Federal Bureau of Prisons

11/10/2026

The VITAL Program offers incarcerated veterans a structured, veteran only environment grounded in core military values such as honor, discipline, cohesion, and teamwork. Through targeted programming focused on wellness, mental health, employment readiness, and reentry preparation, VITAL supports participants in addressing service related needs and building on strengths gained during their time in uniform. With a flexible rolling admission model and support from trained staff and Veterans Justice Outreach specialists, VITAL expands opportunities for veterans to engage in meaningful programming that promotes well being and successful reentry.

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11/10/2026

Inmate Charged in Fatal Assault at Federal Prison

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An Inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, was charged with murdering another inmate.

11/10/2026

👮 Never Forgotten💙
His first and only tour of duty became his final act of courage. In November 1901, Correctional Officer Joseph B. Waldrupe faced a violent escape attempt at USP Leavenworth. Though gravely wounded, he stood his ground to protect others. He succumbed to his injuries on November 10.

This year marks 125 years since his bravery and sacrifice became part of the Bureau’s earliest history. More than a century later, his courage still resonates. His sacrifice lives on.

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11/09/2026

Last week the Bureau recovered 76 weapons, 164 grams of Methamphetamines and 333 cell phones.

11/05/2026

Federal Inmate Sentenced After Leaving Halfway House

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11/05/2026

4 Inmates Indicted in Child Abuse Material Case

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Justin Neisler was arraigned in federal court today on two counts of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta (FCI Atlanta). This summer, three other FCI Atlanta inmates, Dustin Bishop, Jacob Breslin, and Harold Nuckols, were...

11/05/2026

The Bureau is taking bold action to strengthen our workforce.
With Operation Full-Strength, we are aggressively hiring to bring 4,500 new employees onboard this fiscal year; cutting hiring times from months to weeks and already onboarding a record 645 Correctional Officers in just one month. This surge isn’t just about numbers. It’s about reducing workload pressure, supporting staff well being, and delivering the resources our institutions need. This initiative is a direct response to what employees told us they need: relief, support, and real action. And we are delivering. More hires. Faster timelines. Stronger institutions. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient Bureau; one step, one hire at a time.

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11/04/2026

Congratulations to the newly selected Associate Wardens! Our Associate Wardens are currently engaged in the AW Familiarization training, preparing to lead with excellence through coursework in HR, ethics, and correctional law.

11/03/2026

Convicted Offender Gets Extra Year for Skipping Surrender

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Khadijah Chapman, 62, of Georgia, was sentenced to an extra year in federal prison for failing to self-surrender for a prison sentence, U.S. Attorney John C. Shirts announced today.

11/03/2026

Three facilities. One powerful mission.
This month, staff at , , and united in support of , walking and honoring together. Their shared commitment shows what is possible when our facilities uplift an important cause through collaboration, compassion, and community.