BOP
In what year did Congress pass the act establishing the Federal Bureau of Prisons?
1930
What types of crimes typically lead to placement in a federal prison?
Federal offenses such as drug trafficking, immigration violations, and other crimes that break federal law.
When was the Federal Bureau of Prisons established, and what were its initial resources?
It was established in 1930 with 11 prisons and approximately 13,000 inmates.
Under what trade name does Federal Prison Industries operate?
FPI operates under the trade name UNICOR.
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What responsibilities were given to the Federal Bureau of Prisons when it was created?
Management and regulation of all federal correctional and penal institutions.
How do the populations of federal prisons differ from those in state prisons?
Federal prisons often contain more non-violent or regulatory offenders, while state prisons house a broader range of offenders, including more violent individuals.
How would you describe the growth of the BOP before the 1980s?
Growth in the BOP was slow and gradual until the 1980s.
What is FPI’s organizational structure within the U.S. government?
FPI is a wholly owned corporation of the U.S. government.
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Why did Congress feel it was necessary to create a centralized federal prison system?
To create a more organized, consistent, and efficient system for managing federal inmates.
Which system—federal or state—typically houses more violent offenders?
State prisons.
What major legislative and social developments caused a rapid increase in the federal prison population?
The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 and the escalation of the “War on Drugs” caused a significant spike in the federal inmate population.
Within which federal agency is FPI administratively housed?
FPI is administratively housed within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
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How did the creation of the BOP change the management of federal correctional institutions?
It centralized oversight, replacing scattered or inconsistent management with uniform federal administration.
Why might federal prisons contain more non-violent or regulatory offenders?
Because many federal crimes involve regulatory violations, white-collar crimes, or non-violent offenses under federal jurisdiction.
What new responsibility did the BOP take on regarding prisoners from the District of Columbia?
The BOP began housing felons from the District of Columbia, expanding its inmate population.
Where can information about the current use of prison industry programs be found?
It is presented in Chapter 14.
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What types of institutions fall under the regulation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons?
All federal correctional and penal institutions.
What is one major difference in how federal and state prison systems operate?
Federal prisons are run by the federal government and house people convicted of federal crimes, while state prisons are run by individual states and house those who violate state laws.
In what year did the federal prison population reach its peak, and what happened afterward?
It peaked in 2013, followed by a slight but steady decline in the years after.
What is FPI’s mission regarding inmate work programs and the private sector?
FPI aims to balance inmate work opportunities with correctional needs while minimizing negative impact on private industry.
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