‘Acree, Keith [Keith Acree@nedps.gov] Friday, June 12, 2016 1:21 PM Vendituol, Monica A, Walker, Pamela; White, Susan Subject: RE: Additional Story Questions on Prison Policy Attachments: NewlibrarySchedule2015.pof Monica - Answers are below... Keith Acree Communications Office North Carolina Department of Public Safety 919-733-5027 keith ecree@ncdps. gov From: Vendituoll, Monica A. [mailto:mvendituoli@hickoryrecord.com] Sent Wednesday, June 10, 2015 1:07 PM To: Acree, Keith; Walker, Pamela; White, Susan Subject: Additional Story Questions on Prison Policy Dear Keith Acree, Susan White, and Pamela Walker, | had @ few additional questions for you for my Greg Shull story that have more to do with prison policies and logisties They are below. 1) According to the NC DPS policies and procedures here htto://www.doc.state.nc.us/dop/policy procedure manual/G0200.pdf, it says: “Inmates are to be counseled and encouraged to utilize the legal services contractor in order to access the courts.” Who is the legal services contractor? North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services (NCPLS) 2) How high off the ground are the top bunks in minimum security at Alexander Correctional Institution? 54 inches from floor to top of mattress 3) Does Alexander Correctional Institution have a library? Yes, there are two libraries. One isin the minimum security unit and one is in the main prison. There is also a small area with materials related to substance abuse treatment and recovery (DACDP library) a. Ifso, where in the facility is it located? bb Ifs0, do prisoners in minimum and maximum security have access to it? ._fs0, how often do prisoners have access to it? The hours for the library in the minimum security unit are attached 4, Ifso, does the library have legal volumes? No i. Ifso, how many legal volumes? Please let me know if you have any questions. Any help is greatly appreciated Sincerely, MonicaMonica Vendituolt Crime Reporter Hickory Daily Record www hickoryrecord.com Email: mvendituoli@hickoryrecord.com Facebook: www facebook.com/hickorydailyrecord ‘Twitter: https://twitter.com/mvendituolt Office: 828-304-6913 Cell Phone: 603-320-5782 Subscribe to the HDR: htto://bit.1y/1Ckhyin, Email earespanvence to an om Ws acess may be eubeet e tne Neth Carona Public Recons Law and may be clscooed thie partes by an uthavzed slate oft.Vendituoli, Monica Acree, Keith (Keith. Acree@nedps. gov] ‘Thursdey, June 18, 2015 1:22 PM \Vendituol, Monica A. i: FW: Additional Questions Greg Shull Story Monica — ‘The situation regarding legal assistance for inmates is the same at Alexander Cl as at all other NC state prisons. Inmates are free to write and correspond with the courts and attorneys via the mail and telephone. NC Prisoner Legal Services is also available as a resource to inmates. Attorneys have access to visit inmates in prison, PS does not provide any of the items you ask about below. Kelth Acree Communications Office North Carolina Department of Public Safety 919-733-5027 keith.acree@ncdps.gov From: Vendituoli, Monica A. [mailto:mvendituoli@hickoryrecord.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 4:01 PM To: Acree, Keith faker, Pamela ‘Subject: RE: Additional Questions Greg Shull Story Dear Keith, Thank you very much for your help! | really appreciate It. Below | have some additional questions for you, Any help is greatly appreciated. 1) Does Alexander Correctional Institution have inmate legal aids? 2) Does Alexander Correctional Institution have contract attorneys? 3) Does Alexander Correctional Institution have computerized legal services? 4) Does Alexander Correctional Institution have paralegals for inmates? Thank you! Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Any help is greatly appreciated Sincerely, Monica From: Acree, Keith [mallto:Kelth Acree@ ncdps.qov] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 3:11 PM To: Vendituali, Monica A. Cc: Walker, Pamela Subject: RE: Additional Questions Greg Shull Story Answers belowKeith Acree ‘Communications Office North Carolina Department of Public Safety 919-733-5027 keith acreei ov Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 To: Vendlituoll, Monica A.; Acree, Keith Ce: Walker, Pamela; White, Susan Subject: RE: Additional Questions Greg Shull Story Also, what is the shift schedule for staff at Alexander Correctional Institution? 12 hour shifts ~ 5:45 am to 5:45 pm and 5:45 pm to 5:45 am From: Vendituol, Monica A. Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:47 PM To: ‘Acree, Keith’ Ce: ‘Walker, Pamela’ ‘susan. white@nedps.gov' Subject: Additional Questions Greg Shull Story Dear Keith Acree, Ihave a couple more follow up questions for you for my story. They are below: 1) Could you please list your reasoning and laws for why the questions | asked you before are public information with which you are able to respond? { responded to the items which could be answered with elements of public information. | cannot re second and third-hand heresay allegations. Many of the inquiries involved confidential inmate records, confidential mediice! information or conti personnel information. 2)_What are the position titles of the following employees at Alexander Correctional Institution? 'SIGMON, GLENN Corestional Omer 'SIGMON, JOSHUA Correctional Officer 'SIGMON, KATHEY Processing Assistant V ‘SIGMON, RENEE Corecional Sergeant 3) How does the North Carolina Department of Public Safety provide inmates in Adult Corrections with their constitutional right of meaningful access to the courts, pursuant to Bounds V. Smith? inmates are free to write and correspond with the courts and attorneys via the mail and telephone. NC Prisoner Legal Services is also available as a resource to inmates. Attorneys have access to visit inmates in prison. Lewis v. Casey 518 USC 343 (1996) is a more recent ruling on this topic. 4} According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Research and Planning database, North Carolina’s prison population decreased by nearly 7 percent between Dec. 31, 2010 and April 30, 2025, However, in the same time period, its population of prisoners 50 and over jumped from just over 5,500 to more than 7,100. How has this impacted DPS's medical facilities? Our medical providers now spend more time dealing with older inmates ans the ailments that come along with old age. While the overall prison population has decreased by about 3,000 inmates over the past several years, the percentage of older inmates has increased. The aging population has been a factor in driving up medical costs for the prison system ~ particularly the amount spent on prescription drugs, Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your help so far.Monica Vendituoli Monica Vendituoli Crime Reporter Hickory Dally Record ~ www.hickoryrecord.com Email: mvendituoli@hickoryrecord.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/hickorydailyrecord ‘Twitter: httos://twitter.com/mvendituol Office: 828-304-6913, Cell Phone: 603-320-5782 Subscribe to the HOR: http://bit.y/1Ckhyip mai conteponderceto ani Wom hs address may be stject fo he Nath Carahna Public Records Law ard ry ue easosad to tid partes by an authored slate fea mal conesponence State ofa «may ie subject othe Noth Carolina Puble Recs Law aad nay be cscosed to thd pares hy a auhorzed Ema eatespondenca te 2 ‘wie aoa to he eth Caso Puble Resor Low ae may be sscioead lo His pares by st tized