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Temporary Security Measures Implemented: all institutions secured (Jan. 16, 2021; lifted Jan. 21, 2021)

Temporary Security Measures Implemented - Precautions in light of current events nationwide

Federal Bureau of Prisons · United States (federal); Federal Bureau of Prisons (Federal)

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Jurisdiction
United States (federal); Federal Bureau of Prisons
Level
Federal
Authority
18 U.S.C. 4042(a); 28 C.F.R. part 541
Issued
2021-01-16 Jan. 16, 2021
Effective
2021-01-16
End
2021-01-21
In force
Jan. 16, 2021 to Jan. 21, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q1
Limitation types
Business closureGathering cap
Addressees
  • all BOP institutions
Functions reached
  • VS visitation
  • PL placements
Collection
Other federal health agencies AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER

Operative words

For the majority of the past twelve months, the BOP has been operating under a modified operational model to promote social distancing and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.... in light of current events occurring around the country, and out of an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to secure all institutions.

Enforcement

Institutional lockdown authority

Notes

BOP's own statement, in Q1 2021, that it had operated under a modified operational model for COVID-19 for the preceding twelve months.