Supplemental Report on September 11 Detainees' Allegations of Abuse at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York

December 2003
Office of the Inspector General

1. INTRODUCTION

   1. Background
   1. Detainee Arrival and Confinement at the MDC
   2. Atmosphere at the MDC Following September 11
   3. The OIG Investigation
   2. Report Outline

2. PHYSICAL AND VERBAL ABUSE

   1. Physical Abuse
   1. Slamming, Bouncing, and Ramming Detainees Against Walls
   2. Bending Detainees' Arms, Hands, Wrists, and Fingers
   3. Lifting Detainees, Pulling Arms, and Pulling Handcuffs
   4. Stepping on Detainees' Chains
   5. Improper Application and Use of Restraints
   6. Rough or Inappropriate Handling of Detainees
   7. Conclusion
   2. Verbal Abuse

3. SYSTEMIC ISSUES RELATING TO THE MDC

   1. Issues Addressed in the Detainee Report
   2. Video and Audio Taping Detainees' Meetings with Their Attorneys
   3. Strip Searches of Detainees
   4. Banging on Cell Doors
   5. T-Shirt with Flag and Slogan
   6. Obtaining Videotapes from the MDC
   7. Some Staff Members Lacked Credibility During OIG Interviews

4. OIG RECOMMENDATIONS

5. CONCLUSION