working on, on or around July 29, 2019.¶

Thanks in advance. I hope you’re well.¶

1. is a BOP Electrician from Butner he was TDY . We were working together doing conduit, installing equipment cabinet and doing power.

The problem in August 2019 was bad hard drives.The equipment is at the end of life there where no parts . I was able to get a second hand hard drives . I was on the phone the whole time with Signet to complete the install. I removed the hard drive and replaced and did some minor programing.¶

2. The Facilities office should have all paper work regarding the camera system on file such a work orders, purchase orders, and paper work to the business office for the camera project.

3. I will supply all bop/signet emails.

4. MCC Camera Issues

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5. When we spoke on the 29th of September that was the first time I heard about this issue.

6. I will supply you with any other information that I have .

Good morning¶

Thank you again for taking the time to speak with us on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Per our conversation, can you please provide the following as soon as you are able.¶

1 – Identifying information for and a brief explanation with regard to his connection to the MCC camera issue in August 2019.¶

2 – Any and all purchase orders and additional information, to include all communication, with regard to the order, receipt, and request to install the new camera system that was on site at the MCC in August 2019.¶

3 – Any and all email communication between you and BOP/SigNet employees regarding any and all issues with the camera system on and prior to August 10, 2019.¶

4 – Additional information on¶

to include their involvement¶

with the camera issue(s).¶

5 – Any and all information surrounding the system failure of DVR 2 on July 29, 2019, including the date(s) you worked on the system, why you were working on the system, what you did, and all communications you had with regard to the work you performed on or around that time (with both BOP and SigNet employees).¶

6 – Any and all addition information, to include all emails, with regard to MCC camera issues, and your request to resolve those issues, prior to August 10, 2019.¶

Thank you very much in advance. Your continued cooperation with this matter is greatly appreciated.¶

Have a great day/weekend.¶

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I also want to thank you for agreeing to meet with us tomorrow to help us better understand the information we have received since we last spoke regarding the previous MCC camera system. I have a hard stop time at approximately 10 am due to another matter. Can you please arrive at our building no later than 8:15 am, so that we may begin no later than 8:30 am? Thank you very much in advance.¶

I look forward to speaking with you tomorrow. Have a great day.¶

*Please note the above phone number change¶

Subject: RE: Interview¶

Thank you for agreeing to come in for a voluntary interview tomorrow, September 29 at 8:30am. When you arrive at the lobby of 1 Battery Park Plaza, please give Senior Special Agent a call at . He will come down and escort you to our office. If you have any questions, please give me a call at Thank you.¶

Subject: Re: Interview¶

Good afternoon¶

I will be available.¶

Communication Technician¶

US Department of Justice¶

MCC-New York¶

150 Park Row¶

New York, NY 10007-1704¶