From: To: Subject: Re: Draft message to staff Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:05:31 +0000 Importance: Normal I like the concept but would remove certain portions that suggest we failed or you are responsible. While it appears at least 2 or 3 people failed, saying WE failed speaks to the 36K that did their jobs right. I do think we should get something out that reinforces our appreciation for the good work most are doing. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphonc From Date: 8/10/19 9:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: Draft message to staff >>>-08/10/2019 21:08 >» Below is a draft message to staff. I debate in my mind whether to send a message or not, but I am very concerned for our staff, and how we are all being criticized. I also think everyone needs a reminder to not let their guard down and do all aspects of their jobs. Thus, I think it is important to get a message such a this out. Each of you either have a role in this situation, or are overseeing other institutions, and I greatly value your opinions. I would like each of you to review this and provide me any feedback by the end of the weekend. If we do post a message, I will want to do that Monday morning. Feel free to call me tomorrow if you prefer. Thank you. Draft: As all of you have heard by now, one of our high profile inmates was found dead this weekend of an apparent suicide. The media and others are questioning how this could happen and some are jumping to conclusions. A number of investigations are being conducted to find out exactly what happened. The FBI and Inspector General are already onsite doing their work. We will follow up with a suicide reconstruction and after action review. These investigations need to be allowed to come to their own conclusions. It is premature and inappropriate to be placing blame or speculating as to what may have happened or why. Appropriate steps will be taken once all the facts have been flushed out through these investigations. We have clea