Management
Federal Bureau of Prisons Goes into National Lockdown Over Protests
This comes after days of protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.
Management
Federal Prisons System Opens Hospital at New Coronavirus Hotspot
The hospital will treat inmates at a correctional complex in Santa Barbara County, Calif.
Workforce
Union Files National Grievance Over Alleged Safety Violations at Federal Prisons During Coronavirus Pandemic
Forced leave, lack of protective gear and privacy breaches are among the allegations.
Oversight
Federal Prisons Pose ‘Imminent Danger’ in Spreading COVID-19, Union Says
A complaint filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites hazards at 100 of 122 facilities nationwide.
Management
Federal Prison System Goes Into ‘Modified Lockdown’
New procedures due to coronavirus concerns will last 14 days, after which the agency will re-evaluate.
Management
Lawmakers, Union Urge Halt to All Prison Inmate Transfers
The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ preventative measures are not enough to prevent coronavirus spread, critics say.
Oversight
Justice Department Launches Task Force to Combat Coronavirus Fraud
Other agencies have implemented similar initiatives as well.
Management
Federal Prison Employees and Others Question BOP’s Readiness for Coronavirus
There are no confirmed cases yet, but the bureau should have been more “proactive,” said one employee.
Oversight
IG Flags Food Safety Concerns at Federal Prisons
The Bureau of Prisons does not have a protocol to “ensure its food supply is safe and meets contractual requirements.”
Management
Long-Time Federal Prisons Official Named Permanent BOP Director
New bureau head will face high rates of inmate and correctional officer suicides, understaffing and issues with reporting of employee misconduct.
Management
Viewpoint: Bill Barr Must Resign
The attorney general is working to destroy the integrity and independence of the Justice Department, in order to make Donald Trump a president who can operate above the law.
Management
IG: Federal Bureau of Prisons Should Review Enforcement of Policies on Reporting Misconduct
Managers may not be following the rules, watchdog notes.
Workforce
FBI Has Failed to Move the Needle on Diversity Over the Past Decade, Despite Efforts of Recent Directors
Percentages of women and minorities have remained virtually unchanged.
Workforce
Air Marshals Are Increasingly Complaining of 'Extreme Fatigue'
On-the-job injuries and illnesses have skyrocketed in recent years for the TSA employees.
Oversight
OSHA Cites Bureau of Prisons Facility for Unsafe Working Conditions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration found “serious” problems at a Florida prison, prompting the first ever citation for BOP.
Oversight
State Dept. Employee and Spouse Indicted on Charges of Trafficking Counterfeit Handbags
The couple allegedly sold counterfeit handbags online for over two years using a government computer.
Workforce
Federal Correctional Officer Suicides Sound Alarms at Bureau Of Prisons
Staffing levels are another major issue for the agency.
Oversight
Lack of Staff and Resources Continue to Strain the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Epstein’s death this summer while in federal custody highlighted these long-term issues.
Management
Justice Department Announces ‘Strike Force’ to Combat Procurement Crimes
The interagency partnership aims to prevent bid-rigging at all levels of government.
Oversight