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New Leadership Addresses Bureau Of Prisons Employee Misconduct

It has been nearly five years since Associated Press journalists Michael Balsamo and Michael Sisak reported on the number of Federal Bureau of Prisons employees who had been arrested for criminal acts. The charges ranged from a warden indicted for sexual abuse, an associate warden charged with murder, guards taking cash to smuggle drugs and weapons, and supervisors stealing property such as tires and tractors.

Meet Joshua Smith, New Deputy Director Of Bureau Of Prisons

There have been many “Firsts” in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The first director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) was Sanford Bates who got the job in 1930. Charles Samuels was the first African American director and Kathleen Hawk Sawyer was the first woman director. Now, a Deputy Director has been named to the BOP and that too will be a first.

January 6, 2025

How Trump Can Shake Up The Bureau Of Prisons

President Donald Trump is expected to secure the confirmation of Pam Bondi as Attorney General. Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General, became Trump’s nominee after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration due to insufficient support ahead of his confirmation hearing. Bondi’s primary task will be to reshape the Department of Justice (DOJ), a frequent target of Trump’s criticism during his campaign. Among the DOJ’s priorities will be the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), one of the largest budgetary demands within the department and one fraught with operational challenges.

December 31, 2024

Bureau Of Prisons Starts New Year With Changes To Phone System

During COVID-19, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) implemented a policy to allow phone calls to be free to adults in custody (AIC). Each month AICs could make up to 500 minutes of calls at no cost. However, with the end of the pandemic declared over a year ago and the BOP under budgetary constraints, that program is coming to an end.

December 28, 2024

Bureau Of Prisons: 2024 Year In Review And Outlook for 2025

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) experienced a dynamic year marked by progress, challenges, and resolution of lingering issues. Under the leadership of Director Collette Peters, the BOP appears poised to become a leaner more efficient organization, focused on tackling persistent problems like understaffing and infrastructure modernization.