Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statements are the policy documents of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP). They are promulgated by the FBOP director and FBOP staff are expected to adhere to them.
There are eight series of program statements dealing with various subjects.[1] The Program Statements represent the internal policies of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and often quote the United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations and provide the FBOP's interpretations of these laws and regulations and procedures for implementing them.
| Category/Description | Series | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| General Administration and Management | 1000 | Policy development, forms and records management, public information, external organization and community relations, legal activities including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, and safety and occupational health/environment |
| Financial Management and Budgeting | 2000 | Budget development and execution, accounting, financial management, travel, employee and inmate pay and payroll, and financial audits |
| Personnel/Staff Management | 3000 | Staff ethics, recruitment and hiring, security and background investigations of prospective and current employees, affirmative action and upward mobility |
| Support Services and Logistics | 4000 | Acquisitions (procurement), facilities maintenance and operations, inmate trust fund operations, and food services |
| Inmate and Custody Management | 5000 | Telephone, correspondence, and visiting procedures; inmate personal property; admission and orientation; inmate programs; inmate discipline; parole hearings; state sentences; and inmate release management |
| Medical, Dental, and Health | 6000 | Inmate health care services; psychiatric services; dental services; health care provider employment, qualifications, credentials, and practice agreements; and drug and alcohol surveillance and testing |
| Community Corrections and Correctional Contract Services | 7000 | Community corrections management and contracting; community corrections centers referrals and placements; pretrial inmates; private sector secure correctional facilities contracting and oversight; and community drug treatment services |
| Industries, Education, and Vocational Training (UNICOR) | 8000 | Federal Prison Industries management and organization; marketing and sales; customer service; product development and quality controls; and inmate employment |
