The BOP is looking for qualified Correctional Officers and medical professionals to join our team at 100+ facilities across the nation. Learn more about how to apply and join our mission today.

Following a study of the FPS that highlighted problems, including overcrowding and the lack of meaningful programs for the incarcerated, Congress established the Federal Bureau of …

The BOP receives all prisoner transfer treaty inmates sent from foreign countries, even if their crimes would have been tried in state, DC, or territorial courts if committed in the United States.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) manages federal prisons, and community-based facilities that provide work and opportunities to assist offenders.

If an individual is listed as "Released" or "Not in BOP Custody" and no facility location is indicated, the inmate is no longer in BOP custody, however, the inmate may still be in the custody of …

The BOP was established in 1930 to provide more progressive and humane care for Federal inmates, to professionalize the prison service, and to ensure consistent and centralized …

Nov 17, 2025 · Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator to find out when a prisoner is or was expected to be released. To learn more details about an inmate, find out …

Nov 25, 2022 · Locate a Prison or Inmate Federal Prison Facility Locator Search by facility name, state, region, type, and security level. Maps of Federal Facilities Select a region of the map to …

Inmate Custody & Care Discover information that applies to all inmates: how they are placed in the prison system, the treatment and care that we provide, the rehabilitative programs and …

Jul 21, 2025 · Learn how the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) manages federal inmates, classification, rehabilitation, healthcare, and reentry programs. Get answers to key questions